20 July 2012 Last month, in a message titled, “Transforming AGU Publishing in an Evolving Marketplace,” I described for you the process underway to evaluate our options for taking AGU publications to the next level and positioning them for the future. This process extended over a period of seven months and reached its culmination last … Read more
7 June 2012 As you know, in the summer of 2010, AGU adopted a new strategic plan that is designed to support and build upon our reputation as a preeminent scientific union that advances our science and its societal impact. One of the key goals identified by the plan, Scientific Leadership and Collaboration, outlines ways … Read more
11 October 2011 You can hardly pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV nowadays without seeing a story on the impacts of the debt crisis in America (and around the world). Unfortunately, the proposed solutions rarely seem to include strategic investments in science and research. This is particularly troubling because we know that … Read more
24 May 2012 From providing the basic knowledge about why natural hazards put society at risk to building a technological foundation for our economic competitiveness, we know that the work Earth and space scientists do plays a critical role in ensuring a sustainable future for our global society. Given that important role, it is no … Read more
27 April 2010 A Message from AGU’s President It’s my pleasure to let you know that Christine W. McEntee, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Architects, will join AGU in late August as the society’s third Executive Director. Chris was selected from a large group of outstanding candidates following … Read more