Update on the Google Books settlement

Facing a chorus of opposition from groups such as the U.S. Justice Department, the parties to the Google Books settlement have asked  the court for more time to rework the proposed agreement. The revised settlement that emerges is likely to differ in some substantial ways from the earlier one, thus the July 27 post on [...]

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Last call for Earth Science Week toolkits

I still have seven kits available from the 50 that AGI has offered us. Anyone still interested should let me know.

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Earth Science Week Oct. 11-17

The American Geological Institute, of which AESE is a member society, is inviting earth science professionals and educators to participate in Earth Science Week 2009 October 11-17. This year’s theme is “Understanding Climate.” AGI has prepared a toolkit to share with science teachers to help promote awareness of critical earth science issues. AESE can order [...]

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Second Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts by September 1, 2009
“Earth/Energy/Editing”
Association of Earth Science Editors 43rd Annual Meeting
Doubletree Guest Suites
Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
October 29–November 1, 2009
“Earth/Energy/Editing” is the theme for the 43rd annual meeting of the Association of Earth Science Editors, to be held at the Doubletree Guest Suites in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas, U.S.A., on October 29 [...]

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Google copyright lawsuit deadline is September 4

If you are an AESE member who owns the U.S. copyright in a book or book insert published before January 5, 2009, this message is for you. You have until September 4, 2009, to opt in to or opt out of the settlement agreement for the class-action copyright infringement suit brought against Google by [...]

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Blueline seeks news about AESE members

“AESE News Nuggets,” a regular column in the Blueline, AESE’s quarterly digital newsletter, explores items of interest in members’ careers and lives — new jobs, promotions, retirements, awards, trips, and activities, whether related to geoscience or not. The deadline for the spring issue of Blueline is May 1.  Please send informational blurbs and images to [...]

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A diversion

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and is eagerly diving into 2009.
Sometime amidst the craziness of December, I received an email from another editors’ association that contained an interesting website: http://www.telescopictext.com/.  Just continue clicking on the grey and the text will continue to expand.
In a way, this website shows a kind [...]

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AESE Topical Session Proposal for GSA 2009 Portland

Our GSA representative, Monica Easton of the Ontario Geological Survey, has submitted a proposal for an AESE topical session at the GSA annual meeting in Portand Oct. 18-21. The topic is “Challenges in Geoscience Editing.” A proposal, of course, does not guarantee a session–that will be contingent on the abstracts that get submitted. Further information [...]

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The cyclic nature of geoscience

In my work as a freelancer (as well as my work with the BC Geological Survey), I have noticed that the field of geoscience is cyclic.  The yearly rotation is predictable: In January to April, geoscientists decide on and plan for their field season.  From May to August, geoscientists are in the field.  And from [...]

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Our new photo gallery

I’ve just posted a new page to our blog site – the new AESE photo gallery! After the Grand Canyon trip at the last meeting, I’m sure everyone has some spectacular pictures they would like to share. I’ve posted two of my own shots and two of Tom’s, but we would definitely like [...]

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