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 Publishes Transition Document for Next U.S. Administration

October 10, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI), in conjunction with its Member Societies, is announcing the release of Critical Needs for the Twenty First Century: The Role of the Geosciences. This concise document suggests policy directions for the next… [Read More]

AGI Celebrates 'No Child Left Inside Day' at Local Middle School

October 7, 2008

Scientists from the American Geological Institute (AGI) and the U.S. Geological Survey will lead students at Langston Hughes Middle School in Reston, Va., in a hands-on exploration of earth science on No Child Left Inside (NCLI) Day, October 14, 2008. Department of… [Read More]

The Geology of the Civil War

October 3, 2008

Alexandria, VA — Historians have spent decades analyzing the military actions of the Civil War. Now geologists are having their say. Geologists are investigating how geological forces millions of years ago sculpted the terrain of Civil War battlefields — bringing a… [Read More]

AGI Announces Peter Scholle as its 2009 President

September 30, 2008

The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce Dr. Peter A. Scholle as its new President. He will be inducted on October 7, 2008 at the Geological Society of America annual meeting in Houston. Scholle, the current State Geologist of New Mexico received his… [Read More]

AGI to Offer Over the Rivers by Michael Collier

September 26, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer Over the Rivers by Michael Collier, one of America s premier aerial photographers. Over the Rivers (ISBN: 1-9314-1421-1) is the second volume in the exciting Aerial View of Geology series… [Read More]

AGI Welcomes NGWA as its 45th Member Society

September 22, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) has joined the American Geological Institute (AGI) as the Federation s 45th Member Society. AGI Executive Director, P. Patrick Leahy says of the addition, AGI welcomes the National Ground Water Association… [Read More]

AGI Announces a New, Global Earth Science Week Contest

September 17, 2008

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring a new contest in conjunction with both Earth Science Week and The International Year of Planet Earth. In addition to the Photo, Essay, and Visual Art contests offered each year as part of Earth Science Week, a new… [Read More]

AGI Announces Release for 2008 Earth Science Week Kit

September 9, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The key educational support product for Earth Science Week 2008 (October 12-18) is the Toolkit that enables teachers, students, and the public to explore this year s theme No Child Left Inside. The 2008 edition of this resource is now available through… [Read More]

Geotimes to Become EARTH Magazine

July 7, 2008

Alexandria, VA — Geotimes magazine, the flagship publication of the American Geological Institute (AGI), will become EARTH magazine beginning with the September 2008 issue. Geotimes has delivered the earth science news to the professional community for over 52 years.… [Read More]

AGI Announces Free Student Ads for Universities

June 16, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) will list Student Opportunities on the Geotimes Web Site free of charge beginning June 20, 2008. Geotimes and Geotimes Online has been the number one resource to seek and advertise employment in the earth… [Read More]