One of the priorities of the ANDEX scientific network is to encourage collaboration with young researchers working on the Andean region. JovenANDEX was created to integrate the perspective of young researchers in the scientific community, promoting specific activities and collaboration between people from different disciplines and contexts (local, regional, global) while creating opportunities for their professional and personal development. JovenANDEX also seeks to encourage participation in key scientific spaces, expanding the impact of members’ research beyond academia.
What Is JovenANDEX?
JovenANDEX is a scientific network formed by young professionals living in an Andean country (or elsewhere) whose research is focused on the Andes in disciplines related to the natural and the social sciences.
Who Is It Aimed at?
JovenANDEX is aimed at young researchers who are pursuing Master’s degrees, doctorates, postdoctorates, or scientists who are within seven years of their last degree.* Although the focus is on academia, professionals from other related sectors such as non-governmental organizations, governmental institutions, and private companies can also join the JovenANDEX network.
*The seven-year period does not include maternity, paternity, or sick leaves.
What are JovenANDEX Activities?
Since its beginning, JovenANDEX has organized different activities for its members, including “Reading Clubs” where, once a month, participants read a selected relevant publication and then discuss and exchange ideas and knowledge with the authors and/or other experts on that particular discipline. Currently, there are three active clubs: Continental Hydrology, Climate System Modeling, and Cryosphere and High Mountain Water Resources.
The network also organizes the poster session held in the context of the ANDEX annual meetings. This space offers young researchers a platform to present and discuss their work with other early-career scientists and with established researchers, generating valuable opportunities for feedback, collaboration, and learning.
Finally, members of JovenANDEX also participate actively in the Ciencia Climática Observatory, an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Environment, managed by the Geophysical Institute of Peru, whose objective is to facilitate the access to scientific information on climate change to decision makers and the general public.
How Can I Join JovenANDEX?
Please read this document that presents the short- and long- term objectives of the network, which was elaborated collaboratively by its members. You can then fill out the open form to make comments and suggestions, as well as to express your interest in becoming an active member of one of the network’s working groups on membership, event planning, or communications.
By completing this form, you will also be able to access the JovenANDEX Slack channel, which will facilitate a closer and more efficient collaboration in the activities and projects of the network.
We hope you can participate and help us to continue developing JovenANDEX!
