About AGU
AGU is a worldwide scientific community that advances, through unselfish cooperation in research, the understanding of Earth and space for the benefit of humanity.
AGU is a scientific society with a membership of 50,000 researchers, teachers, and students. AGU conducts meetings and conferences, publishes journals, books and a weekly newspaper, and sponsors a variety of educational and public information programs.
Our Mission
- Promote the scientific study of Earth and its environment in space and to disseminate the results to the public,
- Promote cooperation among scientific organizations involved in geophysics and related disciplines,
- Initiate and participate in geophysical research programs,
- Advance the various geophysical disciplines through scientific discussion, publication, and dissemination of information.
Our Values
AGU’s mission, goals, guiding principles, programs, policies and procedures are built on a foundation of widely shared values. We value
- The scientific method.
- The generation and dissemination of scientific knowledge.
- Excellence and integrity in everything we do.
- Free exchange of ideas and information.
- A diversity of backgrounds, scientific ideas, and approaches.
- The worth and dignity of individuals.
- The volunteerism of members and the dedication of staff.
- Responsible stewardship of AGU resources.
- Accountability to the public.
- Unselfish cooperation in research.
These values inform and guide the actions that AGU should take in developing activities, policies and practices.
Adopted by Council 9 December 2005