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Concept of a Sino-German Summer School on Multiscale Processes in Oceans and the Atmosphere

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  • Gerrit Lohmann

    (Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, 27570 Bremerhaven, Germany
    Department of Environmental Physics, University of Bremen, 28359 Bremen, Germany)

  • Xueen Chen

    (College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

  • Xun Gong

    (Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, 27570 Bremerhaven, Germany)

  • Shuang Li

    (College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266100, China)

Abstract

A concept for an interdisciplinary summer school for “multiscale processes in oceans and the atmosphere” is presented. It aims to deepen students’ understanding of scientific issues as well as their experience in multicultural communication. The theme covers climate evolution, which is partially dominated by far-reaching anthropogenic changes and their possible consequences on the Earth’s system. An integrated approach helps to change rigid subject-specific mindsets among faculties and students and across cultures, so as to broaden their horizons in both research and life. Research has shown, however, that the development of intercultural competence in students does not happen automatically but needs to be fostered and supported. Therefore, a primary goal is also to provide young researchers from several countries (mainly China and Germany) with the opportunity to gain more indepth knowledge on research in Germany, to be exposed to scientific culture, and thus to prepare for foreign research visits either during the PhD phase or as postdoctoral fellows, supporting the internationalization of education and opportunities in marine sciences. Finally, the students have the chance to further develop their scientific profiles by attending scientific talks, lab exercises, and excursions and by combining rigorous scientific disciplines with the awareness of multidisciplinary issues related to the topic of global climate change.

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  • Gerrit Lohmann & Xueen Chen & Xun Gong & Shuang Li, 2020. "Concept of a Sino-German Summer School on Multiscale Processes in Oceans and the Atmosphere," Challenges, MDPI, vol. 11(2), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jchals:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:24-:d:419022
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