American Geosciences Institute

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — It’s time to place your advance order for the 2026 Earth Science Week (ESW) Toolkit. Ordering now allows earth science educators, outreach providers, parents, and others to get early access to resources that grow awareness of the Earth. With a format that emphasizes use of online resources, the 2026 kit is part of the annual Earth Science Week celebration (October 11-17), …

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to name Dr. A. Ester Sztein, Director of International Programs at The Geological Society of America (GSA), as the 2026 recipient of the AGI Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of the Geosciences. Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Sztein has transformed how people around the world engage with g…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that longtime AGI Director of Geoscience Profession and Higher Education Dr. Christopher Keane is assuming the role of AGI Interim Executive Director. Dr. Keane has provided leadership in the geoscience profession for nearly 30 years. As Director of Geoscience Profession and Higher Education, he has been leading AGI…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Dr. Stephen G. Wells, previous President of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (New Mexico Tech), has been awarded the American Geosciences Institute’s (AGI) 2026 Marcus Milling Legendary Geoscientist Medal, recognizing a lifetime of exceptional achievement and leadership in the geosciences. Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Dr. Wells has distinguished…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is proud to announce that Dr. Sandra J. Carlson, distinguished paleontologist and Professor Emerita in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis, has been named the 2026 recipient of the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI. This award is given in recognition of exceptiona…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Spring 2026 issue of AGI Connections, the online newsletter of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), is now live, highlighting the powerful impact of AGI and its global federation of geoscience affiliates and partners. This issue spotlights the ideas, innovations, and collaborations shaping the geoscience enterprise today. Headlines include: New Directory of Geoscience D…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend Dr. Robert W. Ridky passed away recently. An AGI Past Member of the Executive Committee (Board of Directors), Ridky won the William B. Heroy Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to AGI (2002) for his exceptional leadership in earth science education, including improving field-training…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) today announced the launch of Geoscience Enterprise Rising, a focused framework for strategic action to ensure that geoscience continues to drive innovation, resilience, and prosperity for generations to come. Energy. Water. Critical minerals. Hazard resilience. Infrastructure. National security. Economic competitiveness. All depend on ge…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — JohnPaul Sleiman has been chosen by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) as the 2026-2027 William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellow. The prestigious Fisher Fellowship is a unique opportunity for a geoscientist to work as staff in a congressional office or committee for a year in Washington, D.C. Sleiman expects to receive a Ph.D. in Geophysics in May at the Universit…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Doctoral candidate Esther Oyedele has been awarded the 2026 Harriet Evelyn Wallace Scholarship for Women Geoscience Graduate Students from the Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG), with funding donated by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). This scholarship, which is given to women who are pursuing graduate degrees in geoscience, grants each recipient with a $5,000 aw…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — To highlight the vital role that geoscience knowledge plays in fostering action toward stewardship of the planet, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) joins the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and 17 additional global partners in issuing a joint Earth Day 2026 (April 22) statement: The 2026 Earth Day theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the importance of …

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces the launch of its new Geoscience PolicyApp, a powerful, free online tool designed to help users easily monitor policy developments across the United States and European Union that impact the geoscience enterprise. Built for geoscience professionals, policymakers, educators, and industry leaders, the tracker delivers timely, acce…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) invites students, educators, geoscience professionals, and others to take part in its Earth Day Webinar, “Solar Energy and the Minerals Behind It,” during the premiere on YouTube Live at 1 p.m. ET, Monday, April 22, 2026. A recording of the webinar will be available on AGI’s YouTube channel for later viewing. Kicking off…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Misti Dawn Newby, a STEM and science teacher at Grace Junior/Senior High School in Grace, Idaho, is the 2026 recipient of the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching, which has been given annually since 2008 by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). This national award recognizes Newby for cultivating a deep sense of place, purpose, and stewardshi…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to welcome the International Raw Materials Observatory (INTRAW) to the AGI Federation as a Trade Associate organization, strengthening international collaboration in the geosciences. As part of the memorandum of understanding between the two organizations, AGI and INTRAW are reaffirming their ongoing relationship and cooperatio…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As educators strive to help the next generation understand Earth as an interconnected set of systems and make informed decisions about challenges facing the planet, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), in partnership with the University of Miami (UM), is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for CORAL STEM (Creating Opportunities for Research-Aligned Learning …

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) proudly announces that Earth Science Week 2026, taking place October 11-17, will be celebrated under the theme “Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society.” This theme underscores the important ways that critical minerals address needs and shape societal activities that impact Earth’s systems. From smartphones and renewabl…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Winter 2025 issue of AGI Connectionsthe online newsletter of the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), is now live, showcasing standout accomplishments from AGI and its nationwide federation of geoscience partners. This issue dives into the innovations, collaborations, and big ideas currently shaping the geoscience community. Headlines include: New Report on Benefits of Geol…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The most complete, searchable resource of geoscience programs worldwide, built and maintained by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), is now available as a web-based application. The Directory of Geoscience Departments (DGD) covers over 1,900 departments around the world, including details on individual faculty, such as research interests and contact details. With the DGD a…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) welcomes new members to the AGI Board of Directors and congratulates Claudia Mora as she takes office as AGI President. New and outgoing members of the Board of Directors are being recognized during the Friends of AGI Reception on October 20 at the Geological Society of America’s GSA Connects 2025 meeting. AGI welcomes the following membe…