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AGI Announces Winners of "Life in the Field" Video and Photo Contest"

The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the winners of the first "Life in the Field" Video and Photo Contest are Patricia A. Beddows of Northwestern University for her video "Yucatan Peninsula Geology" and Danita Brandt of Michigan State University for the photo "The Complete Field Geologist." Beddows' video captures the spirit of field work and academic benefits of field experience with footage from a university field trip to Mexico, while Brandt's photograph shows a classic example of a student outfitted with field gear.

Decision Points in the Geoscience Career Pathway Study Launched by AGI and YES Network

The YES Network, with the support of the American Geological Institute (AGI), the Geological Society of London (GSL), and the Geological Society of America (GSA) is conducting a study to determine the key decision points in the career pathways for early-career geoscientists (from university through 10 years post-graduation).

AGI Webinar: Linking AP Courses and Earth Science Literacy with Departmental Sustainability

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.

AGI Hosts Expanded Access to the 2009 YES Congress

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.

AGI Organizing Meeting the Global Innovation Challenge Briefing

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.

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