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.

American Geosciences Institute Announces 2017 Award Winners

October 17, 2017

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize the recipients of its 2017 awards: Professor Iain S. Stewart with the AGI Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences Mr. Richard M. Powers with the William B. Heroy… [Read More]

Citywide Celebrations Give Earth Science Week 2017 a Local Focus

October 16, 2017

Alexandria, Va. — How does your town celebrate Earth Science Week? The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) was pleased to support city-specific celebrations of its annual geoscience awareness campaign, Earth Science Week, which took place October 8-14, 2017. Major… [Read More]

Now Accepting Applications for 2018 Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching

October 16, 2017

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is accepting applications for the 2018 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award is presented to one teacher of grades K-8 in the United States or Key Stages 1-3 in the United… [Read More]

Celebrate the Sixth Annual Geologic Map Day on October 13

October 11, 2017

Celebrate the sixth annual Geologic Map Day! On October 13, as a part of the Earth Science Week 2017, leading geoscience organizations promote awareness of the importance of geologic mapping to society. Geologic maps are vital to education, science, business, and… [Read More]

Celebrate National Fossil Day on October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017

National Fossil Day is organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI s Earth Science Week to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils. The goal is to inspire the next generation of paleontologists and fossil enthusiasts. On National Fossil Day,… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Celebrates 'Science Friday' with a Neat Rock Challenge

October 9, 2017

Geoff Camphire, gac@americangeosciences.org , October 9, 2017 Alexandria, VA - Earth Science Week 2017 is making some noise about geoscience with the help of National Public Radio s popular call-in talk show, Science Friday. Award-winning host Ira Flatow this month… [Read More]

Watch New Webcast on Earth Science Week 2017

October 9, 2017

Geoff Camphire ( gac@americangeosciences.org ) | October 9, 2017 ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Where can you find out about educational resources, events, and opportunities available through Earth Science Week, the annual worldwide celebration of the geosciences? Start by going… [Read More]

GeoRef Partners with AGU Virtual Poster Showcase to Feature Student Abstracts

September 28, 2017

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that all abstracts submitted to the Virtual Poster Showcase (VPS), a student event organized by the American Geophysical Union (AGU), will be listed in GeoRef, AGI s premier database for… [Read More]

Webcast on Earth Science Week Contests Now Available

August 24, 2017

American Geoscience: Institute Webcast on Earth Science Week Contests Now Available August 23, 2017, Alexandria, Va. — A new webcast from the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) outlines four contests that are being conducted as part of Earth Science Week, the… [Read More]

New Factsheets Showcase Geoscience in Every State

August 18, 2017

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the completion of fifty new factsheets, which quantify the tangible contributions of geoscience (earth science) to the economy, environment, public health and safety in every state. As… [Read More]