AGI is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Peter T. Flawn, AGI's President from 1987 to 1988. A distinguished geoscientist and scholar, Flawn served twice as president of the University of Texas at Austin, and is remembered for his transformative leadership. He died on May 7, 2017, at age 91.

The American Association of Geographers sent a letter to Congress outlining cuts to the federal budget that would negatively impact geographers and eto xpress concern over the President's proposal.

Several geoscience societies have released a consensus document that makes policy recommendations to the new Republican Administation and the 115th Congress.

Science Debate announced that the presidential candidates have responded to their 20 Questions. AGI, with 11 AGI member organizations and 44 other nonpartisan U.S. organizations, called on the Presidential candidates to address 20 questions on the most important science, engineering, technology, health, and environment issues facing the next President.

During the First Family's visit to the Carlsbad Caverns, NCKRI Executive Director and Education Director were able to snap a quick picture with President Obama.