What is AOGS?

The Asia Oceania Geosciences Society was established in 2003 to promote geophysical science and public benefits for the region. Stretching from Kashmir to Wellington, Asia and Oceania is a diverse, heavily populated region,and a hotbed of challenges with unique scientific issues to discover and understand. AOGS comprises a range of geosciences including Atmospheric Science, Hydrological Science, Ocean Science, Planetary Science, Solar and Terrestrial Science, and Solid Earth Science.

What is AOGS 2009?

AOGS organises an annual meeting and exhibition in the region attended by scientists from around the world. AOGS 2009 in Singapore, its 6th annual meeting, was attended by 1,100 scientists from 54 countries. The official opening featured two Axford Lectures, one delivered by Prof Kerry Sieh, Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. The education and outreach program for AOGS 2009 included a series of public lectures that were held in Singapore schools. The lectures, supported by the Earth Observatory of Singapore, were targeted at teachers and students. More details on AOGS 2009 can be found at www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2009