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20 May 2016

Planning for a Subduction Zone Observatory

An international, interdisciplinary effort to study and observe earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, and continent building at subduction zones could advance science and protect communities.
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6 May 2016

The Broken Bridge Between Geology and Museums

For lack of funding, irreplaceable collections of mineral specimens may be lost. The Earth science community must rethink the role of museums as archives and outlets for information.
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14 April 2016

Faith and Science Working Together on Climate Change

When science can show that the poorest among us are suffering first and worst from human-induced climate change, religions can motivate people of faith to care and to act.
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Geology & Geophysics

8 April 2016

Diversifying Skills and Promoting Teamwork in Science

Truly innovative research requires intellectually diverse teams of scientists who are encouraged to excel in the tasks where their talents lie.
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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

5 April 2016

Gender Diversity in Cryosphere Science and Awards

A focus group’s executive committee asks whether the number of accolades given to women reflects the demographics of scientists within the field, from students to senior researchers.
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10 March 2016

Embracing Open Data in Field-Driven Sciences

Allowing data to be reused and research results to be replicated fosters innovation, high-quality research, and public trust in science.
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1 March 2016

Creating Local Support Networks for Graduate Student Women

Regional groups can help advance the careers of women in science and combat the biases and policies that continue to drive them from the field.
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29 January 2016

The Case for Multiuser Facilities

As federal agencies look to slash costs, facilities become obvious targets. But cutting funds to these vital programs may have far-reaching consequences.
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28 January 2016

Steps to Building a No-Tolerance Culture for Sexual Harassment

The American Geophysical Union can lead the way in building an environment where sexual and other types of harassment have no place.
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19 January 2016

Understanding Ecosystem Services from a Geosciences Perspective

Assessment of ecosystem services—the benefits society receives from ecosystems—can be improved by including broader spatial and temporal scales of geosciences perspectives.
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