AGI Press Releases

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EARTH: Travels in Geology - Stonehammer Geopark

June 6, 2011

Explore Stonehammer Geopark, the first geopark in North America, located along the rugged Bay of Fundy on Canada s southeast coast. Spanning 2,500-square-kilometers and centered on Saint John, New Brunswick, this geopark offers a variety of geological experiences:… [Read More]

Status of the Geoscience Workforce 2011 Report Now Available

June 1, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) has just released the Status of the Geoscience Workforce 2011 report for digital, print and ebook purchase. The 2011 report has been updated and substantially expanded from the 2009 edition, and integrates all… [Read More]

Earth: D-Day's Legacy Sands

May 31, 2011

Alexandria, VA —Next week marks the 67th anniversary of D-Day, when the Allies stormed the beaches at Normandy, France, and changed the face of World War II. Not much evidence of the war remains in Normandy: a few dilapidated relics, a cemetery, a war memorial. But… [Read More]

Geoscience Careers in Minerals Exploration Webinar now Online

May 26, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) has posted the Geoscience Careers in Minerals Exploration webinar online for those who were unable to attend the event on April 21, 2011. Minerals exploration is, and will continue to be, a field that requires… [Read More]

EARTH: Waves of Disaster: Lessons from Japan and New Zealand

May 24, 2011

Alexandria, VA — On February 22, a magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand, killing nearly 200 people and causing $12 billion in damage. About three weeks later, a massive magnitude-9.0 earthquake struck northern Honshu, Japan. The quake and tsunami… [Read More]

Earth: Mysterious Disease Sounds the Death Knell for Bats

May 19, 2011

Alexandria, VA — Hundreds of thousands of tiny white-nosed bats have died over the past few winters, falling to cave floors across the eastern United States. The killer is White Nose Syndrome, a mysterious disease inflicted by an unusual cold-loving fungus that attacks… [Read More]

Robert H. Dott, Jr. Awarded Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal

May 17, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. Robert H. Dott, Jr., Professor Emeritus, Department of Geoscience of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as the recipient of the 2011 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal.… [Read More]

AGI Executive Director Named to UNESCO Membership

May 12, 2011

Alexandria, VA — Dr. P. Patrick Leahy, American Geological Institute (AGI) Executive Director has been appointed as a Commissioner to the U.S. National Commission to United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) by Secretary of State Clinton.… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2011 Toolkits Available for Order

May 10, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is now accepting advance orders for the 2011 Earth Science Week Toolkit. The kit contains educational materials for all ages that correspond to this year s theme of Our Ever-Changing Earth. The Toolkit will be… [Read More]

A Secure Future for Energy, Environment and Hazard Mitigation: Retaining Students through the Student-to-Professional Continuum in the Geosciences Webinar Now Online

May 3, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) has made available the recorded version of the webinar roundtable A Secure Future for Energy, Environment and Hazard Mitigation: Retaining students through the Student-to-Professional Continuum in the Geosciences.… [Read More]