AGU Blogosphere

8 October 2025

AGU submits public comment opposing changes proposed to Duration of Status

On 29 September, AGU submitted a public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, titled “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media.” If enacted, this regulatory change could have harmful impacts on our Earth and space science community in the U.S. and across the globe. Read the full comment: …

2 October 2025

AGU takes active role in supporting our Earth and space science community during funding uncertainty

This year has been challenging for the science community. After already experiencing illegal reductions-in-force of federal scientists and cuts to grant funding, we are now in the midst an unprecedented government shutdown. The essential work of agencies like NOAA, NASA, and USGS are now in limbo as we wait for Congress and the Administration to reach an agreement to reopen the government. Still, AGU and our community are stepping up …

7 August 2025

AGU’s 2025 Science Policy Mid-Year Report

AGU is pleased to present it’s 2025 mid-year policy report. This year, even through difficult times, we have accomplished so much as a community. See the highlights or download the full report: AGU Steps Up to Meet the Moment in 2025 AGU Empowers Scientists Expanding Our Policy Community AGU’s Influence and Networks Grows, Creating Policy Impact

18 July 2025

Faced with decimation of federal science, our community stands up for science like never before

“I came today to put a face to science and what these cuts mean, and I also wanted to change the script from being called a ‘fraudster’ to being called a patriot. I believe that scientists serve their country using the skills that they have.” –Dr Jennifer Morash, June 2025 Days of Action participant Scientists serve communities through deeper understanding of our world, leading to improvements in our health, environment, …