ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Celebrate the seventh annual Geologic Map Day! On Friday, October 19, as a part of Earth Science Week 2018 activities, join leading geoscience organizations in promoting awareness of the importance of geologic mapping to society. Geologic maps are vital to education, science, business, and public policy concerns. Geologic Map Day will focus the attention of students, teachers, and the general public on the study, uses, and significance of these tools, by engaging audiences through educational activities, print materials, online resources, and public outreach opportunities. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize outstanding science projects by pre-college students honored recently at this year’s Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). Intel ISEF unites young scientists from more than 75 countries, showcasing their talents on an international stage, where doctoral-level scientists review and judge their work. As part of an ongoing partnership with Intel ISEF, AGI facilitates the review of geoscience-related entries and offers four awards to recognize outstanding projects. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to announce a brand new film series, Earth as Inspiration. The series — narrated by AGI Earth Science Education Ambassador and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell — underscores the importance of Earth science learning and understanding for young and old audiences alike. In her first engagement as Education Ambassador, Jewell attended the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), the premier scientific conference for pre-college researchers, on May 17, 2018. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has launched a new online resource, the Geological Surveys Database, to enhance public discovery of reliable geoscience information. This new database provides a state-of-the-art portal for decision-makers and others to search and discover state geological survey publications and USGS factsheets. AGI’s New Resource The Geological Surveys Database is the latest in a collection of high-quality information products from AGI. Improving public discovery and access to material from the geological surveys is a core part of AGI’s mission of connecting people and the geosciences, and we’re excited to highlight the work that they are doing," said AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book. [Read More]

The International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) has joined the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) as an International Associate. The IAGD’s admission to the AGI Federation was formally approved by the AGI Executive Committee earlier this year. Initially what began as a grassroots advisory group to support geoscience instructors working to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities in introductory geoscience courses, the IAGD has grown to an international organization leading the effort to promote access and inclusion from academia into the geoscience profession. [Read More]

Earth Science Week, a program of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), is partnering with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston to exhibit more than 20 top photos entered in the celebration’s 2017 photo contest. These eye-catching photos will be on display in Terminal B of the airport from June 24 through July 26, 2018. Shutterbugs from far and wide submitted striking photos that captured evidence of human interaction with natural systems including land, water, air, and living things around their communities. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has released a new publication, Petroleum and the Environment to provide an accessible and information-rich overview of the many intersections between oil and gas operations and the environment. This publication provides a completely rewritten and expanded update to the original Petroleum and the Environment, published in 2003 as part of AGI’s Environmental Awareness Series. Much has changed since then, with advances in hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) and horizontal drilling leading to a huge increase in oil and gas production in many parts of the United States. [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is now accepting advance orders for the Earth Science Week 2018 Toolkit. The Toolkit contains educational materials for all ages that correspond to this year’s event theme, “Earth as Inspiration: Discovering the Art in Earth Sciences.” Materials include the traditional program poster and school-year activity calendar, as well as posters, activities, and other resources from distinguished program partners. This year’s Toolkit emphasizes artistic expression as a unique, powerful opportunity for geoscience education and understanding in the 21st century. [Read More]

Westminster, Colo. — The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have agreed to mutually recognize continuing education units (CEUs). This arrangement allows European Geologist (EurGeol) title holders and AIPG Certified Professional Geologists (CPGs) to seek CEUs from either organization, significantly expanding the course offerings to both groups. Through this agreement, EurGeols may now benefit from additional pathways to the completion of their annual requirements, most notably the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI), a collaboration between AIPG and the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — Harassment is a serious concern in the scientific community and professional associations are taking steps to address it. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has published a consensus document which outlines strategies for identifying and addressing issues of workplace harassment in the geosciences. An ad hoc committee consisting of representatives from ten geoscience associations or institutions from across industry and academia was convened by AGI to examine the topic of harassment. [Read More]