A geoscience study-abroad program breaks new ground in the United States by planning the course's curriculum from the get-go to include students with disabilities.
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Water Resources Research at 50: Journal's Lasting Impact Expected to Grow
Editors discuss the importance, influence, and evolution of the American Geophysical Union's hydrological research journal, covering one of our planet's most complex and precious resources.
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Why Seismic Networks Need Digital Object Identifiers
In a move to give credit where it's due, the International Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks will link digital object identifiers to data from seismic networks and project deployments.
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Helping Early-Career Researchers Succeed
Early-career scientists face many hurdles. Targeted programs can help them build skills, ease workloads, and form the collaborations they need to advance their careers.
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Global Research Push Urged on Environmental Disruption, Extremes
Seven resolutions by the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics call for increased scientific contributions in areas ranging from environmental threats to energy resources to satellite systems.
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Seismic Hazard Assessment: Honing the Debate, Testing the Models
Earthquake experts with opposing views found common ground working around a table and on a hiking trail.
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What Will Become of Sweet Briar’s Atmospheric Research Station?
In the middle of the college's financial fight stands an atmospheric research tower with an uncertain future.
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Exploring Natural Hazard Policies with Bike Helmets and Bus Fares
A close look at everyday decisions—whether or not to wear a bike helmet or cheat on bus fare—helps students learn about assessing natural hazards, mitigating risks, and setting political priorities.
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Increasing Diversity in the Geosciences
Studies show that increasing students' "sense of belonging" may help retain underrepresented minorities in geoscience fields. A few programs highlight successes.
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Fall Meeting's First Student and Early Career Conference
In a tradition that harks back to the ancient Greeks, students and early career scientists organized a symposium to help network, improve academic skills, and collaborate with peers.