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 June 29, 2009 )
AWG is pleased to announce two new awards:
Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award
deadline August 15, 2009
This competitive award provides women geoscience students with support to present their research at the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America.
Takken Student Research Presentation Travel Award
deadline August 15, 2009
This competitive award provides women geoscience students with support to present their research at a national or intern
ational professional geoscience meeting other than the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America.
Minority Scholarship - deadline June 30, 2009
The Minority Scholarship encourages young minority women to pursue an education and later a career in the geosciences. It provides financial aid and matches the student with a mentor in the same field who will offer guidance and support. This exchange will enhance the student’s experience and provide a view of the world ahead.
AWG Lone Star Rising Career Scholarship - deadline December 31, 2009
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 2009 Science Fair Judges
Read the lastest issue of AWG E-news
Upcoming Events
Association for Engineering and Environmental Geologists
2009: LAKE TAHOE – AN EPOCH EVENT
September 21-26, 2009
Harrah’s Hotel & Casino, Lake Tahoe, California
Be sure to register for the Women in AEG-AWG breakfast, September 24, 2009 (Thursday) 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Awards
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.
Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award (see "what's new?")
Takken Student Research Presentation Travel Award (see "what's new?")
Other News
Download the "Where are the Women Geoscience Professors?" workshop report from the NSF/AWG sponsored workshop
