Alexandria, VA - To celebrate the new year, the American Geological Institute (AGI) is offering deep discounts of up to 75% off on some of its most popular book titles for purchases made by January 31, 2011. All Environmental Awareness Series publications, a great tool for the classroom and public outreach events, and the important Evolution and the Fossil Record will be marked down to $5.00. Minerals: Foundations of Society and the Glossary of Hydrology (normally $40. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Author Stephen M. Testa will hold a book signing for One Man’s Planet: Earth in Today’s Political Culture, published by the American Geological Institute (AGI) at the 2010 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, California. The author will be signing copies of his book from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at the AGI booth (#632) in the Moscone West exhibit hall. In addition to the book signing, copies of One Man’s Planet will be available for purchase throughout the meeting. [Read More]

EARTH: Greening the Friendly Skies Alexandria, VA - In light of global concerns about emissions and climate change, the aviation industry is cleaning up its act. The industry is reducing emissions, decreasing fuel use, increasing efficiency, and developing new technologies to alter its environmental impacts. The November issue of EARTH magazine focuses on these changes to learn how the aviation industry is using synthetic fuels and engineering, and even altering common flight plans to keep up with changing protocols and dwindling resources. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Mr. G. Warfield “Skip” Hobbs as its new President. He will be inducted at the Geological Society of America A Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Hobbs, founder and Managing Partner of Ammonite Resources Company, received his B.S. in geology from Yale College, and his M.S. in petroleum geology from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, University of London. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) welcomes three new Executive Committee members: Wayne D. Pennington, President-Elect; Berry H. (Nick) Tew, Jr., Secretary; and David Bieber, Member-at-Large. Wayne Pennington is the Department Chair and Professor of Geophysical Engineering in the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Pennington’s other leadership roles include being the First Vice President of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (2002-2003). [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Author Stephen M. Testa will hold a book signing for One Man’s Planet: Earth in Today’s Political Culture, published by the American Geological Institute (AGI) at the 2010 Geological Society of America (GSA) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. The author will be signing copies of his book from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Sunday October 31, 2010 during the GSA Exhibit Opening and Welcoming Reception in the GSA headquarters area of the Colorado Convention Center. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce that EARTH magazine, the magazine that explores the science behind the headlines, is now available for PC, Mac and the iPad through Zinio. Starting with the November 2010 issue, both year-long subscriptions and single copies of the online magazine can be purchased at a savings over the print edition. “Our readers have been asking for a digital version of EARTH. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. William R. Muehlberger, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geological Sciences of the University of Texas at Austin, as the recipient of the 2010 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Established in 1999, the award is presented to a geoscientist who has demonstrated a long history of scientific achievement and exceptional service to the geoscience profession. Dr. Muehlberger received both his B. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA - Does someone you know teach earth science to students between kindergarten and eighth grade? Do they excel in their teaching through leadership and innovation, bringing new ideas and approaches to teaching about our planet? If so, they may be eligible for the Edward C. Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award recognizes one classroom teacher nationwide for their leadership and innovation in earth science education. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Vicki J. Cowart has been named the 29th recipient of the Medal in honor of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences. Cowart will be presented this prestigious award at the Geological Society of America Presidential Address Ceremony in Denver, Colorado on October 30, 2010. Cowart earned a B.S. in physics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a M.S. in geophysics from the Colorado School of Mines. After receiving her degrees she spent 16 years in the petroleum industry. [Read More]