Professor of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO, USA

AGU embraces the global community and welcomes diverse leaders from around the world, representing various identities, voices, and perspectives. List any identities, voices, and perspectives you would bring, including but not limited to nationality, regional representations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and any other identity you feel comfortable sharing.

I am a white American woman.

Volunteer experience that relates to this position:

Search Committee, Editor-in-Chief Global Biogeochemical Cycles, 2021; Earth and Planetary Surface Processes (EPSP) Executive Committee, 2009-2018; EPSP Awards Committee 2016, 2018; Hydrology Langbein Lecture Committee, 2005-2008; Hydrology Erosion & Sedimentation Technical Committee 1996-2007 (Chair 2002-2004); Hydrology Outstanding Student Presentation Awards (OSPA) Committee 1997-1999, Convenor 11 AGU sessions; AAAS Geology & Geography Section Chair line, 2020-2023; Goldschmidt 2021 meeting Science Committee; Science advisor, European Commission SoilTrEC 2010-2015; Geological Society of America (GSA) Kirk Bryan Field Trip leader, 2013; Secretary General, 9th International Symposium on Geochemistry of Earth’s Surface, 2011

This leadership position is a liaison role; it is one that aims to catalyze community and build AGU as envisioned by the strategic plan. How will you engage with members of your section to advance AGU’s strategic plan? How will you facilitate engagement with other sections and people outside AGU to support our mission?

EPSP has a vibrant community engaged in elucidation of surface processes and harnessing that understanding for societal well-being. As such, we serve AGU’s strategic plan commitments to discovery and to advancing science for the benefit of humanity and the environment. It is important to maintain and strengthen mechanisms to present, share, and learn from each other, from the formal EPSP Connects seminar series to the informal EPSP Wonderful Coffee Hour. These virtual meetings sustain and strengthen connections and thereby make the Fall Meeting less daunting and more impactful. They should be complemented with an EPSP networking event at the Fall Meeting. I would like to see these forums provide a platform to hear from both fresh young voices, as well as the more weathered perspectives of elders. EPSP has an important role in promoting and exemplifying an inclusive scientific culture. Providing open forums is a key, as is encouraging participation of young scientists from diverse backgrounds. Our science is strengthened by including all perspectives and voices. I will personally work to expand my network and will encourage the Executive Committee to do so as well. Small gestures can make long lasting impacts.

EPSP has natural connections with several other sections at AGU and with other societies, including the European Geosciences Union (EGU), American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and GSA. I will leverage my involvement in each of these communities to promote ties with EPSP. At the same time, it is important to retain our identity as the premier science organization deeply committed to the science of surface processes.

Section affiliations:

Cryosphere Sciences; Earth and Planetary Surface Processes; Hydrology