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OverviewScience at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is intrinsically global, and from early in its history, the USGS has successfully carried out international projects that serve U.S. national interests and benefit the USGS domestic mission. Opportunities abound for the USGS to strategically pursue international science in the next 5-10 years that bears on growing worldwide problems having direct impact on the United States—climate and ecosystem changes, natural disasters, the spread of invasive species, and diminishing natural resources, to name a few. Taking a more coherent, proactive agency approach to international science—and building support for international projects currently in progress-would help the USGS participate in international science activities more effectively. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 History and Context of USGS International Activities 3 Ongoing International Scientific Activities at the USGS 4 Strategic International Science Opportunities for the USGS 5 Impediments to More Effective USGS Participation in International Science Activities 6 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations Appendixes Appendix A: USGS and DOI Mission and Authorization Language Appendix B: Committee and Staff Biographical Sketches Appendix C: USGS Historical International Engagement: Background Paper Appendix D: Meeting Agendas, Presentations, and Other Information Provided to the Committee Appendix E: Bibliography of Selected Peer-Reviewed Scientific Publications from USGS International Work Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Earth and Life Studies , Board on Earth Sciences and Resources , Committee on Opportunities and Challenges for International Science at the U.S. Geological SurveyPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.431kg ISBN: 9780309224499ISBN 10: 0309224497 Pages: 174 Publication Date: 18 August 2012 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |