AGI to Offer New Membership Category: International Associates

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce a new membership category: International Associates (IA).

Since 1948, the AGI Federation has largely been comprised of U.S. earth science societies. With the addition of International Associates, groups with predominately international memberships (less than 25 U.S. professional members) will be able to participate within the AGI Federation. AGI President Richard Powers said “The geosciences are truly global in scope and the ability to work in concert with geoscience organizations around the world benefit our profession enormously. Societal problems involving the geosciences know no borders and efforts to improve the exchange of knowledge across geoscience organizations worldwide are sorely needed and we are hopeful that this step helps to close the knowledge and communication gap.”

The inclusion of International Associates will provide better communication between U.S. and international geoscience organizations. This will open the door for new opportunities for joint partnerships and programs of shared interest. Like traditional AGI Member Societies, International Associates will be able gain access to AGI products and services. IAs will be non-voting members of the AGI Member Society Council.

All International Associates must be approved by the AGI Executive Committee. If your group is interested in obtaining membership through the IA program, please contact the AGI Executive Director, Dr. P. Patrick Leahy at pleahy@agiweb.org.