AGI Press Releases

Geoscience COVID-19 Study Enters Second Phase, Examines Pandemic's Lasting Impacts

April 22, 2021

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… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2021 Contests Offer Educational Opportunities

April 19, 2021

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… [Read More]

Dr. Franklin Schwartz Recognized as the 2021 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist

April 16, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI's New Geoscience Job Center Boosts Opportunities

March 16, 2021

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… [Read More]

Vision and Change in the Geosciences - The Future of Undergraduate Geoscience Education Report Released

March 4, 2021

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,… [Read More]

Darcie Fregoe to Receive AGI's Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

February 26, 2021

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… [Read More]

Leading the Way: 2020 Annual Report

January 28, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI and Partners Announce Critical Minerals Forum: Advances in Critical Mineral Research

January 20, 2021

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… [Read More]

AGI Releases Framework for Addressing Racial and Ethnic Equity in Geosciences Professional Societies

December 22, 2020

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… [Read More]

AGI Announces Search for New Executive Director

December 16, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) Search Committee invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Executive Director. About AGI AGI is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community by… [Read More]