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 Every December, scientists from around the world gather in San Francisco to share their research, broaden their knowledge base, and connect with colleagues at AGU’s Fall Meeting. Forty-four years after the first meeting, the event continues to play an essential role in the success of AGU and our science. It is also a major contributing factor to our ability to achieve the goals outlined in the new strategic plan.
Read the November President's Message
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With a record number of abstract submissions and over 19,000 registered attendees, we look forward to hosting another successful Fall Meeting in San Francisco, 5-9 December . We continue to create opportunities to deliver an attendee experience that allows members to connect with colleagues, new and old, and expand your knowledge within your discipline and the field.
What’s New
- Registration is available in Moscone South and West this year for your convenience.
- Icebreaker Reception (Sunday, 4 December, 1730h-1900h): Whether a first timer or returning attendee, kick off the meeting with friends at this opening reception which promises not to disappoint with a beer tasting hosted by local microbreweries.
- AGU Gives Back: Volunteer Project at Golden Gate Park (Thursday, 8 December, 0900h – 1130h): Join colleagues and friends to beautify San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Park as we wind down the conference. Tickets required ($12) and 100% will be donated to San Francisco Recreation and Parks.
- Dine Around Program: Interested in taking advantage of San Francisco’s restaurants while meeting other attendees? Participate in the Dine Around Program by visiting the concierge services desk in Moscone South, Halls A-C, Registration Area.
- ePosters: Each year thousands of amazing posters are presented at the Fall Meeting. This year, to provide even better access to this important content, AGU is offering authors the option to display an electronic version of their poster. Access to ePosters is available to all AGU members, even those not attending the Fall Meeting. View ePosters now!
- OSPA Judges: New for this year – online scheduling and scoring options. Support AGU Student Members by volunteering as a judge for the Outstanding Student Paper Awards (OSPA). Your attention and feedback is highly valued by our young professionals. Judges will receive support at our OSPA Resource Center- where they can pick up a token of our appreciation- an “OSPA Judge” ribbon!
Orientations, Receptions and More
- First-Time Attendee Orientation (Sunday, 4 December, 1700h-1745h): Calling all first-time attendees! Come to this brief session to learn how to navigate the meeting and the program book and maximize your time networking and attending sessions.
- Section and Focus Group Meetings and Events (Tuesday, 6 December): Meet with colleagues in your discipline to engage in discussions and collaboration around research relevant to your discipline. Afterwards, enjoy drinks or a meal while catching up with friends.
- Honors Ceremony and Reception (Wednesday, 7 December, 1900h): Come celebrate AGU Union Awardees, Medalists, and Fellows by attending this reception open to all attendees and their guests.
- AGU Fun Run/Walk 5K (Wednesday, 7 December, 0630h-0745h): Bring your running shoes and enjoy San Francisco before sunrise along with 500+ of your colleagues. Meet up at the San Francisco Giants Ball Park (AT&T Park) for the 2nd annual 5K Run/Walk. Register now!
Lectures by Distinguished Speakers
- Public Lecture (Sunday, 4 December, 1200h-1300h): “Adventures of a (Geoscientist) Astronaut: Nuts, Bolts, and Repairs in Earth Orbit” - Andrew Feustel, a geophysicist astronaut, will share his experience aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour’s final mission (STS-134) and his previous duties on the last mission to the Hubble Space telescope (STS-125). This lecture is open to AGU members and the public.
- AGU Presidential Forum: Science and Society (Monday, 5 December, 1215h): A new lecture open to all attendees, presented by British author and journalist Simon Winchester.
- Union Agency Lecture- Predicting and Managing Extreme Events (Wednesday, 7 December, 1230h): Presented by Dr. Jane Lubchenco, undersecretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- Union Frontiers of Geophysics Lecture - Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice in Seismology – Lessons from the 2011 Tohoku-oki Earthquake (Thursday, 8 December, 1230h): Presented by Dr. Hiroo Kanamori, Professor Emeritus, California Institute of Technology.
Students and Young Scientists: Career Events and Programs
- Career Fair (Monday, 5 December-Friday, 9 December 0830h-1800h): Your resource throughout the meeting, look to the Career Fair for information on resources, workshops, individual counseling sessions, and networking opportunities.
- Student Mixer (Monday, 5 December, 1830-1930h): Meet fellow students at this informal event. All registered student attendees are welcome.
- Student Breakfast (Tuesday, 6 December, 0645h): This free event gives you access to AGU leadership and staff as well as a chance to meet fellow students and future colleagues. Seating is limited to the first 400 attendees.
- International Career Day (Tuesday, 6 December): Learn about current funding mechanisms and fellowship opportunities available in Europe for scientists at all career levels.
- Career Networking Lunch (Wednesday 7 December, 1230h-1330h): Practice your networking skills and find out about careers in a wide range of employment sectors government labs and agencies, industry, consulting, and non-governmental organizations. Limited seating (200 attendees) and ticket required ($5).
Other Meeting Highlights
- Visit the AGU Marketplace in the Exhibit Hall, to renew your AGU membership, learn about AGU programs and services, purchase AGU books and merchandise, and new this year – visit Author and Editor resource centers will be located within the booth.
- Use the online Itinerary Planner to create your schedule prior to arriving at the meeting
- AGU is a green meeting! Read more about our Green Initiatives and remember to use public transportation to get to and around the meeting. Reminder: Shuttle service will not be available this year.
- Exploration Station (Sunday, 4 December 1300h-1700h) is open to members and the public and is a family event designed to showcase AGU science and allow children to interact directly with scientists and education specialists. We have over 25 hands-on exhibits this year on diverse topics such as the electromagnetic spectrum, Mars, earthquakes, deep-sea research, special space-themed activities.
- The Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success Professional Development Program (MS PHD¹S PDP) will again sponsor students to attend the 2011 Fall AGU Meeting. We invite AGU members to serve as mentors to this year’s cohort of 30 minority undergraduate and graduate students. The one-on-one interaction of students with established scientists continues to be a highlight of their experience. Please complete the brief on-line mentor survey and indicate that you are available to serve in this capacity by emailing pdp@msphds.org no later than Monday, 21 November.
- Join Us in the Donor Lounges and Support AGU’s Voluntary Contribution Campaign! Don’t forget that all Supporting Members giving $120 or more in 2011 will have access to our new and improved Donor Lounges at Fall Meeting! Now is an ideal time to support fellow AGU members and the next generation of Earth and space scientists!
- AGU invites its members to publish with geopress, the new imprint for AGU books. Look for us in the AGU Marketplace in the Exhibition Hall, where we’ll be available to take your completed proposals and to talk with you about your book ideas. Already have an idea for a topic or a proposal to submit? Contact Colleen Matan, geopress Acquisitions Editor at cmatan@agu.org.
- Do you remember your first Fall Meeting experience? Are there things you wish you would have known beforehand? AGU is seeking your tips for first time attendees now that you are a pro at making the most of the meeting. Submit your tips today.
- Make Your Travel Plans: Buy your BART tickets to and from the airport in advance and AGU proceeds will be donated to Save the Bay. Discount airline tickets are also available. For international travelers, StarAlliance is offering up to 20% off of flights. For travel within the U.S., United is offering 5% off of flights within the U.S. Read more!
- Communicating With Congress Lunch Workshop (Thursday 8 December, 1230h-1330h): As a scientist, you have every reason to establish a relationship with your legislators. Join the conversation with Maeve Boland, former AGU Congressional Science Fellow, and learn how to effectively communicate your science to local and national policymakers. This presentation and discussion session will give you the tools to communicate with Congress – even those with experience can pick up some important pointers at this event. Check out some of Maeve’s tips and challenges for scientist, when communicating their science with Congress. Lunch will be served, but space will be limited.
- Congressional Science Fellow and Mass Media Fellow Luncheon (Tuesday 6 December, 1230h-1330h): Learn from current fellows and ask them questions at this luncheon event.
- Scientific Integrity Listening Session (Monday, 5 December 2011, 1800h): Learn about the work of the Scientific Ethics Task Force. Contact ethics@agu.org with comments, and for more information about the initiative.
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For the first time, AGU’s annual report is accessible on the web in an interactive format! Visit the annual report site to learn more about AGU’s major initiatives and accomplishments during 2010, as well as to see how AGU members engage in major geophysical research, complete their education and become early-career scientists and carry the profession’s key messages to Congress. Read it now
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