Earth Science Week Contest Expanded Internationally

Alexandria, VA – The American Geological Institute (AGI) is expanding eligibility for the Earth Science Week photography contest to allow members of AGI International Affiliates to participate for the first time.

Previously open only to residents of the United States, the photo contest has always been a major part of Earth Science Week, which this year is being celebrated October 9-15.

“By celebrating the theme of ‘Our Ever-Changing Earth,’ Earth Science Week 2011 focuses attention on the natural forces that shape our planet,” says Ann E. Benbow, Ph.D., AGI’s Director of Education and Outreach. “This is the perfect time to invite our colleagues and friends around the world to join this celebration of Earth science.”

Members of AGI International Affiliates are encouraged to enter this year’s Earth Science Week photography contest, “A World of Change in My Community.” These individuals are invited to use a camera to capture evidence of the long- or short-term changes taking place around their planet and even in their neighborhood.

For more information on the photo contest, including guidelines, deadlines, and information on how to correctly submit your entry, please visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/.

Earth Science Week is organized annually by AGI with support from U.S. Geological Survey, the AAPG Foundation, NASA, the National Park Service, ExxonMobil, ESRI, and others. To learn more about Earth Science Week, please go to http://www.earthsciweek.org.