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.

View to the Future: AGI's 2018 Annual Report

February 4, 2019

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to share its annual report, View to the Future, which recounts the accomplishments of AGI and the geoscience community from October 2017 to September 2018. Geoscience provides the lens through which we most clearly… [Read More]

New Report Reviews Important Geoscience Policy Developments Coming Out

January 17, 2019

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,… [Read More]

AGI Keystone Fund Provides Bedrock for Next 70 Years

December 26, 2018

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… [Read More]

Watch the 2018 Holiday Greeting From AGI

December 18, 2018

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,… [Read More]

Marking 70 Years with Redesigned Headquarters and New Membership Opportunities

December 14, 2018

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… [Read More]

AGI Accepting Applications for 2019 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

December 13, 2018

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. Given annually, this award is… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2018 Contest Winners Announced

December 6, 2018

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… [Read More]

AGI Celebrates Groundwater Week With Water Science Resources

December 3, 2018

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 —… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes 2019 Executive Committee

November 26, 2018

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… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2019 Theme Announced: 'Geoscience Is for Everyone'

November 5, 2018

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… [Read More]