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Tool-up to Inspire Future Geoscientists

October 20, 2011

Alexandria, VA — Geoscience careers encompass a diverse set of opportunities that appeal to a wide range of individuals. Geoscientists work all over the planet—in all possible work environments—in support of stewardship of the Earth. The American Geosciences Institute… [Read More]

Earth: Down to Earth with Nobel Prize winner Adam Riess

October 5, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The universe is repulsive, but in a good way. In 2008, while studying bursts of light emitted from exploding stars, newly named Nobel Laureates Adam Riess, Saul Perlmutter and Brian P. Schmidt discovered one of the most mysterious, yet prevalent,… [Read More]

AGI Announces Wayne D. Pennington as its 2012 President

October 3, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. Wayne D. Pennington as its new President. He will be inducted at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pennington, currently chair of the… [Read More]

Earth - Cold Case Files; Forging Forensic Isoscapes

October 3, 2011

Alexandria, VA — Law enforcement may have a new crime-solving tool, courtesy of geoscientists. About five years ago, scientists coined the word isoscape to describe a new kind of map: a spatial distribution of stable isotope ratios (from elements such as carbon,… [Read More]

AGI Announces New 2012 Executive Committee Members

September 30, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) welcomes three new Executive Committee members: Sharon Mosher, President-Elect; Michael D. Lawless, Treasurer; and John G. Parrish, Member-at-Large. Sharon Mosher is the Dean of Jackson School of Geosciences at… [Read More]