Geodynamics

Shaping the Future of EGU Geodynamics: A Conversation with the Incoming President

Garima Shukla and Laetitia Le Pourhiet June 4, 2025

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Every leadership transition marks the beginning of a new chapter, bringing fresh perspectives, new priorities and opportunities for growth. This year, the EGU Geodynamics Division warmly welcomes Professor Laetitia Le Pourhiet as its new president. A renowned researcher at the Institut Universitaire de France and Sorbonne Université, Prof. Le Pourhiet steps into the role with a clear vision for th ...[Read More]

The Sassy Scientist – Good day to fight the system academic edition

The Sassy Scientist May 28, 2025

I’m still recovering from the Glastonbury festival of geosciences. What was the question again? Unrealistic expectations… Ah, wait. Found it. So Amina asks: Why is there an implicit expectation for postdoc mobility? Dear Amina, Why did you have to choose this question? My short answer is, it’s like you are stuck in quicksand. But I know you’re going to ask me WHYYY and expect a real answer. Fine. ...[Read More]

Unpacking Energy Resilience: The Role of Holistic Frameworks in Facing Extreme Weather Events and Future Challenges

Spilios Iliopoulos and edited by Kleoniki (Lydia) Theodoridou May 21, 2025

Extreme weather events induced by anthropogenic climate change can have sever impacts in our energy systems causing major disruptions. In the image, distribution lines destroyed by Hurricane Irma in Louisiana, 2017”. Source: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Have you ever wondered what energy resilience means and how we can prepare for the future while facing extreme weather events? In this week’s blog, PhD Student Spilios Iliopoulos from the Division of Environmental Technology and Management at Linköping University, shares his thoughts about energy resilience and the important role of having in place holistic frameworks, whilst facing extreme weathe ...[Read More]

Balancing pregnancy, family, and a scientific career: a look at the challenges faced by women in STEAM

Katherine Villavicencio and edited by Constanza Rodriguez Piceda May 14, 2025

Women in STEAM: Balancing research with raising a family. (Image generated by SEAART.IA)

In this week’s blog post, Dr. Katherine Villavicencio (University of Pisa) explores how women in STEAM navigate pregnancy and family life while advancing in their careers and examines the support (or lack thereof) provided by academic and research institutions. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) careers are undoubtedly demanding. For women in these fields, juggling the ...[Read More]