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.
AGU News
Villages Must Recalibrate Time to Survive in the Pamir Mountains
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.
Author Tells Tale of Cellular Engines That Power Life
The American Geophysical Union held a public lecture to introduce a new book about how microbes changed the world.
Eos Wins Gold Medal for Most Improved Publication
The revitalized magazine and website have been honored three times in 14 months.
Students Worldwide Share Research in Virtual Poster Showcases
A new program of online student poster sessions helps Earth and space science college and university faculty raise student engagement and retention and build students' confidence and career skills.
Exxon, AGU, and Corporate Support
A letter signed by 100 members and other scientists was delivered to the American Geophysical Union on Monday, 22 February, calling on the organization to sever its ties with ExxonMobil.
Outstanding Student Paper Awards
Winners of the 2015 Outstanding Student Paper Awards announced
2017 AGU Fall Meeting Heads to New Orleans, 2018 to Washington, D. C.
The American Geophysical Union opts to relocate its 26,000-plus-attendee meeting from San Francisco for 2 years to avoid detrimental impacts from extensive construction at the convention center.
AGU Signs Agreement with Council on Undergraduate Research
Collaboration between the scientific society and the educational organization aims to foster research opportunities and diversity in undergraduate geoscience education.
Richard C. J. Somerville Receives 2015 Climate Communication Prize
Richard C. J. Somerville was awarded the 2015 Climate Communication Prize at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 16 December 2015 in San Francisco, Calif. The Climate Communication Prize is funded by Nature's Own, a purveyor of fossils, minerals, and handcrafted jewelry in Boulder, Colo. The prize honors an "AGU member-scientist for the communication of climate science, and highlights the importance of promoting scientific literacy, clarity of message, and efforts to foster respected and understanding of science-based values as they relate to the implications of climate change."