Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
#SXSWEDU 2026
Brandon Jones, AGU President, “Confessions of a Ex-Federal Scientist: Rebuilding & Recharging”.
A candid look at leading science through uncertainty, ethics, and change.
As a federal scientist, Jones has dedicated more than 20 years to expanding access to STEM education and fostering a more inclusive scientific community. A champion for students and early-career researchers, he has built transformative programs that support funding, mentorship and career pathways in the geosciences. His efforts have created lasting pathways for aspiring scientists, ensuring that the next generation has the resources, knowledge and opportunities needed to succeed.
#SXSWEDU 2026
Brandon Jones, AGU President, “Confessions of a Ex-Federal Scientist: Rebuilding & Recharging”.
A candid look at leading science through uncertainty, ethics, and change.
As a federal scientist, Jones has dedicated more than 20 years to expanding access to STEM education and fostering a more inclusive scientific community. A champion for students and early-career researchers, he has built transformative programs that support funding, mentorship and career pathways in the geosciences. His efforts have created lasting pathways for aspiring scientists, ensuring that the next generation has the resources, knowledge and opportunities needed to succeed.
