Earth Science Week

Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the

Earth Science Week aims to:

* Engage students in discovering the Earth sciences.
* Remind people that Earth science is all around us.
* Encourage Earth stewardship through understanding.
* Motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth, Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth.

The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 44 geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources and interaction with the environment. (read less)

Since October 1998, the American Geological Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the

Earth Science Week aims to:

* Engage students in discovering the Earth sciences.
* Remind people that Earth science is all around us.
* Encourage Earth stewardship through understanding.
* Motivate geoscientists to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth, Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of... (read more)