Randy W. Fiser

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Randy W. Fiser is AGU's CEO and executive director. He leads AGU's efforts to build upon the last 100 years of scientific advances to expand both discovery and solution-based science through new partnerships. He is passionate about AGU’s commitment to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the sciences. Fiser also focuses on advancing sustainability practices and ensuring science becomes a key component for decision-making to protect our planet for future generations.

Before joining AGU, Fiser was the CEO and president of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Through his work to create values-based messaging on the impact of design, Fiser turned ASID into a leading professional society. He earned his MBA in international business from Georgetown University and his Master of Art in student personnel in higher education from the University of Georgia.

White House issues guidance to federal agencies on research security requirements

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In January, the White House released a document to guide federal agencies in carrying out the requirements of a National Security Presidential Memorandum on Government-supported research (NSPM-33), which was released last year. These requirements are intended to protect U.S.-supported research against foreign government interference while maintaining an open environment to foster discoveries and innovation. Now, … Read more

AGU approved updates to two position statements

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Last week, the AGU Board and Council approved updates to two position statements, which address funding for science and the responsibilities and rights of scientists. AGU position statements—created, revised and approved by members—are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues, ranging from climate change to national security. Each position statement acknowledges … Read more

AGU updates position statements on science education

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The AGU Council and Board approved updates to two AGU position statements about the importance of Earth and space science (ESS) education. These updated statements address the critical role of ESS in tackling the challenges facing society, the need to ensure universal, equitable access to ESS education and the meaningful engagement of individuals impacted by … Read more

AGU LANDInG awarded NSF grant to provide professional development to Postdoctoral Fellows

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We are excited to announce the launch of AGU LANDInG-PRFP (Leadership Academy and Network for Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program), an initiative to provide professional development in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and related scientific skills to postdoctoral scholars. This new program is funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Directorate … Read more

Nobel Prize awarded to AGU scientists for their work on climate change

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Winners of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics

AGU Member, AGU Fellow and winner of the AGU Bowie and Revelle medals, Syukuro Manabe, shared one half of the prize with Klaus Hasselmann, also an AGU Fellow and a winner of the AGU Macelwane Medal, “for the physical modelling of Earth’s climate, quantifying variability and reliably predicting global warming.”

AGU LANDInG welcomes first cohort of Academy Fellows

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We are excited to announce the selection of the first cohort of Academy Fellows for AGU LANDInG Academy, a two-year professional development program for current and aspiring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leaders in the Earth and space sciences. Earth and space science remains one of the least diverse fields in STEM. Until diversity is … Read more

AGU position statement on resilience open for member comment

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Hurricane

Starting today, AGU members have until 31 October to comment on revisions to a position statement outlining the role of scientists, policymakers and communities in building resilience to disruptions. AGU encourages all members to read and comment on the position statement because the expert writing panel relies on this feedback. Resilience is the ability of … Read more