In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.
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The Career Issue: Winds of Change
Read about how 12 Earth and space scientists found paths in academia, business, government, and nonprofits.
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Where the Wind Blows
Letting opportunities take you on paths unknown can get you to where you were meant to be.
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Getting Schooled in Complex Earth System Modeling
Training schools focused on modeling solid Earth responses to ice mass changes offer lessons on how early-career scientists can build professional networks and learn skills to solve complex problems.
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Senior Scientists Must Stand Up Against Attacks on Research and Education
They can use their position and collective power to influence institutional actions and mobilize to support more vulnerable colleagues.
Posted inScience Updates
Planting Seeds for Thriving Data Management
Learning how to manage research data is a core part of scientific education. The Earth Science Information Partners community has ideas to help early-career scientists build these important skills.
Posted inResearch & Developments
Funding Uncertainties Hit Undergrad REUs, Grad Admissions
A freeze, then a defrost, of National Science Foundation funding has caused turmoil among undergraduate scientists applying to graduate programs or REUs.
Posted inEditors' Vox
Introducing the New EIC of JGR: Earth Surface
Learn about the person taking the helm of JGR: Earth Surface and their vision for the coming years.
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Expedition 403: Sailing the Last Expedition of the JOIDES Resolution
Early-career geoscientists share melancholy memories about hard science and intangible networks of collaboration.
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Editorial Handover at AGU Advances
The outgoing and incoming Editors-in-Chief of AGU Advances reflect on recent years of growth and expansion in the journal while they plan for the challenges ahead.