Thousands of people across the world watched video recordings of the Fall Meeting’s Union lectures, named lectures, and oral presentations.
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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.”
Heather Macdonald Receives 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award
Heather Macdonald received the 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors “a sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education by a team, individual, or group.”
Mioara Mandea Receives 2014 International Award
Mioara Mandea received the 2014 International Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors “an individual scientist or a small team for making an outstanding contribution to furthering the Earth and space sciences and using science for the benefit of society in less favored nations.”
