|Why should I Earth Science Week 14–20 October 2012 Theme:
“Discovering Careers in the Earth Sciences” Earth Science Week
2012 will boost awareness about the geosciences and the many
exciting career and job opportunities in the field. Learn more
at the official AGI Earth Science Week Web site. - To engage
students in discovering the Earth sciences. - To remind people
that Earth science is all around us. - To encourage Earth
stewardship through understanding. - To motivate geoscientists
to share their knowledge and enthusiasm about the Earth. Earth
Science Week, the second full week in October, is an annual
celebration of the contribution geoscience makes to society. The
resolution to establish Earth Science Week was initiated by the
Association of American State Geologists and was read into the
Congressional Record in July 1998 by Senator Ron Wyden of
Oregon. Read the message from President Clinton (2000)
encouraging all Americans to participate in Earth Science Week
activities. GSA urges each of you to set a