New report charts course for future of geosciences
S. Adlen, E.E. Brodsky, et al. January 2004 Eos American Geophysical Union v.85, n.3, p.25.
The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) formed a working group of young scientists charged with developing a vision for the future of the geosciences. The working group combined its expertise and enthusiasm to produce a report, “Geosciences: The Future” (www.iugg.org/geosciences.html), and symposium outlining its view of what is to come. Included in this vision are long-term goals for the major fields of geophysics; that is, plans for 50 years in the future, and short-term priorities, such as plans to address over the next decade. In addition, opportunities for interdisciplinary studies, proposals for the advancement of developing countries, and organizational recommendations for the geosciences are highlighted. The justification for this view of the future is based on the fundamental motivations and societal benefits underpinning geoscientific research.
