As we prepare for next week’s Geosciences Congressional Visits, we’re highlighting Christina Morrisett, Climate Adaptation Program Manager at the Henry’s Fork Foundation and an AGU Voices for Science participant. 🌿 Earlier this year, Christina took her climate expertise to Capitol Hill to advocate for science-driven policy. 🌐 Discover how Christina is making an impact as we prepare for another visit to Washington, D.C.! 📢 #GeoCVD Q: Describe what you do in 25 words. A: I analyze climate and water data to anticipate upcoming fishing and irrigation seasons. I then help agencies, businesses, and individuals adapt accordingly. 🌊 Q: What is your science policy or outreach goal? A: I want to learn what 150 people love about the Henry's Fork, what changes they've seen, and what future they want. 🌍 #CommunityScience Q: What progress have you made toward your goals? A: I created a tabling activity and engaged with the community at the Fremont County Fair, Island Park Fest, and HFF’s coffee and donuts program at boat ramps. 🎣 Q: Why did you get involved in policy and outreach as a scientist? A: I'm a scientist to serve my community. Science communication and outreach are essential for empowering the communities I serve. 🤝 #SciComm Q: What advice would you give other scientists who want to get involved in advocacy or outreach? A: Outreach requires more time and energy than folks give it credit for. Dedicate adequate time to developing materials and building relationships with your community. ⏳ #ScienceAdvocacy
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AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in Earth and space sciences. Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C. and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct. AGU was established in 1919 by the National Research Council and operated as an unincorporated affiliate of the National Academy of Sciences for more than 50 years. We were independently incorporated in 1972.
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AGU is looking for dynamic, well-organized industry professionals, scientists or engineers with high editorial standards to join the Space Weather editorial board. This journal is devoted to understanding and forecasting space weather. 👉AGU is especially interested in scientists and/or engineers with expertise in the applied aspects of space weather, particularly those working in or through connection with industry, forecasting offices, and end-users. Learn more. https://lnkd.in/gCywrcjS
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AGU is thrilled to share that Dr. Yafang Cheng, Editor-in-Chief of JGR: Atmospheres, was just appointed as the new Director of the Max-Planck-Institut für Chemie, making history as the first woman to hold this role!🎉 Dr. Cheng is a world-renowned researcher, having made transformative advancements to our understanding of atmospheric aerosols and their impact on air quality and climate. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cheng! 🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbrdrn_A #AGUPubs #Atmosphere #Chemistry #AerosolResearch #ScienceLeadership
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In honor of next week’s Geosciences Congressional Visits, we’re spotlighting Joel Eklof, a PhD Candidate at the University of Washington and an AGU #VoicesforScience member. Earlier this year, Joel brought his expertise on Alaska’s #permafrost to Capitol Hill to advocate for science-driven policy. 🌐🚀 Discover how Joel is making an impact as we prepare for another visit to Washington, D.C.! 📢 #GeoCVD Q: Describe what you do in 25 words. A: I co-run summer science programs for frequently underrepresented Alaskan foster youth and study environmental controls on permafrost thaw and resulting wetland methane emissions. 🌱 #STEMeducation Q: What is your science policy or outreach goal? A: My goal is to run successful summer education programs, secure long-term funding for a leadership program I co-created and expand summer programming to include field internships. Q: What progress have you made on your goals? A: We’ve successfully run two programs with around 30 Alaskan youth, secured long-term funding for the leadership program, and obtained additional funding to launch internships! 🏆 Q: Why did you get involved in policy and outreach as a scientist? A: These programs take place near one of my field sites. When I heard about the great work being done, I had to get involved! 🔬 #ScienceCommunication Q: What advice would you give other scientists who want to get involved in advocacy? A: Find someone who does work you find worthwhile and reach out! 🤝 #ScienceAdvocacy
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The deadline is coming up! ⏰ Break barriers in geoscience education! 🎓 ✊ Partner with the AGU Bridge Program to advance equity and access in graduate geoscience education. ⭐ Apply to be a Partner department by 10 September 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJUMFB_v
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At #IGC2024 our president @LisaGraumlich recalled her work as a paleoclimatologist studying tree rings to reconstruct past climates. Then, after decades studying the impact of climate change on our planet, she found herself testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives. There, she presented evidence from tree-ring data that revealed the late 20th century was the warmest period the world had seen in the past 1,000 years. "This work taught me that each layer of rock, each ring of a tree, tells a story—stories that are not just ancient relics of bygone eras, but deeply relevant to the challenges we face today . . . We should focus on how we, as a united scientific community, can advance our practices, expand our workforce and prepare younger generations to effectively tackle these challenges." There's no better place to move forward on that critical work than at AGU24 in Washington, D.C., 9-13 December. Register today: https://lnkd.in/e6mk5NxG
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Britney Schmidt travels to some of Earth’s coldest places to learn about distant icy worlds. https://lnkd.in/gdb8CnsY Read more in the August career issue of #AGUEos: bit.ly/Eos-Aug2024
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📢Call for Papers!📢 🌧️ A new #AGUPubs special collection welcomes research contributions that bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications regarding water as a key societal resource or a risk. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjTtWqiX #IGC2024
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⏰Registration and Housing Now Open for #AGU24! 🌎We invite you to join us at AGU24 as we explore "What’s Next for Science," 9-13 December in Washington, D.C. 🏛️ ⬇️Register now to take advantage of early bird rates and book your housing today! https://lnkd.in/gxz_ManJ
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👉Looking for jobs within the Earth and space sciences? 🌎The AGU Career Center allows you to search through live job openings, find career resources or upload your resume and let employers find you! 📲Browse the AGU Career Center today! https://lnkd.in/gvKgjH6H
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