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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Science Foundation has asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene an ad hoc committee to undertake a study that develops a compelling vision for a systems approach to studying the Earth and
identifies facilities, infrastructure, coordinating mechanisms, computing, and workforce development needed to support that vision.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The committee’s report will: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Describe the potential value and key characteristics of a robust, integrated approach for studying the Earth system.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Discuss emerging opportunities and barriers to progress for achieving this vision, including consideration of the interdependencies and synergies among all components.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Identify potential synergistic opportunities within current facilities, infrastructure, and coordinating mechanisms to address the overarching capabilities, and recommend ways to leverage these efforts for
Earth systems research. Ideas for new approaches, facilities, infrastructure, and coordinating mechanisms may also be considered.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Discuss computational, data, and analytic support for Earth systems research, including guidance on harnessing existing, planned, and future NSF-supported cyberinfrastructure.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Discuss workforce development to support the personnel needed to advance Earth systems research. This could include undergraduate and graduate education, technical training to support facilities and infrastructure,
and increasing diversity and inclusion in the future workforce. This will draw upon scholarship related to workforce development and broadening participation to consider new and existing approaches.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are currently in the process of putting together our committee, and need your help. We are looking for committee members with cross-disciplinary expertise in the fields of behavioral, social, and economic sciences; atmospheric science;
climate science; biology and ecology; oceanography; hydrology; geology and geophysics; cryosphere; computer and data science; education and workforce development; engineering; and complex systems, biogeochemistry, and critical zones. Ideal committee members
will have experience working on integrated research questions and teams, as well as in taking a systems approach to research.
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<p class="MsoNormal">See the call for nominations form for additional information and to make a nomination:
<a href="https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5558837/Advancing-a-Systems-Approach-to-Studying-the-Earth-A-Strategy-for-the-National-Science-Foundation">
https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5558837/Advancing-a-Systems-Approach-to-Studying-the-Earth-A-Strategy-for-the-National-Science-Foundation</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are asking for nominations by Wednesday, May 13. We look forward to your vital input! Please contact Erin Kellogg at
<a href="mailto:ekellog@nas.edu">ekellog@nas.edu</a> if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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