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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 18h

📢 Check into the Paleontological Society, an AGI Member Society that is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of #paleontology - invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology, micropaleontology, and paleobotany: www.paleosoc.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 22h

🏆🎉 Congratulations to AGI Executive Director Dr. Jonathan Arthur, winner of the AIPG 2025 Outstanding Achievement Award for Major Contribution to the Profession! 🌟

📢 Learn more (page 26): cdn.ymaws.com/aipg.org/res...

#AIPG #aipg_national #geoscience #award #honors #geology

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 Look into the American Geophysical Union, an AGI Member Society that is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in #Earth and #space #sciences. Learn more: www.agu.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 1d

🌎 Big news! NEEF is the new sponsor of #NoChildLeftInside Day!

🌿 Let’s get kids outdoors to explore, learn & love our planet this #EarthScienceWeek

🌤️ How can you celebrate? 💚 See: neefusa.org/no-child-left-inside

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 Check out the Geological Society of Connecticut, an AGI Regional Associate that advances #geology and related branches, contributes to education on #Connecticut geology and proper use of its natural resources, and advances professional conduct in use of geologic data: www.geologicalsocietyct.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 2d

🏆 Add the Best Student Geologic Map Competition and Awards Ceremony to your schedule at the #GSA2025 annual meeting in San Antonio 🎓🗓️ on Oct. 19, students will present their #geologic #maps from 9-11 AM at Session T204 in the Poster Hall.🌟 Learn more: connects.geosociety.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 5d

🌐 Look into the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, an AGI Member Society that provides information, tools, and resources vital to advancing exploration #geophysics, fostering common scientific interests, supporting humanitarian efforts, and accelerating innovation: seg.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 5d

🌍💎 Africa holds vast treasures — diamonds, gold, cobalt & more — but geoscience research lags behind. Discover the challenges & opportunities in @NatureGeoSci!

New study 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#AfricanGeoscience #ResearchMatters #SustainableFuture

Challenges and needs of African geoscience research - Nature Geoscience

A survey of geoscience researchers from across Africa highlights key challenges in conducting impactful research. Improved access to skills training can boost research success.

www.nature.com

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 6d

🖥️ Check out the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, an AGI Member Society that serves the #mining, #resources and underground #construction communities: www.smenet.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🌍 How many people work in your field? The average number of working geoscientists in the U.S. remained relatively flat at 272,803 from July to August 2025, 🗓️ according to the Current Population Survey. 🖥️

📢 See 📊 AGI’s Geoscience Profession Data: profession.americangeosciences.org/research/data

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 7d

🌍 Applications OPEN for ReSToRE 2026 Summer School in Dublin 🇮🇪!

Join global early career leaders tackling Earth’s big challenges. Apply by Dec 1

➡️ www.icrag-centre.org/restore/

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 7d

🌍🎨📸✍️ Show your talent in the Earth Science Week Contests 2025! Win $300 + get featured!

Deadline: Oct 17 🗓

Enter now 👉 www.earthsciweek.org/contests/

#EarthScienceWeek #STEM #ContestAlert

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 8d

🌍 Seek out the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, an AGI International Associate that is the leading professional institute representing #geoscientists employed in all sectors of industry, education, research and government throughout #Australia: www.aig.org.au

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 8d

🌊 Level up your hydrology career! Join Dr. Zhong Zhang’s FREE HIT Exam prep workshop 🗓 Oct 24. Gain tips, materials & live Q&A!

👉 www.aihydrology.org/event/aih-fr...

#Hydrology #STEM #CareerGrowth

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 9d

🌍 Learn about the National Cave and Karst Research Institute, an AGI Member Society, which is a nexus of research, stewardship, outreach, and information for #caves and #karst, created by Congress in 1998: nckri.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 9d

🌍✨ Equip students for geoscience careers! Join our AGU/AGI webinar Oct 10 @ 1PM EDT to explore skills employers want + teaching strategies 🚀

🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d9ec24...

#Geoscience #STEMeducation #CareerReady
@theAGU @AGI_Updates

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 12d

🌍🌟 You now can follow AGI on Bluesky - plus social media platforms including LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook - for all the latest #geoscience community #news! 📢🌐 Find us on Bluesky at @agi-updates.bsky.social 🤝💡

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 AGI’s Geoscience Online Learning Initiative features an engaging, searchable interface with filter options! 🌍

GOLI offers #lifelonglearning & #continuingeducation with dozens of vetted #ondemand courses.

Discover your next #geoscience course today: learning.americangeosciences.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 14d

🗓️ Join AGI and AIPG in St. Louis! AIPG’s 62nd National Conference is Oct 4–7, 2025 in St. Louis! 🌍 "The Gateway for Tomorrow’s Geologist" awaits! 🌋 aipg.org/event/2025MO

#AIPG2025 #GeologyConference #FutureGeologist #StLouis2025

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 15d

📊 Learn about the Society of Economic Geologists, an AGI Member Society, which is an international organization of individual members with interests in the field of #economic #geology. Membership includes representatives from industry, academia, and government institutions: www.segweb.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 15d

Get a #discount for members of AGI Member Societies attending the #GSAConnects2025 conference, Oct 19-22, in San Antonio, Texas.

To get the discount, apply this code during registration: 25CONNECT_AGI

Learn more about this major #geoscience meeting: connects.geosociety.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 16d

🌍 Order your 2025 Earth Science Week Toolkit today! Packed with posters, activities & more for Oct 12–18! Just pay shipping! 📦

👉 geosciencestore.org/2025-earth-s...

#EarthScienceWeek #Geoscience #STEM #Energy #Science

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 19d

🌐 Learn about the American Association of Geographers, an AGI Member Society that provides students, educators, practitioners, and partners with the resources they need to enter #geography, develop their careers, and form professional connections: www.aag.org

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 19d

📢🌍 Read the new AGI Connections, our informative online #geoscience newsletter!

💡 Learn about the impact of our #policy series, #education webinars, #geology guidebooks, #scholarships, partnerships, and more.

🖥️ View the newsletter now: www.americangeosciences.org/agiconnectio...

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American Geosciences Institute @agi-updates.bsky.social · 20d

📢 Seek out the International Medical Geology Association, an AGI Member Society that provides a network and a forum to bring together the combined expertise of geologists and earth scientists, environmental scientists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and others: medicalgeology.org

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