American Geophysical Union Jobs in Virginia

Company:
American Geophysical Union
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Company Website
Location(s):
2000 Florida Avenue N.W
Washington,  DC
20009
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Phone:
(202) 462-6900
Industry:
Associations
Size:
100-499

Company Overview

American Geophysical Union (AGU) is an international scientific society with more than 45,000 members in over 140 countries. For over 75 years, AGU researchers, teachers, and science administrators have dedicated themselves to advancing the understanding of Earth and its environment in space and making the results available to the public through publications and international forums.

For over three quarters of a century, AGU has supplied an organizational framework within which geophysicists have created the programs and products needed to advance their science. From its beginnings as the representative of American geophysicists in the international scientific community, AGU has evolved beyond parochial boundaries of nation and discipline into an active community of over 45,000 scientists from 140 countries. AGU now stands as a leader in the increasingly interdisciplinary global endeavor that encompasses the Earth and space sciences.

AGU, a nonprofit scientific organization, was established in 1919 by the National Research Council and for more than 50 years operated as an unincorporated affiliate of the National Academy of Sciences. In 1972 AGU was incorporated in the District of Columbia and membership was opened to scientists and students worldwide.

AGU’s mission is to:

  • Promote the scientific study of Earth and its environment in space and to disseminate the results to the public,
  • Promote cooperation among scientific organizations involved in geophysics and related disciplines,
  • Initiate and participate in geophysical research programs,
  • Advance the various geophysical disciplines through scientific discussion, publication, and dissemination of information.
AGU’s activities are focused on the organization and dissemination of scientific information in the interdisciplinary and international field of geophysics. The geophysical sciences involve four fundamental areas: atmospheric and ocean sciences; solid-Earth sciences; hydrologic sciences; and space sciences.

AGU serves its diverse membership through a broad range of publications and meetings and educational and other activities that support research in the Earth and space sciences. Many AGU members are involved in research of direct societal concern such as global warming, climate change, ozone depletion, natural hazards, water supply and quality, and other environmental factors. AGU’s membership includes many of the world’s foremost geoscientists from industry, academia, and government.

The success of AGU in providing vital, relevant programs over the years is due to a responsive volunteer leadership that reflects the diverse interests of the international geophysics community.