Convention Center, AGU Zone

Learn how donor support is invested back into the Earth and space science community providing valuable training, networking and publishing opportunities worldwide, as well as enhancing diversity and inclusion in our field.

Student Travel Grant Flash Presentations

See the impact that AGU community makes through the Student Travel Grant Program. 2021 travel grant recipients will share their research in a flash presentation format.
Support 2022 travel

Monday 4-5:00PM
Wednesday 10-11:00AM
Thursday 11AM-12:00PM

Community Science Stories from the Thriving Earth Exchange

AGU Thriving Earth Exchange, partially funded by AGU’s funders and partners, helps scientists and communities form partnerships that unlock real resilience, environmental justice, and sustainability solutions. This session will showcase the experiences of AGU members working on these community science projects, and the impact of community-led science.

Tuesday 11:30AM-12:15PM
Thursday 2-3:00PM
Thursday 3-4:00PM

Long-term Impact: The Advocacy of Voices for Science

Building relationships with policymakers, creating conferences for underrepresented scientists, and starting local advocacy groups are just some of the impressive achievements that Voices for Science advocates have accomplished in this one year program. Join us to learn about the impact that science advocates and communicators have with training and support from AGU.

Thursday 12:30-1:15PM

Long-term Impact: The Legacy of Congressional Science Fellowships

Hear personal stories of current and past fellows as they share their fellowship experience and the impact of the fellowship on their careers. This unique and important fellowship experience allows science experts to directly craft legislation and creates leaders in the sciences who understand how to truly make an impact in policy.

Wednesday 2:30-3:30PM

Sunday, 12 December, 12:00PM-8:00PM
Monday, 13 December, 7:00AM-10:00AM
Tuesday, 14 December, 7:00AM-10:00AM
Convention Center, Main Registration Hall

Donors of $250 or more annually are encouraged to save time by using the Donor Fast Lane in the registration area while meeting staff and picking up your 2021 donor ribbons.

Monday, 13 December through Thursday, 16 December, daily
Donor Café, Convention Center, Room 264

Morning Coffee
7:00AM–9:00AM

Afternoon Receptions
4:00PM–6:00PM

Join donors, members, AGU Development Board members, and AGU staff members in the 2021 Donor Café. Prepare for your day or unwind while connecting about AGU and other topics, view short presentations on AGU initiatives, and connect with fellow donors.

Special Thematic Conversations:

• Tuesday 7-9AM – AGU Education Programs with Mark Moldwin, AGU Development Board Member
• Tuesday 4-6PM & Wednesday 7-9AM – Student Travel Grants with Jamie Austin, AGU Development Board Member
• Wednesday 4-6PM – Science for Solutions with Peter Schlosser, AGU Development Board Chair

Monday, 13 December through Friday, 17 December, daily
7:00AM–6:00PM
Convention Center, Room 263

Enjoy table space and quiet time throughout the day.

Monday, 13 December
9:15AM-10:45AM
Convention Center, Great Hall, Prow Main Stage and VIRTUAL

Join Randy Fiser, AGU CEO, and Peter Schlosser, Vice President and Vice Provost of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University and Chair of the AGU Development Board, and corporate leaders, and scientists to discuss and explore environmental issues (including wildfires, hurricanes, etc.) and how Earth and space scientists can work together with local communities and partners to create innovative solutions with global impact.

Panelists

• Peter Schlosser, PhD – Vice President and Vice Provost, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University; Chair, AGU Development Board
• Laney Chouest, MD – Edison Chouest Company; Curious Person
• Calvin Mackie, PhD – Founder, STEM NOLA; Mentor; Entrepreneur
• Vernon Morris, PhD – Director & Professor School of Mathematical & Natural Sciences Arizona State University; Senior Sustainability Scientist at Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University; Member, AGU Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Raha Hakimdavar, PhD – Director of Space Sciences, Ball Aerospace
• Robert Weiss, Dr. rer. nat. – Professor of Natural Hazards, Virginia Tech

Speaker Bios