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 Launches EarthNotes

October 5, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer a new service, EarthNotes, information briefs that provide engaging and timely information about earth science issues. EarthNotes are concise reports created to inform the general public… [Read More]

First National Fossil Day to be Held During Earth Science Week 2010

October 1, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) and the National Park Service (NPS) are collaborating to hold the first annual National Fossil Day - October 13, 2010 - during Earth Science Week (October 10-16). Join paleontologists, educators, and students in… [Read More]

AGI to Offer New Membership Category: International Associates

September 30, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce a new membership category: International Associates (IA). Since 1948, the AGI Federation has largely been comprised of U.S. earth science societies. With the addition of International… [Read More]

Serving the Geosciences: The American Geological Institute - EARTH Magazine - Fixing Pakistan's Water Woes

September 23, 2010

Alexandria, VA — Pakistan is facing tremendous water issues. This summer s flooding has left millions of people without homes and without access to clean drinking water. But water issues — both quantity and quality — are not new to this strategically important country.… [Read More]

Earth Magazine Now Available for Digital Download

September 17, 2010

Alexandria, VA - EARTH Magazine is now available for single issue downloads as a PDF. With growing demand for online access to full content, EARTH Magazine is pleased to offer this new service. Individual issues of EARTH can be downloaded from the EARTH Magazine website… [Read More]

GeoConnection Webinar: USGS EDMAP Program - Training the Next Generation of Geoscientists

September 16, 2010

Alexandria, VA — EDMAP is an interactive and meaningful matching-funds grant program with universities. The program allows students to gain experience and knowledge in geologic mapping as well as contribute to the national effort to geologically map all of the United… [Read More]

AGI Announces Winners of 'Life in the Field' Video and Photo Contest

August 24, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the winners of the first Life in the Field Video and Photo Contest are Patricia A. Beddows of Northwestern University for her video Yucatan Peninsula Geology and Danita Brandt of… [Read More]

Decision Points in the Geoscience Career Pathway Study Launched by AGI and YES Network

August 24, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The YES Network, with the support of the American Geological Institute (AGI), the Geological Society of London (GSL), and the Geological Society of America (GSA) is conducting a study to determine the key decision points in the career pathways for… [Read More]

2010 Earth Science Week Toolkits Now Available

August 17, 2010

Alexandria, VA - The Earth Science Week 2010 Toolkit offers students, educators, and the public a wealth of educational materials focusing on the theme of Earth Science Week 2010 (October 10-16): Exploring Energy. The latest edition of this educational resource is now… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes Karst Waters Institute as 47th Member Society

August 16, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The Karst Waters Institute (KWI) has joined the American Geological Institute (AGI) as the Federation s 47th Member Society. AGI Executive Director, P. Patrick Leahy says of the addition, The Karst Waters Institute is a wonderful addition to AGI s… [Read More]