Science Policy Conference

The American Geophysical Union presents 2 days of conversation among expert scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders surrounding key Earth and space science topics that address challenges to our environment, energy supply, economy, national security, and public safety. This meeting will focus on the science that helps inform policymakers' decisions related to natural hazards, natural resources, oceans, and the Arctic.

A sampling of featured speakers includes Vera Alexander, President, Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S.; Holly Bamford, Deputy Assistant Administrator, National Ocean Service, NOAA; David Chenette, Chief Scientist, Lockheed Martin; Ann Codrington, Director of Drinking Water Protection Division, EPA; Scott Doney, Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Steve Fetter, Principal Assistant Director for Environment, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; Mike Freilich, Earth Science Division Director, NASA; Robert Gagosian, President, Consortium for Ocean Leadership; Thomas Karl, Director, NOAA's National Climatic Data Center & Chair, U.S. Global Change Research Program; Phil Keslin, Co-founder, Google Earth; Robert Marshall, President & CEO, Earth Networks; Rear Admiral David Titley, Director, Maritime Domain Awareness and Space Oceanographer & Navigator of the Navy.