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.

Former Peace Corps Volunteer and Geoscientist Welcomed as New Geoscience Communication Fellow

March 18, 2014

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and Schlumberger welcome former Peace Corps volunteer and geoscientist, Stephanie Tubman as the AGI/Schlumberger Geoscience Communication Fellow. Through a generous donation from Schlumberger, a global service… [Read More]

Laura Finney to Receive the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

March 5, 2014

Alexandria, VA — Laura Finney, a teacher at Chamberlin Hill Intermediate School in Findlay, Ohio, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Finney, who earned her master s degree in curriculum and… [Read More]

Tsunamis from the Sky

February 20, 2014

Alexandria, VA - On a beautiful, clear June morning in 1954, a massive wave suddenly swept Michigan, killing at least seven people along the Chicago waterfront. At the time, the wave was thought to be caused by a storm that had earlier passed over northern Lake… [Read More]

Ocean Dynamics Speed Sea-Level Rise Along US East Coast

February 10, 2014

Alexandria, VA - Changing Gulf Stream patterns, shifting climate, and increased computing powers are helping answer why sea-level rise on the U.S. East Coast is higher than the global averages, according to a new story in Earth Magazine. With implications for public… [Read More]

Earth Magazine: Origin of Mysterious Basalt Pillars Revised

February 3, 2014

Alexandria, VA — A complex interaction between lava and water, rather than a fight between mythical troll-beasts of lore, is responsible for the occurrence of rare terrestrial basalt pillars. EARTH Magazine uncovers the truth behind the pillars in the February issue.… [Read More]

Down to EARTH: Interview with Department of the Interior Secretary, Sally Jewell

January 29, 2014

Alexandria, VA - EARTH Magazine sits down with Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to discuss the role of geoscience at the Department of the Interior. This includes agencies such as the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Bureau of Ocean… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes New Member Organization, Geological Association of Canada

January 28, 2014

Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomed a new member organization to its ranks in January 2014. The Geological Association of Canada (GAC) was officially added by AGI s Member Society Council. Natural systems that make up the North American… [Read More]

The Challenges of Comparing Data on Minorities in the Geosciences

January 27, 2014

Much of the national data related to the geosciences in higher education come from federal datasets through the National Science Foundation and the Department of Education. Minority data are typically found through the Department of Education s Integrated Postsecondary… [Read More]

Humans are Influencing Some Extreme Weather Events, But Not All

January 16, 2014

Alexandria, VA — It has often been said that individual weather events cannot be attributed to global climate change, but recent advances in the science of attribution are challenging that notion. A recent report from 18 different research teams that analyzed 12 extreme… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2014 Theme Announced: Earth's Connected Systems

January 15, 2014

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2014 will be Earth s Connected Systems. This year s event will promote awareness of the dynamic interactions of the planet s natural systems. Earth Science Week 2014… [Read More]