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3 March 2022
Help build a brighter future for the Earth and space sciences as an AGU leader
AGU wants your help in shaping the organization’s future!
18 January 2022
Updates to AGU’s Honors and Recognition program
Nominations for medals, awards, prizes, fellows and section awards open today, 18 January, and are being accepted through 1 April. The AGU Board approved several changes to the Fellows program to align the nomination process more closely with AGU’s values. The AGU Honors and Recognition Committee also made updates to the honors program to better showcase the depth and breadth of our community’s achievements around the world.
1 December 2021
Announcing the 2021 Bridge Program Partners
The AGU Bridge Program seeks to increase diversity in the geosciences by providing students from historically marginalized populations who are looking to pursue a master’s degree or Ph.D. with a network of peers, mentors and advisers to support and serve them before, during and after graduate school.
17 November 2021
Congratulations to the #AGU21 travel grants winners
AGU has awarded travel grants and fellowships to 239 early career professionals and students from around the world. These grants and fellowships will offset the costs of Fall Meeting-related expenses, whether incurred in-person or virtually.
21 October 2021
AGU LANDInG awarded NSF grant to provide professional development to Postdoctoral Fellows
We are excited to announce the launch of AGU LANDInG-PRFP (Leadership Academy and Network for Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences-Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program), an initiative to provide professional development in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and related scientific skills to postdoctoral scholars. This new program is funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Directorate for Geosciences. AGU LANDInG-PRFP will leverage the resources and reach of the currently funded AGU …
8 July 2021
#AGU21 student resources and grants help to foster the next generation of Earth and space scientists
I am looking forward to seeing friends and colleagues from around the world in New Orleans — and and online—this coming December at #AGU21, and trust you are as well.
9 June 2021
AGU community provides recommendations and ideas for implementing climate change solutions to NSF
In mid-April, NSF contacted AGU and several other societies to rapidly convene our respective communities and provide robust input and innovative ideas on climate change solutions to help inform a potential implementation strategy.
4 May 2021
Billy Williams promoted to EVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Billy Williams has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
26 April 2021
Next Steps in the Growth of ESSOAr
Seven societies, including AGU, are joining together to further enable open science by officially participating in the governance and continued development of ESSOAr.org, the Earth and Space Open Archive.
22 January 2021
Updates to AGU Honors & Recognition Program
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.
19 January 2021
In memoriam: AGU former president Peter Eagleson
While we mourn Dr. Eagleson’s passing, we know his legacies will endure. His contributions to AGU and our community are remembered with great appreciation.
15 January 2021
AGU statement on President-elect Biden’s science nominations today
The issues that this team will be addressing – from COVID-19 to the climate crisis to removing systemic racism – are paramount to re-establishing a civil society that values science and facts. AGU’s community is ready to assist to foster a safe and healthy planet for all.
24 December 2020
Top AGU news and views from 2020
As we look back on 2020, we wanted to share some of the top news and views coming out of AGU.
18 December 2020
Thanks for a great #AGU20
Thursday marked the final day of live programming for #AGU20, concluding 13 full days over three weeks of presenting, learning and connecting.
16 December 2020
What to watch on the final day of #AGU20
We can’t believe it – tomorrow is the final day of #AGU20 live events.
14 December 2020
What to watch at #AGU20 on Tuesday, Dec. 15
Full #AGU20 programming continues on Tuesday with two plenaries, another innovative session and regular oral, elightning and poster sessions.
10 December 2020
Day 7 of #AGU20: honoring our colleagues and learning about GeoHealth
Wednesday was another busy day at #AGU20 featuring sessions and events.
30 November 2020
AGU announces 2020 Bridge Program partners
We are pleased to announce our 2020 Bridge program partners, listed in alphabetical order below.
25 November 2020
Participate in AGU’s #GivingTuesday campaign to help future scientists
#GivingTuesday is 1 December, which is also the first day of #AGU20 and the kick-off of AGU’s 2020 year-end giving campaign. AGU’s donors make an important impact every day.
30 October 2020
#AGU20 Student Travel Grant recipients & Outstanding Student Presentation Award program is open
#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!
