YSSP
IIASA Young Summer Scientists Program Blog
How coordination can boost the resilience of complex supply chains
With global supply chains, local disasters or man-made accidents can propagate from one place to another, and generate significant impact. How can this be prevented?
Climate change, bioenergy, and ozone in the EU
Ozone pollution is intertwined with air pollution and climate change. So what impact will EU policies on climate and clean air have on future ozone levels?
Education and crime in South Africa
New research from IIASA and researchers in Africa shows a clear link between education and likelihood of going to prison in South Africa.
Do scientists need the media?
Do scientists need the media? A visit from award-winning journalist Andrew Revkin brings insight on science communication.
Crossing tribal lines: Interdisciplinary cooperation in IIASA’s YSSP
A participant in the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program reflects on the challenges and rewards of crossing interdisciplinary lines.
Interview: Coal, natural gas, and clean air for China
In an interview, IIASA 2014 Mikhalevich Award Winner Jun Liu, a participant in the 2014 Young Scientists Summer Program, talks about her research on air pollution in China.
Interview: Aquatic invaders and ecological networks
In an interview, IIASA 2014 Peccei Award Winner Danielle Haak, a participant in the 2014 Young Scientists Summer Program, talks about her research on aquatic invasive species and ecosystem resilience.
Science that matters: Perspective from young scientists
Participants in IIASA’s Young Scientists Summer Program 2014 bring their perspective to the question of how research connects to society.
Interview: Women, education, and leadership in Africa
Lanoi Maloiy is a PhD student at the University of South Australia in Adelaide, and a participant in the recently completed 2013-14 Southern African Young Scientists Summer Program (SA-YSSP), which IIASA co-organizes with the South African National Research Foundation...
Interview: REDD+ in Cambodia
Pheakkdey Nguon, participant in IIASA's 2012 Young Scientists Summer Program, and IIASA Annual Fund recipient, has won an IPCC reserach fellowship to fund his research on REDD+ in Cambodia. In this interview he discusses his research plans, the award, and his...