Initial Publication Date: June 25, 2021

Pre-workshop Checklist

To make the most of our synchronous workshop sessions, we are asking you to do a few tasks in advance:

  • Watch these short videos about
  • Read our IMPACT Policy Resources as a foundation for our workshop discussions
  • Review the Summary of the 2050 Framework for Scientific Ocean Drilling and the Education and Outreach White Paper to familiarize yourself with our program and its current strategies
  • Explore the International Ocean Discovery Program (more info) and USSSP websites (for programmatic information) and the JOIDES Resolution website (for public outreach)
  • Spend some time thinking about the workshop questions, so that you will be ready to engage in conversations about them:
    • What are the best mechanisms to reach and interest policymakers in Scientific Ocean Drilling?
    • How does Scientific Ocean Drilling currently convey information about Scientific Ocean Drilling topics to policymakers and into policy and how can those efforts be strengthened?
    • How best can we open an information exchange with local policymakers about research that addresses local interests?
    • How can scientists and policymakers work together to help lower some of the barriers to cross fertilization across science agencies?
  • Introduce yourself via our workshop discussion board.
    • NOTE: The discussion board is in our private, password-protected workspace. To access the discussion board, you will need a SERC account. If you have a SERC account but cannot access the discussion board via the link above, please contact Carol Ormand (cormand@carleton.edu).
    • If you do not yet have a SERC account, create your account by filling out the form on the right side of this account page. Your access to private workshop webspaces is tied to the email address associated with your SERC account, so please use the same email you used on the workshop application form. Contact Carol Ormand (cormand@carleton.edu) if you need assistance.