NSF and AAPG partner to increase funding for Earth science research

The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced a partnership with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) to increase funding in the earth sciences over the next five years. [right, NSF Geosciences Director Tim Killeen and AAPG Executive Director Rick Fritz.  Credit NSF]

The agreement is the first NSF-energy industry collaboration of its kind.  The goal is to substantially improve research for:

• better hazard prediction and mitigation;
• understanding the geologic setting of natural resources, such as groundwater, minerals and energy;
• knowledge of deep-time climates and their relevance to modern climate issues;
• restoration of rivers, deltas, coasts and farmlands affected by human activities;
• understanding the four-billion-year history of life on Earth;
• increased science capabilities and competence of U. S. students and universities;
• responding to needs and challenges in the earth sciences identified by government, industry and academia.
  

 Taken in part from the NSF and AAPG announcements.