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Upcoming Leadership Elections
The American Geophysical Union announces the full slate of leadership candidates. Voting will open at the end of August.
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Former AGU Executive Director A. F. “Fred” Spilhaus Jr. Has Died
Spilhaus led the organization during a period of significant growth and accomplishments.
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New Program Enables Scientists to Be Voices for Science
The American Geophysical Union has created a network of 30 individuals from diverse disciplines who will advocate for science in their congressional districts.
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AGU Endorses the 2018 March for Science
The American Geophysical Union is offering financial and in-kind support to help our members take part in marches locally. Apply by 26 March.
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Joseph B. Walsh (1930–2017)
This world traveler and rugby enthusiast devised theories fundamental to such diverse fields as seismology, oil and gas exploration, and hydrology. He also designed the hull of the Alvin submersible.
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Virtual Poster Showcase Experienced Steady Growth in 2017
A pilot project for high schools and a geographic information system map, as well as other embellishments, have enhanced a program that enables students to present research electronically.
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Douglas D. Davis (1940–2016)
In labs on the ground and aboard aircraft, Davis shed light on chemical processes in the atmosphere and showed how humans contributed to these processes.
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Revised AGU Position Statement Addresses Climate Intervention
The American Geophysical Union urges further research and policy development with regard to climate intervention (previously called geoengineering) that considers impacts on society.