AGI Press Releases

Earth Science Week 2021 Theme Announced: 'Water Today and for the Future'

December 15, 2020

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2021 will be Water Today and for the Future. The coming year s event, to be held October 10-16, 2021, will emphasize the importance of learning how to understand,… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2020 Contest Winners Announced

November 25, 2020

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates the winners and finalists of this year s Earth Science Week art, photo, essay, and video contests. The creative submissions addressed the Earth Science Week 2020 theme of Earth Materials in Our Lives. Justin Xu… [Read More]

AGI Invites Applications for New Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession

November 19, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce its new Scholarship for Advancing Diversity in the Geoscience Profession. The scholarship is a one-time $5,000 award supporting geoscience graduate studies by a U.S. citizen or permanent… [Read More]

PMUG Becomes an AGI International Associate

October 29, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes the Japanese Society of Geo-Pollution Science, Medical Geology and Urban Geology (PMUG) as an International Associate. PMUG s admission to the AGI federation was formally approved by the AGI Board of… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes 2021 Board of Directors

October 23, 2020

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Board of Directors and congratulates Dr. David R. Wunsch as he takes office as AGI President. New and departing members of the Board of Directors are being recognized during the AGI Board of… [Read More]

James M. Robertson Honored with AGI's Ian Campbell Medal for Superlative Service to the Geosciences

October 20, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. James M. Robertson, recently retired State Geologist and Director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, as the 2020 recipient of the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian… [Read More]

Peter Folger of CRS Honored for Contributions to Public Understanding of Geosciences

October 14, 2020

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Peter Folger, Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy for the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress, as the 2020 recipient of the AGI Award for… [Read More]

Rebecca L. Dodge of Midwestern State University Honored for Service to AGI

October 14, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Rebecca L. Dodge, Professor Emeritus at Midwestern State University, as the 2020 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. Dr. Dodge has… [Read More]

Earth Science Information Partners Joins the AGI Federation

October 13, 2020

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) as a Liaison Organization. ESIP s admission to the AGI Federation was formally approved by the AGI Executive Committee earlier this year. About ESIP ESIP is… [Read More]

AGI Announces 'Earth Materials Frontiers' Webinar Series for Earth Science Week 2020

October 7, 2020

In collaboration with the Mineralogical Society of America (MSA), the International Raw Materials Observatory, and additional partners, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites educators, students, and geoscience enthusiasts to participate in the Earth Materials… [Read More]