AGU is an organization committed to a culture of Experiment / Learn / Adapt. In response to voter input over many elections, the Leadership Development / Governance Committee chose to test ranked choice voting in 4 elections – International Secretary, Board Director, Council Students and Council Early Career Scientists. In case you’re not familiar, this … Read more
As chair of the AGU Leadership Development and Governance Committee, I am pleased to announce the proposed slate of candidates for the 2024 AGU Elections. In accordance with our bylaws, AGU elects new leaders every two years. This year’s slate showcases a diverse and exceptional group of leaders ready to guide AGU’s future and further … Read more
The recent United States Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has profound implications for the Earth and space sciences. The 6-3 decision overturned the 1984 case of Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, effectively ending a 40-year-old precedent of deferring to the expertise of U.S. federal agencies when interpreting ambiguous language in congressional … Read more
With deep sadness and an appreciation for his enormous contributions to the Earth and space sciences, AGU shares news of the loss of one of our esteemed, much-loved colleagues, Harihar Rajaram. An AGU Fellow and longtime affiliate of the Hydrology Section, Dr. Rajaram was the Editor-in-Chief of Geophysical Research Letters (GRL) since 2019, a former … Read more
One of the best parts of my role as your president is recognizing and honoring the incredible individual achievements of the members who comprise our inspiring community. On behalf of AGU, I want to congratulate those members who have been elected in 2023 and 2024 to the National Academy of Sciences. AGU is proud of … Read more
AGU, the world’s largest association of Earth and space scientists, announced Kristen Averyt, Ph.D., will be its next Executive Vice President, Science, effective 3 June 2024. Averyt joins AGU from the Executive Office of the President, Council on Environmental Quality, where she served as Director for Drought and Western Resilience. At the council, she was part of the … Read more
In April 2024, the AGU Board of Directors gathered in Hoboken, NJ to discuss vital topics shaping the organization’s future. The meeting revolved around four key themes: adapting to change, fostering relationships, defining the role of science, and our vision of the future. Framed by a quote from American philosopher Eric Hoffer: “In a world … Read more
Starting today, AGU members have until 30 April to comment on revisions to three AGU position statements addressing climate change, science communication and data, respectively. Position statements are what enable AGU to provide scientific expertise on significant policy issues related to science, ranging from education to resilience. These statements are not only cited by AGU … Read more
Nearly halfway through the fiscal year, Congress has passed six spending bills for the remainder of FY24 that include budget cuts for key federal science research agencies. These cuts are harmful to the advancement of science and the protection of people and the environment. AGU strongly advocates for policymakers to prioritize science as they wrestle … Read more
For the third time in the fiscal year 2024 appropriations cycle, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have agreed to extend funding of the government and avert a shutdown. With another short-term funding solution, the future of science hangs in the balance once again. We urgently call upon lawmakers to prioritize scientific … Read more