New #Mining Children's Book from SME #STEM

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration

The Cover of The Mineral Maniacs and the Magic Hardhart

Fresh from the Move Mining Competition earlier this year, Jules and Ryan Miles, who pitched a children's book as a way to transform the face of mining in society, completed the work and had it published.

Pre-College Geoscience Researchers Recognized at Intel ISEF 2017

The American Geosciences Institute was pleased to recognize three outstanding projects by pre-college students at this year's Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) on May 19, 2017, in Los Angeles, Calif. This year's award recipients showcased a broad range of exciting geoscience topics including geothermal vents, paleontology, soil contamination, and volcanoes. In support of Intel ISEF, AGI sponsors a first place award of $1,250; a second award of $1000; and a third award of $500.

Newest Paleozoic Pals Kickstarter Launched #paleo #fossil

Paleontological Research Institution

The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) launched the latest plush toy Kickstarter for its wildly popular "Paleozoic Pals" series. Paleozoic Pals, was designed to bring lesser-known and lesser sized -yet just as important- fossil creatures to life for the community of scientists, students, and the public as a whole to enjoy.

Earth Educators' Rendezvous in Albuquerque, July 17-21

National Association of Geoscience Teachers

See below for information on an upcoming event held by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT):

Hendratta Ali Recognized as the Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award #ACE2017 #geoscience

American Institute of Professional Geologists

Hendratta Ali, Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award Winner, 2017

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) announced that Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Professor, Hendratta Ali is the recipient of the 2017 Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award Winner.

March for Science to coincide with Earth Day

Organizers announced that the March for Science is scheduled for April 22, or Earth Day.

USGS Celebrates National Groundwater Awareness Week!

Cover of the July 2016 USGS Report on "Potential corrosivity of untreated groundwater in the United States"

The USGS is joining the National Ground Water Association in celebrating National Groundwater Awareness Week from March 5-11.

Submit Your Abstract to the AGU Virtual Poster Showcase!

American Geophysical Union

The American Geophysical Union (AGU)'s spring contest is now open to abstract submissions! The deadline is March 13, so get cracking! Learn more here.