Today's winter storm expected to impact the Mid-Atlantic is being described as "historic." But really, how do we know? Is just the total amount of snow important, or is it how it affects people? EARTH Magazine Online takes a special look at NOAA's efforts to categorize snowstorms - similar to the rankings of other natural disasters - and to measure their effects on society.
News and Announcements
The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released a new video entitled ?This is AGI? available on the AGI website.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 - 15:05
The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 Earth Science Week (ESW) competitions and the International Year of Planet Earth-ESW photo competition.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute is pleased to announce the upcoming release of a new publication, One Man's Planet: Earth in Today's Political Culture by Stephen M. Testa.
Monday, January 11, 2010 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute Workforce Program is holding a free webinar on January 26th from 1:30 ? 2:30 pm EST linking AP courses and earth science literacy with college and university department sustainability as part of the GeoConnection Webinar Series.
Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the theme of Earth Science Week 2010: "Exploring Energy."
Thursday, January 7, 2010 - 23:00
Does someone you know teach earth science to students between kindergarten and eighth grade? Do they excel in their teaching through leadership and innovation, bringing new ideas and approaches to teaching about our planet? If so, they may be eligible for the Edward C. Roy Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Given annually, this award recognizes one classroom teacher nationwide for his or her leadership and innovation in earth science education.
Monday, January 4, 2010 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released its 2010 Publications Catalog in PDF format on the AGI website.
Monday, November 30, 2009 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute (AGI) successfully hosted the virtual component of the first Young Earth-Scientist (YES) Congress held in Beijing, China October 25-28 in an effort to expand the opportunity for participation to young scientists from around the world. Over 200 individuals from 31 countries took advantage of this unique opportunity to participate, even without attending in person in Beijing.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 23:00
The American Geological Institute (AGI) Government Affairs and Workforce Programs have organized a briefing for The Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPST) on Capitol Hill discussing the topic Meeting the Global Innovation Challenge on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 4-7 pm in the Rayburn Office Building, Room 2325.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 - 23:00