----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Timothy Nyerges" <[log in to unmask]> To: "Angela Cope" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, June 7, 2010 11:37:55 AM Subject: FWD: Call for nominations -- NRC Study on International Science at the USGS Sorry for any cross-postings ************************************************************************ Prof. Tim Nyerges, Geography, University of Washington Box 353550, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA voice: 206-543-5296, fax: 206-543-3313, email: [log in to unmask] http://faculty.washington.edu/nyerges ************************************************************************ 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.