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Steady but Slow Progress on the Long Road Towards Gender Parity
The historic disproportionate attrition of women among geoscience faculty is decreasing, but how long will it take to reach gender parity if current trends of progress continue?
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Brazil’s Antarctic Station Rises from the Ashes
The sophisticated new research station will allow for better science on the icy continent.
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SnowSchool Spans the States
The nonprofit, donation-fueled program engages K–12 students by combining the fun of playing in snow with the science of the cryosphere.
Posted inScience Updates
Virtual Tours Through the Ice Using Everyday Tools
The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center is training scientists to create immersive virtual field experiences of glaciers, sea ice, and snow.
Posted inAGU News
Willenbring Receives 2020 Earth and Planetary Surface Processes Marguerite T. Williams Award
Jane K. Willenbring received the inaugural Marguerite T. Williams Award at AGU’s virtual Fall Meeting 2020. The award is given in recognition of “significant contributions to research and community-building by a mid-career scientist in the field of Earth and planetary surface processes.”
Posted inOpinions
Ten Ways to Apply Machine Learning in Earth and Space Sciences
Machine learning is gaining popularity across scientific and technical fields, but it’s often not clear to researchers, especially young scientists, how they can apply these methods in their work.
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Higher Education During the Pandemic: Truths and Takeaways
Students and faculty in higher education have faced countless disruptions since early 2020, exacerbating problems with mental health but also revealing positive ways to reshape teaching and learning.
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Cores 3.0: Future-Proofing Earth Sciences’ Historical Records
Core libraries store a treasure trove of data about the planet’s past. What will it take to sustain their future?
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Why Contribute to a Scientific Book?
Editing a book can be a rewarding professional experience, but there are misconceptions about scientific books in terms of their quality, value, and discoverability.