AGU March 2020 Council Meeting Wrap-up
We’ve come to the end of our March Council meeting,
And I’ve been asked to summarize in case you’ve been sleeping.
We’ve come to the end of our March Council meeting,
And I’ve been asked to summarize in case you’ve been sleeping.
Even though Fall Meeting 2019 was only a few months ago, AGU is already planning Fall Meeting 2020.
While a few vital science programs were funded, overall the president’s proposed budget is a severe disappointment for science and ignores the many ways in which science fuels our economy, safeguards our security, improves our health and well-being, and is critical for a thriving future.
I want to update you on our progress for AGU’s next CEO and executive director.
During pre-Fall Meeting #AGU19, AGU announced that we would make our Digital Library an added benefit of individual membership, effective January 2020.
We hope your new year is off to a great start! 2020 will be a big year for AGU in many ways, but one major opportunity we have ahead of us is finalizing a new strategic plan for AGU that will set the organization’s course for the next decade and beyond.
As we mentioned previously, AGU remains committed and has taken numerous actions to show our strong support for open access, including:
Last week, AGU hosted another successful Fall Meeting in San Francisco. Our community celebrated its Centennial year and had thoughtful, productive discussions about the future of science and inspiring the next 100 years of innovation and discovery.
By Scott King, Study of the Earth’s Deep Interior section president and member of AGU’s 2019-2020 Council As the AGU community prepares to conclude its Centennial celebrations and launch the next 100 years of scientific discovery and innovation, I joined my fellow AGU Council members in San Francisco ahead of Fall Meeting 2019. The Council … Read more
As the newest member of AGU’s Board of Directors, it was no surprise to be asked to summarize the Board meeting held on Saturday, 7 December 2019.