Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2019-05-13 16:51:00

Name (First, Last)

Renuka Badhe

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Executive Secretary

Department/ Unit/ Branch

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

European Polar Board

City

The Hague

Country

Netherlands

Telephone Number (please include country code)

Website

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Atmosphere and Climate
Marine
Education and Outreach
Interdisciplinary
Human and Social
Career Development

Primary Discipline

Policy, Polar Marine

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Both Polar Regions
Antarctic

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I currently serve as the Executive Secretary of the European Polar Board (EPB), based in the Netherlands, where my role is to guide and implement the EPB’s vision and objectives, oversee communications, and represent EPB at international fora. I hold a PhD on Southern Ocean phytoplankton physiology, and other degrees in environmental sciences, economics and public policy. I have previously worked with Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the University of Cambridge, amongst others. I am an advocate for diversity (both gender and geographical) in academia. I am interested in promoting polar research to wide audiences using a variety of traditional and non-traditional communication tools. I have experience with various aspects of polar science, policy and strategy development and the interfaces between them form my principle area of interest.

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

Mentor Panels
These panels are held at major international conferences and are coordinated by
APECS members. Participation involves a 2-3 hour commitment on the day
of the panel meeting.
Career Development Presentations
Short presentations at conferences/workshops with a question/answer period.
Career Development Workshop Sessions
Helping in the coordination and facilitation of sessions at major conferences
One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.
Participation in live online discussions
This will be advertised to all APECS members and will be facilitated by an
APECS Council or Executive Committee Member. Transcripts will be
posted online for future reference.
Reviewing Resumes/CVs and Assisting with Cover Letter Development.
Assisting with proposal development
Helping to improve presentation and communication skills

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

In-person meetings/conferences/seminars
Online seminars
Telephone/Skype conversations
Email Exchange

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

American Geophysical Union
SCAR Open Science Conferences
Arctic Science Summit Week
Arctic Frontiers
Other

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