Category: Science policy - Page 5

Federal agency moves, vacant science positions create concerns about “brain drain” in the U.S. scientific enterprise

6 November 202018 September 2019 by Chris McEntee

Recently, there have been media reports that some federal agencies—namely, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and parts of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)—are planning to move headquarters science staff far outside the Washington, D.C. area, causing many scientists to choose to leave these agencies rather than relocate. Meanwhile, … Read more

AGU supports scientific integrity and the critical work of government scientists

6 November 20209 September 2019 by Chris McEntee

AGU believes in science free of interference and political influence. We support our members and all scientists at federal agencies in the U.S. and around the world who make decisions and announce findings based on evidence and incontrovertible facts. These scientists, including those at NOAA and the National Weather Service, frequently provide research that protects … Read more

We Have Your Backs: Supporting the Work of Brazilian Earth Scientists

6 November 202022 August 2019 by Joshua Speiser

Where scientific findings have not conveniently fit into the ideological preferences of political leaders around the world, science and scientists are increasingly under attack. In a symposium on human rights threats to scientists at the 2018 AGU Fall Meeting in Washington, DC, an Iranian environmental scientist shared a chilling story about learning of his imminent … Read more

AGU Commends the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2019

10 November 20202 August 2019 by Chris McEntee

This week, the United States Congress passed the Bipartisan Budget Agreement of 2019, which was signed by President Trump. On behalf of the global AGU community of 60,000 Earth and space scientists, I’d like to thank the champions for science on Capitol Hill, as well as the leadership in both the U.S. House of Representatives … Read more

Convergence: A Call for More Robust Global Science Collaboration

10 November 202022 July 2019 by Chris McEntee

At AGU, we often say that science has no borders and takes no political sides. Science has the powerful ability to make profound impacts on nations, economies, and local communities. However, a tide of nationalism across the globe — manifested in the form of incendiary social media posts, trade wars, reactionary protectionism, and even overt … Read more

Protecting Science at the State and Federal Level

10 November 20203 July 2019 by Chris McEntee

News coming out of Alaska right now reminds me how strongly science depends not just on federal but also state financial support. And it’s disheartening to hear that this crucial science funding is facing challenges at all levels. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy recently vetoed the state’s budget, which would mean huge cuts for the state … Read more

AGU Calls Upon the U.S. Senate to Support Federal Funding for Earth and Space Science

10 November 202025 June 2019 by Joshua Speiser

In this short video message from AGU CEO/Executive Director Chris McEntee, she heralds the U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of a FY20 budget supporting federal Earth and space scientific agencies and calls upon the Senate Appropriations Committee to follow the House’s lead in order to ensure that the American scientific enterprise remains robust. For … Read more

AGU Awards Over $500,000 in Funds to Support Outreach and Engagement Activities in Earth and Space Science

17 November 20202 May 2019 by Chris McEntee

To mark our Centennial year, AGU initiated the Celebrate 100 grants program in the latter part of 2018. Centennial is about you and the science that you undertake every day. It is about inspiring all to participate, support, and advance the power of science to make the world a better place for us and for … Read more

How AGU Is a Leader in the Fight against Climate Change

17 November 20202 May 2019 by Chris McEntee

AGU represents a global community of more than 60,000 Earth and space scientists. The peer-reviewed research of our members has unequivocally concluded that climate change is real, occurring now, and is driven by human activity. The threat it poses to our human survival and the environment is real and serious. But there is hope. Collectively, … Read more

AGU Responds to White House’s Budget Proposal for FY 2020

3 December 202012 March 2019 by Joshua Speiser

On 11 March, AGU issued the following statement from Executive Director/CEO Chris McEntee “AGU Responds to White House’s Budget Proposal for FY 2020.” Click here to read the full statement. Make your voice heard on this critically important issue by reaching out to your member of Congress today to tell them how valuable science is their … Read more