April 2024 Newsletter

Join the Biogeosciences DEI & Early Career Committee for an April Townhall Webinar

Registration Now Open!
Topic: Is This Sustainable? The State and Future of Earth Science Careers
Date: 12 April 2024 from 2-3 pm EST
Location: Zoom
Register here 

The DEI and Early Career committees are hosting a virtual town hall series to support early career scientists and provide space for a dialog between our membership and leadership in the field. The first of these events “Is This Sustainable? The State and Future of Earth Science Careers” will be a cross-career stage panel discussion about folks’ views on whether the Earth Sciences will provide viable career paths.

Help shape the AGU Fall Meeting by joining the Biogeosciences Section Planning Committee!

The AGU Fall Meeting Planning Committee, Biogeoscences Section is seeking a dedicated individual to join the committee. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping one of the most influential gatherings in the geosciences community. We are looking for someone who is deeply committed to advancing the field of biogeosciences and willing to contribute their time and expertise to the success of our annual meeting.

Basic Expectations:

1. Research Excellence: Candidates should be actively conducting research within the broad disciplines of biogeosciences. We welcome diverse perspectives and innovative approaches to understanding the biological, ecological, and geological processes of the Earth.
2. Passion for Service: A genuine enthusiasm for serving the research community is crucial. We value members who are eager to facilitate scientific exchange and collaboration.
3. Commitment to Volunteer Work: The role requires dedication to various tasks, including reviewing session proposals, coordinating the arrangement of session locations and time slots, and handling other preparatory work leading up to the annual meeting.
4. Availability for In-Person Meeting: Candidates are expected to travel to Washington D.C. for approximately 3 days in early September to attend the critical Fall Meeting planning committee meeting. This gathering is essential for finalizing the meeting's arrangements and ensuring a successful and impactful conference.

Why Join Us?

Becoming a member of the AGU Fall Meeting Planning Committee offers the chance to significantly contribute to the biogeosciences community, network with leading researchers, and shape the discourse within the field. Your efforts will support the dissemination of cutting-edge science and foster opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

How to Apply?

If you are passionate about biogeosciences and meet the above expectations, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your application here

Applications submitted by 1 May 2024 will receive full consideration.

Comment on AGU position statements on climate change, science communication and data

AGU members have until 30 April to comment on revisions to three AGU position statements addressing climate change, science communication and data, respectively. Position statements are what enable AGU to provide scientific expertise on significant policy issues.

Submit your comments to help shape the future of the Earth and space sciences.

Yours,

Colleen Hansel, Section President
Tana Wood, Section Secretary
Emily Bernhardt, Section President-Elect, Fellows Committee Chair
Margaret Torn, Section Past President, Canvassing Committee Chair
Derek Pierson and Sophie Von Framm, Section Webmasters
Min Chen, Fall Meeting Program Chair
Jesse Bloom Bateman and Bear Ulrich, Chairs, DEI Committee
Stephanie Pennington and Kalyn Dorheim, Chairs, Early Career Committee
Jingyi Huang, Chair, Soils Processes and Critical Zone Technical Committee
Ashley Ballantyne, Chair, Outstanding Student Presentation Award Committee