Next Generation Earth Systems Science at the National Science Foundation.

Intro -- TITLE PAGE -- COPYRIGHT PAGE -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- SUMMARY -- 1 INTRODUCTION -- 1.1 Purpose of the Report -- 1.2 NSF's Roles in Earth Systems Science -- 1.3 Organization of the Report -- References -- 2 NSF'S ROLE IN NEXT GENERATION EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE -- 2.1 Systems Approaches to Studying the Earth -- 2.2 A Vision for Next Generation Earth Systems Science at NSF -- References -- 3 KEY CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED FOR NEXT GENERATION EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE AT NSF -- 3.1 CHARACTERISTIC 1: Advance both curiosity-driven and use-inspired basic research on the Earth's systems across spatial, temporal, and social organization scales -- 3.2 CHARACTERISTIC 2: Facilitate convergence of social, natural, computational, and engineering sciences to advance science and inform solutions to Earth systems-related problems -- 3.3 CHARACTERISTIC 3: Ensure diverse, inclusive, equitable, and just approaches to Earth Systems Science -- 3.4 CHARACTERISTIC 4: Prioritize engagement and partnerships with diverse stakeholders to benefit society and address Earth systems-related problems at community, state, national, and international scales -- 3.5 CHARACTERISTIC 5: Use observational, computational, and modeling capabilities synergistically to accelerate discovery and convergence -- 3.6 CHARACTERISTIC 6: Educate and support a workforce with the skills and knowledge to effectively identify, conduct, and communicate Earth Systems Science -- References -- 4 IMPLEMENTING NEXT GENERATION EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE AT NSF -- 4.1 An Integrated Approach to Studying the Earth's Systems at NSF -- 4.2 Research -- 4.3 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice -- 4.4 Observing and Computational Facilities -- 4.5 Workforce and Training -- References -- APPENDIXES -- A SUMMARY OF OUTREACH EFFORTS -- B COMMITTEE BIOSKETCHES -- C ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS.

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