AGI Press Releases

AGI Launches Initiative to Study Student Learning of 'Streams of Data'

November 5, 2019

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.… [Read More]

Sharon Tahirkheli Accepts New Role as AGI Interim Executive Director

October 21, 2019

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… [Read More]

Vicki S. McConnell, Executive Director of Geological Society of America, Honored for Service to AGI

September 12, 2019

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.… [Read More]

Barbara H. Murphy Honored with AGI's Ian Campbell Medal for Superlative Service to Geosciences

September 12, 2019

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… [Read More]

AGI Expands Coalition with Lyda Hill Philanthropies and Nautilus to Further Girls and Women in STEM Professions Through IF/THEN® Ambassador Program

September 11, 2019

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… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes 2020 Executive Committee

September 11, 2019

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,… [Read More]

Order Your Earth Science Week 2019 Toolkit Today

August 22, 2019

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… [Read More]

AGI Announces a 40% Off Back to School Sale

August 22, 2019

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… [Read More]

AGI Relaunches 'Geoscience Currents' News Source With Expanded Focus

August 22, 2019

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… [Read More]

AGI Launches Marcus Milling Legacy Campaign

August 22, 2019

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… [Read More]