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 Welcomes New Leadership

October 24, 2014

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) cordially welcomes new officers for the 2014-2015 year: Dr. Scott Tinker as AGI President, Mr. William Siok as Secretary, and Dr. Paul M. Bertsch as the Member-At-Large. Dr. Scott Tinker was the 2013 AGI Awardee for Outstanding… [Read More]

The American Geosciences Institute Welcomes Dr. Eric M. Riggs as its President for the 2014-2015 Year

October 16, 2014

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes Dr. Eric M. Riggs as its President for the 2014-2015 year. With him, Riggs brings a passion for geoscience, geoscience education and the desire to create an inclusive and diverse geoscience community. One of the… [Read More]

AAPG Recognized for Support of AGI with the William B. Heroy Jr. Award

October 16, 2014

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute has awarded this year s William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), AGI Member Organization, for its generous financial support and leadership… [Read More]

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano: From Effusive to Explosive?

October 14, 2014

Alexandria, Va. — Hawaii s Kilauea volcano is famously effusive, with low-viscosity lava oozing out of the main caldera and two active rift zones along the southern shore of the Big Island since 1983. However, scientists suspect that Kilauea s eruptions haven t always… [Read More]

Invitation to Celebrate the 5th Annual National Fossil Day

October 9, 2014

Join us in celebrating the 5th Annual National Fossil Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Organized by the National Park Service as part of AGI s Earth Science Week, this day promotes public awareness and stewardship of fossils. The goal is to inspire the next… [Read More]

The Geoscience Community Honors the Man Who Shook up Earthquake Science

October 9, 2014

Alexandria, VA—The American Geosciences Institute is honoring one of the scientists who advanced earthquake hazards preparedness and mitigation in the U.S. by his superlative service to the earth sciences. This year s recipient of the Ian Campbell Medal, Dr. James Jim… [Read More]

How the Spanish Invasion Altered the Peruvian Coast

October 8, 2014

Alexandria, Va. — When Francisco Pizarro landed in Peru in 1532, his band of Spanish conquistadors set off a chain of far-reaching consequences for the people and economics of western South America. The Chira Beach-Ridge Plain in northwestern Peru is rippled by a set of… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2014 Webcast Detailing Resources, Events, and Opportunities Now Available

September 30, 2014

This free webcast, narrated by AGI s Katelyn Murtha, provides an overview of learning activities, instructional materials, career resources, upcoming events, networking opportunities, contests, videos, and other programs available through Earth Science Week. The… [Read More]

Earth Magazine: Santiaguito Volcano's Clockwork Behavior Provides an Exceptional Laboratory

September 30, 2014

Alexandria, Va. — If Earth breathes, Santiaguito Volcano in the Western Highlands of Guatemala could be its mouth. Roughly every half hour, like volcanic clockwork, Santiaguito s active Caliente lava dome expands, filling with gas from depressurizing magma below. Then… [Read More]

Celebrate the Third Annual Geologic Map Day!

September 23, 2014

Alexandria, VA - Join leading geoscience organizations in promoting awareness of the importance of geologic mapping to society on October 17, as part of the Earth Science Week 2014 activities. Geologic maps are vital to education, science, business, and public policy… [Read More]