To promote and broaden awareness of the societal, economic, and scientific advancements made possible by Earth and space science; to illustrate the breadth of policy issues and public and private interests impacted by Earth and space science; to serve as an ongoing information resource for members of Congress and their staff; to exchange ideas and information with Earth and space scientists, federal science agencies, universities and research institutions, professional and institutional Earth and space science societies and organizations, and the Administration.

Policy Objectives

1. Support federal investment in basic and applied science
2. Support strong and sustained funding for the Earth and space sciences in appropriations and authorization bills
3. Support more ways to move federal research opportunities in to commercialization or applications that serve societal needs
4. Support the inclusion of Earth and space sciences in STEM education curriculum for primary and secondary students