The Importance of the AGU Fall Meeting for NASA Scientists

Connecting Minds, Advancing Science

The American Geophysical Union fall meeting is the largest meeting of earth, planetary and heliophysics scientists from around the world to present and discuss the latest research results. Every year, this dynamic event brings together a vibrant community of experts who are passionate about furthering understanding of our solar system.

Approximately 30,000 researchers at all career levels attend the hybrid meeting, from graduate students to the most senior scientists. They represent academia, private industry and government organizations like NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to name but a few. The diversity of attendees contributes to a rich environment for collaboration and the sharing of knowledge that fuels innovation across scientific disciplines.

Conferences give NASA scientists opportunities to share their research and technological advancements with people from academia, industry and other government agencies. These events help them stay up to date on new tools and methods in their fields. Attending conferences in person encourages collaboration and the exchange of ideas. It also helps NASA achieve its objectives of pushing space exploration, broadening scientific knowledge, and creating and sharing innovative technologies.

This conference provides NASA scientists with access to cutting-edge research in earth and space sciences. It offers opportunities to collaborate with experts, policymakers and emerging leaders, and to participate in workshops, panel discussions and practical training sessions. Attendees benefit from mentoring programs, career fairs and funding resources. These offerings significantly contribute to professional development and facilitate continued progress in scientific exploration and technological innovation.

For NASA scientists, the AGU fall meeting is more than just a conference — it’s a vital platform for sharing discoveries, sparking collaborations and driving the next generation of research across earth and space sciences. GST is proud to support these efforts through the NASA Science Support Office team. To see the team in action check out LinkedIn and Facebook.