After 44 years of coordinating the U.S. academic research fleet and facilities, the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) gears for the future.
Earth science
Learning Geoscience by Doing Geoscience
A pilot project helps teachers bring scientific practice into the classroom.
Promoting New Collaborations for Education Research in Geoscience
Encouraging Networks Between Geoscience and Geoscience Education (ENGAGE) Workshop; Arlington, Virginia, 18–20 January 2015
Working Toward Gender Parity in the Geosciences
How are women represented in the geosciences? The author of a new AGU book, Women in the Geosciences: Practical, Positive Practices Toward Parity, answers some questions.
New Insights from Seafloor Mapping of a Hawaiian Marine Monument
New surveys help untangle the complex geologic history of the Hawaiian Archipelago and provide hints about where to seek marine life.
Bill that Limits Earth Science Funding Wins OK in House
The controversial America COMPETES legislation would restrict Earth science funding at several U.S. federal agencies, including the National Science Foundation.
Geoscience Community Reacts to Vote on America COMPETES Bill
Legislation that would restrict funding for geoscience at federal agencies raises concerns about the research program budgets.
House Committee Approves Bills That Limit Earth Science Funding
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote later this month on legislation, approved by the science committee, to limit Earth science funding at several federal agencies.
Rolf Meissner (1925–2014)
Rolf Meissner was one of the most influential Earth scientists in crustal and lithospheric research. In memory of Rolf, a scientific symposium will be held at the University of Kiel in June.
A Modified Technique to Remotely Detect Subsurface Melt
Adapting a much-used analytical method to consider anisotropy opens up the approach to new uses.