Geoscience Online Learning Initiative Webinar on Critical and Strategic Minerals

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), in coordination with the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), presents the second webinar as a part of the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI). The webinar, entitled Critical and Strategic Minerals: Concepts and Status, will air on February 1, 2012, at 2:00 pm EST.

This webinar, presented by Jim Burnell, the Senior Minerals Geologist with the Colorado Geological Survey, will review the history of what defines critical and strategic minerals and evaluate some of the key commodities listed as critical today.

The Geoscience Online Learning Initiative seeks to build a portfolio of online learning opportunities to help support the professional development of prospective early-career geoscientists, as well as address topics of interest to the broader geoscience profession. GOLI courses support both synchronous and asynchronous online learning and count toward continuing education units (CEU’s). For more information, and to participate, please visit htt://www.aipg.org/e-mail/GOLI.html.

The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) was founded in 1963 to certify the credentials of practicing geologists and to advocate on behalf of the profession. AIPG represents the professional interests of all practicing geoscientists in every discipline. Its advocacy efforts are focused on the promotion of the role of geology and geologists in society.