Leadership

AGU Denounces Trump Administration’s Repeal of the EPA Endangerment Finding

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In 1856, American scientist Eunice Foote made history by publishing the first academic paper demonstrating that carbon dioxide traps heat from the Sun, a discovery that laid the foundation for climate science. Over the next 170 years, researchers have tested and built on that insight with the rigor of the scientific method, publishing hundreds of thousands of peer-reviewed studies that have not only affirmed Foote’s original … Read more

The A-G-U Alphabet  

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By Renetta Garrison Tull, Ph.D.   Wherever we grow up around the world with whatever native language, mastering our “ABCs” is foundational to how we learn, understand, and grow.  I guess that’s why I am drawn to this structure when surveying or analyzing large amounts of information. Reflecting on the broad range of our discussions at the AGU Board of Directors’ December meeting, it seemed we had covered everything from A-Z. So why not report out doing just that?   The Board started the day assessing the A-Team partnership qualities of volunteer leaders, members and staff that all brought an … Read more

AGU Condemns Threatened Mass Firings of U.S. Federal Workforce During Shutdown

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I write to you today outraged on behalf of everyone who depends on a functioning government. Last Wednesday, the U.S. government shut down. Now, the threat of mass firings looms over our federal workforce.  Many of our members are hardworking U.S. federal scientists who have dedicated their careers to serving the public. When federal scientists … Read more

AGU Board of Directors selects new Executive Director and CEO Janice R. Lachance

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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

Who We Are, What We Fight For: AGU and the Administration’s First 100 Days

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Today is Day 100 of the U.S. Administration. Media pundits, policymakers, and legal scholars are all marking this with a wide range of analysis and discussion. But we can also measure these first 100 days in actions of care, support, and leadership. AGU is committed to a global partnership that amplifies and supports science lifting … Read more

All in this Together: Protecting the Global Scientific Enterprise  

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AGU is a global community. Across 6 continents, in 200 countries and regions, we connect with one another, championing research, discovery, and solutions.  Borders, languages, time zones, and customs might zig zag their way across our membership map, but science remains our guiding star and our uniting purpose. It’s even woven into an official AGU … 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.

Updates to AGU Honors & Recognition Program

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The AGU Honors & Recognition Committee has made some updates to the program that will better showcase the depth and breadth of our community’s achievements around the world. We are also grateful to our community for their commitment to make our Honors program as diverse and inclusive as possible.

#AGU20 Student Travel Grant recipients & Outstanding Student Presentation Award program is open

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#AGU20 awarded 250+ early career professionals and students the opportunity to attend Fall Meeting through grants and fellowship awards. OSPA offers feedback for students to improve presentations. Sign up for the free Student and Early Career Scientist Conference during #AGU20 too!