We had a big group meeting in order to discuss the workshop as a whole – how it went, what we’d want to do for next time, what are the outcomes of it, etc. Definitely the group that travels next time with have the added supreme advantage of us already having identified and worked with the right people (see previous lesson: in order to make a workshop in Antarctica work, it comes down to who you know). The need for specific plans in terms of logistics was talked about too. Such as determining what the percentage of grad students vs. distinguished scientists attending should be, providing people with more specifics on what to expect (i.e. plan for extra time to hitchhike off the continent), and outlining more definitive scientific and educational goals of the workshop as a whole.
We also discussed the various options of publishing this endeavor – including the planning, the execution, and results of it. So, all of us will be writing a short abstract of our involvement and perspective to be put together in a group. Several people will be speaking about it and submitting abstracts to various upcoming international climate conferences as well. It is already so awesome to be a part of a huge effort like this workshop has been. But to be a part of the first time it happens—and a part of figuring it out for future years—is SO awesome!
