What It Is
- The Early Career Network (ECN): The ECN is an organized network that facilitates training and collaboration among students, early-career researchers, and mentors across different disciplines. ECN focuses on academic and professional skills; some training is specific to disaster and emergency management and research, while others are applicable to any discipline. ECN is a specialized program by York Emergency Mitigation, Engagement, Response, and Governance Institute (Y-EMERGE).
Who Are Our Members
- Members: Trainees within the network include students and individuals in the early stages of their careers, ranging from undergraduates, graduates, and postdoctoral researchers. These members are engaged in projects related to disaster and emergency management and research on natural, technological, and human-made hazards such as pandemics, disease modeling, floods and wildfires, terrorism, cybersecurity, chemical contamination, etc.
Goals & Objectives
1.Facilitate the development of foundational competencies to promote (sustained) academic and professional achievement
1.1 ECN Trainees develop strong academic skills (research, research dissemination, scholarly writing, publishing, presentation). E.g. reading and writing group. Grant Writing Workshop.
1.2 ECN Trainees develop strong professional skills (communication, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, networking, strategic and critical thinking, problem-solving, resilience, team development, collaboration, facilitation, leadership, strategic and critical thinking, etc.). E.g. poster design workshop, conferencing/ networking skills.
1.3 ECN Trainees take on leadership roles and develop strong organizational skills (by providing opportunities to plan and manage ECN initiatives). E.g. mentorship, leadership opportunities, Disaster Seminar Series.
1.4 ECN Trainees explore diverse career pathways through interactions with professionals from academia, industry, and the public sector. E.g. networking sessions.
2. Advance academic growth and innovation by fostering interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
2.1 ECN Trainees are involved in interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. E.g. Research Assistantship (RA) opportunities.
3. Promote community engagement and knowledge exchange
3.1 ECN Trainees engage community members and exchange research knowledge within and outside of academia. E.g. Paid co-op placements, field placements, internships.
💡 Not an ECN member yet?
If you are interested in joining, please contact Y-EMERGE Coordinator:Â yemerge@yorku.ca