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2016 AGU Section and Focus Group Awardees and Named Lecturers

by Eric Davidson and S. Mukasa 27 June 201625 April 2023

The American Geophysical Union recognizes outstanding scientists in Earth and space sciences ranging from biogeosciences to space physics to volcanology.

Taylor Borgfeldt stopped by the White House during her visit to Washington, D. C., last April for AGU's second annual Congressional Visits Day.

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Geoscientists Visit Their Legislators on Capitol Hill

by T. Borgfeldt 17 June 201627 March 2023

The American Geophysical Union's Congressional Visits Day acquaints members of Congress with the breadth of geophysical research being carried out in their districts and across the nation.

Student and scientist connect at AGU’s Fall Meeting.

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AGU Talent Pool Programs Can Help Students with Next Career Steps

by P. M. Asher, C. Wilson, E. Hankin and D. Harwell 13 June 201625 April 2023

The pathways to a geosciences career can be confusing and complex, but the American Geophysical Union has a suite of resources to help students and their mentors plan their strategy.

The conceptual design for AGU’s renovated headquarters in Washington, D. C., includes a rooftop solar array.

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Advancing Science Through the Renovation of AGU's Headquarters

by Chris McEntee 8 June 201625 April 2023

Earth and space science society aims to showcase science, promote collaboration, and push the limits of sustainable practice through renovation of its headquarters.

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Recognizing 2015 Reviewers for the American Geophysical Union

by Brooks Hanson and R. van der Hilst 26 May 201625 April 2023

Many reviewers of journal papers also give generously of themselves to the scientific community in other ways, such as advising on grants, promotions, and assessments of institutional departments.

Artist's concept of a rover on the Martian surface.

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How on Earth to Decide Where on Mars to Land?

by C. Wilson 25 May 201624 April 2024

The Public Lecture at AGU's 2016 Fall Meeting will feature three experts—including one still in high school—to discuss landing site selection for the Mars 2020 rover.

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Upcoming Leadership Elections

by C. Finn 10 May 201625 April 2023

The American Geophysical Union announces the full slate of leadership candidates. Voting will open 29 August.

Visitors to Exploration Station try out virtual reality headsets during the 2015 Fall Meeting.

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Share Your Science with Teachers and the Public at Fall Meeting

by T. Reardon 10 May 20168 March 2022

The American Geophysical Union encourages members to get involved in Exploration Station and the Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshop this December in San Francisco.

The Pamir Mountains, known as “the Roof of the World,” which tower as high as 7495 meters.

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Villages Must Recalibrate Time to Survive in the Pamir Mountains

by B. Y. Landis 13 April 20167 October 2021

Scientists plan projects this year to help a rugged, troubled region of central Asia retune traditional timekeeping methods based on environmental cues in the face of climate change.