Reports by IAG Grant Holders – 14th SINAGEO (Corumbá, Brazil, 24-30 August 2023)
The 14th National Symposium of Geomorphology (SINAGEO) in Brazil occurred in Corumbá on August 24th to 30th. To help Young Geomorphologists from Latin America to attend this event, the IAG offered 2 travel grants of 400€ each. The Grant Holders were Paulo Fachin and Mara Mantegazza – congratulation to them! Find their full reports here:
Group photo during fieldwork across the plains and hills of the Pantanal.
Grant Holders highlight a “friendly and welcoming event“, and an global “excellent experience” that was “highly enlightening”. They both appreciated the diversity of activities: classical scientific sessions, but also short courses, workshops, and fieldwork. They also both managed to present their PhD research, and to “make work contacts”. That represented a “gratifying experience”, as they were able to get feedback from experienced researchers working on close topics.
Overall, Mara keeps memory of a “challenging and enriching experience“, as well as a “rewarding social gathering”. Paulo concludes his report by wishing that other Young Geomorphologists from Latin American countries will be able to attend future events with the help of the IAG.