Prepare for an interview
→Download AGU’s general guide to working with the media
→Download quick tips for science interviews
→Find more resources from AGU communications and science policy
Write an op-ed or letter to the editor
Publishing opinions in established news publications contributes scientific expertise into public discourse. Learn how to compose and submit op-eds and letters to the editor.
→Download AGU’s Op-ed Writing Toolkit (pdf)
Tip AGU media relations about your upcoming research paper
Do you have an upcoming paper in an AGU journal that you think is newsworthy? Is your institution’s press office planning a press release or other public outreach for your study in an AGU journal? Let AGU media relations know! We can coordinate with your press officers and help you reach journalists with new science results.
→Tell us about your new study or your press release plans
Become an expert for source for journalists
Reliable sources are essential for strong journalism. AGU frequently connects reporters with experts in our community to comment on new research and emerging events relevant to the Earth and space sciences. Are you a scientist who is willing to talk to reporters? Consider joining our pool of experts for the media. Answer a few questions about your area of expertise and comfort level for talking with members of the press about broader science questions, policy and controversy.
→Join AGU’s experts for the media