The Global Young Academy: equipping scientists across disciplines to impact society

Abstract

In this talk, I will talk about the changing challenges we face in society over time, the role that science has played, and the importance of a new cadre of scientists who can work across disciplines, collaborating to tackle complex societal challenges, and the changing skills sets required. I'll then touch on the role GYA is playing in addressing this need for early and mid-career scientists, and finish with some key examples of our flagship projects and relevant project examples. We can also discuss how the GYA could support establishment of a national young academy in Taiwan.