AGU has elected 57 members to leadership positions that will begin on 1 January 2015.
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AGU Leadership Transition Begins
On 1 January 2015 Margaret Leinen will become AGU president and will chair the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Also, about half of the current Board and Council members will rotate off.
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Field Dispatch: Up Close and Personal With a Volcanic Eruption
What’s it like to do field work mere miles away from an erupting volcano?
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Resources for Computational Geophysics Courses
Lessons from experience with teaching a computational geophysics course.
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Association of Polar Early Career Scientists Promotes Professional Skills
Although focused on polar and cryospheric scientists, APECS’s resources give general advice that can help scientists of all disciplines develop “soft skills.”
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Mass Media Fellow to Report for the Los Angeles Times
Geologist Julia Rosen typically uses strata of ice and dirt to tell stories of the Earth’s past. This summer, she’ll trade those for pen and paper when she works at a newspaper’s science desk.
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Effective Communication in Legal and Public Policy Hearings
In a week-long workshop, scientists learn how to communicate effectively and navigate the legal system.
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Developing Scientists' "Soft" Skills
Scientists across every field and discipline should be able to communicate effectively and work together with different people and groups.
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Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.
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Mentored Undergraduate Research in the Geosciences
Research programs are strengthened when students and faculty collaborate to build new knowledge. Here are five best practices in mentored undergraduate research that transcend institutions.