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 Foundation Announces New Executive Director Mr. William N. Barkhouse

July 27, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute Foundation announces Mr. William N. Barkhouse as its new Executive Director. Mr. Barkhouse has been a longtime supporter of AGI and its Foundation, having served as a trustee of the Foundation. He has also served as… [Read More]

EARTH: Travels in Geology - Twin Coral Reefs Separated in Time in Western Australia

July 25, 2011

Alexandria, VA — In Western Australia, visitors can tour two unusually accessible coral reefs. The reefs look similar enough to be fraternal twins, but they are separated in time by 400 million years. Ningaloo is a modern reef where visitors can snorkel amid spectacular… [Read More]

EARTH: Great Lakes Geologic Sunken Treasure

July 18, 2011

Alexandria, VA — Shipwreck enthusiasts find a bounty of nautical relics preserved in the chilly depths of the Great Lakes. But only within the last decade have explorers and scientists begun to reveal the secrets of a much different — and much more ancient — sunken… [Read More]

Is There Really a Minerals Crisis?

July 11, 2011

Alexandria, VA - China sent the high-tech industry and markets reeling last fall when it blocked exports of raw rare earth minerals to Japan, Europe and the U.S. The sudden severing of rare earths supply was a frightening prospect as the minerals are key ingredients in… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2011 Contest Themes Announced

July 7, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests for Earth Science Week 2011, celebrating the theme of Our Ever-Changing Earth, which takes place October 9-15. Photography Contest: A World of Change in My Community Use… [Read More]

AGI Expands its eBooks Offerings, Including Geowriting and the Status of the Geoscience Workforce 2011 Report

June 29, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer several top-selling publications as ebooks for both the Kindle and Nook e-readers, including for the first time Geowriting, 5th Edition and the Status of the Geoscience Workforce 2011 report.… [Read More]

EARTH: Travels in Geology - Lassen Volcanic National Park

June 27, 2011

Alexandria, VA — For breathtaking volcanic scenery, few places have the variety found in Lassen Volcanic National Park in the Cascade Range of Northern California. The park boasts five varieties of volcanoes plus a vast volcanic landscape, with devastated areas,… [Read More]

AGI Offers Publication Mapping America

June 26, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer the book, Mapping America: Exploring the Continent (ISBN: 978-1-907317-08-8) as part of its extensive publications catalogs. Mapping America (© 2010 Black Dog Publishing, printed in Europe)… [Read More]

EARTH: Endangered Snow - How Climate Change Threatens West Coast Water Supplies

June 20, 2011

Alexandria, VA —From Seattle to Los Angeles, anywhere from 50 to 80 percent of the water people use comes from mountain snow. Snow falls in the mountains in the winter, where it s stored as snowpack until spring and summer when it flows down the mountains into… [Read More]

Creationism Creeps into Mainstream Geology

June 11, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The Garden of the Gods at Colorado Springs excursion at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) last year was, in many ways, a normal—even enjoyable—field trip. Standard geologic terminology was used in the accompanying field trip… [Read More]