AGI Honors Dr. Ernest 'Ernie' A. Mancini at AAPG Annual Meeting
Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces Dr. Ernest “Ernie” A. Mancini as the 2016 recipient of the Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Dr. Mancini has been recognized for his distinguished career in the geosciences, spanning research, teaching, and service at various institutions, including:
- University of Alabama
- Texas A&M University
- Distinguished Research Professor in stratigraphy and petroleum geology at the University of Alabama
- State Geologist of Alabama and Director of the Geological Survey of Alabama
- Oil and Gas Supervisor for Alabama
- Director and founder of the Center for Sedimentary Basin Studies at the University of Alabama
- First Director of the Berg-Hughes Center for Petroleum and Sedimentary Systems at Texas A&M University
- Serving as President at multiple geoscience organizations
- Regional Director for the Eastern Gulf Region of the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council
- Acting as a science and natural resources advisor
Dr. Mancini’s prodigious body of work has led to significant advancements in understanding the stratigraphy and petroleum systems of Mesozoic and Cenozoic strata of the Gulf of Mexico basin, shaping geoscientists’ understanding worldwide. He produced and published the first statewide geologic maps of Alabama since 1926, including the first map at the 1:250,000 scale. Dr. Mancini is recognized for his innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary research.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mancini has played an active role in training students and experienced geoscientists through various channels, setting a standard of excellence for those around him. His contributions have been acknowledged by the University of Alabama, AGI, AAPG, Geological Society of America, Association of American State Geologists, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies, Gulf Coast Section of SEPM, and North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature. He has also served on numerous State- and Federal-level agencies and commissions.
The Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal is given to a recipient with consistent contributions of high-quality scientific achievements and service to the Earth sciences, having lasting, historic value. Dr. Mancini will formally accept this award at the AGI Past President’s dinner during the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in September 2016.