The Games Night is a space to gather, socialise, and play some games. The catch is that all the games are based on Geoscience! Bring along your own games or try one of the others in the session and meet the people who created them. This will also be your chance to try games featured in the Games for Geoscience session.

Do you have data-related questions? Are you looking to make your data and/or software open and FAIR? Are you interested in tools and resources for working with your data or for finding data to reuse? The Virtual Data Help Desk is here for you!

The Virtual Data Help Desk (https://www.esipfed.org/news/data-help-desk-at-egu-2020), which is a program of the European Geosciences Union (EGU), the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP), and EarthCube, provides researchers with opportunities to engage with informatics experts familiar with their scientific domain to learn about skills and techniques that will help further their research and make their data and software open and FAIR. The Virtual Data Help Desk will be staffed with experts from the Earth science informatics community to answer data-related questions and to demo useful resources.

During the Virtual Data Help Desk, YOU can:

● Ask Data Questions: Share your questions any time from May 4th-May 8th via Twitter using the hashtag #DataHelpDesk. Our team of Earth science data professionals has decades of experience in informatics and in many scientific domains and specializes in topics like finding, sharing, analyzing, publishing, and citing data.

● Watch Tool Demos & Tutorials: We will direct you to helpful tutorials and demos throughout the week that will highlight tools and resources you can use to manage your data and enhance your research. Follow #DataHelpDesk to hear about these!

● Join Virtual Office Hours & Other Events:Some of our partners will host virtual office hours and other live drop-in events throughout the week, where you can ask questions, view demos, and more. Follow #DataHelpDesk to hear about these!

The Data Help Desk has been a physical event in years past, but this year represents an exciting opportunity for anyone to jump in and ask questions, regardless of geographic location. Join us to improve your data skills and practices!

This initiative is aimed at enabling both scientists and students to explore key geological sites, through online-accessible Virtual Outcrops and 360 VR videos (https://geovires.unimib.it/). This immersive activity can be experienced directly at home, with the aid of a mobile phone, a laptop, a tablet, as well as by using a Virtual Reality headset.

During Covid-19 times, the virtual exploration can be carried out safely at home: the viewers will have a chance to move around a great variety of environments, ranging from the Italian seafloor to the Maldivian coral reef, from active volcanoes like Santorini to outstanding faults, fractures and craters in Northern Iceland.

All 3D models are provided with a scientific description and several annotations for a full and autonomous virtual survey. Moreover, the staff will be available to virtually guide the explorers during two chat events, scheduled at lunch time, one dedicated to terrestrial environments (lunch break on the 5th) and one to coastal and marine environments (lunch break on the on 7th).

The initiative is supported by the EGU Outreach Committee.

Public information:
Chat Tue, 05 May, 12:45–13:45

Chair and co-Chairs: Fabio L. Bonali, Federico Pasquaré Mariotto, Varvara Antoniou and Elena Russo.

Focus on: Active tectonics and Volcano-tectonics (Northern Iceland and Mt Enta, Italy), Shallow magma bodies (Iceland) and Geology of volcanic areas (Santorini and Iceland).


Chat Thu, 07 May, 12:45–13:45

Chair and co-Chairs: Fabio Marchese, Luca Fallati and Fabio L. Bonali

Focus on: Seafloor geomorphology (Southern Italy), Coastal geomorphology (Republic of Maldives) and Climate change and ecology (Republic of Maldives).

Communicating complex science into the public is a task for all of us - and audiovisual formats reach furthest. Within the research network “EarthShape – Earth Surface Shaping by Biota” we have attempted to do this with a science movie, showing fascinating landscapes in Chile, scientists at work, conceptual animations, and even dance!

The topic is: What forms the landscapes of the Earth with its mountains, rivers, soils, the places we live in? Is Earth’s surface shaped when rocks are uplifted by geologic forces, and are then destroyed by rain, ice, and wind; or do plants with their roots, animals that dig into soil and the vast number of microorganisms shape the landscapes?

The movie was designed and produced by:
Friedhelm von Blanckenburg, GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences Potsdam Wolfgang Dümcke, Filmbüro-Potsdam Kirstin Übernickel, Universität Tübingen

https://www.earthshape.net

Public information:
Planned schedule:
18:00 Welcome to the chat
Your to-do:
• go to the Complete playlist on youtube for EN, ES, GER versions (32.5Mins) & stand alone animations : https://go.daf.li/EarthShape
• select the version you want to see (EN, ES, GER)
18:15 we start watching the movie in parallel – chatting meanwhile will be possible
18:38 End of movie – start of Question, Comments & Information Round
19:15 End of chat session

More info about the EarthShape Project: https://www.earthshape.net

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the EMRP division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Meeting ID: 910 3539 6840
Password: 071268

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the GD division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and therefore ask for an early registration. Register quickly to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Public information:
This event will take place on Tuesday May 5th, 19:00-19:45.
You can register in advance for this meeting through this link (copy-paste in browser):
https://ethz.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvduyspjktH9WijeZkGtawknN5iedvhl_K

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing detailed information about joining the meeting. We hope to see you there!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the NH division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we recommend you to register on time to make sure to have a place at the table. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the NP division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we hope you have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Public information:
Presentation material of the Zoom virtual meeting is now uploaded.

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the PS division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the AS division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

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Feel free to join with a treat for yourself, e.g., drink and snack!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the CR division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Public information:
Join the cryosphere networking event and meet your peers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 992 5530 6927
Password: 090145

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the HS division are hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 100 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure to have a place at the table. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the GMPV and TS divisions are co-hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 300 people and we therefore recommend you register using the join link below or Zoom-in on time to make sure you can participate. If you decide to register, you will receive further details in a confirmation email. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the OS and SSP divisions are co-hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers in a break-out session using the communication platform Zoom. You can exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in your field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We are looking forward to meeting you soon and to network!

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During #shareEGU20 we want to take EGUpride online for the first time, providing a great opportunity to connect with everyone! Anita Di Chiara and Hazel Gibson will host a lunchtime meet-up and celebration with a set of exciting opportunities, proposals for activities during the year and ears, ready to listen to all your ideas and concerns. We hope to see as many of you as possible there, joining us digitally from all over the world! This event is co-sponsored by the EGU Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity working group.

The Early Career Scientists (ECS) of the SSS division is hosting an online networking event with the aim to meet new people in your field. During the event you will have the opportunity to discuss with peers during a break-out session using communication platform Zoom. You will be able to exchange information about for example career paths, challenges faced in our field or tips to work in times of restricted travel options. These topics are not confined and may change according to the wishes of the participants, which will make every break-out session a unique experience. The networking event is aimed at both ECS and senior scientists. We can host up to a maximum of 300 people and we therefore recommend you to Zoom-in on time to make sure you can participate. We are looking forward to meeting you soon!

Join us to celebrate Sharing Geoscience Online!