Alexandria, Va. — David Amidon, a science teacher at LaFayette Junior/Senior High School in LaFayette, New York, has been named the 2022 recipient of the American Geoscience Institute’s (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Amidon earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo, a master’s degree in education from SUNY Oswego, and has achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in science. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates the winners and finalists of this year’s Earth Science Week art, photo, essay, and video contests. This year’s theme was “Water Today and for the Future.” AGI organizes Earth Science Week, an annual celebration reaching millions of people worldwide with information about geoscience. Visual Arts Contest Nathan Xu of Clyde Hill, Washington, won first place. Finalists: Benjamin Kwack of Lisle, Illinois; Everett Lee of Fargo, North Dakota; Justin Xu of Sugar Hill, Georgia; and Elizabeth Xu of Sugar Hill, Georgia. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2022 will be “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.” The event, to be held October 9-15, 2022, will emphasize the essential role of Earth science in helping people make decisions that maintain and strengthen the planet’s ability to support thriving life. All people share the same planet Earth. As individuals and societies engage with Earth’s systems, their actions echo across time and space. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to launch its new electronic newsletter, AGI Connections, covering geoscience community news with an emphasis on AGI and its federation of Member Societies. Focusing on the impact of effective geoscience products, programs, and services that are making a difference, AGI Connections will appear quarterly in Spring, Summer, and Fall (supplemented by the AGI Annual Report in Winter). “There is a lot going on during these pivotal times for the geosciences, and our federation needs to know about the ‘greater good! [Read More]

In collaboration with presenting partners, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites educators, students, and all interested in the geosciences to participate in the “Water Today and for the Future” Webinar Series during Earth Science Week (October 10-16, 2021) and beyond. These webinars are being presented for a general public audience: “Groundwater Exploration in Response to Humanitarian Crises,” 1 p.m. ET, October 13, 2021. Dr. Paul Baum, Technical Director of the Near Surface Geophysics Group, BGC Engineering Inc. [Read More]

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]