ALEXANDRIA, VA. — At a time when knowledge of the Earth is increasingly important, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), in collaboration with ExxonMobil, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Geoscience and STEM Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA). This program is specifically designed to support K-8 educators who are new to teaching earth sciences and are seeking to enhance their teaching skills and knowledge in this vital field. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites students, educators, geoscience professionals, and others to participate in its “Breaking Down Microplastics” Earth Day Webinar and/or view recordings after the premiere on YouTube Live at 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT, Friday, April 19, 2024. The free webinar will offer insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding plastic pollution. Aimed at the general public and education community, the webinar will feature: “Kicking Off Earth Day 2024: Planet vs. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites participation in its new GRANDE (Geoscience Program Adaptation to Natural Disruptive Events) study. This multi-year initiative seeks to identify established best practices for geoscience academic departments relative to disruptive natural events. Focusing on preparedness, response, and recovery strategies, GRANDE addresses the impacts of natural disasters — such as hurricanes, wildfires, and floods — on operations, teaching, and research in the geosciences. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Lesley Urasky, a science teacher at Saratoga Middle/High School in Saratoga, Wyoming, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Geoscience Institute’s (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Urasky earned both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in geology from the University of Wyoming and has achieved National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification in science as well as National Geographic certification in education. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2024 will be “Earth Science Everywhere.” The event, to be held October 13-19, 2024, will explore the many ways that earth science is conducted — by various types of people and professions in interconnected disciplines — to help solve problems for communities and the planet. Geoscience knowledge and applications can be found in all parts of our lives. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates the winners and finalists of the recent Earth Science Week art, photo, essay, and video contests. The creative submissions addressed the Earth Science Week 2023 theme of “Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People.” Organized by AGI, Earth Science Week is a celebration and public awareness campaign reaching millions of people worldwide each year with information about geoscience. The contests provide an opportunity for individuals to explore and demonstrate their understanding of Earth science. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces holiday discounts on publications and electronic resources for the spring 2024 semester to assist educators, students, and the wider geoscience community. Popular resources for educators and students are now discounted through January 31, 2024. The Geoscience Handbook is now discounted 25% off retail price. Learn more about this comprehensive resource, available in both a full-color spiral-bound print format and as a downloadable digital file. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend John G. Mulvihill passed away recently. Mulvihill served for 25 years as Director of AGI’s GeoRef Information System, the world’s premier bibliographic database for geoscience research literature. He greatly expanded GeoRef’s content, which topped 2.1 million references in 40 languages by the time of his retirement in 1998. Mulvihill received the William B. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — Because teachers play a vital role in preparing the next generation of geoscience professionals and leaders, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites qualified science educators to enter its competition for the 2024 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. The award is given in honor of Dr. Edward C. Roy Jr., a strong and dedicated supporter of Earth science education. Given annually, this award honors one teacher of students ranging from kindergarten through grade eight in the United States or Key stages 1-3 in the United Kingdom. [Read More]

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend Dr. Jan van Sant passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 91. Dr. van Sant served as Executive Director of the AGI Foundation for many years, raising more than $20 million and overseeing support for numerous AGI education programs and initiatives benefiting the geoscience community. Prior to that, his career spanned decades with ExxonMobil and Penzoil. [Read More]