AGI Press Releases

Geoscience Employment Shows Slight Decline in February 2025

March 24, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The latest employment data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey reports that the monthly average number of working geoscientists in the United States stood at 309,530 as of February 2025, down 1%… [Read More]

Former AGI Executive Director Charles Groat Passes Away

March 21, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend Dr. Charles (Chip) Groat passed away on March 14, 2025. A former AGI Executive Director (1990-1992), Dr. Groat received the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian… [Read More]

AGI Report Reveals Vital Economic Benefits of U.S. Geological Mapping

March 20, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) in collaboration with the Association of American State Geologists (AASG) is proud to announce a groundbreaking report, Economic Analysis of the Costs and Benefits of Geological Mapping in the United States of… [Read More]

David Curry Receives AGI's Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

March 10, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — David W. Curry, an Earth and space science teacher at Newtown Middle School in Newtown, Pennsylvania, has been named the 2025 recipient of the American Geoscience Institute s (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching.… [Read More]

Geoscience Employment Sees Slight Decline in January 2025

March 3, 2025

The latest employment data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey show that the monthly average number of working geoscientists in the United States stood at 311,646 as of January 2025. This represents a net decrease of… [Read More]

'Critical Needs' Public Awareness Campaign: AGI Affirms Commitment to Advancing National Interests Amid New Policy Directions

February 19, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is launching a communications campaign recognizing recent actions of the Administration and reaffirming AGI s commitment to ensuring that the geosciences continue to play a central role in supporting national… [Read More]

AGI Releases 2024 'Critical Needs' Policy Resource

January 28, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — With a new administration and congress starting to shape policy, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and its federation of geoscience Member Societies have unveiled a powerful resource on critical issues for the incoming presidential… [Read More]

'Energy Resources for Our Future' Theme Powers Earth Science Week 2025

January 16, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces that the theme of Earth Science Week 2025 will be Energy Resources for Our Future. The event, to be held October 12-18, 2025, will explore the many ways that geoscience can inform the vital decisions… [Read More]

Apply Soon for Prestigious K-8 Earth Science Teaching Award

January 3, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Recognizing the important role of today s science teachers in shaping tomorrow s geoscience professionals and leaders, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites eligible science educators to apply for the 2025 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2024 Webinar Series: Register Now

October 7, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Earth science students, educators, professionals, and enthusiasts are invited by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and Earth Science Week program partners to participate in the Earth Science Everywhere Webinar Series as part of this year s Earth… [Read More]