Science Policy
AGU actively informs and engages its members on issues of science policy so AGU scientists can be involved members in political processes. Our website showcases the ways that you can be involved — sign up for Science Policy Alerts, write to or visit your legislators, join AGU's Outreach Committee, or spend one year working on Capitol Hill as a Congressional Science Fellow. There are many ways to make a significant political impact for the scientific community.
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Science Policy Alert
AGU Announces Recipients for Presidential Citations for Science and Society 10 June 2013
Science Policy Alert
Science Policy Conference Early Registration Ending; New Conference Blog Launched 31 May 2013
Science Policy Alert
New Science Policy Conference Speakers Confirmed; Early Registration Ending Soon 20 May 2013
Science Policy Alert
Scientists Agree to Key Statements and Policy Implications for Sea-Level Rise 15 May 2013
Science Policy Alert
Public Comment Period Open: NOAA 5-Year R&D Plan 13 May 2013
Science Policy Alert
Scientists Share Congressional Visits Day Experiences 10 May 2013
Science Policy Alert
STEM Education Reorganization in the President's FY14 Budget Proposal 1 May 2013
Get Involved in Public Policy!
There are many ways to participate at the federal, state and local levels. Here are some things you can do to get started:
- Sign up for AGU Science Policy Alerts, which provide brief descriptions of legislation or other news at the national, state, and local levels affecting the geophysical sciences
- Get to know your Congressional delegation
- Develop a good relationship with key Congressional staff
- Make friends with your university federal relations director
- Participate in Congressional Visits Day
- Become a Congressional Science Fellow
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