Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates master’s student Israel Jaramillo as the first-ever recipient of the AGI Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession. This competitive scholarship provides $5,000 to support an underrepresented minority student in their transition into a geoscience graduate program. A recent recipient of a joint bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of Wollongong in Australia, Jaramillo will begin his graduate work at the Colorado School of Mines in Fall 2021. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that its Geoscience COVID-19 study has been extended into a second phase, thanks to continued support by the National Science Foundation (Award #2029570). The second phase of this study will focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the way geoscientists work and study and how workplace and instructional environments transition into post-pandemic configurations. A key focus of the second phase of the study will be assessing pandemic-related impacts to the academic achievement and early-career trajectories of geoscience students, new graduates, and early-career geoscientists, including what strategies they are using to address these impacts. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — Recognizing the need to provide educational activities that young people and others can pursue at home, in the classroom, and in additional settings during this challenging time, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is opening submissions for its Earth Science Week contests. AGI is sponsoring four contests honoring this year’s theme, “Water Today and for the Future,” for the celebration of Earth Science Week that will take place October 10-16, 2021. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Franklin W. Schwartz, Ohio Eminent Scholar at the School of Earth Sciences of The Ohio State University, with the 2021 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Dr. Schwartz is acclaimed for his contributions to contaminant hydrogeology and groundwater science through his preeminent research, textbooks, and ongoing commitment to solving problems of professional practice and to teaching. He is well known for five decades of vital work addressing vexing problems in groundwater contamination, nuclear waste disposal and other energy-related issues, and sustainability. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce its new Geoscience Job Center. The Geoscience Job Center, updated daily, lists a wide variety of employment opportunities currently available across the geoscientific disciplines and sectors, including positions in academia, research, government, nonprofits, and the private sector. As an introductory offer to employers through June 30, 2021, all academic ads are only $100 each for 31 days. Just email your ad to jr@americangeosciences. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the publication of Vision and Change in the Geosciences — The Future of Undergraduate Geoscience Education report. This report is the culmination of summits, workshops, and surveys over the last six years, incorporating inputs from more than 1,000 members of the geoscience community to develop a consensus on the future needs and approaches for educating future geoscientists. This report addresses the drivers, needs, and strategies for preparing future generations of geoscientists for the rapidly changing geoscience discipline and profession. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — Darcie Fregoe, a sixth-grade Earth science and social studies teacher at Madison Elementary School in Massena, New York, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Fregoe earned a bachelor’s degree in education from State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh, a master’s degree in education from SUNY Potsdam, and a NASA Endeavor Science Teacher Certificate Project Fellowship at Columbia Teacher’s College. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce its annual report, “Leading the Way,” which details the activities of AGI from October 2019 to September 2020. “We are happy to share this report covering a period of immense change within the geoscience community,” says AGI Interim Executive Director Sharon Tahirkheli. “AGI is proud to continue to collaborate with our member societies and partners in the scientific community. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to host a February 2021 online Critical Minerals Forum entitled “Advances in Critical Mineral Research: A Forum in Memory of Victor Labson.” The forum is sponsored by the World Community of Geological Surveys and organized by the Geological Survey of Canada, Geoscience Australia, and the U.S. Geological Survey. New critical mineral deposits are required to secure the supply of natural resources that are used in today’s advanced technologies. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the release of the Framework for Addressing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Geosciences Professional Societies. Crafted by a committee of representatives from AGI member societies, the document sets a framework for geoscience societies to proactively cultivate an inclusive profession that addresses systemic issues at its core and sets priorities aimed at increasing equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) geoscientists and addressing issues of intersectionality among race, class, disability status, and gender. [Read More]