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 Produces 'This is AGI' Video

February 3, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released a new video entitled This is AGI . This eight-minute video provides information on AGI s mission, its history, and details the many services AGI provides to its Member Societies and the general… [Read More]

AGI Announces 2009 Earth Science Week and TYPE-ESW Contest Winners

January 27, 2010

Alexandria, VA—The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce the winners of the Earth Science Week (ESW) competitions and the International Year of Planet Earth-ESW photo contest. The ESW visual arts contest invited students in grade K-5 to create… [Read More]

AGI Webinar: Linking AP Courses and Earth Science Literacy with Departmental Sustainability

January 11, 2010

The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program is hosting a free webinar on January 26, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm EST. The webinar is part of the GeoConnection Webinar Series and will focus on linking AP courses and earth science literacy with college and… [Read More]

Exploring Energy - The 2010 Earth Science Week Theme

January 8, 2010

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the theme of Earth Science Week 2010: Exploring Energy. Exploring Energy will engage young people and the public in learning about Earth s energy resources. It will emphasize the important… [Read More]

AGI Accepting Applications for 2010 Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching

January 5, 2010

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… [Read More]

AGI Releases 2010 Publications and Services Catalog

December 1, 2009

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released its 2010 Publications Catalog in PDF format on the AGI website. Provided in both printer and browser-friendly versions, this catalog details all of AGI s publications from general interest books, to… [Read More]

AGI Hosts Expanded Access to the 2009 YES Congress

November 11, 2009

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) successfully hosted the virtual component of the first Young Earth-Scientist (YES) Congress held in Beijing, China October 25-28. This effort aimed to expand the opportunity for participation to young scientists… [Read More]

AGI Organizing Meeting the Global Innovation Challenge Briefing

November 4, 2009

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) Government Affairs and Workforce Programs have organized a briefing for The Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPST) on Capitol Hill. The topic of discussion is Meeting the Global Innovation… [Read More]

AGI Announces New 2010 Executive Committee Officers

October 8, 2009

Alexandria, VA—The American Geological Institute (AGI) welcomes three new executive committee officers: G. W. (Skip) Hobbs, President-elect; James M. Robertson, Treasurer; and Jessica Ali-Adeeb, Member-at-large. Skip Hobbs is founder and president of the private… [Read More]

AGI Announces Winner of 2009 Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching

September 29, 2009

Alexandria, VA—Stephen L. Houser, Jr., Gifted and Talented Educator at Providence Spring Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina has been named the 2009 recipient of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Mr. Houser, who has… [Read More]