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Subject: FWD: Call for nominations -- NRC Study on International Science at the USGS
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Subject: call for nominations--International Science at the USGS
Dear Colleagues:
A new study by the National Research Council is shortly scheduled to
begin at the request of the USGS. The study, ?Opportunities and
Challenges for
International Science at the U.S. Geological Survey?, is designed to
assist the USGS in developing and improving international scientific
interactions and collaborations and we are now seeking nominees to the
study committee.
We?d greatly appreciate your input. The statement of task is appended
below.
The study will examine all USGS international activities and assess
these within the framework of USGS? six strategic science directions
(ecosystems and
ecosystem change; climate variability and change; energy and minerals;
national hazards, risk, and resilience assessment; environment and
wildlife in human health; and a water census of the United States).
Because of the broad nature of USGS? international activities, we hope
to have
a committee membership of about 8 individuals spanning the six strategic
science themes, as well as some who can provide perspectives on public
policy, administrative law, and/or international affairs. The timeframe
for the study will be approximately 15 months.
Suggestions for nominees may be sent directly to Elizabeth Eide
([log in to unmask]).
Many thanks in advance for your input.
Statement of Task
Science at the USGS is intrinsically global, and each of the USGS
strategic science themes?ecosystems and ecosystem change; climate
variability and
change; energy and minerals; national hazards, risk, and resilience
assessment; environment and wildlife in human health; and a water census
of the United States?has a significant international dimension. This
study will
describe how international collaborations and interactions support and
enhance USGS strategic science directions and/or U.S. Government
national and international objectives. The study will also assess the
benefits, opportunities, and obligations associated with USGS
involvement in
international science. In particular, the committee will:
? In collaboration with the USGS, provide a summary of past and present
USGS international scientific interactions and collaborations. The
committee will identify where these activities are most effective in
supporting the USGS mission or U.S. Government needs.
? Identify areas where USGS involvement in international activities
would, over the next 5-10 years, have high potential to benefit USGS
strategic science directions or U.S. Government international
priorities.
? Identify impediments to more effective USGS participation in
international science activities.
The committee will not make any recommendations related to government
organization, legal authorities, funding, or other policy choices to
address such impediments.
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