Science committee hearings delve into NSF priorities

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Technology held two oversight hearings on funding priorities for the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Senate Science Committee submits budget recommendations for FY 2018

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee submitted its Views and Estimates for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 to the Senate Budget Committee on March 10.

EarthScope offering research awards for grad students - Apply by Feb 8

EarthScope is seeking applications from graduate students to collect and interpret geochronology data that contribute to EarthScope science targets through visits to participating geochronology labs.

Earthscope Offering Up to $10,000 through AGeS Program - Deadline to Apply Feb. 8

EarthScope is seeking applications from graduate students to collect and interpret geochronology data that contribute to EarthScope science targets through visits to participating geochronology labs.

NSF Announces New Geosciences Directorate Head

Portrait of William L. Easterling with an atlas behind him

The National Science Foundation has announced that Penn State's William E. Easterling will server as the head of the Directorate for Geosciences, and will begin his appointment in June 2017. Easterling has been the dean of Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences since 2007.

AAG: NSF Seeking Survey Respondents

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The American Association of Geographers shared a survey that has been published by the the National Science Foundation Advisory Committee for Environmental Research and Education (AC-ERE) is looking for your assistance. The AC-ERE was tasked to identify relevant key research and education challenges over the next decade.

New NSF Division of Earth Sciences Newsletter Available

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) published its Summer 2016 "Ear to the Ground" Newsletter. It includes Ten Big Ideas for Future NSF Investments, a closer look at the the PREEVENTS Program, and the top ten "secrets" that NSF Program Officers wished all PI's knew.

NSF, NGA Release First Unclassified Digital Elevation Models of Alaska

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) announced that they have publicly released new, unclassified, three-dimensional topographic maps of Alaska as part of the White House initiative to inform better decision-making in the Arctic.

Did you read the May Geoscience Policy Monthly review?

The monthly review summarizes federal-level legislation and activities that impact geoscientists.

House science committee discusses NSF management reform

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Subcommittee on Research and Technology, held a hearing to discuss recommendations for management reform at the National Science Foundation (NSF).

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