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 August 25, 2010 )
The AWG office has moved:
12000 N. Washington St., Suite 285,
Thornton, Colorado 80241
Dove Self-Esteem Fund
View the "Evolution" Video
Every teenaged girl should view this!
Past issues of Gaea are available on-line.
For the current issue of Gaea contact the AWG office to receive the online link.
Request for 2010 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES
Read the lastest issue of AWG E-news
AWG Membership Renewals - Payable On-line
We are pleased to offer you the option of remitting your AWG 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.
Member News
2010 AWG Outstanding Educator Awardee
Dr. Susan Lozier, Professor, Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Duke University
Two AWG Past Presidents Win Prestigous Awards!
Congratulations to AWG past presidents for winning the following prestigous award: Marilyn J. Suiter - GSA’s Randolph W. “Bill” and Cecile T. Bromery Award for the Minorities and Vicki Cowart the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell.
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
AWG Breakfast at the AIPG/AGWT/FAPG 2010 Conference
Monday, September 13, 2010, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Orlando, Florida
Panel Discussion on Issues Relating to the
Gulf Oil Spill
USF professor
Dr. Ping Wang and his graduate student have been collecting beach sand data related to the spill.
Sign up for the AWG Breakfast for $33.35 or register for the day and attend all day technical sessions for $190 (includes lunch and break). Full registration for conference is $375.
Registration Form
Conference Website
Inspiring Women Scientists
Friday, September 24, 2010
CUNY Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the CUNY Graduate School and University Center, and the Feminist Press
A forum featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Elaine Fuchs, Rebecca C. Lancefield Professor and HHMI Investigator, Rockefeller University and guest speaker, Dr. Janna Levin, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College, Columbia University.
National Fossil Day
October 13, 2010
National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values.
Geological Society of America 2010 Annual Meeting
Reaching New Peaks in Geoscience
October 31– November 3, 2010 • Denver, Colorado
Colorado Convention Center
Awards/Scholarships
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
