Teaching positions at the K–12 level are easier to land than university professorships, and they offer many of the same benefits, if you know how to claim them.
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How Do We Accomplish System Science in Space?
Exploring Systems-Science Techniques for the Earth’s Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere; Los Alamos, New Mexico, 24–26 July 2018
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Exploring the Unknown of the Ross Sea in Sea Ice–Free Conditions
A team of polar scientists aboard the OGS Explora, cruising in rare ice-free conditions, discovered new evidence of ancient and modern-day ice sheet sensitivity to climatic fluctuations.
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Using Information Theory in Earth Sciences
Second Workshop on Information Theory and the Earth Sciences; Santander, Spain, 16–19 May 2018
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Nations Work Together to Size Up Caribbean Tsunami Hazards
An international collaboration is using historical records and modeling to assess tsunami potential in this high-risk region.
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What’s Your Superpower? Science Communication
Scientists more than ever need to tell policy makers and the public about their work. Whether confident or shy, an experienced speaker or not, you can benefit from AGU’s Voices for Science program.
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Millions More Americans Face Flood Risks Than Previously Thought
A different modeling approach fills large gaps in the U.S. government’s flood risk estimates, revealing previously overlooked at-risk areas often surrounding small flood-prone streams.
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Better Data for Modeling the Sun’s Influence on Climate
Several international initiatives are working to stitch together data describing solar forcing of Earth’s climate. Their objective is to improve understanding of climate response to solar variability.
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Better Plant Data at the Root of Ecosystem Models
Version 2 of the Fine-Root Ecology Database is bigger, better, and free to download and use.
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Preparing Graduate Students for STEM Careers Outside Academia
Most STEM graduates don’t primarily do research or work in academia after they earn a Ph.D. How do we prepare those students for the multitude of other careers they could pursue?