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.

Initiative Supporting Newcomers to Earth Science Teaching Accepting Applications

April 15, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, VA. — At a time when knowledge of the Earth is increasingly important, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), in collaboration with ExxonMobil, is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Geoscience and STEM Teaching and Learning… [Read More]

AGI Announces Earth Day Webinar: 'Breaking Down Microplastics'

April 4, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites students, educators, geoscience professionals, and others to participate in its Breaking Down Microplastics Earth Day Webinar and/or view recordings after the premiere on YouTube Live at 1:00-2:30 p.m.… [Read More]

AGI Launches GRANDE Study of Geoscience Program Adaptation to Natural and Disruptive Events

April 2, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites participation in its new GRANDE (Geoscience Program Adaptation to Natural Disruptive Events) study. This multi-year initiative seeks to identify established best practices for geoscience academic… [Read More]

Lesley Urasky Receives AGI's Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching

February 22, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Lesley Urasky, a science teacher at Saratoga Middle/High School in Saratoga, Wyoming, has been named the 2024 recipient of the American Geoscience Institute s (AGI) Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Urasky earned… [Read More]

Earth Science 2024 Theme Announced: 'Earth Science Everywhere'

January 22, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2024 will be Earth Science Everywhere. The event, to be held October 13-19, 2024, will explore the many ways that earth science is conducted — by… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Contest Winners Announced

January 11, 2024

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) congratulates the winners and finalists of the recent Earth Science Week art, photo, essay, and video contests. The creative submissions addressed the Earth Science Week 2023 theme of Geoscience Innovating for… [Read More]

AGI Announces Holiday Publications Sale

December 15, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces holiday discounts on publications and electronic resources for the spring 2024 semester to assist educators, students, and the wider geoscience community. Popular resources for educators and students… [Read More]

Former AGI GeoRef Director John Mulvihill Passes Away

November 21, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend John G. Mulvihill passed away recently. Mulvihill served for 25 years as Director of AGI s GeoRef Information System, the world s premier bibliographic… [Read More]

Apply Soon for AGI Award for K-8 Earth Science Teaching

November 7, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — Because teachers play a vital role in preparing the next generation of geoscience professionals and leaders, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites qualified science educators to enter its competition for the 2024 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for… [Read More]

Former AGI Foundation Executive Director Jan van Sant Passes Away

November 2, 2023

Alexandria, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend Dr. Jan van Sant passed away on October 26, 2023, at the age of 91. Dr. van Sant served as Executive Director of the AGI Foundation for many years,… [Read More]