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American Geological Institute

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The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 44 geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our 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.


Organization contact: Christopher M. Keane, ()
Organization website: http://www.agiweb.org

Programs, Resources, and Events

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Faces of Earth
This is an online resource.

"Faces of Earth," a high-definition television series is a four part television series premiering Monday, July 23 at 9 PM (ET/PT) on The Science Channel.

In this engaging series, cameras follow along as scientists use high technology and high adventure to see the world like we have never before, and to understand how humans are both a force of nature, and a product of our world. From the formation of the planet to the emergence of life, and the dynamic internal and external processes that have shaped our world and culture, "Faces of Earth" brings Earth to life.


Link: http://www.facesofearth.tv
Organization: American Geological Institute
Contact: Christopher M. Keane, ()
Primary discipline: biology, earth science
Type of program: movie
 


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National Science Foundation The cognizant fiduciary body for the COPUS and Year of Science 2009 projects is the American Institute of Biological Sciences Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) scientific association founded in 1947 as a part of the National Academy of Sciences, and an independent, member-governed organization since the 1950s. Support for COPUS workshops by the National Science Foundation under Grant Nos. EAR-0606600, EAR-0628790, and EAR-0814048. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.