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Lexi Shultz is AGU’s vice president of public affairs, where she develops strategy and implements initiatives to shape policy and inform society about Earth and space science. She also works on programs providing scientists with the skills, support and opportunities they need to effectively engage with policymakers.

Before joining AGU, Shultz spent eight years at the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she was part of an effort to restore scientific integrity to the policymaking process and then worked on the climate and energy program, including most recently as a legislative director. Prior to her role at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Shultz served as director of legislative and regulatory affairs at the Mineral Policy Center (now Earthworks) and as a staff attorney at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (now Environment America).

White House issues guidance to federal agencies on research security requirements

By: Lexi Shultz, Randy W. Fiser

In January, the White House released a document to guide federal agencies in carrying out the requirements of a National..

Science and society

1 Feb

AGU approved updates to two position statements

By: Randy W. Fiser, Lexi Shultz

Last week, the AGU Board and Council approved updates to two position statements, which address funding for science and the..

Science and society

22 Dec

AGU updates position statements on science education

By: Randy W. Fiser, Lexi Shultz

The AGU Council and Board approved updates to two AGU position statements about the importance of Earth and space science..

Science and society

23 Nov

AGU position statement on resilience open for member comment

By: Randy W. Fiser, Lexi Shultz

Starting today, AGU members have until 31 October to comment on revisions to a position statement outlining the role of..

Atmospheric science

1 Oct

AGU position statement on science funding now open for member comment

By: Randy W. Fiser, Lexi Shultz

AGU members have until 30 June to comment on revisions to the organization’s position statement on the crucial role of..

Diversity, equity and inclusion

2 Jun

100 days in, Biden administration shows strong commitment to science

By: Randy W. Fiser, Lexi Shultz

This Friday, 30 April, marks U.S. President Biden’s 100th day in office. The new administration has shown a strong commitment to science, including elevating the Office of Science and Technology Policy to a cabinet-level position, rejoining the Paris Agreement, committing to reducing U.S. emissions by about 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, as well as laying out how the administration will address the world’s climate crisis.

Science and society