Mentor Database

Association of Polar Early Career Scientists

Mentor Database

date time

2020-09-28 10:12:00

Name (First, Last)

Anton, Van de Putte

Job/ Position Title/ Classification

Senior Science Officer

Department/ Unit/ Branch

, Biodiversity and Ecosystems Data and Information Centre

University/ Institution/ Organization/ Employer

Royal Belgian Institute For Natural Sciences

City

Brussels

Country

Belgium

Telephone Number (please include country code)

+32494943806

Website

www.antonarctica.be

Please check the major focus area that best fits your interests.

Marine
Education and Outreach
Terrestrial
Other

Primary Discipline

Biodiversity Informatics

Please list a few keywords that describe your work and interests Separate the words with a comma ( , ).

Biodiversity? Data Management

Please indicate the main regions where you work or conduct your research.

Antarctic

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I studied the ecology and evolution of Antarctic fish during my PhD. Currently Manager of the SCAR Antarctic Biodiversity Portal. I ma passionate about Open data and Open Science. If you have questions about this please get in touch, if I can't help you Ill' be able to point you to people that can.

Mentoring activities you are interested in participating in (check all that apply).

Mentor Panels
These panels are held at major international conferences and are coordinated by
APECS members. Participation involves a 2-3 hour commitment on the day
of the panel meeting.
Career Development Presentations
Short presentations at conferences/workshops with a question/answer period.
Career Development Workshop Sessions
Helping in the coordination and facilitation of sessions at major conferences
One-on-One Mentoring
Email correspondence with APECS members regarding career advice (including
alternative careers in polar/cryospheric issues), research skills, data
management and occasional research-specific discussions/questions.
Participation in live online discussions
This will be advertised to all APECS members and will be facilitated by an
APECS Council or Executive Committee Member. Transcripts will be
posted online for future reference.
Reviewing Resumes/CVs and Assisting with Cover Letter Development.
Assisting with proposal development
Reviewing papers and posters
Helping to improve presentation and communication skills

Preferred method of mentoring (check all that apply)

In-person meetings/conferences/seminars
Online seminars
Telephone/Skype conversations
Email Exchange
IM/Chat

Conferences you normally attend (check all that apply)

SCAR Open Science Conferences

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