AGI Press Releases

AGI is a dynamic organization that is constantly working to advance the geosciences. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and announcements from AGI through our press releases.

Dr. Sharon Mosher Recognized as the 2020 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist

May 5, 2020

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… [Read More]

AGI Announces 2020 Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship Recipients

April 30, 2020

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… [Read More]

AGI Adds New 'Career Compass' Infographics to Growing Collection

April 13, 2020

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… [Read More]

AGI Offers Free and Reduced-Price Resources for Geoscientists

April 2, 2020

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… [Read More]

Jakob Lindaas Named 2020-2021 AGI Fisher Congressional Fellow

April 2, 2020

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,… [Read More]

International Raw Materials Observatory Becomes Earth Science Week 2020 Global Sponsor

March 5, 2020

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… [Read More]

Nominations Invited for AGI/ExxonMobil Exploration Teacher Leadership Academy

February 25, 2020

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… [Read More]

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

February 19, 2020

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… [Read More]

AGI Launches Geoscience Women in STEM Website

January 14, 2020

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… [Read More]

Unifying the Geosciences: Read AGI's 2019 Annual Report

December 30, 2019

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to share its annual report, Unifying the Geosciences, which recounts the accomplishments of AGI and the geoscience community from October 2018 to September 2019. We are pleased to provide this… [Read More]