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AGU News
Paying Attention to the “Ignorosphere”
Scientists discuss geospace and what we could learn if we put some more eyes on this region in the atmosphere. Read more in our special themed issue.
Introducing the New Editor in Chief of Water Resources Research
Find out about the person taking the helm of Water Resources Research and her vision for the coming years.
Introducing the New Editor in Chief of JAMES
Find out about the person taking the helm of AGU’s dedicated earth system modeling journal, JAMES, and his vision for the coming years.
Congratulations to the 2020 Class of Fellows
These individuals were recognized via video and on social media during Fall Meeting 2020.
Graumlich to Be AGU President-Elect/AGU Leadership Transitions
As new AGU leaders assume their governance roles in 2021, about half of the organization’s current officers will continue to serve and provide leadership continuity.
2020 AGU Election Statistics
AGU’s Leadership Development/Governance Committee recaps the timing, participation, and other details of the organization’s recently completed 2020 leadership election.
2020 AGU Section Awardees and Named Lecturers
Eighty-five distinguished scientists receive accolades from groups representing their disciplines within AGU, the world’s largest Earth and space science society.
Chester Receives 2019 Paul G. Silver Award for Outstanding Scientific Service
Judith Savaso Chester received the 2019 Paul G. Silver Award for Outstanding Scientific Service at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2019, held 9–13 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award is given annually and recognizes “significant contributions to the fields of geodesy, seismology, or tectonophysics from a mid-career or senior scientist” through “mentorship of early-career scientists, leadership on community research initiatives, or other collaborative research efforts.”
Trouet Receives 2019 Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology Willi Dansgaard Award
Valerie Trouet received the 2019 Willi Dansgaard Award at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2019, held 9–13 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award is given in recognition of “high research impact, innovative interdisciplinary work, educational accomplishments, such as mentoring, or positive societal impact” and “exceptional promise for continued leadership in paleoceanography and paleoclimatology.”