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.

Special podcast episodes explore allyship and DEI at AGU

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Today, I am excited to announce the release of two more special podcast episodes exploring allyship and diversity, equity and inclusion featuring conversations with Billy Williams, AGU executive vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Lisa White, director of education and outreach at the Museum of Paleontology at the University of California, Berkeley, chair of AGU’s diversity and inclusion advisory committee and an Eos science advisor.

AGU position statement on science funding now open for member comment

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AGU members have until 30 June to comment on revisions to the organization’s position statement on the crucial role of government funding in science. Investment in Earth and space sciences is critical to achieving AGU’s new strategic plan, which envisions a thriving, sustainable and equitable future supported by scientific discovery, innovation and action. Robust funding … Read more

Special podcast episode on allyship

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In our special “Third Pod from the Sun” episode, featuring AGU Vice President of Meetings Lauren Parr and AGU Vice President of Science Policy and Government Relations Lexi Shultz, we talk about what is AGU, as an organization, doing to serve as an ally when it comes to our meetings and public policy.

100 days in, Biden administration shows strong commitment to science

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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.