AGI Press Releases

AGI is a dynamic organization that is constantly working to advance the geosciences. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from AGI through our press releases.

AGI Releases Directory of Geoscience Departments, 58th Edition

August 3, 2023

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has released the updated 2023 Directory of Geoscience Departments (DGD), now available for purchase on AGI s website and Amazon. The DGD compiles information about geoscience departments and researchers from… [Read More]

AGI Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Fact-Filled Social Media Campaign

August 1, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — Join the celebration of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) s 75th anniversary through our 75 for 75 social media campaign taking place over the next few months. This year, AGI marks three-quarters of a century since the first meeting of our… [Read More]

Order Your Earth Science Week 2023 Toolkit Now

July 12, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — Place your advance order for the 2023 Earth Science Week Toolkit today. The toolkit contains everything you need to prepare for Earth Science Week (October 8-14, 2023), which celebrates the theme Geoscience Innovating for Earth. What You ll Get in… [Read More]

Vicki S. McConnell Honored with AGI Ian Campbell Medal for Service to Geosciences

June 27, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Vicki S. McConnell, former Executive Director of The Geological Society of America (GSA) and current GSA Executive Director Emerita, as the 2023 recipient of the AGI Medal in Memory… [Read More]

AGI Federation Welcomes New Member Society and New Liaison Organization

June 13, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to welcome the International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) as an AGI Member Society and the University Consortium of Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) as an AGI Liaison… [Read More]

Christine Ray Named 2023-2024 AGI Fisher Congressional Fellow

June 6, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates Dr. Christine Ray on her selection as the 2023-2024 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellow. The Fisher Fellowship offers geoscientists the unique opportunity to spend a year in… [Read More]

AGI Announces Lauren Sankovitch and Erin Donaghy as 2023 Wallace Scholarship Recipients

May 9, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates master s student Lauren Sankovitch and doctoral student Erin Donaghy for being named as the 2023 recipients of the Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship for Women Geoscience Graduate Students. This… [Read More]

Professional Development Opportunities Portal Launches for Earth Science Teachers

May 2, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — Teachers of Earth and space science topics have an effective way to find professional development opportunities, thanks to a new website launched this month. The website provides information on available opportunities in Earth and space science… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2023 Contests Eye Innovation in Geoscience

April 26, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — It s time to get creative! For Earth Science Week (October 8-14, 2023), the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is sponsoring four contests focusing on the theme of this year s celebration, Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People. The 2023… [Read More]

Applications Invited for AGI/ExxonMobil Geoscience and STEM Teaching and Learning Academy

April 26, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With support from the ExxonMobil Exploration Company, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is recruiting teachers for the AGI/ExxonMobil Geoscience and STEM Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) for elementary and middle school teachers. Building… [Read More]