Month: October 2025

AGU Mourns the Passing of Michael Balikhin, Editor-in-Chief of JGR: Space Physics

29 October 2025 by American Geophysical Union

With profound sadness and an immense appreciation for his groundbreaking contributions to the space science community, AGU mourns the passing of our esteemed and much-loved colleague and friend, Professor Michael (Misha) Balikhin. Misha was Editor-in-Chief of AGU’s Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics since 2020, where his steadfast leadership, kindness, and charm touched everyone who … Read more

AGU’s September 2025 Board Meeting Wrap Up

27 October 2025 by American Geophysical Union

Written by: Christy Till, AGU Board When the AGU Board of Directors convenes, it’s always a journey, not just because of the actual travel but also due to the surprising and enriching places we figuratively visit during our discussions. The journey metaphor also extended to the nature of our agenda when the Board met at … Read more

AGU Condemns Threatened Mass Firings of U.S. Federal Workforce During Shutdown

8 October 20256 October 2025 by Brandon Jones

I write to you today outraged on behalf of everyone who depends on a functioning government. Last Wednesday, the U.S. government shut down. Now, the threat of mass firings looms over our federal workforce. Many of our members are hardworking U.S. federal scientists who have dedicated their careers to serving the public. When federal scientists … Read more

AGU Statement on the U.S. Government Shutdown

2 October 20251 October 2025 by Brandon Jones

A government shutdown at any time is devastating for U.S. science and the public it serves. Immobilizing the government halts critical research, disrupts data collection and delays life-saving work on climate, health and natural disasters. AGU stands firmly against these harmful disruptions and calls on Congress and the Administration to work together in a … Read more