Associate Editor of @geoscientistmag 📝 • PhD on lunar volcanism from the University of Manchester 🌜🌋 • Book, food, D&D nerd
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Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Have you been thinking about registering for the Planetary Geoscience Conference? Registration is OPEN and is free for members of the Geological Society! geolsoc.org.uk/geofutures
#GeoFutures24 #PlanetaryScience #PlanetaryGeoscience #Geoscience #Geology #EarthScience
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Nominations for the 2025 Society Awards remain open, closing on 14 October.
Hear from one 2024 winner, Professor Daniela Schmidt, on how a nomination from your peers can feel, read more about the awards process geolsoc.org.uk/About/awards-… and nominate today! geolsoc.org.uk/awards
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
News | Society Awards 2025: Nominations Open
We warmly invite you to put forward nominations for those particularly deserving of recognition for their remarkable contribution to the Earth science community.
Nominations close 23:59 on 14 October 2024:
geoscientist.online/sections…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Join us for the final Explorers Summer Social at the @GeolSoc this month!
Come meet, support, & celebrate your fellow Natural Historians* of Colour!
WHEN 30th July 12.00-17.30
WHERE Geological Society, Burlington House
Sign up for the free event here:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-explo…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
We're funding 15 projects across the UK to help inspire the next generation as part of our Space for All scheme. 🚀
@GeolSoc in London is one of the recipients - hear about how the funding will help boost their work! 👇
Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/news/new-s…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Are you a Minority Ethnic Home-fee undergrad? 🌍
Discover Paid Summer Placements in Earth & Environmental Sciences! 💼
Gain valuable experience and explore your passion for the environment! 🌱
Application Deadline: Mon 13 May 2024 📅
Apply now: centa.ac.uk/centa-research-e… 🖱️
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Would you like to join the Geoscientist team?
We are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief! This voluntary position offers an excellent opportunity to support the Society, shape the magazine, broaden scientific networks, and deepen CPD.
Full details: geolsoc.org.uk/About/Working…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Join the Geoscientist team
We are seeking a new Editor-in-Chief at Geoscientist. This voluntary position offers an excellent opportunity to support the Society, shape the magazine, broaden scientific networks, and deepen CPD.
Full details: geolsoc.org.uk/About/Working…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
We are pleased to announce that Glasgow and Scotland are bidding, on behalf of the UK, to host the 38th International Geological Congress in 2028!
For more information, please visit our new website: igc2028glasgow.org/
#igc #glasgow #igc2028glasgow #geology #conference
ALT Capital "G" on a colourful background - the logo of the IGC Glasgow 2028 bid.
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
In the new episode of Geo Conversations, we speak to Dr Vashan Wright, the project lead for @Urgeoscience, Unlearning Racism in Geoscience:
youtube.com/watch?v=JPIMHUt8…
#Geology #Geoscience #EDIinScience #Podcast
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Are you...
- From a racially marginalised background?
- Interested in studies or careers in Earth, environmental, or ecological sciences?
Book your ticket to the Explorers Conference 2023!
When: Friday 24th November
Where: @NHM_London
eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-explo…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Thank you @timeshighered Campus for highlighting the work of the Equator Project. Read an overview of our recommendations to improve equity in postgraduate recruitment: timeshighereducation.com/cam…
Thanks to the DTPs who gave input on this critical issue
@space_quakes @GilesPalaeoLab
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
✨ Meet the speakers ✨
What does a geoscientist do? Find out more about just some of the amazing and varied job opportunities with our careers talks!
🚨 registration closes tomorrow - sign up now for Get into Geoscience 🏴 2023!!
👉 menter.aber.ac.uk/en/dges/ou…
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Our podcast, 5 Minutes With, is now on Spotify! 5 Minutes With provides a snapshot into the careers of different geoscientists.
Listen now on Spotify's website or app:
open.spotify.com/show/1Kw0f4…
#Geoscience #Geology #Podcast
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
📢New paper alert!!
We analysed PhD recruitment processes in the geosciences, and developed recommendations for making the process more equitable.
Now out in @NatureGeosci: doi.org/10.1038/s41561-023-0… (1/3)🔨🌋☁️
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
🚨 Deadline TODAY for the Equator 2.0 Research School for Black, Asian and minority ethnic students/doctoral researchers/postdocs in GEES, July 3-7th.
Aims:
- widening participation
- transferable skills training
- info on research careers
More info: equatorresearchgroup.wordpre….
ALT A poster for the EQUATOR 2.0 research school, an event ringfenced for those who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic in GEES disciplines. Taking place 3-7th July, University of Birmingham, UK. Application deadline 14th June. For further information visit https:// equatorresearchgroup.wordpress.com/
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
OUT NOW! The Spring 2023 issue of Geoscientist features articles on volcanic risk and georesilience, the future of publishing, and an interview with the Society’s new Chief Executive:
geoscientist.online/wp-conte…
#Geoscience #Geology
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Our first public lecture of 2023 at @GeolSoc - @VolcanoJenni on the stories we tell about #volcanoes & why it matters when they erupt!
Available live & free via our YouTube stream: youtube.com/live/wuwSlDePKko… (recording will be available afterwards)
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Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
Please share: online UK PhD Pre-Application Workshop for Physical Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences & related subjects, 7th December, 11-4. Aimed at prospective applicants from minoritised groups or underrepresented backgrounds in GEES. Details: rb.gy/lgp1lo.
ALT Flyer advertising a UK PhD pre-application workshop for Physical Geography, Earth and Environmental Science (GEES) disciplines and related subjects. Highlighted text states that it is aimed at prospective applicants from minoritised groups or underrepresented backgrounds in GEES. Bursaries of £50 are available to offset cost of attendance. Date is 7th December, 11am-4pm, via zoom.
Dr Marissa Lo retweeted
V.grateful to @MarissaLoBot, @JordanLafayette & Aqil for writing about their experiences of Equator Research School (funded by @NERCscience & @BritGeoSurvey)
More fully-funded,ring-fenced,discipline-specific, interventions are needed to improve equity in STEM.
@GeolSoc @RGS_IBG
The Equator project aimed to improve equity for students from ethnic backgrounds in doctoral study in environmental subjects. Marissa, Jordan and Aqil, three of the project's participants, tell us why the Equator Research School meant so much to them:
bit.ly/3hJBKUv
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