Alexandria, VA — In the February issue of Geotimes magazine, now available on newsstands at http://www.geotimes.org, Geotimes examines the complicated issues surrounding Iraq’s exploration and production. Iraq boasts the largest untapped oil reserves in the world. Unfortunately, the instability that comes with war, attacks on infrastructure and the outdated technology currently in use in Iraq has led to the lowest reserve-to-production ratio of all oil-producing countries. Before the U.S.-led invasion in 2003, Iraq was averaging 2. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA - With oil hovering around $90 a barrel, Geotimes magazine examines emerging trends and issues in various locations around the world, including land disputes, foreign sanctions, terrorism, war, and economics that play into the exploration and recovery of the world’s oil and natural gas reserves. Land disputes rule the future of oil and gas exploration in many parts of the world. Uncertainty about the boundary between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea is an obstacle to the development of vast oil and gas resources. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — “Stones from the Sky: Landscapes of Geology” the exhibit featuring the stunning aerial photography of Michael Collier, is currently on display in the U.S. Geological Survey Art Hallway. As part of this showing, photographer and author Michael Collier will present an illustrated reading at the USGS Visitors Center on January 16, 2008 at 3:00 PM. Renowned in the geosciences for his stunning work, Collier has received the American Geological Institute’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of Geosciences. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) and the AGI Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award recognizes one classroom teacher from kindergarten to eighth grade for his or her leadership and innovation in earth science education. The winner will receive a $2,500 prize and an additional grant of $1,000 to enable the recipient to attend an AGI member society conference. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program has initiated Geoscience Currents, a new series on geosciences workforce and educational data snapshots, that are expected to be released on a near-weekly basis. Geoscience Currents are delivered via email weekly. These data snapshots and short reports shed light into the issue of the overall health of the geoscience fields. From scholarships to employment opportunities, the effect of retirements, to university enrollment trends, Geoscience Currents provides up-to-the-minute glimpses into all areas of the geoscience fields, from academia, government, and industry to educational opportunities and university demographics. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA - Megan Sever, Managing Editor for Geotimes magazine, will be at the AmeriGeological Institute (AGI) booth at the AGU Fall Meeting Exhibition to answer your questions and hear your story ideas. Come to booth number 239 in Moscone South on Wednesday, Dec. 12 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to meet Megan. She will be on hand to answer your questions about previous stories and issues, plans for the magazine’s future, and any other topics you may want to discuss. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe (ISBN: 1-55407-316-2) by astronomers Robin Kerrod and Carole Stott for $35.00 plus shipping and handling. Published in October of 2007 by Firefly Books, Hubble explores the nearly twenty years the telescope has been in operation. This edition features over 80 new full-color photographs taken by Hubble. It highlights the most recent discoveries that have been made and how these discoveries are revising our understanding of the Universe, including the information behind Pluto losing its planetary status. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. Peter J. McCabe as its new President. He will be inducted on October 30, 2007 at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. McCabe received a B.Sc. in geology from the University of Hull and then his Ph.D. from the University of Keele, both in the United Kingdom. He has worked as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska, as a research geologist for Exxon Production Research Company, and was Manager of Coal Geology for the Alberta Research Council. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) welcomes three new officers: Peter A. Scholle, President-Elect, Thomas W. Dignes, Treasurer, and Laurie E. Scheuing, Member-at-Large. Dr. Peter Scholle, Director and State Geologist of the New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, will join the AGI Executive Committee as President-Elect. He has also held leadership positions at the Society for Sedimentary Geology, and the Association of American State Geologists. Dr. Thomas Dignes of Chevron Corporation will be serving as AGI Treasurer. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute has launched the “Pulse of Earth Science,” an innovative website on the status of earth science education as part of Earth Science Week 2007. AGI has collected up-to-the-minute data on teacher certification requirements, earth science courses required by middle and high school students, enrollment levels, and state science standards. The catalog of this data is the centerpiece of the “Pulse of Earth Science” website. [Read More]