As a digital complement to our popular Earth Science Week Toolkit, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is excited to offer the Earth Science Week Online Toolkit for the first time in 2018. This online resource provides access to a curated selection of materials from Earth Science Week past and present, including: Over 30 classroom activities, posters, and calendars (many of which are included in this year’s toolkit) Resources going back to 2015 Several resources available exclusively online The Online Toolkit allows users to filter activities by Earth Science Week theme, disciplinary core idea, and language. [Read More]

WASHINGTON, DC — Earth Science Week, the worldwide celebration organized annually by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), was formally recognized in a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), alongside Reps. Barbara Comstock (R-VA), Daniel Lipinski (D-IL), and Ryan Costello (R-PA) would designate the week of October 14-20, 2018, as Earth Science Week. The resolution reads, in part: “…the Earth sciences provide the basis for mitigating natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, fires, floods, coastal erosion, landslides, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, space weather, and other hazards. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and Geoscience Australia have launched a new website for AusGeoRef, a bibliographic database for Australian geoscience literature since the mid-19th century. The new website features expanded functionality, including: A geographic search view option The ability to create individual accounts The ability to easily save and share lists of references Launched in 2003 as a cooperative arrangement between AGI and Geoscience Australia, AusGeoRef now includes references to a growing database of more than 200,000 journal articles, books, maps, conference papers, reports, and theses. [Read More]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, the National Mall will host the ultimate fossil and paleontology experience for visitors in the largest celebration of National Fossil Day yet. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to celebrate this event, organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI’s Earth Science Week, to promote public awareness about ancient life, paleontology, and public fossil resources. National Fossil Day gathers scientists, educators, fossil enthusiasts, and the general public across the country at parks, classrooms, museums, and other venues to share their passion and knowledge about ancient life, paleontology, and public fossil resources. [Read More]

The recording of the AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs Webinar for 28 September 2018 on Helping Smaller Departments Fundraise Effectively is now available.

You can view the recording and a list of all upcoming webinars at:

• AGU/AGI Heads and Chairs Webinar Series
• [YouTube Link to the Recording](https://youtu.be/z64ZJ OJEfs8)

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) are pleased to announce the next Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) webinar: “Techniques for Well Re-Development and Maintenance.” There is no magic method to clean a well. There are many techniques, some that have been used for decades, others are fairly recent. The objective of the re-development is to return the well to its condition when it was installed. [Read More]

What’s new for science educators and students heading back to school this fall? The American Institute (AGI) is excited to launch Education GeoSource, the most comprehensive collection of Earth science education resources available online. Unveiled just in time to help teachers prepare for Earth Science Week (October 14-20, 2018), Education GeoSource provides Earth science educational activities, curricula, teacher professional development, education standards, virtual field trips, videos and animations, assessment materials, funding opportunities, award information, organization contacts, and additional resources. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES) have launched a new website for CanGeoRef, the preeminent bibliographic database for Canadian geoscience literature. The new website features expanded functionality, including: A geographic search view option The abilities to set individual accounts Easy reference saving and sharing options “CanGeoRef is an excellent resource for earth scientists working in Canada or interested in Canadian geology,” said Dr. Iain M. [Read More]

The AGI Workforce Program has officially opened this year’s photo contest. We ask individuals to submit photos of geoscientists at work. Please share this contest with friends, students, colleagues, and anyone else who may be interested in participating! We are looking for photos featuring geoscientists in action, whether that be in the lab, classroom, or out in the field. Each entrant can submit up to 10 photos, and the photos can be entered into three different categories (Outdoor Lab, Indoor Lab, and Data Visualization). [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) are pleased to announce the next Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) webinar: “Why and How Does a Groundwater Well Decline in Performance and What Causes a Well to Plug.” This is your last chance to register! A groundwater well is a lifeline for many people and communities. It will provide drinking water for decades, if it is properly maintained. [Read More]