Two organizations found ways to be more intentional about encouraging participation by a diverse spectrum of attendees at scientific meetings—the scientific community can learn from their experiences.
Education & Careers
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Binocular Astronomy
Explore the night sky with your own two eyes and a touch of magnification.
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Body-Based Jargon Can Be Harassment When It Turns Sexual
Geology terms based on the human body are extremely common, but they can create a culture where sexualized language in the workplace, a type of harassment, is rampant.
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Former NOAA Head Calls for Renewed Social Contract for Science
Jane Lubchenco says this is a “moment of truth” about climate change and that scientists need to think about their obligations and responsibilities to society.
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Keeping Indigenous Science Knowledge out of a Colonial Mold
A new working model could help scientists design and facilitate research that adheres to both scientific and cultural ethics standards when working with indigenous knowledge about climate and the environment.
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The Emotional Toll of Climate Change on Science Professionals
Earth scientists and communicators dealing with or studying climate change face many potential stressors. They need support and resources to maintain and improve their emotional well-being.
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The Layered Legacy of Clyde Wahrhaftig
As the geologist’s beloved guidebook gets a digital makeover, his personal contributions to the field shed light on who he was as a scientist.
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AGU’s Bridge Program Creates Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
In its first year, 20% of the 250 active Earth and space science graduate programs in the United States applied for partnership with the program.
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Laying Proper Foundations for Diversity in the Geosciences
Diversity constructed on the tenets of justice and accountability will create a truly better community that creates truly better science.
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Lifting Up the Next Generation with Austin Student Travel Grants
Jamie Austin is helping AGU build an endowment for the benefit of our future Earth and space scientists—and you should be part of it.