Alexandria, VA — This month, Geotimes follows geoscientists tracking the global migration of birds, as they monitor the possible spread of the deadly bird flu. Read more about how they hope to prevent a pandemic in the United States, in “On the Path of Bird Flu,” available in print and online this month. Also in this month’s issue is an examination of the link between bubonic plague and climate change, and how geology know-how is being used in the fight against diabetes. [Read More]

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The latest edition of the Directory of Geoscience Departments (DGD) — the definitive source for information about college and university geoscience departments in the United States and in 45 countries — has just been published by the American Geological Institute (AGI). The Directory of Geoscience Departments, 45th Edition, provides a state-sorted listing of 2,022 geoscience departments, research departments and institutes plus listings of their faculty and staff. The leadership of the major geoscience professional and scientific societies in the United States is included in this edition of the DGD along with information on non-U. [Read More]

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. William L. Fisher as the recipient of the 2007 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal. Established in 1999, the award is presented to a geoscientist who has demonstrated a long history of scientific achievement and exceptional service to the geoscience profession. Dr. Fisher received his B.S. in geology from Southern Illinois University in 1954 and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in geology from the University of Kansas in 1958 and 1961 respectively. [Read More]

This year marks the tenth annual Earth Science Week. Ann E. Benbow, Ph.D., AGI Director of Education and Outreach, says: “After a decade of promoting awareness of the geosciences, now is the perfect time to ’take the pulse’ of earth science. We’ll take stock of recent advances and declines in earth science education nationwide and provide the tools for the professional geoscience community to participate in state-by-state data collection. We will also be highlighting several international research and outreach efforts in the geosciences. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Thomas D. Barrow as the 2007 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. The Distinguished Service Award is presented in honor of William B. Heroy, Jr., who advanced the use of geophysics in petroleum exploration and in geologic research worldwide. Recipients of this award are measured against his exemplary career and in recognition of outstanding service to the Institute and to the geoscience profession. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer a new publication from Mikaya Press entitled Over the Mountain by Michael Collier, 2006 recipient of AGI’s Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of Earth Sciences award. Over the Mountain (ISBN: 1931414181) uses Collier’s aerial photography and geologic background to focus on the beauty and geologic history of America’s mountain ranges. As one of the country’s premier aerial photographers, his images capture the power and majesty of Earth’s processes. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA – The American Geological Institute (AGI) is offering a special bulk discount on orders of five or more copies of the bestselling publication, The Geoscience Handbook: AGI Data Sheets 4" Edition ISBN 0-QOOIXTE9N FE LYN. Originally priced at $49.95, customers that order five or more copies of The Geoscience Handbook through AGI will receive a 25 percent discount. Standard shipping and handling fees apply. The bulk discount is available through August 31, 2007. [Read More]

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. P. Patrick Leahy as its new Executive Director. Dr. Leahy has been with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 1974 and is currently Associate Director for Geology. In his role at the USGS, he gained a broad perspective of the geosciences, ranging from hydrology, geologic mapping, natural hazards, land use, climate change and energy and mineral resource assessment. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to offer as part of its catalog of geoscience resource and interest publications Earth from Space by Andrew K. Johnston, a geographer at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Center for Earth and Planetary Studies. Earth from Space (ISBN: 1552978206) enables readers to see our planet from orbit. The book shows how satellite imaging — also called remote sensing — works and showcases some of the most extraordinary photographs ever published. [Read More]

Alexandria, VA – Results of geologic tests released on January 9, 2007, by British businessman Robert Bittlestone, Cambridge classicist James Diggle, and University of Edinburgh geologist John Underhill suggest further evidence to support the hypothesis that Homer’s Ithaca can be found on western Kefalonia. The research is reported in the January 2007 issue of Geotimes magazine, published by the American Geological Institute (AGI). This hypothesis suggests that the western peninsula of the modern-day Greek island Kefalonia, called Paliki, was a separate island 3,000 years ago. [Read More]