Go8-C9 HDR Forum 2010 - Climate: Science + Humanities

Graduate Perspectives from Australia, China, and the US March 3-4 2010, Harvard University.

Co-sponsored by the Go8, the Harvard Committee on Australian Studies, and the Consortium of China 9 Research Universities. This conference brought together research leaders of the next generation from Australia, China and the US to share global perspectives on climate and climate change.

This Conference brought together 40 graduate students from Australia, China, and the US - leaders of the next generation - to present their global perspectives on climate and climate change  from three very different national bases. The Conference aimed to highlight  research work that displays genuine disciplinary crossover. Science students and Humanities/Social Science students exchanged research ideas, crossing  disciplines, cultures, and continents.

From James Lovelock's Gaia thesis, to Tim Flannery's historical and ecological work, global discussion on climate and  climate change spans humanities and science. And it often refers to the needs  and perspectives of future generations. A total of 40 top students were selected from the three nations, whose research approach and/or object of  inquiry links humanities and science in innovative ways. Half the participants were from humanities/social science disciplines, and half from the sciences.

Co-sponsored by the Go8, the Harvard Committee on Australian Studies, and the Consortium of China 9 Research Universities (C9).  Convened by Professor Alison Bashford, Harvard Chair of Australian Studies,  09/10.

Australian Students:
Two students from  each Go8 University were funded to AU2500 travel + AU800 accommodation.
Download Information and Application  form for Australian students.
Applications due 1 July 2009.

Harvard Students:
Download Information and Application Form for Harvard students.
Deadline for Submission: 20 December  2009
Submission: Please send 300 word  abstract + CV to Professor Alison Bashford, Department of the History of  Science,   bashford@fas.harvard.edu
Dates: Reception 2 March, Conference 3-4 March 2010.
Venue: The Faculty Club, Harvard University
Enquiries: Professor Alison Bashford, bashford@fas.harvard.edu

Chinese Students (C9 Applicants):
Please contact the Graduate School at your university for more information.