The AGU Congressional Science Fellowship program places highly qualified and accomplished scientists, engineers, and other professionals in the office of an individual member of Congress or on a committee for a one-year assignment.

Find press releases that spotlight the latest research published in AGU journals. Explore scientific breakthroughs, media resources and updates from AGU events and programs.

AGU unites over half a million global scientists, professionals, and allies in Earth and space sciences. Through inclusive partnerships, AGU advances knowledge and fosters ethical, unbiased solutions that honor communities and their values.

Appropriations is lingo for legislation that allocates funding to the government. Join the AGU Public Affairs team as they answer your frequently asked question “What is appropriations and how does it impact science?” It’s appropriations 101 in less than two minutes.

Blogging provides you with a regular, longer-format means of talking about your science. The best bloggers are excellent storytellers who incorporate photos and other graphics into their posts. They also post regularly, respond quickly to comments, and engage readers in conversations around their content.

When meeting with policymakers, it is up to you to be persuasive in support of your request or “ask.” That means explicitly showing the policymakers how supporting your ask benefits their and their constituents’ interests and fits with their values.

A plain language summary allows you to explain your science to broader audiences. Scientific manuscripts allow you to tell other scientists about your research. A summary contains essentially the same information as an abstract; however, the language and tone are different.

An elevator pitch is a brief summary of what you do, as if you had to explain it to someone in the time it takes to ride in an elevator. That said, you should craft versions of your pitch that vary in length depending on your time and your audience’s interest.

Sound, reliable science is needed to address concerns with hydraulic fracturing and develop more sustainable solutions for oil and natural gas production.

Discover best practices, what to do, and what not to do when communicating your science.

Human-caused increases in greenhouse gases have been the major influencing factor on global climate change over the past 140 years.

Investing in Earth and space science research and development creates jobs and helps grow our economy and support global competitiveness. History shows that much of the economic growth the U.S. enjoyed post-World War II was the result of strong support for and investments in science and technology.

Science is essential to understanding how environmental changes or exposures affect and impact agricultural, ecological, and human health and disease. The emerging field of geohealth recognizes the intersection of Earth sciences, ecology, and health sciences.

The consequences to the economy, as well as public health and safety, due to natural hazards, such as droughts, earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes, can be devastating. No region in the United States is immune.

Responsible use of the Earth’s natural resources is critical to our long-term security and sustainability. As it stands, the U.S. currently accounts for only 4.4% of the world’s population but 18% of the world’s total primary energy consumption.

Simplify complex topics to connect with and engage broader audiences.