This committee is responsible for planning and implementing new ideas to engage AGU Fellows to support development of next generation of Earth and space scientists through mentorship activities and connections.
Committee
Committee chair: Lars Hansen, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Pierre Gentine, Columbia University
Armin Sorooshian, University of Arizona
Andrew Western, University of Melbourne
The committee is currently working on two activities:
- AGU Mentoring Network is an initiative of the College of Fellows that goes beyond traditional mentoring by creating groups, or small networks, that include senior scientist and early career scientists who meet regularly over the course of one year. Open to those transitioning into the professional arena from a doctoral program or postdoc, the network helps broaden opportunities and limit the obstacles for early career scientists just starting out professionally in the Earth and space sciences.
- Hosting The Macelwane Early Career and Student Breakfast, which will provide an opportunity to interact with AGU Fellows, past and present Macelwane Medalists, and other mentors during AGU's Annual Meeting.
Articles about COF mentoring efforts