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

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

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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

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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

All That’s Gold Does Not Glitter

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At the end of this week, federal agencies will have submitted their plans to the White House outlining implementation of the Administration’s executive order on “Gold Standard Science.” The order and accompanying guidance memo have been met with rightful outrage and grave concern across our Earth and space sciences community.   I am heartened to see … Read more

Repealing EPA’s Endangerment Finding Threatens Decades of Climate Progress

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We are deeply alarmed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to reverse its longstanding endangerment finding for greenhouse gases. This action undermines decades of rigorous scientific research showing that carbon dioxide, methane and other emissions pose a clear threat to human health and welfare.   AGU stands firmly with the global scientific community: The weight … Read more

AGU Board of Directors selects new Executive Director and CEO Janice R. Lachance

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The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Board of Directors and Executive Search Committee is pleased to announce AGU’s new Executive Director and CEO is Janice R. Lachance, J.D., Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE) and the National Academy of Public Administration. The Board of Directors and the Executive Search Committee believe Janice embodies … Read more