Held on 17 December 2014, the American Geophysical Union’s Honors Tribute celebrated the breakthrough achievements, outstanding contributions, and service of select members.
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Scouts, Students, and Faculty Benefit from Education Programs
The American Geophysical Union hosted more than 30 events at the 2014 Fall Meeting for K–12 teachers, higher education faculty, early-career scientists, and the public.
Virtual Programs Give Everyone Access to the 2014 Fall Meeting
Thousands of people across the world watched video recordings of the Fall Meeting’s Union lectures, named lectures, and oral presentations.
Thriving Earth Exchange Hosts Community Science in Action Events
Three events at the American Geophysical Union’s 2014 Fall Meeting showcased how partnerships between scientists and the public can solve local problems.
Working Together to Advance the Earth and Space Sciences
Attendees at the American Geophysical Union’s 2014 Fall Meeting embodied the Union’s mission of “Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity.”
2014 Fall Meeting by the Numbers
At last year’s American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, 24,920 people attended, presenting more than 23,000 abstracts.
AGU Board and Council Assess 2014 and Set the Stage for 2015
The Council and Board of Directors honored outgoing leaders and introduced newly elected leaders.
Elizabeth Kolbert Receives 2014 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—Features
Journalist and author Elizabeth Kolbert received the 2014 Walter Sullivan Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—Features at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The Sullivan Award is for work published with a deadline of more than 1 week.
Andrew Grant Receives 2014 David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News
Andrew Grant, physics reporter for Science News, received the 2014 David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism—News at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The Perlman Award is for work published under deadline pressure of 1 week or less.
Chigomezyo Mudala Ngwira Receives 2014 Science for Solutions Award
Chigomezyo Mudala Ngwira was awarded the 2014 Science for Solutions Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award is for “significant contributions in the application and use of Earth and space sciences to solve societal problems.”