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Subject: Earth Science Week 2005 - AGI Press Release, Sept. 8 2005
Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2005
From: Linda Musser <[log in to unmask]>


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>Contact: Cindy Martinez
>September 8, 2005
>Email: <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]
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>Earth Science Week 2005:
>Free Kit, New Resources, Emerging Trends
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>ALEXANDRIA, VA ­ To celebrate Earth Science Week 2005 (October 9-15), the
>American Geological Institute (AGI) is providing dozens of free, new
>educational resources to boost awareness about the geosciences and the
>many exciting career opportunities in the field.
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>Educators, parents, and interested citizens are invited to order a free
>Earth Science Week Kit (plus $4.95 shipping and handling), which includes
>posters, DVDs, CD-ROMs, maps, fliers, contest details, fun learning
>activities linked to the National Science Education Standards, information
>tailored for Spanish-speaking audiences, and much more. Order online at
><http://www.earthsciweek.org/>www.earthsciweek.org.
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>Also part of the kit is the Earth Science Week 2005-06 School-Year
>Calendar. This new resource features full-color photos, detailed learning
>activities, science event listings, famous dates in earth science history,
>and information on earth science careers. The calendar is just one of the
>many print and electronic resources offered by AGI.
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>During Earth Science Week, your community can explore how the Earth’s
>systems interact with your local natural and human environment.  Such
>activities include sampling groundwater, monitoring the weather, visiting
>science centers, and conducting experiments in classrooms. The ability to
>make scientifically-informed decisions is vital to a healthy and
>productive environment and economy. Earth Science Week participation helps
>build science knowledge and skills at home, school, and the office.
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>The theme of Earth Science Week 2005 ­ “Geoscientists Explore the Earth” ­
>focuses on career opportunities in the geosciences. The trend toward
>increasing demand for earth science professionals in the next decade is
>led by the Baby Boomers’ escalating retirements and new opportunities in
>energy and mineral resources and environmental stewardship.
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>AGI established Earth Science Week in 1998 to promote public awareness of
>the earth sciences and stewardship of the Earth. Last year, the Earth
>Science Week celebration included more than 1.7 million people worldwide ­
>and this year’s event promises to reach even more. Resources and events
>are sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey, the American Association of
>Petroleum Geologists Foundation, and the National Park Service, with
>additional support from NASA, NOAA, and many more organizations. To learn
>more, visit <http://www.earthsciweek.org/>www.earthsciweek.org.
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>The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 43
>scientific and professional associations that represent 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 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. More information about AGI can be found
>at <http://www.agiweb.org/>http://www.agiweb.org.
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