American Geophysical Union

Publications - agu publishes 24 journals presenting peer-reviewed research papers, as well as numerous books. These publications cover the earth sciences, planetary sciences, solar-terrestrial and space physics, and environmental sciences. Coverage of the papers help make these scientific studies available to the public. Agu has 11 fully open access journals where content is freely available online immediately upon publication and 13 hybrid journals where readers will find some articles available via open access and others only accessible via subscription or purchase. All agu journal content is available online while books are available online and in print. Agu publications reach many scientists and students beyond the agu membership, as well as other members of the public, through more than 5,800 libraries, and content after 1997 and older than 24 months is freely available. Publications are available in over 150 countries. Agu publishes more than 7,400 articles annually.

Communications and media, programs seek to: 1) build and maintain agu's reputation as a leader, collaborator and sought after partner within and outside of the earth and space science community; 2) promote agu and its programs, initiatives and services to current and potential members, as well as to the broader earth and space science community; and 3) educate the public, at all levels and across all sectors, on the importance and impact of the earth and space sciences, particularly as it relates to societal well-being. Major accomplishments in these areas during the 2024 fiscal year include: expanding eos.org, a news website dedicated to providing trustworthy news and perspectives about the earth and space sciences and their impact. Eos buzz, our weekly newsletter grew subscriptions and improved our engagement rate by double digits. The media launch promoting our ethical framework on climate intervention saw worldwide coverage in all major consumer and specialty publications. A robust social media campaign accompanied the activities with the report translated into 11 languages.

Science - the agu science department is responsible for agu talent pool and professional education programs providing support to agu members through all career stages; and for serving as focal point for scientific program-related activities which cut across agu disciplinesincluding areas such as scientific ethics programs, honors and recognition programs for agu members, and for agu scientific initiatives such as the thriving earth exchange program.

Society activities and membership services.