ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Because teachers play such a vital role in inspiring and preparing the next generation of geoscience leaders, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites science educators to enter its upcoming competition for the 2023 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award is presented to one teacher of students ranging from kindergarten through grade eight in the United States or Key stages 1-3 in the United Kingdom. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Ms. Aida Awad, Adjunct Professor at American Intercontinental University, as the 2021 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. This award is given in recognition of exceptional and beneficial long-term service to the Institute. Ms. Awad was a leader at the National Science Foundation-supported 2015 AGI Summit on the Implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards in Earth and Space Science. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences and Geography at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, as the 2021 recipient of the AGI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of the Geosciences. Dr. Shepherd is well known for his hosting of the Weather Channel show “Weather Geeks” since 2014 and associated podcast since 2018. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Marcia K. McNutt, geophysicist and president of the National Academy of Sciences, as the 2021 recipient of the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences, AGI’s highest award. Dr. McNutt has made major contributions to our understanding of the dynamics of Earth’s upper mantle and lithosphere on geologic time scales. Her long and productive professional career began with her post-Ph. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Board of Directors and congratulates Dr. Paul Weimer as he takes office as AGI President. New and departing members of the Board of Directors are being recognized during the Friends of AGI Reception on October 11, 2021. AGI welcomes the following members to their roles on the Board of Directors: Dr. Jonathan G. Price (former Nevada State Geologist, Reno, Nevada) — President-Elect Mr. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces back-to-school discounts on publications and electronic resources for the fall 2021 semester to assist educators, students, and the wider geoscience community. The Geoscience Handbook is now discounted 40% off retail price. Learn more about this comprehensive resource, which is available in both a full-color spiral-bound print format or as a downloadable digital file. The definitive Glossary of Geology is 40% off its $99 retail price. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites you to celebrate and help spread the word about Earth Science Week, an international celebration of the geosciences that promotes awareness of Earth and space science among students at all levels and members of the public. The Earth Science Week 2021 Toolkit is in stock now, and pre-orders have shipped to recipients. This year’s toolkit includes: Geologic time scale material provided by AGI Flyer on curricula and more from Nutrients for Life Foundation Water science education material from NESTA and NAGT Bureau of Land Management dinosaur coloring page National Science Foundation materials on water and careers GemKids poster from Gemological Institute of America Water Footprint Calculator information on water science USGS, NOAA, UNAVCO, CLEAN, NSS, AMS items and more AGI thanks the many AGI Member Societies and Earth Science Week Sponsors that contributed materials to this year’s toolkit. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to introduce an important resource for teaching and learning about the geosciences: the Earth Science Week Online Toolkit. This rapidly growing, searchable compendium features classroom activities, posters, news articles, career information, teacher professional development resources, and more. Over a dozen highly visual resources dealing with the Earth Science Week 2021 theme of “Water Today and for the Future” have been recently added, including posters, infographics, and other items covering topics such as ocean acidification, coral reef restoration, groundwater, floods, hurricanes, and the hydrologic cycle. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — Place your order for an Earth Science Week 2021 Toolkit now. The toolkit contains everything you need to prepare for Earth Science Week (October 10-16, 2021), which celebrates the theme “Water Today and for the Future.” The toolkit includes: New Earth Science Week poster, including a learning activity NASA materials on water science on Earth and in space Geoscientists Without Borders® poster on water from SEG National Park Service resource on fossils at natural landmarks Flyer on resources from the Soil Science Society of America Geologic Map Day poster dealing with the geoscience of water Mineral Education Coalition material on aggregates IRIS flyer dealing with seismology and earthquakes AmericaView-NASA-USGS water board-game poster Flyer on curricula and more from Nutrients for Life Foundation Water science material from NESTA and NAGT Bureau of Land Management dinosaur coloring page National Science Foundation materials on water and careers GemKids poster from Gemological Institute of America Water Footprint Calculator information on water science USGS, NOAA, UNAVCO, CLEAN, NSS, AMS items and more are also available for advance order now. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Arthur as its new Executive Director. He will be joining AGI on August 1, 2021. Dr. Arthur comes to AGI from the Florida Geological Survey, where he most recently served as Director and State Geologist. Dr. Arthur’s geoscience expertise is needed to address many societal issues, including climate change, the energy transition, infrastructure, water and mineral resources. [Read More]