When scientists learn better communication skills, they not only convey their research to a broader audience but also become better connected to their own scientific communities.
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University of Alaska Faces Budget Crisis
The state legislature decides this week whether to override the governor’s $130 million cuts that could devastate the university and its world-class research.
JGR: Planets and a Community of Planetary Science
The outgoing Editor-in-Chief of JGR: Planets reflects on the journal’s role serving the planetary science community and expresses appreciation for all those who contribute to its success.
Earth Science Is Ready for Preprints
The EarthArXiv preprint archive, in operation for almost a year and a half, makes the latest Earth science research available to a wider community.
A Tribute to Wally Broecker
An editor of Paleoceanography and Paleoclimatology shares fond memories of his postdoc with Wally Broecker, who died in February.
Preparing Graduate Students for 21st Century Climate Conversations
Graduate students at the University of Washington are becoming skilled in interdisciplinary climate science and finding opportunities to collaborate outside the academy.
Training a New Generation of Data-Savvy Atmospheric Researchers
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of Washington team up to teach students about state-of-the-art research instrumentation.
Universities Can Lead the Way Supporting Engaged Geoscientists
Geoscientists want to engage communities and policy makers. Colleges and universities can help by embracing five core capacities.
UCAR to Keep Managing National Center for Atmospheric Research
The head of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research says he is excited about “taking our science to the next level.”
Connecting Students and Mentors Through Local Research Hubs
An online database can help connect prospective student researchers with university faculty members and collaborative projects that need their help. Could this model work at your university?
