ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is unveiling its completed Geoscience Women in STEM website this week with a free webinar for educators on providing Earth science teaching and learning resources inspired by the work of leading women in science and engineering. AGI’s Geoscience Women in STEM site is designed to strengthen geoscience education through exploration of the stories of four women scientists, including three who were recently selected as American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) IF/THEN Ambassadors by IF/THEN®, an initiative created by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to promote the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Sharon Mosher, Professor and William Stamps Farish Chair in Geology at the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), with the 2020 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Dr. Mosher has gained renown as a major contributor to the geological sciences through her research in tectonics, structural geology, and petrology, her work improving geoscience education, and her leadership within the geoscience community. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates master’s student Ali Downard and doctoral student Corinne Kuebler as the 2020 recipients of the Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship. This highly competitive scholarship, awarded to women pursuing graduate degrees in geoscience, provides each recipient with a $5,000 award for one academic year. Wallace Scholars who are continuing their graduate studies are eligible to apply for the award a second time. Ali Downard is a first-year master’s student at the Colorado School of Mines. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the online publication of three new geoscience “Career Compass” infographics: Mining Engineer, Geological Engineer, and Outreach Coordinator. Each Career Compass infographic provides an easy-to-read, one-page overview of tips, suggestions, and strategies for how students can obtain critical skills, experiences, and competencies needed to launch their geoscience career. This growing collection is designed to help students, faculty, parents, and career counselors identify developmental pathways and milestones towards a range of careers based on geoscience discipline or occupation. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has announced several electronic resources available for free or at reduced prices. These resources include AGI’s Glossary of Geology, Geoscience Handbook, professional development modules, and education resources. Glossary of Geology Online Service AGI is providing free individual access to its Glossary of Geology Online Service through June 30, 2020. The online service provides access to more than 39,000 glossary entries contained in the Fifth Edition of the print Glossary. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates Jakob Lindaas on his selection as the 2020-2021 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellow. The Fisher Fellowship offers geoscientists the unique opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or with a congressional committee. Currently completing his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University (CSU), Lindaas has studied local ozone air pollution in Colorado as well as nitrogen-containing gases and particles in western U. [Read More]

The International Raw Materials Observatory (Intraw) has become the lead Global Sponsor of AGI’s Earth Science Week program, the largest international public-awareness campaign for the geoscience community. Earth Science Week Global Sponsorship supports the development, collaboration, and public projection of awareness of the role of earth materials in society. With its designation as Global Sponsor, Intraw — a not-for-profit independent, honest broker, providing authoritative specialized support on raw materials cooperation, diplomacy and foresight in the raw materials arena — joins the ranks of major sponsors of Earth Science Week, including NASA, the U. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is inviting school administrators to nominate teachers for a unique professional development experience. The 12th annual AGI/ExxonMobil Exploration Teacher Leadership Academy brings K-8 teachers from around the country to Houston for a weeklong program. Participants will: Engage in Earth science content Explore hands-on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities Gain real-world science experiences Begin their journey as STEM education leaders ExxonMobil and AGI cover all academy-related costs for the selected teachers, including travel within the United States to Houston, meals, lodging, and educational materials. [Read More]

Sherry Claflin, an eighth-grade Earth science teacher at White Cloud Junior High School in White Cloud, Michigan, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Claflin earned her bachelor’s degrees in Earth and space science education and journalism from Central Michigan University. In her 26 years as an educator, Claflin has received recognitions including the Michigan Earth Science Association’s Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Award for Central Michigan. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Geoscience Women in STEM website, providing Earth science teaching and learning resources inspired by the work of leading women geoscientists. This initiative is made possible with generous support from Lyda Hill Philanthropies. AGI is unveiling the site, in cooperation with its publishing partner Nautilus, to strengthen geoscience education through stories of women in geoscience. [Read More]