AGU Fall Meeting Notes

2011 AGU Fall Meeting—an unqualified success!  With more than 20,000 attendees, 12,000 poster presentations, 6,000 oral presentations, 250 exhibitors, and numerous workshops, town halls, and social and networking events, there was something for everyone at this year’s meeting. View conference photos.

• Sessions on Demand now LIVE
• E-posters: Make sure to view the 2200 electronic posters now uploaded.
• AGU Sets Another BART Record! This year Fall Meeting attendees set a new record for the largest number ever of BART conference bookings.  Thanks to more than 500 tickets sold, we haven’t broken just our own record from 2010. Of all conferences in San Francisco we remain the top users of BART for traveling to and from the airport.  As a result, we saved the equivalent of 22,484 lbs of CO2 emissions, which AGU will be donating more than $9,500 to Save the Bay (www.savesfbay.org).
• Nearly 500 attendees participated in the 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk!  View photos and race results.
• Save the Date: The 2012 Fall Meeting will be held Thursday, 6 December–Monday, 10 December.
  

Eos Delivery Change for 2012

In direct response to member feedback about delivery problems and an overwhelming preference for reading Eos online, print issues of Eos will no longer be mailed to members at delivery addresses outside of the United States.  Members with a U.S. mailing address can also opt-out of delivery if they prefer not to receive print copies of Eos by using the Eos Delivery Preference form.

All members will continue to have access to the electronic edition of Eos as well as to recently introduced Web-only content.  Members who do not receive print issues of Eos will receive e-alerts when new issues are posted online (several days ahead of the cover date).  Please contact the AGU Member Service Center at service@agu.org with questions or comments about this change.

AGU Congressional Science Fellowship Now Accepting Application

Use your skills as a scientist to help solve problems of great public import: Become an AGU Congressional Science Fellow. AGU Fellows are assigned to the staff of a member of Congress or a congressional committee, and their duties may include drafting legislation, organizing congressional hearings, meeting with lobbyists and constituents, or writing speeches. These duties give Fellows the opportunity to directly influence high-profile public policy debates. For information on how to apply and to learn about previous Fellows, visit AGU’s Congressional Science Fellowship website. Application deadline is 1 February 2012. 

New AGU Science Policy Conference: 30 April–3 May 2012

Join us as AGU brings together scientists, lawmakers, and other stakeholders to discuss key Earth and space science topics relevant to today’s public-policy environment. This inaugural meeting will focus on the science that informs legislative decisions related to natural hazards, natural resources, oceans, and the Arctic. Visit the Science Policy Conference website for more details.
 

Give Expert Career Advice for the Holidays!

Navigating Graduate School and Beyond: A Career Guide for Graduate Students and a Must Read for Every Advisor, by Sundar A. Christopher, outlines key steps and skills necessary to succeed in graduate school and in your career. This indispensable guide offers “insider tips” that will help students to better understand their advisors, ensuring a more productive advisor-student relationship. This book is a perfect holiday gift for anyone applying to a graduate program as well as for those just starting their careers. List Price $28.00 • AGU Member Price $20.00 • E-Book Price $19.95To see a complete list of AGU books, visit geopress.agu.org.

Eos in the News

A “Research Spotlight” item that appeared in the 6 December issue of Eos was highlighted in Andrew Revkin's DotEarth New York Times blog.  Revkin’s post included a lengthy  quotation from the Eos feature and a link to the JGR-Oceans article it summarized.

Support AGU before 31 December to Qualify for 2011 Tax Benefits!

Your support of fellow AGU members and the next generation of Earth and space scientists through AGU programs and special initiatives will shape increasingly important debates on changing environmental challenges. Now is an ideal time to give generously. Click through to support AGU! 

New Space Weather and Nonlinear Waves and Processes Prize Announced!

AGU’s Space Physics and Aeronomy Section and Nonlinear Geophysics Focus Group will administer the new Space Weather and Nonlinear Waves and Processes Prize, made possible by a generous contribution from JPL scientists and AGU members Bruce Tsurutani and Olga Verkhoglyadova. The prize will be awarded biennially to an AGU member scientist in recognition of cutting-edge research in one of the two focus areas. Winners will receive a $10,000 cash award. Read more 

AGU Supports WCRP Student Awards

AGU supported more than 60 awards for student and early career presenters at the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) meeting in Denver, Colorado, in October.  Read more

Reviewers for Climate and Energy Educational Resources Requested

The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) is stewarding a collection of climate literacy and energy awareness educational resources for grades 6–16.  Reviewers are needed to confirm the scientific accuracy of videos, visualizations, and lesson plans.  Contact Tamara Ledley for more information. 

InTeGrate—Opportunities for Participation and Collaboration

InTeGrate is a five-year, community-based project funded by the National Science Foundation. Its goal is to improve geoscience literacy and build a workforce that is prepared to tackle environmental and resource challenges. The project focuses on undergraduate education in the United States and offers many opportunities for participation and collaboration. InTeGrate is jointly sponsored by AGU and other organizations.

The AOGS-AGU (WPGM) Joint Assembly received 227 session proposals, and the submission site is now closed. Conveners will be notified of the results via email by 22 December 2011.  Questions about specific proposals should be directed to the program committee members or the secretariat.