The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce a new initiative to conduct research on ways students currently use, and can more effectively use, the scientific data sets of federal agencies and other organizations to learn science and mathematics. AGI is undertaking the “Streams of Data” initiative in collaboration with the Education Development Center (EDC), and with funding provided by the National Science Foundation. The three-year project will explore a key transition in the development of data literacy skills, as students move from working with small, self-collected data sets to the larger, professionally collected data sets of agencies such as NOAA and the USGS. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that longtime AGI Director of Scholarly Information Sharon Tahirkheli takes on an additional new role as AGI Interim Executive Director, effective immediately. Tahirkheli has provided leadership in the field of geoscience information for more than 30 years. She currently oversees GeoRef, AGI’s premier bibliographic database for the geosciences, as well as other information products and services such as the Glossary of Geology, additional online databases, and open geoscience information collections. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Vicki S. McConnell, Executive Director of the Geological Society of America (GSA), as the 2019 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Services to AGI. Dr. McConnell’s contributions to AGI span several years, strengthening collaborative ties between AGI and GSA. Recognized as a strong leader within the allied society framework, she has served on several AGI committees, including the Harriet Wallace Scholarship Awards Committee, the Ian Campbell Medal Committee, the Earth Science Week Advisory Group, and an AGI Focus Group. [Read More]

Barbara H. Murphy, RG, CPG, Senior Hydrogeologist at Clear Creek Associates, has been recognized as the 2019 recipient of the AGI (American Geosciences Institute) Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences. Throughout her more than 40-year career, Ms. Murphy has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service at local, national, and international levels, contributing to various committees for government and nonprofit groups. She has worked with the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), AGI, the Arizona Geological Survey, the Arizona Hydrological Society, Geoscientists Canada, European Federation of Geologists, and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) to advocate for the geoscience profession. [Read More]

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]