Annals of Geophysics: new issue published - Geoethics and geological culture

Dear Readers:

Annals of Geophysics has just published its latest issue at http://www.annalsofgeophysics.eu/index.php/annals. We invite you to view the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to view articles and items of interest.

Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, AG Editorial Office annals@ingv.it

Annals of Geophysics

Vol 55, No 3 (2012): Geoethics and geological culture. Reflections from the Geoitalia Conference 2011

Table of Contents

http://www.annalsofgeophysics.eu/index.php/annals/issue/view/482

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Annals of Geophysics

http://www.annalsofgeophysics.eu/index.php/annals

Call for Abstracts for Young Professionals Virtual Forum at Naples IAC on "Disaster Monitoring from Space"

Opportunity for young professionals to participate in a Virtual Forum on Disaster Monitoring from Space at the International Astronautical Congress in Naples, Italy. The Virtual Forum will take place on October 4, and since it is virtual, the presenters do not need to be present in Naples to participate.
A description of the Disaster Monitoring from Space VF is on the last page of the attachment. Thedeadline to submit abstracts has been extended to July 15th. Please forward on to colleagues as appropriate. I will be happy to answer any questions, jacob.sutherlun@noaa.gov.

http://www.networkyes.org/index.php/news/#Upcoming_events

Five Outstanding Questions in Earth Science

What are today's biggest unanswered questions in earth science?

In the July issue of EARTH Magazine, experts from a variety of disciplines weigh in on what they consider to be the biggest unsolved mysteries across the geosciences and how they think we may solve them.

Of course, in science, answering one question typically floods the field with new questions and thus new lines of investigation. For example, the discovery in the mid-19th century that carbon dioxide traps heat in Earth's atmosphere led scientists to engage in lengthy studies – many that continue today – on the mechanics of the greenhouse effect, emission sources and impacts on global climate. How will answering these unsolved questions alter the course of earth science? Read the story online at  

http://www.earthmagazine.org/article/five-outstanding-questions-earth-science.

Read this story and more in the July issue of EARTH Magazine, available online now at http://www.earthmagazine.org. Learn whether egg-laying was a factor in dinosaur decline; find out if Venice is still sinking; and discover what abnormalities astronauts see all in this month’s issue of EARTH.

YES Congress at the IGC and Website Updates

Dear YES Members,

We have a few short annoucements:

1. As we are preparing for the 2012 YES Congress at the IGC in Brisbane in August, we invite you to submit HIGH RESOLUTION photos of YES members and activities.  You will have the unique opportunity to potentially have your photo on the YES banners at the 2012 Congress - so please make sure your submitted photos are YES related. And remember, YES Congress activities are now posted online! Visit http://www.34igc.org/2nd-world-yes-congress.php to view what's going on in Brisbane.

2. The new YES Executive Committee are planning on redesigning and updating the YES website!  We are looking for 2 volunteers that have website developing skills to apply.  Please submit a paragraph explaining your skills and what updates you would like to see for the YES website.  NOTE: Applicants with experience in Concrete5 are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.

Regards, 

YES Communications Team

YES Network 2012-2014 Executive Committee

Dear All,

Thank you for taking part in the recent YES Network elections. We are very pleased to announce the YES Network Executive Committee for the 2012-2014 term:

President:  Wang Meng

Communicating Science Team Leader:  Cecilia Mukosi

Career Development Team Leader: Denis Silas

Regional YES Network Team Leader: Todd Ellis

Scientific Collaboration Team Leader: Carlos Console

Communication Support Team Leader: Amel Barich

Congratulations to the new team! Members should note that the new Executive Team includes several experienced YES leaders and those who are new to the YES executive this will promote a smooth transition whilst giving the team a boost of new and exciting ideas to take the Network forward.

The Election Committee and 2010-12 Executive would like to wish the new team all the very best for their term and to offer support and advice where needed.

NEXT STEPS: The Incoming Executive will meet with the Election Committee over the coming weeks to discuss the election of team members for the leadership teams.

Best wishes,

The Election Committee

AGI Launches GeoWord of the Day

In celebration of the release of the revised 5th edition Glossary of Geology for the Kindle and Nook platforms, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has started a free GeoWord of the Day service.

The GeoWord of the Day is a fun and convenient way to learn a new geoscience term every day. Each morning (US ET) the service will highlight a new word or term featured in the Glossary of Geology, ensuring daily authoritative terms and definitions for years to come. Users may choose to receive the GeoWord of Day directly through email by subscribing online at http://www.agiweb.org/word/.

The YES Network is hosting ELECTIONS FOR THE 2012-2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE! Voting is NOW OPEN!

The YES Network is hosting ELECTIONS FOR THE 2012-2014 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE!  Voting is NOW OPEN! Please see below for important information and instructions!


When can I vote?
YES Network Election Voting is NOW OPEN through May 25th at 22:00 GMT. To vote for your new Executive Committee Members go to: http://www.agiweb.org/yes/elections2012/.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to vote for your new Executive Leaders!


Who is eligible to vote?
Those YES Network members who joined the organization on or before February 10th, 2012.


How do I vote?
Go to the voting website (http://www.agiweb.org/yes/elections2012/) hosted by the American Geosciences Institute and follow the instructions.  You will need your YES Network ID and Password to start the voting process.  If you became a YES member after February 10th, 2012, you are ineligible to vote.  Each YES Member will only be able to vote ONCE in this round of elections.  Once your vote is submitted, you will be able to print your selections for your own records.


How do I obtain my YES Network ID and Password?
Please visit the YES Membership Login webpage (http://www.networkyes.org/index.php/yes_membership_form/) and enter in your information.  Membership Services will respond to your request before the end of the voting period. Use your YES ID and Password to vote.


Who can I vote for?
All nominees who are running for Executive positions have written  Letters of Intent for all YES Members to view.  These letters explain why the candidate is running for the position and his/her 2-year plan for the YES Network if voted into the Executive Committee.  Please carefully read each statement prior to voting. Letters of intent can be found at: http://www.networkyes.org/index.php/news/#News_Leadership.


How will nominations be determined?
Nominations for the 2010-2014 Executive Committee are reviewed by the YES Election Committee.  The Election Committee is composed of current and past Executive Members who are not standing for re-election: Joanne Venus (Outgoing President), David Govoni (Past President), Heather Houlton (YES Membership Services/Webmaster) and Current and Past Executive Members: Michelle Cooper, Sarah Gaines, Eliakim Kagimbo, Luca Micucci, Elyvin Nkhonjera and Syed Ajijur Rahman.


Please take part of this exciting opportunity!


Sincerely,
YES Executive Committee