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Policy ContactEvents
- 2011
- 2009–2010
Upcoming Events
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| AGU Science Policy Conference 2012 Join us as AGU brings together scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss key Earth and space science topics that are relevant in today's public policy environment. This new meeting will focus on the science that helps inform policymakers’ decisions related to natural hazards, natural resources, oceans, and the Arctic. Registration will open soon! |
Washington, DC |
30 Apr – 3 May 2012 |
| AMS Summer Policy Colloquium Registration deadline 1 March 2012. The AMS Summer Policy Colloquium brings a select group of graduate students and professionals to Washington, D.C. for an intense, ten-day immersion in atmospheric policy. AGU is partnering with AMS for the second year to provide communications training for scientists at the colloquium. Apply today! |
Washington, DC |
3 – 12 June 2012 |
Past Events
Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill 31 Jan – 1 Feb 2012
AGU scientists researching various aspects of climate change came to Washington, DC, for the second annual Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill. The scientists met with legislators and their staff to discuss the importance of climate science for their districts and the nation and offer help in sorting through the vast amount of information that is publicly available regarding climate.
Drowning and Drought: Extreme Weather Impacts on our Economy and Society Congressional Briefing 2 December 2011
2011 has been a record year for weather disasters. From historic drought in Texas to record-breaking flooding in North Dakota, to an unprecedented number (> 5600) of record high temperatures across the United States, much of the country has seen severe damage from extreme weather. The year is not yet over, and economic losses already exceed $45 billion. This lunch briefing with leading experts will examine extreme weather hazards, with a case study on the Texas drought, their relationship to changes in our climate, and how the country can better prepare for such events. View the video
Geo Congressional Visits Day 20–21 September 2011
Decision makers need to hear from geoscientists. Become a citizen geoscientist and join many of your colleagues for this two-day event uniting geoscience researchers, professionals, students, educators, engineers, and executives in Washington, DC, to raise visibility and support for the geosciences.
Which Hazards Are in Your Backyard? A Showcase of NSF-Funded Hazards Research 7 September 2011
This event will showcase NSF-funded basic research in recognition of National Preparedness Month in September and in light of the recent East Coast earthquake and hurricane. Interactive demonstrations will illustrate the power and potential of new tools that enable policymakers and response teams on the federal, state, and local levels to better predict, prepare for, mitigate and respond to hazards that affect human life and property.
Planning for the Unpredictable: Improving Transportation Resilience to Severe Weather 10 August 2011
Changes in climate norms may cause us to rethink how we design and maintain infrastructure. This briefing will inform us on how transportation can accommodate new weather patterns, where the gaps and vulnerabilities remain, and how federal policy and guidance can encourage best practices in adapting to climate change.
Severe Weather Briefing 3 August 2011
AGU, in conjunction with the American Meteorological Society and Ball Aerospace, sponsored a briefing on Severe Weather on 3 August 2011. Distinguished panelists discussed the repercussions of life without our nation's weather satellites
Solar Storms: Disruptions to Technology & Risks to the Economy 22 June 2011
Learn about solar storms and space weather and how they affect technology, including satellites, communications, GPS, and phones.
Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day 6–7 April 2011
SET-CVD is a two-day event bringing scientists, engineers, researchers, educators and technology executives to Capitol Hill to talk to Congressional offices about the importance of support for science, engineering and technology.
Earthquakes & Tsunamis: What Happened in Japan and What It Means for the U.S. 21 March 2011
An overview of the Japan earthquake and subsequent tsunami. Discussion included rapid response to natural hazards as well as the latest information radioactive plumes from a potential nuclear explosion in Japan.
Leadership Summit on Climate Science Communication 7–8 March 2011
AGU recently hosted the first summit of scientific society leaders to discuss how organizations like AGU can help their members communicate climate science more effectively to policymakers and other stakeholders.
Winter Wonderland: Extremes, Hazards and Blackouts – What Gives? 2 March 2011
AGU, with UCAR and the Weather Coalition, hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss the links between recent severe snow events and climate change, and how these events affect commerce, transportation, and the energy grid.
Ocean and Coastal Science Community Welcome Reception 10 February 2011
Celebrate the beginning of the 112th Congress as we discuss how advancements in ocean and coastal science can benefit the nation's economy and ecosystems. This reception offers an opportunity to interact with ocean and coastal experts and congressional members and staff to explore innovative policy solutions.