================================================ MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ** MAPS-L ================================================ Subject: [geonet] The New GeoSpectrum Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 From: Laura Stafford <[log in to unmask]> Organization: American Geological Institute To: MAPS-L Dear Colleagues: The American Geological Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce the new /GeoSpectrum/. The new /GeoSpectrum/ is a FREE quarterly electronic magazine (e-zine) covering the news and events of the geoscience profession – as told through the member societies of AGI and other professional geoscience organizations and is available at http://www.agiweb.org/geospectrum, or via free email subscription. The new /GeoSpectrum/ is an outlet for AGI’s Member Societies to share information with each other and the entire geoscience community in hopes of building better communication and fostering greater cooperation within the geoscience community. Through a stronger and more connected community, the geosciences can become more effective at working together to address the both the needs within the profession as well as society. The current issue of the new /GeoSpectrum/ covers a diverse range of topics including a new exhibit at the Museum of the Earth in Ithaca, NY, a new website to encourage school-age girls to pursue careers as scientists, and a new endeavor to provide libraries with current lists of relevant geoscience publications. You will also find Member Society information, award winners, meeting recaps and the GeoCalendar, listing meetings, conferences, and events sponsored by various organizations and societies. You can download either screen-optimized or print-quality PDFs of /GeoSpectrum/ at: http:/ /www.agiweb.org/geospectrum. You can also subscribe on the website for automatic email delivery of future issues via email, or for notices about new issues being available. This publication will be key for those interested in the happenings within the geoscience profession. If you have an article or information that you would like to submit to the magazine, please contact [log in to unmask] Regards, Laura Stafford Editor, GeoSpectrum -- Laura J. Stafford Communications Manager American Geological Institute 4220 King St. Alexandria, VA 22302 tel. (703) 379-2480, ext. 216 fax. (703) 379-7563 www.agiweb.org [log in to unmask] --