2008 Annual Report - AGU
2008 Annual Report - AGU
2008 Annual Report - AGU
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>AGU</strong>’S MISSION<br />
• Th e Union fosters excellent Earth and space science<br />
research, to the benefi t of humanity.<br />
• Th e Union advances the Earth and space sciences<br />
by catalyzing and supporting the eff orts of individual<br />
scientists within and outside the membership.<br />
As a learned society, the Union serves the<br />
public good by fostering quality in the Earth and<br />
space sciences and by publicizing the results of<br />
research.<br />
• Th e Union welcomes all in academic, government,<br />
industry and other venues who share its interest in<br />
understanding the Earth, planets and their space<br />
environment, or who seek to apply this knowledge<br />
to solving problems facing society.<br />
• Th e Union’s scientifi c mission transcends national<br />
boundaries. Individual scientists worldwide<br />
are equals in all <strong>AGU</strong> activities. Cooperative<br />
activities with partner societies of all sizes<br />
worldwide enhance the resources of all, increase<br />
the visibility of the Earth and space sciences, and<br />
serve individual scientists and students.<br />
• Th e Union is its members. Dedicated volunteers<br />
represent an essential ingredient of every Union<br />
program, including publications, meetings, public<br />
education and outreach. Union staff works<br />
fl exibly and responsively in partnership with volunteers<br />
to achieve Union goals and objectives.<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Who We Are 1<br />
Letter From the President 2<br />
Programs<br />
Meetings 3<br />
Public Information 4<br />
Public Aff airs 4<br />
Education and Career Services 5<br />
Publications 6<br />
Financial Summary 7<br />
Award Winners and Fellows 10<br />
Donors 11<br />
UNION OFFICERS<br />
President: Timothy L. Grove<br />
President-Elect: Michael J. McPhaden<br />
General Secretary: Carol A. Finn<br />
International Secretary: Jaime Urrutia Fucugauchi<br />
Past President: Timothy L. Killeen<br />
Interim Executive Director: Robert T. Van Hook<br />
MEMBERSHIP<br />
Central and South Africa 130<br />
Canada 2152<br />
Europe 8754<br />
Latin America 818<br />
North Africa and Middle East 366<br />
South Asia 265<br />
United States and Territories 32,520<br />
Western Pacifi c 5781<br />
Countries Represented 132<br />
Male/Female, % 76/24<br />
Academic 30,426<br />
Governmental<br />
7460<br />
Industry 4280<br />
Not Provided 3560<br />
Other 2435<br />
PhD<br />
Retired<br />
Self-Employed<br />
Unemployed<br />
Regular Members<br />
Student Members<br />
Life Members<br />
VOLUNTEERS<br />
1407<br />
1004<br />
214<br />
1694<br />
WHO WE ARE<br />
Total Members 50,786<br />
9733<br />
10,588<br />
39,359<br />
Section and Focus Groups<br />
and Executive Committees<br />
254<br />
Policy, Operating, Medal, Award,<br />
and Committees of Council<br />
247<br />
Editors 67<br />
Associate Editors 378<br />
Reviewers 11,113<br />
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION • 1