NU researchers have participated in the 2022 Global Young Scientists Summit
NU researchers have participated in the 2022 Global Young Scientists Summit (GYSS 2022). Postdoctoral scholars of NU SSH Aigerim Soltabayeva, Ellina Mun, Azat Abdullayev, postdoctoral scholars of NU SEDS Aibek Niyetkaliyev, Altyngul Jumabayeva, Ablaikhan Akhazhanov, and a third-year Ph.D. student of NU SEDS Zhanat Makhatayeva participated in the GYSS 2022 which was organised from January 17 to 22, 2022.
GYSS is an annual multi-disciplinary summit that brings together eminent scientific minds and young researchers to foster the exchange among scientists of different generations, cultures, and disciplines. This year GYSS 2022 saw top scientists from all over the world gather in a virtual summit to discuss science and technology trends, future game changers, and how research could address major global challenges.
“Attending GYSS 2022 has been a great privilege to me. As participants, we had a chance to meet virtually the leading scientists of the Globe, Nobel Prize winners, Millennium Technology Prize, Fields Medal, and other significant award winners in Chemistry, Physics, and Medicine, to listen to their amazing talks and fascinating life and career stories. This, overall, provided young scientists with valuable insights and sources of inspiration”, shared Ellina Mun.
Participants took part in live plenary lectures, panel discussions and Q&A sessions, participated in small group sessions and interacted with other participants during the networking sessions. Aigerim Soltabayeva shared her video presentation which she had prepared for these meetings.
Participants during the five days emphasised the importance of communicating with each other and sharing their expertise across different domains. “I enjoyed the networking sessions with students all over the world. I had a chance to meet with so many brilliant young scientists from various disciplines and universities. Together, we have shared our experience and thoughts on different subjects, including Ph.D. studies, future career plans, and work-life balance, ” said Zhanat Maxatayeva.
Finally, participants were given a resounding message, one that has been repeated every year over the last ten years of the GYSS: Do what you love. As espoused by Dr. Venki Ramkrihsnan, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (2009), “Follow your passion and do something you’re interested in because you won’t end up doing something boring!”.