Claudia Benitez-Nelson received the 2014 Sulzman Award for Excellence in Education and Mentoring at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, held 15–19 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award is given for "significant contributions by a mid-career female scientist as a role model and mentor for the next generation of biogeoscientists."
Education & Careers
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White House Science Fair Features Top Student Projects
President Obama mixes praise for student scientists with criticism of congressional budget proposals at the fifth annual White House Science Fair.
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Open Records Laws Increasingly Used to Harass Scientists
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says that scientists and universities need to be prepared to respond to broad open records requests.
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Increasing Diversity in the Geosciences
Studies show that increasing students' "sense of belonging" may help retain underrepresented minorities in geoscience fields. A few programs highlight successes.
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Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill Connects Scientists and Policy Makers
Climate scientists gathered in Washington, D. C., to meet with congressional staff and to emphasize the importance of climate science and its role in protecting jobs, infrastructure, and public safety.
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Outstanding Student Paper Awards
Winners of the 2014 Outstanding Student Paper Awards announced
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Los Angeles Gets Serious About Preparing for the “Big One”
A large earthquake in southern California could devastate Los Angeles. To help reduce the city’s risks, one scientist spent last year working in the LA mayor’s office.
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Fall Meeting's First Student and Early Career Conference
In a tradition that harks back to the ancient Greeks, students and early career scientists organized a symposium to help network, improve academic skills, and collaborate with peers.
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Scouts, Students, and Faculty Benefit from Education Programs
The American Geophysical Union hosted more than 30 events at the 2014 Fall Meeting for K–12 teachers, higher education faculty, early-career scientists, and the public.
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Heather Macdonald Receives 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award
Heather Macdonald received the 2014 Excellence in Geophysical Education Award at the AGU Fall Meeting Honors Ceremony, held on 17 December 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. The award honors “a sustained commitment to excellence in geophysical education by a team, individual, or group.”