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 to Co-chair Session at 2010 AGU Fall Meeting

August 9, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) will be co-chairing a session with the YES Network at the 2010 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting (13-17 December 2010) on creating professional development resources for early-career geoscientists.… [Read More]

EARTH Magazine App Now Available on Android Phones

July 13, 2010

Alexandria, VA — Earth Magazine is now available as a free app on the Android mobile platform (requires Android 1.6 or later). The Earth Magazine app provides access to selected content from the magazine directly to your Android device. This dynamic app allows users… [Read More]

AGI Re-launches Geoscience Community Newsletter GeoSpectrum

June 10, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its geoscience profession newsletter, GeoSpectrum. GeoSpectrum has long been a source of news and information highlighting AGI s programs. Now, GeoSpectrum is an… [Read More]

Earth Science Week 2010 'Exploring Energy' Contest Themes Announced

June 2, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2010, celebrating the theme of Exploring Energy, October 10- Students, scientists and the general public are encouraged to enter this… [Read More]

Elwyn Griffiths Receives William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI

May 26, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. Elwyn Griffiths as the 2010 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. The Distinguished Service Award is presented in honor of William B. Heroy,… [Read More]

Author Signing Event for One Man's Planet

May 24, 2010

Alexandria, VA — Author Stephen M. Testa will hold a book signing for One Man s Planet: Earth in Today s Political Culture , at the 2010 joint annual meetings of the Geological Society of America Cordilleran Section and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists… [Read More]

One Man's Planet: Earth in Today's Political Culture

March 15, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute s (AGI) newest publication, One Man s Planet: Earth in Today s Political Culture by Stephen M. Testa is now available for the Kindle. One Man s Planet is a slightly off-centered geologist s introduction to how… [Read More]

AGI Announces 2010 Edward C. Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

March 5, 2010

Alexandria, VA—Jason Pittman, lead science resource teacher at Hollin Meadows Science and Focus School in Alexandria, VA, has been named the 2010 recipient of the Edward C. Roy Jr. for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Mr. Pittman started his career as a top… [Read More]

AGI to Host Free GeoConnection Webinar: Future Trends in Mining

February 23, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program is hosting a free webinar co-sponsored by the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) on March 2, 2010, from 4:00 - 5:00 pm EST. This is the first of AGI s GeoConnection Series webinars… [Read More]

Ranking Snowstorms by NOAA

February 5, 2010

A federation of 46 societies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2010 EARTH Magazine: Ranking Snowstorms Alexandria, VA — Today s winter storm, expected to impact the Mid-Atlantic region, is being described as historic. But really, how do we know? Is just the… [Read More]