ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce, along with its publishing partner Nautilus, that it will build upon its existing coalition with Lyda Hill Philanthropies by engaging the geoscience community in IF/THEN®, an initiative created and funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to encourage and elevate the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. AGI will feature a sampling of the 100 women geoscientists who have been named IF/THEN® Ambassadors in its publications and educational materials distributed to millions of science teachers and students through its education network, including Earth Science Week. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Executive Committee: Dr. David R. Wunsch (Delaware Geological Survey) - President Elect Mr. Dennis J. Anderson (Omaha, Nebraska) - Treasurer Dr. Paul Weimer (University of Colorado, Boulder) - Member at Large (continuing) AGI congratulates Dr. Carolyn G. Olson as she takes office as AGI President. New and departing members of the Executive Committee will be recognized at the Friends of AGI Reception on September 23, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona. [Read More]

Order Your Earth Science Week 2019 Toolkit Today *Alexandria, VA * - Place your order for an Earth Science Week 2019 Toolkit now. The toolkit contains everything you need to prepare for Earth Science Week (October 13-19, 2019), which celebrates the theme “Geoscience Is for Everyone.” This year’s toolkit includes: 1Z-month school-year activity calendar, suitable for hanging New Earth Science Week poster, including a learning activity NASA posters, booklet, and ruler on Earth observation and space National Park Service materials on geodiversity and geoheritage Fact sheet from the Soil Science Society of America Geologic Map Day poster dealing with diversity and inclusion Mineral Education Coalition resource on mineral science American Geophysical Union “Women & Girls in Science” postcard IRIS flyer dealing with seismology and earthquakes AmericaView “Geoscience Is Everywhere” game poster Information on soil nutrients from Nutrients for Life Foundation UNAVCO ruler and flyer on becoming a geoscientist Landslides fact sheet from Critical Zones Observatories Switch Energy Project information on energy science Bureau of Land Management dinosaur coloring page Climate Literacy Principles publication from NOAA Water Footprint Calculator information on water science AIPG, NESTA, CLEAN, AMS, EarthScope items and more The Earth Science Week 2019 Toolkit is free and available for the cost of shipping and handling. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. (August 19, 2019) — The American Geosciences Institute is excited to announce its 2019 Back to School Sale. Now through September 10, 2019, we are offering a 40% discount on all print and digital publications including: Glossary of Geology, Fifth edition (revised) - a must-have in any geoscientist’s library, this indispensable reference tool The Geoscience Handbook 2016: AGI Data Sheets, Fifth edition - a critical tool for the geoscientist in field, the lab, and the classroom featuring key metrics and concepts and a guide to cornerstone papers and recent developments. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 29, 2019) - What do geoscientists earn? Where do they work? What critical issues do they work to address? Find out with Geoscience Currents, a free online information channel, relaunched this week by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) with expanded coverage of research and issues facing geoscience professionals today. This longtime AGI publication, which has always provided vital insights into the latest data and statistics on the geoscience workforce, now encompasses a broader range of topics significant to the geoscience profession, from energy and space exploration to agriculture and infrastructure. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 26, 2019) - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is raising awareness and funds to permanently recognize Dr. Marcus Milling’s contributions to the geosciences with a curated, named art collection held by AGI in his honor. The goal of the Marcus Milling Legacy Campaign is to raise a minimum of $50,000. Dr. Milling was an ardent and tireless champion of geoscience education, policy, and information services during the time he served as AGI’s executive director from 1992 until 2006, when he transitioned to a senior advisor role. [Read More]

May 1, 2019 - Clean air is vitally important for Shenandoah National Park – and now you can learn more about its connection to the park through an interactive “Virtual Field Trip” launched this week by the National Park Service in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). We like to celebrate the many benefits of clean air every day, but we are especially excited to unveil this virtual field trip during Air Quality Awareness Week, April 29-May 3, 2019. [Read More]

AGI’s EARTH Magazine will end its current role as publisher, concluding with the April 2019 digital issue. The scope and mission of EARTH will live on with Nautilus, a growing, modern science magazine known for its objective, unbiased, high-quality science journalism. “In this changing world of publishing, we are excited to continue to ensure that quality geoscience journalism is available in the public discourse, and Nautilus is exactly the type of publication that our loyal readers will love for its narrative style, journalistic excellence, and well-researched science,” says AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Barbara A. Romanowicz, Professor in the Graduate School, University of California at Berkeley, and Chaire de Physique de l’Interieur de la Terre, College de France, Paris, with the 2019 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Romanowicz is recognized for her unparalleled contributions to understanding the structure and dynamics of the Earth’s mantle and core, her development of essential geophysical infrastructure, and her leadership of the Cooperative Institute for Deep Earth Research (CIDER). [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates Raleigh Martin on his selection as the 2019-2020 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. Martin is an Earth-surface process geoscientist interested in enabling open knowledge, data, and policy in the geosciences. Prior to serving as the 2019-2020 William L. [Read More]