American Geological Institute
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AGI's staff provides professional and information services related to government affairs; earth-science education, outreach, human resources, and scholarships; the bibliographic database, GeoRef, and its Document Delivery Service; and the monthly newsmagazine, EARTH, and other publications. A Member Society Council and an Executive Committee, elected by the Council, govern AGI. The Member Society Council meets twice a year in conjunction with the annual meetings of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists is one of the world's largest professional geological societies with over 31,000 members as of 2007. The AAPG works to advance the science of geology , to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct...
and the Geological Society of America
Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the geosciences. The society was founded in New York in 1888 by Alexander Winchell, John J. Stevenson, Charles H. Hitchcock, John R. Proctor and Edward Orton and has been headquartered at 3300 Penrose...
. The AGI Foundation, a Finance Committee, and advisory committees provide financial, policy, and program support to the Institute. The name of the organization was changed from "The American Geological Institute" as of October 1, 2011.
EARTH Magazine
EARTH magazine, formerly known as Geotimes, is the monthly newsmagazine published by the American Geological Institute. EARTH covers current news on research and trends in Earth, environment, and energy issues, and is targeted as a popular publication. EARTH magazine is available by subscription or on newsstands. The EARTH website http://www.earthmagazine.org provides access to selected print articles, exclusive online content, and sample issues.Government Affairs Program
The Government Affairs Program at AGI offers summer and semester internship opportunities for geoscience students with an interest in public policy and in how Washington impacts the geoscience community. Interns gain a first-hand understanding of the legislative process and the operation of executive branch agencies. They also hone writing, research, and web publishing skills.AGI offices are located at 4220 King Street in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of 2009, the city had a total population of 139,966. Located along the Western bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria is approximately six miles south of downtown Washington, D.C.Like the rest of northern Virginia, as well as...
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Earth Science Week Program
Earth Science WeekEarth Science Week
- What is Earth Science Week? :Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth...
is AGI's premier public outreach effort. Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth.
See also
- List of geoscience organizations
- Earth Science WeekEarth Science Week- What is Earth Science Week? :Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth...
, the main outreach program of the American Geosciences Institute - GeoRefGeoRefThe GeoRef database is a bibliographic database of scientific literature in the geosciences, including the geology of North America and the world. Coverage ranges from 1785 to the present for North American literature, and 1933 to the present for the rest of the world. It currently contains more...
, a bibliographic database of literature in the geosciences produced by AGI