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Starting Salaries for Graduating Geoscience Students (2013-2018)

In Geoscience Currents #138, we examine the trends of starting salaries of U.S. geoscience graduates between 2013 and 2018. With tightening hiring in the energy and engineering sector, salaries declined steadily from 2014 to 2017, but we saw a rebound in those salaries in 2018 with the strengthening of the labor market. Read this Currents to find out more about the recent history of starting salaries.
Please visit the Geoscience Currents webpage for more information - https://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/currents

The American Geosciences Institute is pleased to announce the release of the 2019 Directory of Geoscience Departments, 54^th Edition.

The Directory of Geoscience Departments 54th Edition is the most comprehensive source of information about geoscience departments and researchers available. It is an invaluable resource for individuals working in the geosciences or those that must identify or work with specialists on the issues of Earth, Environmental, and related science and engineering fields. This new edition provides a state/country-sorted listing of nearly 2,000 geoscience departments, research departments, institutes, and their faculty and staff. Contact information for departments and individuals is provided, as well as details on department enrollments, faculty specialties, and the date and source of faculty and staff's highest degree. The Directory also includes a listing of all U.S. and Canadian geoscience theses and dissertations accepted in 2016 that have been reported to GeoRef Information Services, as well as a listing of faculty by their research specialty. New this year is information on specific programs and certificates offered by departments, as well as the availability of online courses. The new edition is $45.00 ($36.00 for members of AGI member societies; must purchase directly from AGI). Also available on Amazon.com. Join AGI’s Academic Associates Program and receive the Directory, and much more, with membership. ISBN 978-0—922152-30-8
For information on this and other AGI publications email John Rasanen at jr@americangeosciences.org.

AIPG Membership Milestones
Congratulations to our members who are celebrating milestones 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50+ years. Thank you to all of you for your contributions to the geosciences profession upholding the highest values of competence, integrity, and ethics. For making AIPG the great organization that it is today supporting geologists worldwide. Click on the milestone year above to see a list of members. Milestone members receive a letter, certificate, and lapel pin. Congratulations!

Federal Research Funding of the Geosciences (1970-2017)

In Geoscience Currents #137, we examine the changes in U.S. federal funding of geoscience research from 1970-2017. In 2016, the geosciences accounted for 6.6% of federal research funding, which is well below its high of 10% in 1970. Also, within the geosciences, there have been substantial changes in the allocation of funding between atmospheric science, oceanography, geological sciences, and interdiciplinary geoscience. Read this Currents to find out more details about federal funding trends in the geosciences. Please visit the Geoscience Currents webpage for more information.

Teton Fault Map now Available

The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) published a new map depicting the Teton fault, a potential source of large earthquakes. It is the most detailed mapping ever completed across the length of the fault, which spans the eastern base of the Teton Range in northwestern Wyoming.
The map is available as a free download on the WSGS publication website and for purchase as a printed version.

Annals of the Former World
April 8, 2019 Issue - The Day the Dinosaurs Died
A young paleontologist may have discovered a record of the most significant event in the history of life on Earth.
By Douglas Preston
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-day-the-dinosaurs-died

AGI Publishes 2018 Status of the Geoscience Workforce Report

The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) announces the publication of Status of the Geoscience Workforce 2018, the comprehensive report on educational, employment, and economic indicators in the geosciences. This benchmark report integrates primary data collected by AGI along with data from federal agencies and geoscience societies to provide a view into the state of the geosciences. For ordering information and links to past reports, please visit https://www.americangeosciences.org/workforce/reports.

AIPG 2020 Officer Candidates

The ballot for the AIPG 2020 National Officers will be emailed out to eligible members and also included in the next issue of TPG.

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National President-Elect (AIPG 2021 National President)

Shanna A. Schmitt, CPG-11781, AIPG Minnesota Section
Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, AIPG Nevada Section

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National Vice President (Term of Office 2020)

Dawn H. Garcia, CPG-08313, AIPG Arizona Section
Anne M. Murray, CPG-11645, AIPG Florida Section

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National Secretary (Term of Office 2020-2021)

Sara Verbrugge Pearson, CPG-10650, AIPG Michigan Section
Adam "Joey" Rosenfelder, CPG-11632, AIPG Missouri Section

Candidate for AIPG 2010 Young Professional (AIPG 2021 Past Young Professional)

Jessica Davey, YP-0413, AIPG Colorado Section
Andrew Jones, YP-0303, AIPG Illinois/Indiana Section

2019 AIPG National Award Winners

The AIPG National Awards will be presented at the AIPG Annual National Conference in Burlington, Vermont. The Awards Ceremony will be a Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain to be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. This is a ticketed event so sign up for it when you register for the conference. Registration will be available soon.

Ben H. Parker Memorial Distinguished Service Medal

The Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal is the Institute’s most distinguished award. It was established by the Executive Committee, in 1969, in posthumous honor of a truly great leader and one of the most articulate and effective advocates for the improvement of the profession of geology. The medal is awarded to individuals who have long records of distinguished and outstanding service to the profession. It is a tribute to Ben H. Parker, a person who gave much of his life to improve the quality of geology, geologists, and the services they provide.

2019 Recipient - Frank R. Ettensohn, CPG-11978, Lexington, Kentucky

Martin Van Couvering Memorial Service to the Institute Award

The Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award was established by the Executive Committee, in 1979, in posthumous honor of the first President of the Institute. Martin Van Couvering made the presidency a full-time occupation for the first two years of the Institute’s history. His dynamic leadership, diplomacy, and organizational abilities established the solid foundation from which the Institute has grown. Few, if any, have given so much to the Institute.

2019 Recipient - Samuel W. Gowan, CPG-07284, Clifton Park, New York

John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award

The Public Service Award was established by the Executive Committee, in 1982, in recognition of one of its primary purposes; service to the public. In 1992, it was renamed the John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award, in posthumous honor of our fourth President, whose long professional career was a continuum of service to both the geological and the general public. This recognition is important because so many members have distinguished themselves and the Institute by giving expert testimony to governmental units, by serving on governmental commissions and committees, and by providing geological expertise where it was needed by the public at large.

2019 Recipient - David M. Abbott, CPG-04570, Denver, Colorado

AIPG Section Leadership Award

The AIPG Section Leadership Award was established by the Executive Committee in 2013 to recognize one or more of our members who have demonstrated a long-term commitment and have been long-term contributors to AIPG at the section level. AIPG has many sections where one or more individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership for their section and in many instances kept the section together and moving forward. These individuals are commonly not known at the National level or by AIPG members outside of their sections, however, their contributions have been vital to their sections and they perform this work because of their commitment to our profession and AIPG.

2019 Recipients

Jeffrey M. Groncki, CPG-11118, AIPG Illinois/Indiana Section
Robert D. Campbell, MEM-1564, AIPG California Section
Keith B. Rapp, CPG-10447, AIPG Minnesota Section
Jeffrey J. Frederick, CPG-10989, AIPG Northeast Section

AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting - 2/2/2019

The AIPG National Executive Committee Meeting was held on February 2nd in San Antonio, Texas. Observers and visitors included: Henry Wise, AIPG Texas Section President; Michael Campbell, AIPG Texas Section Vice President of the Eastern District; David Campbell; Wesley McCoy, Texas Board of Professional Geologists; J. L. Jones, AIPG Texas Section Member; and Dennis Anderson, ASBOG. A field trip was held on February 3rd - the trip visited San Pedro Springs, the original site of San Antonio, and the Canyon Dam Spillway Gorge near New Braunfels, where some incredible exposures of the Balcones Fault system and a good section of the Lower Cretaceous Glen Rose formation with sedimentary environments and dino footprints, etc. The field trip leader was Tom Ewing, Prof. Member of AIPG and author of "Texas through Time," a 2-year old summary of the Geology of Texas.

Back row: Todd McFarland, Nancy Wolverson, Shanna Schmitt, Doug Bartlett, Matt Rhoades, John Berry, Colin Flaherty, Wendy Davidson (AIPG Assistant Director, and Cathy Duran (AIPG Professional Services Manager).
Second Row: Steve Baker and Brandy Barnes.
Front row: Erica Stevenson, Anne Murray, Keri Nutter, Amy Hoaksema, and Aaron Johnson (AIPG National Executive Director).

AIPG President - Keri A. Nutter, CPG-11579, Alaska Section
AIPG President-Elect - J. Todd McFarland, CPG-11348, Tennessee Section
AIPG Past-President - R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433, Arizona Section
AIPG Vice President - Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, Nevada Section
AIPG Secretary - Anne Murray, CPG-11645, Florida Section
AIPG Treasurer - Matthew J. Rhoades, CPG-07837, Colorado Section
AIPG Editor - John L. Berry, CPG-04032, Texas Section
Young Professional - Erica L. Stevenson, YP-0238, Michigan Section
Past Young Professional - Brandy Barnes, YP-0195, Carolinas Section
Advisory Board Representative - Steve Baker, MEM-2353, California Section
Advisory Board Representative - Colin Flaherty, CPG-11465, Ohio Section
Advisory Board Representative - Amy Hoeksema, CPG-08902, Michigan Section
Advisory Board Representative - Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781, Minnesota Section

AGI - New Report Reviews Important Geoscience Policy Developments Coming Out of 2018

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Last year produced many important developments in science policy at the federal level that will shape the work of geoscientists and the applications of geoscience for society in the coming year, according to the 2018 Geoscience Policy Annual Review, published today by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). "2018 was an eventful year in federal geoscience policymaking. Natural hazards, energy and mineral resources, land and water, and STEM education and workforce issues were all the subject of significant debate and action," said Ben Mandler, the Program Supervisor for AGI's Geoscience Policy and Critical Issues programs. "This review summarizes the major developments in geoscience policy during 2018 and some implications for our science moving forward." Read the Geoscience Policy Annual Review at https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/annual-review.

AIPG Coffee Mugs

AIPG White Ceramic Mug - 11 oz. with your choice of designs and handle color. Colorful AIPG logo on reverse side of each.
Available Designs: Drill Rig, Ore Car, Colored Map, Brunton Compass, Gneiss Quote

Available Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White

White handle: Member Price $17.00 | Non-Member $18.50
Color handle: Member Price $18.50 | Non-Member $22.00

* Prices include shipping.

Order from the AIPG Store online or call the office at 303-412-6205.

Oil Rig and Earth is Our Coloring Book T-Shirts

The AIPG Store has two new shirts available - order online - $17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

Geoscience in Your State
How does geoscience affect your state?

The AGI Geoscience Policy team created State Geoscience Information factsheets to inform geoscientists and decision makers on how geoscience impacts their state. These factsheets highlight geoscience areas including, employment, water, minerals, energy and hazards in each state. They also demonstrate how federal research agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration contribute beneficial geoscience information to each state. If you have any questions on our state factsheets, please contact us at govt@americangeosciences.org
https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/factsheet/states

NEW! Brunton Compass and Ore Car T-Shirt

The AIPG Store has a new shirt available with the Brunton Compass on the front - online store
$17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

AIPG Members Save 7%

Geoscience Policy Monthly Review

The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to improve communications about the role of geoscience in policy.
Current and archived monthly reviews are available online. Subscribe to receive the Monthly Review directly.

AIPG Mentors and Mentees Program

Wanting to become a mentor or mentee? Log into you account and select "My Information" and place a checkmark in the Mentor or Mentee box or email us at aipg@aipg.org.
Students are encouraged to update their profile to include specialty codes since the majority of students have the specialty codes empty. Login and click on "My Information" to update.

NOTE: If you selected "Do Not Publish Info Online" on your profile your name will not show up in the search. You will need to update your profile under "My Information" to remove the check mark.

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Volunteer to Become an AIPG Associate Editor

Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an Associate Editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.

Associate Editor Questionnaire

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