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Sections and Focus Groups
There are 11 Sections and 12 Focus Groups that correspond to research fields common among AGU members. Sections play a role in selection of Fellows, as well as initiating special conferences and joint meetings.
Sections
Section Websites
Local sections let you connect with other scientists in your field of research area.
Focus Groups
Focus Group Websites
Focus Groups provide a home for scientists engaged in research that cuts across two or more AGU Sections.
History of Geophysics Committee
The History of Geophysics Committee (HGC) fosters an ongoing interest in the history of geophysics and unites the various Sections within the American Geophysical Union. HGC is also charged with building interdisciplinary interaction, and educating AGU members about the nature and importance of the problems and issues in the history of geophysics — and its relevance to contemporary policy.
The Committee includes members from each of the AGU Sections, as well as historians and librarians with an interest in the Earth and space sciences.
The HGC maintains a continuing review of AGU's existing history programs such as articles, book reviews, and news items in Eos related to the history of geophysics and obituaries of notable AGU members; the publication of studies on the history of geophysics; and coordination of interest in the history of geophysics among appropriate organizations. The HGC also works with program committees for AGU meetings to develop special sessions that advance the history of geophysics and maintains productive working relationships with other national and international scientific organizations.