Education, Outreach, & Careers

Programs for Students

Student Travel Grants

The dealine for student travel grant applications has passed.

Student Breakfast

Tuesday 16 December 0645h - 0745h
San Francisco Marriott Yerba Buena Salon 7

All students registered for the meeting are welcome at a complimentary breakfast. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet AGU leadership and staff and learn about the future course of the Union and its programs. Come and meet fellow students and future colleagues. This program has been made possible by generous support from Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Swiss Re.

Careers Luncheon

Wednesday 17 December 1230h - 1330h
San Francisco Marriott Golden Gate A1-A2

Enjoy a complimentary lunch and discuss career possibilities with scientists and employers in academia, government and industry.. As seating is limited, the first 200 students to collect tickets from the Career Center beforehand will be admitted to the lunch. This program has been made possible by generous support from Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Swiss Re.

Programs for Teachers

Geophysical Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshop:

International Polar Year: A GIFT from the Ends of the Earth to Your Classroom

December 18-19, 2008 (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM)
Room 120 at Moscone North
San Francisco, California

In December 2008, more than 16,000 Earth and space scientists from around the world will attend the AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco and you can benefit from this scientific gathering!

Scientists from 63 nations are weathering extreme conditions to push the frontiers of knowledge about the Earth system and the way the Polar Regions are changing. This GIFT workshop will bring some of these researchers to discuss their findings, share their enthusiasm, and present their science ready to use in your classroom.

• Are you a current or pre-service middle or secondary school teacher interested in learning about the latest in polar and cryospheric research?


• Are you and your students curious about the global consequences of climate change on the Arctic and Antarctic?


• We are pleased to invite you to participate in this 2-day workshop for middle and secondary school teachers! Leading scientists and science educators will participate in this workshop.

The Fall 2008 GIFT Workshop is free for participating teachers who register by Friday 5 December, 2008. Space is limited to 60 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to register early. The Workshop will include hands-on classroom activities directly aligned with the National Science Content Standards. More information about the detailed program can be obtained by contacting Dr. Inés Cifuentes, AGU Education and Career Services Manager. To register for the workshop, please complete the form here.

Gift Workshop Registration

Effectively Communicating Climate Change

Tuesday 16 December 1830-2100. Location to be announced. More details and the application form are here.

Registration for this workshop has closed.

'Effectively Communicating Climate Change' Workshop Registration

Employers

Career Center
Monday through Friday
MC West Level 1
0830h–1800h

AGU continues its acclaimed and successful Career Center, a valuable source for employment positions, current career information, and the latest data on employment trends in the geosciences.

Employers: Post Employment Opportunities at $35 per position.

With the Fall Meeting attracting some of the most talented and promising geoscientists, the AGU Career Center is your ideal choice to recruit for positions, meet and interview candidates and access our extensive resume database.

Please include in your job description contact information (cellphone number or e-mail address) if you wish job candidates to arrange interviews or meetings with you during the meeting.

Interview Booth Rental

Interview booth space is available for rental at these rates:

To request additional information or reserve interview booth space, please contact:

AGU Career Services, AGU
2000 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009
Tel: +1-800-966-2481, ext. 504
Fax: +1-202-328-0566
E-mail: careers@agu.org

Prospective Employees

A public listing of Employment Opportunities is now available.

The Fall Meeting brings together top employers from academe, industry and government. The AGU Career Center provides a full range of employment opportunities in the geosciences as well as post-doctoral opportunities, fellowships, and other valuable career information and services. Do not forget to include a cellphone number or email address by which potential employers can contact you for interviews during the Fall Meeting. There is no charge for prospective employees to use the Career Center services.

Prospective employees may submit their resume online for employer review.

Upload your resume now.