ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Last year produced many important developments in science policy at the federal level that will shape the work of geoscientists, and the applications of geoscience for society in the coming year, according to the 2018 Geoscience Policy Annual Review, published today by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). “2018 was an eventful year in federal geoscience policymaking. Natural hazards, energy and mineral resources, land and water, and STEM education and workforce issues were all the subject of significant debate and action,” said Ben Mandler, the Program Supervisor for AGI’s Geoscience Policy and Critical Issues programs. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — As featured in the recently released holiday greeting video, AGI completed a remarkable renovation of its Alexandria headquarters this year while celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding. Generous contributions to the AGI Keystone Fund help ensure that AGI’s transformed face: Fosters community in the geosciences, the local area, and the world. Prioritizes sustainability through LEED and EnergyStar certified enhancements. Leads innovation with cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Learn more about naming opportunities, donor recognition, and legacy gifts. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), and staff celebrated this exciting milestone with a festive video that captures the remarkable transformation of AGI’s headquarters, featuring AGI people. The video, directed by AGI staff member Mark Carpenter, is a before-and-after look at AGI — with a sprinkle of holiday cheer. As colleague Juliet Crowell remarks about the building in the video, “We knew the transformation would be epic! [Read More]

Founded in 1948, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to celebrate its 70th year with the completed, cutting-edge renovation of its Alexandria headquarters, the M. Ray Thomasson Building, and the announcement of new partnership opportunities and membership benefits. “We have been a proud part of the City of Alexandria for decades, and now we are opening our doors to the community,” said AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book. Renovation of the building, located at 4220 King Street in Alexandria, was taken as an opportunity to fortify the facility with state-of-the-art technology, essential resources, and collaborative spaces to advance the important work of staff, geoscience professionals, and the broader community. [Read More]

With just over a month left to apply, now is the time to view a new webcast about the prestigious Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. The free, two-minute webcast provides an overview of the competition. To view the webcast, visit https://www.earthsciweek.org/webcasts/EdRoy. Given annually, this award is presented to one teacher of grades K-8 in the United States or Key Stages 1-3 in the United Kingdom each year. [Read More]

Visual Arts Contest Winner Namit Vernekar of Charlotte, N.C., won first place in the visual arts contest with a creative and colorful drawing of two sides (real and imaginary) of Earth. Finalists: Janiru Sumanasiri Esther Gammill Saachi Tamboli Abhiraj Das Students in grades K-5 made two-dimensional artworks illustrating the theme “Earth and Art.” Photo Contest Winner Matt Meisenheimer of Janesville, Wis., won first place in the photo contest with an image of Kalalau Valley in Kauai, Hawaii. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to support member society National Ground Water Association’s Groundwater Week (December 3-6, 2018) with a new online resource pulling together AGI water science resources. The new web page — Let’s Talk About Water — discusses the importance of groundwater science and highlights AGI water science resources dealing with education, workforce, policy, scholarly information issues, and more. As AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book states, “Often we seek out the life-sustaining natural resource of water without much thought. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Executive Committee and congratulates Dr. Rodney C. Ewing as he takes office as AGI President. The new and departing members of the Executive Committee were recognized at the Friends of AGI Reception on November 5, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind. AGI welcomes the following members to their new roles on the Executive Committee: Dr. Carolyn G. Olson (U.S. Geological Survey, emerita) — President Elect Ms. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has announced that the theme of Earth Science Week 2019 will be ‘Geoscience Is for Everyone’. The event will be celebrated from October 15-17, 2019. “Geoscience is for everyone,” says AGI. “This theme emphasizes both the inclusive potential and the importance of the geosciences in the lives of all people. The theme is meant to encourage individuals of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities to engage with the geosciences, whether that is as a geoscience professional, a hobbyist, or through civic engagement. [Read More]

As featured in a new Earth as Inspiration video released today, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and its partners joined together in late September to facilitate an outstanding day of outdoor earth science learning. Eighth grade students from two local schools worked with Earth Science Education Ambassador Sally Jewell and additional geoscientists to explore and understand the structure, deposits, and hazards posed by volcanoes in their own backyard. In her third engagement as AGI’s Earth Science Education Ambassador, former U. [Read More]