Navigating the world in a Black or any other non-Caucasian body often means facing systemic disadvantages, marginalization, and discrimination especially in predominantly white spaces. These inequities shape all aspects of life, from accessing healthcare and education to economic opportunities and even access to basic resources like energy. Across the globe, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour ...[Read More]
GeoTalk: meet Shradha Menon, researcher of island stability under climate change and Early Career Scientist Representative!
Hello Shradha – welcome to GeoTalk. Before we kick off, could you introduce yourself to our readers? Hi Simon and thank you for inviting me to the GeoTalks Series. I am Shradha Menon and I I am from Kerala, a state in the southern part of India. I am a geologist at heart and my side quests include archaeology as well. I am currently pursuing a PhD in carbonate sedimentology at the Indian Ins ...[Read More]
GeoTalk: Adriano Sofo, soil chemist and microbiologist, National Geographic Explorer, and EGU Biodiversity Task Force member
Adriano, welcome to GeoTalk! As an Associate Professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Plant Biology, you work a lot on microbiology and chemistry related to soil management. Can you tell us a bit about how your work is relevant for society? Thank you, Chloe! It is a pleasure. My research in soil chemistry and microbiology directly contributes to understanding factors influencing crop yield and qual ...[Read More]
GeoTalk: meet Alba Brobia Ansoleaga, researcher improving data access for researchers and decision-makers!
Hello Alba. Welcome to GeoTalk! Could you introduce yourself to our readers? Hello Simon, thank you for inviting me to this interview. I am a Geographer with an MSc in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. I work at the Centre for Research on Ecology and Forestry Applications (CREAF) in Barcelona, focusing on EU-funded projects that standard ...[Read More]