Annual Campaign
The theme of the 2009 annual campaign is “Building Tomorrow's Talent Today”
As the largest society embracing the broad breadth of geophysical sciences, AGU is uniquely positioned to be a leader in developing a talented and diverse science workforce.
The Voluntary Contribution Campaign will be used to sustain and expand AGU's efforts to inspire schoolteachers and students
The campaign will support programs such as Bright Students Training as Research Scientists (Bright STaRS), Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) workshops, and Exploration Station.
By supporting the 2009 Voluntary Contribution Campaign we can ensure that abundant government research funding, excellent educational choices, and AGU’s collegial framework remain available to those following in our footsteps.
The Voluntary Contribution Campaign will expand AGU's Student Travel Grant program
Together we can raise the funds necessary to help more students—particularly those from underrepresented groups and from outside the United States—enjoy the benefits of our meetings.
The Voluntary Contribution Campaign will also support AGU’s efforts to deliver unbiased, sound scientific advice to policy makers
To me, “Building Tomorrow’s Talent Today” says it all. Scientists like me and many of you have good reason to give back wholeheartedly in many ways. I hope you will agree and join me in making our campaign a success. Please watch for announcements on this website, in Eos, and in e-mail that explain more about how you can help and what your funds can support.
—JAMES L. BURCH
2009 Campaign Chair