Written by: Christy Till, AGU Board When the AGU Board of Directors convenes, it’s always a journey, not just because of the actual travel but also due to the surprising and enriching places we figuratively visit during our discussions. The journey metaphor also extended to the nature of our agenda when the Board met at … Read more
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) Board of Directors and Executive Search Committee is pleased to announce AGU’s new Executive Director and CEO is Janice R. Lachance, J.D., Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE) and the National Academy of Public Administration. The Board of Directors and the Executive Search Committee believe Janice embodies … 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
Today, AGU members will receive voting credentials for a special election to fill a vacancy for a student member on the AGU Council. The email came from Survey and Ballot Systems, our election vendor (email: noreply@directvote.net). Please take a few minutes to click the link, review the two candidates and cast your vote by Tuesday, … Read more
In May, the AGU Council voted to elect seven new members to the Council Leadership Team (CLT) for the 2023-2024 term, including LaToya Myles, who will serve as Council Vice Chair and join the AGU Board of Directors. AGU is fueled by a diverse and energized coalition of leaders, thinkers and changemakers. While the Board … Read more
It was an intense three days, but we made it! Each summary of a Council meeting is a bit different. We’ve had songs, poetry, and storytelling. This time, I’m going to frame this wrap-up through the lens of something I do a lot of both personally and professionally: navigating contentious conversations and building trust. … Read more
AGU members have elected Brandon Jones as the organization’s next president-elect, as well as electing 58 other Union officers, Board members, section officers, and student and early-career representatives to the AGU Council, and the College of Fellows chair-elect for the 2023-2024 leadership term. With more than 16% of our membership who voted in the election … Read more
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The AGU Board met 10 December 2021 in New Orleans, ahead of #AGU21.
The AGU Council members met ahead of Fall Meeting 2021. The group discussed the types and diversity of science that AGU represents, the importance of an inclusive culture and general updates.