AGU COMMITTEES
Board, Council, and Shared Committees
Hundreds of AGU members volunteer their time and expertise by serving on committees and task forces that work on behalf of the Board, Council, or both, to strengthen the Earth and space science community.
Several committees and task forces that work on behalf of the AGU Board of Directors are chaired by Board members; others report jointly to the Board and Council because their charge cuts across organizational, business, and science functions. AGU’s Council oversees the Honors and Recognition Committee and all honors selection committees.
Bylaws Task Force – This committee is convened as needed and periodically reviews the AGU bylaws. It reports to the Board.
Congressional Science Fellowship Committee – Each year, this committee is responsible for selecting AGU’s Congressional Science Fellow. It reports to the Board and Council.
Data Management Advisory Board - This committee provides guidance and recommendations to AGU’s data programs. It reports to the Board and Council.
Development Board – This committee provides long-term financial support through fundraising. The chair serves on the AGU Board. It reports to the Board.
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee – This committee advises AGU on the planning and execution of leading diversity and inclusion organizational practices. It reports to the Board and Council.
Ethics Committee – This committee is convened as needed and provides oversight on AGU ethics cases, as well as policy reviews. It reports to the Board.
Fall Meeting Program Committee – This committee is responsible for developing and scheduling the scientific program at AGU Fall Meeting.
Finance & Investment Committee - Chaired by the general secretary, this committee guides and reviews AGU’s financial operations and investment performance. It reports to the Board.
Global Engagement Committee – Chaired by the international secretary, this committee ensures international members' needs are met and guides AGU’s international objectives. It reports to the Board.
Governance Review Task Force – This task force is looking at how AGU Governance currently works and making recommendations about what is needed to accomplish our new mission, vision and strategic plan.
History of Geophysics Task Force – This task force increases our members’ awareness of the importance of history as a component of current research and the rich legacy of Earth and space science. It reports to the Board and Council.
Honors and Recognition Committee - This committee provides oversight of AGU honors programs and its chair serves as a Council member. It reports to the Council.
Indigenous Action Task Force – This subcommittee of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will work with AGU members and AGU staff to support and broaden Indigenous inclusion and leadership within AGU.
Leadership Development/Governance Committee – Chaired by the past president, this committee recommends strategies for identifying and developing leadership within AGU. It reports to the Board.
Meetings Committee – This committee oversees the meetings program and recommends strategies for improvement. The chair serves as a Council member. It reports to the Board and Council.
Position Statement Committee – This committee administers AGU's portfolio of position statements that represent our science policy positions on various topics of international and national relevance. It reports to the Board and Council.
Publications Committee – This committee recommends strategies and policies to strengthen AGU’s publications program. The chair serves as a Council member. It reports to the Board and Council.
Section Honors Committees – Every honor within AGU’s honors program, including Union awards, medals, and prizes, Fellows, and section honors, has a selection committee—some section honors share committees.
Thriving Earth Exchange Advisory Board – The advisory board provides guidance and oversight to Thriving Earth Exchange. It reports to the Board and Council.