Welcome to AWG!
- Encourage the participation of women in the geosciences
- Exchange educational, technical, and professional information
- Enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences
AWG Mission Statement
The Association for Women Geoscientists exists to promote the professional development of its members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and to encourage women to become geoscientists.
What's New? (updated January 29, 2010 )
Applications for the AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship are due February 16, 2010. This program encourages promising young women to pursue geoscience careers through attendance at field camp. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually through a competitive process. Click HERE for more information and to apply.
The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) has asked the American Geological Institute to pass along this request for input on a vision for national water resources to their member societies. Click HERE for more information and to participate in the dialogue.
The AWG Salt Lake Chapter is pleased to accept applications* for the 2010 Susan Ekdale Memorial Scholarship. Applications are due April 14, 2010.
click HERE for more information
UnderTheMicroscope.com a website funded by the National Science Foundation and built by IBM, is looking for women interested or involved in science, technology, engineering, and math to submit stories about their experiences to the website.
Support the University of Wyoming Geology Museum
Request for 2010 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
Read the lastest issue of AWG E-news
AWG 2010 Membership Renewals - Payable On-line
The 2010 membership dues are:
Sustaining Professional: $100
Professional: $60
Student: $20
Reduced income/retired: $30
Joint: add $20
We are pleased to offer you the option of remitting your AWG 2010 Member dues on-line Members may pay online (via credit card), by clicking on HERE. If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact the AWG office.
AWG Foundation Donations can be accepted at the same time as your online renewal. Click the select and enter the amount you wish to donate. Members can contact the office if they want the donation to go to a specific fund and not the general fund. Tax-deductible contributions may also be sent to AWGF, P.O. Box 7364, Bismarck, ND 58507-7364.
After you have paid your dues please make any updates to your file by selecting Personal and Address on the left side index. Make edits and click save.
The AWG 2010 Membership Renewal Form is available to print out to mail or fax to the AWG office. (Paying online helps save on printing and postage costs).
Member News
Click HERE to read AWG President Charlene Sundermann's interview with UnderThe Microscope.com.
Check out the link to AWG's International Region. Please contact our international coordinator or editor to contribute news on the international front.
Upcoming Events
2010 AWG FIELD TRIP TO HAWAII
August 9-12 -Big Island, August 13 - Oahu
Contact Pat Cooper for more details.
Awards/Scholarships
Applications for the AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship are due February 16, 2010. This program encourages promising young women to pursue geoscience careers through attendance at field camp. Two $500 scholarships are awarded annually through a competitive process. Click HERE for more information and to apply.
The AWG Salt Lake Chapter is pleased to accept applications* for the 2010 Susan Ekdale Memorial Scholarship. Applications are due April 14, 2010.
click HERE for more information
AWG Outstanding Educator Award
Is There a Women Geoscientist Professor Who Made a Difference in Your Life?
Please take the time to honor her by nominating her for the AWG Outstanding Educator Award.
Download the "Where are the Women Geoscience Professors?" workshop report from the NSF/AWG sponsored workshop
