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 Launches Geoscience Currents - Data Snapshots of Workforce and Education in Geoscience

December 4, 2007

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… [Read More]

Geotimes Managing Editor to be at AGU Fall Meeting Exhibition

December 3, 2007

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,… [Read More]

AGI to Carry Hubble: The Mirror on the Universe as Part of its Publications Catalogue

November 20, 2007

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,… [Read More]

AGI Announces Dr. Peter McCabe as its 2008 President

October 24, 2007

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… [Read More]

AGI Announces New Executive Committee Officers

October 22, 2007

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… [Read More]

AGI Launches Status of Earth Science Education Website

October 19, 2007

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… [Read More]

Simon Winchester to be Awarded Outstanding Contribution to Public Understanding of the Geosciences

October 15, 2007

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… [Read More]

Dr. Arthur A. Socolow to Receive 2007 Ian Campbell Medal

October 9, 2007

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,… [Read More]

Faces of Earth DVD Set Now Available Through AGI

October 2, 2007

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… [Read More]

Faces of Earth Premiering Monday, July 23 on the Science Channel

July 27, 2007

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… [Read More]