| 2010 News Releases |
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).
Posted 08/24/2010 |
2010 Earth Science Week Toolkits Now Available
The Earth Science Week 2010 Toolkit offers students, educators, and the public a wealth of educational materials focusing on the theme of Earth Science Week 2010 (October 10-16): "Exploring Energy." The latest edition of this educational resource is now available through the American Geological Institute (AGI).
Posted 08/17/2010 |
AGI Welcomes Karst Waters Institute as 47th Member Society
The Karst Waters Institute has joined the American Geological Institute as the Federation's 47th Member Society.
Posted 08/16/2010 |
AGI to Co-chair Session at 2010 AGU Fall Meeting
The American Geological Institute (AGI) will be co-chairing a session with the YES Network at the 2010 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting (13-17 December 2010) on creating professional development resources for early-career geoscientists.
Posted 08/09/2010 |
EARTH Magazine App Now Available on Android Phones
EARTH Magazine is now available as a free app on the Android mobile platform (requires Android 1.6 or later).
Posted 07/13/2010 |
AGI Re-launches Geoscience Community Newsletter
The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its geoscience profession newsletter, GeoSpectrum.
Posted 06/10/2010 |
Earth Science Week 2010 "Exploring Energy" Contest Themes Announced
The American Geological institute (AGI) is sponsoring three national contests in conjunction with Earth Science Week 2010, celebrating the theme of "Exploring Energy," October 10-16.
Posted 06/02/2010 |
Elwyn Griffiths Receives William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI
The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce Dr. Elwyn Griffiths as the 2010 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI.
Posted 05/26/2010 |
Author Signing Event for One Man’s Planet
Author Steven M. Testa will hold a book signing for “One Man’s Planet: Earth in Today’s Political Culture,” at the 2010 joint annual meetings of the Geological Society of America Cordilleran Section and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Pacific Section with Western Region SPE held in Anaheim, California.
Posted 05/24/2010 |
“One Man’s Planet” now Available for the Kindle
The American Geological Institute’s (AGI) newest publication, "One Man's Planet: Earth in Today's Political Culture" by Stephen M. Testa is now available for the Kindle.
Posted 03/15/2010 |
AGI Announces 2010 Edward C. Roy Award
Jason Pittman, lead science resource teacher at Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School in Alexandria, VA, has been named the 2010 recipient of the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching.
Posted 03/05/2010 |
AGI to Host Free GeoConnection Webinar: Future Trends in Mining
The American Geological Institute (AGI) Workforce Program is hosting a free webinar co-sponsored by
the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) March 2, 2010 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST.
Posted 02/23/2010 |
EARTH Magazine: Ranking Snowstorms
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.
Posted 02/05/2010 |
AGI Produces "This is AGI" Video
The American Geological Institute (AGI) has released a new video entitled “This is AGI” available on the AGI website.
Posted 02/02/2010 |
AGI Announces 2009 Earth Science Week and IYPE-ESW Contest Winners
he 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.
Posted 01/27/2010 |
AGI Publishes One Man's Planet: Earth in Today's Political Culture
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.
Posted 01/12/2010 |
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.
Posted 01/11/2010 |
Exploring Energy – The 2010 Earth Science Week Theme
The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the theme of Earth Science Week 2010: "Exploring Energy."
Posted 01/08/2010 |
AGI Accepting Applications for 2010 Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching
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.
Posted 01/05/2010 |
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