Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) announces that geologist and author Simon Winchester will be receiving the 2007 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences. This award, given annually, honors an individual for contributions which lead to greater public appreciation and understanding of the role of the geosciences in society. Winchester studied geology at Oxford and then worked as a geologist in the Ruwenzori Mountains and on oil rigs in the North Sea. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Dr. Arthur A. Socolow has been named the recipient of the 2007 Medal in honor of Ian Campbell. Socolow will be presented this prestigious award at the Geological Society of America (GSA) Presidential Address Ceremony in Denver, Colorado on October 27, 2007. Dr. Socolow received his B.S. in geology from Rutgers University and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from Columbia University. While in graduate school, he also worked with the U. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is announcing pre-orders of the Faces of Earth DVD set through both AGI’s online store and through Discovery Communications stores. “Faces of Earth”, the award nominated hi-definition four part series which aired on The Science Channel beginning in July 2007, is now available as a two disk DVD set for $24.95 plus shipping and handling. This series takes viewers on a trip through the history and the interconnected systems of our ever-changing planet by the experts who know it the best, geoscientists. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) and Evergreen Films production, Faces of Earth, will premiere Monday evening, July 23 on The Science Channel. This four-part high-definition series will kick off with the first episode, “Building the Planet” airing at 9:00 PM (ET/PT) as part of “Hard Core Week,” a special geology themed week of programming on The Science Channel. “Building the Planet” has been named a finalist in the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival in the “Best Earth Science Program” category. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA - The American Geological Institute (AGI) has published the “The Pulse of Earth Science” Toolkit to support Earth Science Week 2007, taking place October 14-20. This year’s Toolkit includes a variety of resources such as: A new edition of the Earth Science Calendar with activities and important geoscientific dates. “Facts on Disc,” a CD-ROM with USGS fact sheets from the last twelve years. The brochure “USGS Education Resources for Teachers. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Production on the high-definition television series Faces of Earth is complete with the first episode, “Assembling America,” premiering Monday, July 23 at 9 PM (ET/PT) on The Science Channel. Faces of Earth, produced by the American Geological Institute (AGI) and Evergreen Films for The Science Channel, is a four-part series exploring how Earth is constantly remade by the forces of nature. The series reveals the natural world around us through those that can read it best — geoscientists. [Read More]

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2007 - “The Pulse of Earth Science.” People Discovering Earth’s Treasures — This year’s Earth Science Week photography contest is open to all U.S. residents. Submissions should depict an aspect of earth science as it appears in your community. Learn to look at your surroundings through a geoscientist’s eyes and photograph what you see. Changing Earth — Students in grades K-5 are eligible to enter the visual arts contest. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is proud to announce that it will be co-sponsoring with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the exhibit “Stones from the Sky: Landscapes of Geology” featuring the stunning aerial photography of Michael Collier. The exhibit will be on display at the AAAS Gallery in Washington, DC June 7 — September 14, 2007. The exhibit will open on June 7 at 6:00 p. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — Geotimes magazine, published by the American Geological Institute (AGI), now offers a free, downloadable PDF of the print magazine as a trial issue. By shifting to a PDF version of the magazine for trial review, Geotimes is now more accessible to individuals throughout the world while at the same time conserving paper and other natural resources. Formatted for screen viewing, the PDF version is nearly identical to the regular print issue, with all of the in-depth coverage of the latest news on Earth, energy, and the environment. [Read More]

Bubonic plague and climate change are linked - explore the details in this month’s Geotimes feature “The Plague: Could It Happen Again?” available at http://www.geotimes.org. Plague ravaged Europe for nearly 500 years, brought on by climate change and the expansion of global trade. Given the extent of globalization coupled with changing climate, health officials and the public are beginning to wonder if history may repeat itself. Read the full story in the May Geotimes, available at newsstands and online this month. [Read More]