Tool-up to Inspire Future Geoscientists

Alexandria, VA — Geoscience careers encompass a diverse set of opportunities that appeal to a wide range of individuals. Geoscientists work all over the planet—in all possible work environments—in support of stewardship of the Earth. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has created a series of educational brochures and career guides to inspire the next generation of geoscientists. These materials answer the question, “why geoscience?” and shed light on the positive job environment in this difficult economic climate.

AGI’s new Careers that Change the World brochures are now available in 10 and 100-packs. Taking a new approach to improving the understanding of geoscience career opportunities, this brochure focuses on providing a vision for students on the myriad of opportunities in a geoscience career, and how it impacts the world.

Also now available for purchase, AGI’s GeoConnection Recruitment Packet provides a tool for geoscience departments to directly engage prospective geoscience majors. It includes information about geoscience careers and professional societies, a copy of the EARTH Workforce Magazine, a “Why Earth Science” DVD. AGI’s Careers that Change the World Brochures and their Geoscience Today flyers explain the current challenges and future opportunities in the geosciences. These resources help students translate their educational background directly to the workforce.

For more information, and to obtain copies of these resources please visit the American Geosciences Institute’s website at http://www.agiweb.org/pubs/pubindex.html?Catagory=Education.