AGI Press Releases

New Earth as Inspiration Chapter Highlights Collaborative Field Experience at Valles Caldera

November 2, 2018

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… [Read More]

Rex Buchanan, Director Emeritus of Kansas Geological Survey, Honored for Service to AGI

October 23, 2018

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Mr. Rex C. Buchanan, Director Emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), as the 2018 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. Mr. Buchanan s contributions to AGI… [Read More]

Dr. David Applegate, USGS Geologist, Honored for Contributions to Public Understanding of Geoscience

October 23, 2018

Dr. David Applegate, Associate Director for Natural Hazards at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is the 2018 recipient of the AGI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of the Geosciences. As a geoscientist and administrator, Dr. Applegate s… [Read More]

Explore the Art of Geoscience Education at the Torpedo Factory

October 12, 2018

Join hundreds of children and their families at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, for Art Safari. This year, scientists affiliated with the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) will work alongside… [Read More]

Introducing the Earth Science Week Online Toolkit!

October 9, 2018

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… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2018 Resolution Introduced in the U.S. House

October 5, 2018

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),… [Read More]

AGI and Geoscience Australia Launch Updated Website for AusGeoRef

October 5, 2018

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… [Read More]

Celebrate National Fossil Day in DC and Nationwide

October 2, 2018

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,… [Read More]

Recording of Helping Smaller Departments Fundraise Effectively Webinar Now Available

October 2, 2018

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… [Read More]

Register for the Upcoming GOLI Webinar on Well Re-Development and Maintenance

October 1, 2018

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… [Read More]