AGI hosts webinars on a variety of topics related to the geosciences including webinars about career development, topics of interest to support the success of geoscience academic departments, and discussions with geoscientists and decision makers regarding potential solutions to challenges at the interface of geoscience and society.
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Friday, April 24, 2020 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
"Inclusive" practices that do not consider equitable access for individuals with disabilities are not inclusive. Disability transcends every population and all aspects of diversity. So then, why does it get so little attention in field-focused science disciplines? This webinar will discuss the existing geoscience field culture which can limit the inclusion of those with disabilities, identify...
Friday, March 6, 2020 1:00 PM EST | 1 hour 30 mins
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
This webinar and discussion session presents data and research about the role of typical admissions criteria and practices in maintaining racial/ethnic inequalities in graduate education.
Friday, February 7, 2020 1:00 PM EST | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
This webinar explores emerging disciplinary norms and practices that create better alignment between how scholars share their research and how they are rewarded. The webinar will be led be representatives from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science, a multiyear project convening critical stakeholders to fundamentally...
Friday, November 22, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
A guided discussion about the current state of the geoscience workforce and what the most recent data is indicating about emerging trends in skills, employment, and investment in the geosciences. This discussion will be lead by AGI's Workforce Program.
Friday, October 11, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
An open discussion on the challenges of balancing the need to grow enrollment but doing so without sacrificing quality or rigor in your program.
Friday, September 13, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
A discussion lead by Sharon Mosher (University of Texas) and Jeff Ryan (University of South Florida) about the work being currently done relative to a summit series on graduate geoscience education, and an update on the next steps from the summit series on undergraduate education.
Friday, May 17, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
An open discussion for current and new chairs to share their ideas, concerns, and best practices in an effort to strengthen all geoscience programs.
Friday, April 19, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
An open conversation and discussion about best approaches to dealing with the unique issues of harassment in the field. Discussion will be lead by Erika Marin-Spiotta, U of Wisconsin and Meredith Hastings, Brown University who serve on the ADVANCEGeo research team.
Friday, April 5, 2019 1:00 PM EDT | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
A webinar and discussion focused on current best practices related to safety procedures for geoscience field trips as well as field camps. Discussion will be lead by Jinny Sisson, University of Houston; Alex Robinson, University of Houston; and John Weber, Grand Valley State University.
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Friday, February 15, 2019 1:00 PM EST | 1 hour
Series: AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs
A webinar on best practices related to conducting an external review of your department. Discussion lead will be Lisa Park Boush, University of Connecticut.
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