Alexandria, VA - AGI’s GeoSpectrum brings you the stories of the geoscience profession. In the 2013 summer edition just published This issue includes: Safety and the geosciences by creating contamination maps of lead distribution in New Orleans, water in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Announcements about unique sessions at this year’s fall meeting circuit, such as those researching geoscience workforce, education and policy. The American Geosciences Workforce department currently has special opportunities for your department participating in the AGI “Exit Survey” Reviews of past meetings, like a summary of the American Geophysical Union “Science and Policy Conference” which introduces the geosciences community to major players shaping the geosciences through hazard management and energy and environmental legislation This edition of GeoSpectrum has special significance for students.