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AGU Members: Make the Case for Investing in ScienceIn his latest message to members, AGU President Michael McPhaden discusses the challenges facing Federal science funding in the U.S., and the crucial message AGU members can articulate: Strategic investment in science helps public safety, national security, and the economy.
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NSF Backs Science Career Options for WomenA new National Science Foundation (NSF) program seeks to increase the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math careers, through flexible workplace options and research policies. First Lady Michelle Obama expressed her support for the effort at a recent White House meeting.
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AGU Leaders Review, Preview State of the UnionAfter a year in their respective posts, AGU’s President, President-elect and Executive Director discuss their views on the organization’s direction and priorities moving forward in a recent interview with Eos.
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Climate Change: Views from GreenlandEos recently published several news stories about climate change in Greenland. Scientists, Eskimo-Kalaallit elders, and high school students were interviewed by AGU’s Randy Showstack during a recent trip to Greenland.
Glacier photo by Randy Showstack
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Studying Geology Rock by Rock, Word by WordAGU's newest blog, "Georneys" teaches geology and vocabulary, displaying a new geological term weekly. This week, Evelyn Mervine blogs about "nummulite," a fossil with a disc-like, spiral calcareous skeleton, which is derived from the Latin word for coin.
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AGU, Soil Science Society Ink Pact of CooperationAGU has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Soil Science Society of America. The agreement encourages informational exchange in scientific research and co-promotion of possible joint conferences, educational opportunities, student programs and other services. -
Fall Meeting Registration and Housing Now AvailableOnline registration is now available for AGU's 2011 Fall Meeting, which will be held 5-9 December at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Online housing registration is also accessible. Register by 1 November for discounted member rates.
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AGU's Honors and Recognition Committee announced recipients of its 2011 medals and awards. The 18 individuals honored for their work in advancing Earth and space science will be recognized at an honors ceremony on 7 December during AGU's 2011 Fall Meeting.
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23 New MacArthur Fellows Announced
AGU members Kelly Benoit-Bird and John Dabiri are among the 23 new MacArthur Fellows for 2010, according to the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Full Meeting Calendar Upcoming AGU Meeting & Events
AGU 2011 Fall Meeting
5-9 December 2011, San Francisco, California, USA
Please visit www.agu.org/fallmeeting for additional information.
