On Monday, we announced that after three years of service, Randy W. Fiser is stepping down from his position as Executive Director and CEO of AGU. Since he joined in 2020, Randy has supported AGU’s priorities through the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, AGU hosted its first hybrid meeting, published its first DEI Report … Read more
The April meeting of AGU’s Board of Directors began with an acknowledgment of our decade-long partnership with retiring EVP of Science, Brooks Hanson. We bade him a fond farewell as we acknowledged his prolific and valuable contributions to the organization and the people it serves. In typical fashion, our meeting mixed information, discussion and action … Read more
Last week, President Biden released the 2024 Presidential Budget Request, signaling the official start of the appropriations process. Through this process, Congress will decide how to fund most of the federal government, including science agencies like DOE, NASA, NOAA, NSF and USGS. We are pleased to see the request includes a substantial increase in science … 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
In the early morning hours of Monday, 6 February, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southeastern Turkey and parts of Syria. The quake was followed by a magnitude 7.5 event nine hours later, along with more than 200 aftershocks. The scope and scale of the earthquake is overwhelming, and our hearts go out to all … Read more
As we enter the new year, I’m excited to share several updates and highlight some new AGU Honors we’ll award this year. First, the 2023 Honors nomination cycle is now open! From now until 12 April, the Earth and space sciences community has the opportunity to nominate individuals, and in some cases teams, for an … Read more
Last Sunday, the world watched as a mob overran and ransacked Brazil’s Presidential Palace, National Congress and Supreme Court in Brasilia, the nation’s capital. AGU condemns these actions and the disruption to the peaceful transfer of power.
In June, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. That decision shifted the battleground over reproductive rights and freedoms to the states. Additionally, several states have further restricted LGBTQ+ rights from what can be taught in schools to medical care and procedures. States and municipalities have also seen a renewed push on conceal … Read more
In a special election, AGU members have elected Catherine Coleman Flowers to serve on the AGU Board of Directors. The AGU Leadership Development and Governance Committee would like to thank everyone who voted in this special election to fill a vacancy on the Board. In May 2022, Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome accepted a position as Senior Director for … Read more
Earlier this year, AGU Board member Jalonne White-Newsome accepted a position as Senior Director for Environmental Justice for the White House Council on Environmental Quality. The role necessitated that Dr. White-Newsome step down from the AGU Board. The AGU Leadership Development/Governance Committee has decided to hold a special unopposed election with Catherine Coleman Flowers to … Read more