Abstract
This scholarly book magnifies reflections from young scientists in South Africa, Africa and beyond around the COVID-19 pandemic. With contributions by upcoming scientists, this scholarly book provides a synopsis of socio-ecological-economic views on the impact of COVID-19. Through its chapters, the book takes a multi-disciplinary approach to reflecting on what it was like to be a scientist during the COVID-19 pandemic. By doing so, each chapter re-imagines science from the viewpoint of its discipline, offering insights from the perspective of young scientists that could benefit other scholars, academics and policymakers.