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.

AGI Awards Diversity Grants to Geoscientists Studying Deep Carbon

December 5, 2016

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the latest award recipients of the Deep Carbon Observatory (DCO) Diversity Grants: Daniel Colman, Postdoctoral Researcher at Montana State University; Rosa Zayas, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Announces Video Contest Winners

November 16, 2016

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has announced the winners of the first Earth Science Week video contest. Teams of educators and students were invited to submit a 30- to 90-second original video informing viewers about an outdoor place that is… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Contest Winners Announced

November 9, 2016

Alexandria, VA - Sophia Findley of Kapolei, Hawaii, won first place in the visual arts contest with a creative and colorful drawing of Diamond Head Volcano, an example of geoheritage near where she lives. Finalists were David De Costa, Jenna Eutsey Shrish Karthikeyan,… [Read More]

Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Endorses Earth Science Week

October 13, 2016

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators from across the country have come together in support of the American Geosciences Institute s 19th annual Earth Science Week celebration. The coalition, which consists of Members of Congress from Alaska to Florida, formally introduced a… [Read More]

EARTH: Humans, Megafauna Coexisted in Patagonia before Extinction

October 12, 2016

As we celebrate National Fossil Day, EARTH Magazine brings you a story set in Pleistocene South America, where the climate was warming following an ice age. At this time, Patagonia was home to large megafauna species like giant sloths and saber-toothed cats. A new… [Read More]

Celebrate National Fossil Day on October 12, 2016

October 6, 2016

Alexandria, VA - What s old is new again! Join in celebration of the 7th annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. National Fossil Day is organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI s Earth Science Week to promote public awareness and… [Read More]

How the Tech Industry is Addressing Water Usage

October 4, 2016

Alexandria, VA - Server farms require significant amounts of energy to keep servers running and even more water to keep them functioning and cool. Tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft have started building data centers in out-of-the-way places with local… [Read More]

Watch New Webcast on Earth Science Week 2016

September 27, 2016

Geoff Camphire ( gac@americangeosciences.org ) 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 online to view a new webcast titled… [Read More]

Mark Zoback Recognized for Contributions to the Public Understanding of Geoscience

September 23, 2016

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Stanford University s Mark Zoback for his contributions to the public understanding of geoscience. He has made outstanding and seminal contributions towards advancing the fields of… [Read More]

Former Indiana State Geologist, John C. Steinmetz Recognized for Service

September 23, 2016

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is recognizing John C. Steinmetz with the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. He has served as a leader between AGI and the Association of American State Geologists for two decades and… [Read More]