AGI Press Releases

University of Indonesia's AAPG Student Chapter Wins Earth Science Week Video Contest

March 10, 2022

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates the University of Indonesia s American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Student Chapter as the winner of the Earth Science Week AAPG Student Chapters Video Contest for the Asia Pacific… [Read More]

David Amidon Receives AGI's Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

March 2, 2022

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… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2021 Contest Winners Announced

November 30, 2021

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… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2022 Theme Announced: Earth Science for a Sustainable World

November 15, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI Connections E-Newsletter Launched for Geoscience Community

November 12, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI Announces 'Water Today and for the Future' Webinar Series for Earth Science Week 2021

November 3, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI Offers Award for K-8 Earth Science Teaching

October 15, 2021

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… [Read More]

Aida Awad of American Intercontinental University Honored for Service to AGI

October 12, 2021

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… [Read More]

J. Marshall Shepherd of University of Georgia Honored for Contributions to Public Understanding of Geoscience

October 12, 2021

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… [Read More]

Marcia K. McNutt Honored with AGI's Ian Campbell Medal for Superlative Service to the Geosciences

October 12, 2021

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… [Read More]