AGU News

Eos interviews seismologist Eric Calais about the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:15:02 GMT

Seismologist Eric Calais discusses the 12 January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, rebuilding efforts, and the responsibility of the scientific community. Calais is editor in chief of GRL.

AGU Congratulates 2010 Fellows

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:04:47 GMT

Call for nominations for 2010 medals

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:42:16 GMT

This is an opportunity to nominate a colleague for the recognition of a lifetime. AGU medals are among the most respected in the Earth and space sciences communities worldwide.

AGU 2010–2012 Leadership Election Results Announced!

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:25:44 GMT

AGU has compiled papers on the Caribbean plate and is allowing free access for a limited period.

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:02:45 GMT

In response to the tragic earthquake that struck southern Haiti, we have made a selection of papers open access (free). These papers address the GPS measurement, seismicity and geology of the Caribbean.

Former AGU president and two AGU members honored by National Academy of Sciences

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:25:53 GMT

Marcia Neugebauer, the first woman to serve as AGU President (1994–1996), and AGU members Sallie “Penny” Chisholm and Alan D. Howard have been chosen for awards by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of their extraordinary scientific achievements.

A Deadly Quake in a Seismic Hot Zone — Wall Street Journal — 25 January, 2010

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:21:11 GMT

Henry Fountain's 25th January New York Times article, “A Deadly Quake in a Seismic Hot Zone,” features interviews with AGU members Eric Calais, Ross Stein, Paul Mann, Uri S. ten Brink, and Carol S. Prentice, about the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Log-in may be required.

International CIP Newsletter [PDF]

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:41:25 GMT

The Committee on International Participation newsletter is now available.

Meet Claire Dworsky, the youngest presenter at 2009 AGU Fall Meeting

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:40:28 GMT

At nine years old, Claire Dworksy is the youngest person ever to have presented at an AGU meeting. Claire's poster was part of the Bright Students Training as Research Scientists (Bright STaRS)

AGU Member Dr. Ashanti Johnson Receives Presidential Award

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:31:46 GMT

Dr. Ashanti Johnson received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring at a White House ceremony on 6 January 2010.

Back Issues of International Journal of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy now Publicly Available

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:50:01 GMT

Published in the Wall Street Journal: AGU Letter to the Editor Regarding Patrick Michaels' Op-Ed on Peer-Reviewed Climate Research

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:52:14 GMT

Read the full text of AGU's response to the 18 December 2009 opinion piece as well as the abbreviated version published as a Letter to the Editor, 9–10 January 2010.

AGU Joins MentorNet to Support Young Geoscientists

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:25:57 GMT

AGU has joined MentorNet as a partner in a mentoring network that encourages diversity in the engineering and science professions. MentorNet matches protégés and mentors and provides mentoring advice, suggestions, and gentle reminders to keep the exchange going. This partnership makes it possible for AGU to connect student members who would like a mentor in the geosciences with members who want to mentor.

[From the Fall Meeting] Council Direction for AGU’s Strategic Plan Development in February

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:15:05 GMT

AGU member in the news: Emily Brodsky

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:56:09 GMT

AGU Macelwane award winner Emily Brodsky is quoted in a a recent Wall Street Journal article about the DeRose Vineyards which straddle the Pacific and North American plates, resting on the San Andreas fault

AGU Climate Science Q&A for Copenhagen

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Learn about this member-generated online initiative to support journalists covering the United Nations Climate Change Conference, 7–18 December. In addition to visiting the site you can read AGU's media advisory distributed 4 December 2009.

AGU Web site changes

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Significant changes and improvements have been made to the AGU Web site. The new site offers easy navigation, resources for different audiences, an improved publication search interface, and social networking opportunities. We have made every effort to ensure a seamless transition. However, if you have a bookmark from the old site or find a link that no longer works, please go to the home page and either renavigate or use the Google site search that appears on every new page to find what you need. Thank you!

Tomorrow's AGU: Seeking a new Executive Director

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Member-approved governance changes: An important watershed in AGU's history [Members Only]

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

AGU governance vote results [Members Only]

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Listening to the Earth

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:58:37 GMT

Read a recent profile of AGU member Barbara Romanowicz and her research. Romanowicz, professor of Earth and planetary science and director of the Berkeley Seismology Laboratory, uses seismic waves to study Earth’s inner structure.