John Wesley Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis Newsletter, Volume 9 - Vol. 9 | Issue 1
Director's Message February 2026
The Powell Center continues its mission of supporting impactful synthesis science.
Staff Highlights: New Powell Center Faces
There are several new faces you may see around the Powell Center.
2025 Powell Center Publications
Powell Center Working Groups and Workshops have been very productive, with 36 publications in 2025.
Powell Center Working Groups - Class of 2026
The Powell Center is pleased to announce two new working groups beginning in FY26. These projects were ranked by the Science Advisory Board and reflect the highest quality science, breadth, depth, and relevance reflective of the mission of the USGS.
Recent and Upcoming Powell Center Working Groups and Workshops
The Powell Center hosts a mix of working groups and workshops that are supported by various USGS Mission Areas and external partners.
Synthesis Skills for Early Career Researchers Course is Open
Synthesis Skills for Early Career Researchers (SSECR; [SEE-ker]) is a newly-designed course organized by the Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network.