PDF versionAlexandria, VA – The American Geosciences Institute has sought out the most exciting and broadly relevant news from around the geosciences and brought it all together in the latest issue of GeoSpectrum. With stories, awards and meeting information from nearly 30 of AGI’s Member Societies – GeoSpectrum has it all!
This issue covers a range of topics, including the economics of soil, unconventional uses for coal from rare elements to cancer treatments, how the removal of a dam was celebrated as the best environmental and engineering geology project of 2013, a book review a book review on sex in the paleontological record and much more. This issue also features a special insert from EARTH Magazine, their interview with U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell.
GeoSpectrum also celebrates the community of geoscientists, and their amazing work. Geoscience societies supporting student research, giving back to their communities and creating working relationships to promote the geosciences are all highlighted. And of course, Winter is the time of year when many societies seek nominations to recognize the leaders and rising stars in the field. Make sure to review the awards section for important award information and deadlines, and to recognize new leaders. Deadline information, and the meetings listed at the end of GeoSpectrum will also be available on the AGI GeoCalendar: http://bit.ly/1gGosLe.
For the complete issue go to: http://www.
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The American Geosciences Institute is a nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geosciences education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role geosciences play in society’s use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment.
