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No Child Left Inside - The 2008 Earth Science Week Theme

March 18, 2008

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2008 will be No Child Left Inside. No Child Left Inside will focus the nation on learning about the earth sciences in their natural setting, outside.… [Read More]

AGI Looks at Geoscientist Salaries by Years of Experience

March 12, 2008

Alexandria, VA—The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program reports on salaries by years of experience in the most recent Geoscience Currents. AGI has found that between 2004 and 2005, geoscientist starting salaries jumped by nearly ten percent. In… [Read More]

The Impending Coastal Crisis

March 12, 2008

Alexandria, VA — Coastlines are the most dynamic feature on the planet. In the March issue, Geotimes magazine looks into the risks of increased development along our coastlines and what that means for erosion, flooding, and future development. As coastal communities… [Read More]

Down with the Dams: Unchaining U.S. Rivers

February 28, 2008

Dam removal is gaining popularity across the country and the March issue of Geotimes explores this new trend, and what happens when the dams come down. The number of large and small dams being removed from U.S. rivers is few, but increasing, as both river restoration… [Read More]

AGI to Exhibit at 2008 AAG Annual Meeting

February 13, 2008

Alexandria, VA — For the first time, the American Geological Institute (AGI) will be exhibiting at the Association of American Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts. The large geographic conference in the world will feature more than 6,000… [Read More]

Geotimes Investigates Iraq's Oil Prospects

February 8, 2008

Alexandria, VA — In the February issue of Geotimes magazine, now available on newsstands Geotimes examines the complicated issues surrounding Iraq s exploration and production. Iraq boasts the largest untapped oil reserves in the world. Unfortunately, the instability… [Read More]

Geotimes Explores Oil Around the World

February 3, 2008

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… [Read More]