ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces that the theme of Earth Science Week 2025 will be "Energy Resources for Our Future." The event, to be held October 12-18, 2025, will explore the many ways that geoscience can inform the vital decisions and actions that shape our global energy future.
News and Announcements
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 10:58
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Recognizing the important role of today's science teachers in shaping tomorrow's geoscience professionals and leaders, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites eligible science educators to apply for the 2025 Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. The award is given in honor of Dr. Edward C. Roy Jr., a dedicated supporter of Earth science education.
Friday, January 3, 2025 - 16:48
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Earth science students, educators, professionals, and enthusiasts are invited by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and Earth Science Week program partners to participate in the "Earth Science Everywhere" Webinar Series as part of this year's Earth Science Week celebration, October 13-19, 2024.
Monday, October 7, 2024 - 11:09
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The September 2024 issue of the online newsletter of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), AGI Connections, is now live, highlighting the dynamic achievements of the Institute that support our geoscience federation partners.
AGI Connections covers geoscience community news with an emphasis on AGI and its federation of Member Societies. The new issue's headlines include:
- Leadership Forum Targets 21st-Century Profession
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 18:49
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Board of Directors and congratulates Anna C. Shaughnessy as she takes office as AGI President. New and outgoing members of the Board of Directors are being recognized during the Friends of AGI Reception on September 24 at the Geological Society of America's GSA Connects 2024 meeting.
AGI welcomes the following members to their roles on the Board of Directors:
- Claudia Mora (Austin, Texas) - President Elect
Friday, September 20, 2024 - 16:11
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Place your order for the 2024 Earth Science Week Toolkit today so you have it by Earth Science Week (October 13-19), which celebrates the theme "Earth Science Everywhere." This year's toolkit includes:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - 16:59
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) proudly announces the launch of two innovative programs to enhance secondary educators' teaching of soil science and their understanding of the essential roles that healthy soils play in our ecosystem. The programs exemplify two ways AGI is working with partner organizations to strengthen geoscience education and demonstrate how immersive, hands-on field experiences can improve teacher effectiveness.
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 11:19
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has unveiled results of a fast-response survey that captured perspectives from the geoscience community on topics ranging from the impacts of natural hazards, higher education, research, and career pathways to the discipline's relevance to societal issues. The survey is part of AGI's Geoscience Program Adaptation to Natural Disruptive Events (GRANDE) study that is exploring how the geoscience community leverages natural hazards to expand educational and research opportunities.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 10:59
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to recognize Dr. Marjorie Chan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah, as the 2024 recipient of the AGI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of the Geosciences.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 15:44
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is thrilled to release its annual report, Advancing Geoscience Solutions, which highlights many impactful activities of AGI from October 2022 through September 2023 and provides audited financial statements covering the past three fiscal years.
Monday, September 9, 2024 - 11:28