Welcome to your guide to Earth Science Week activities in Arizona. There are lots of things to see and do throughout the week, and this web page will help you plan your journey to all the fun, informative earth science happenings. Events are grouped into two categories: Featured events: larger activities aimed at the general public Special interest activities: smaller gatherings that focus on specific topics Earth Science Week (October 10-16) By Genie Howell, Phoenix Area Coordinator Geoscientists worldwide are preparing for the second annual Earth Science Week (ESW), an earth science public outreach event October 10-16. Geoscientists provide the resources that heat and light and provide water for our homes, fuel our vehicles, build our cities, support industry and modern life, and alert us to natural hazards. Earth Science Week began last year as a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the American Geological Institute (AGI) to draw public attention to earth science. ESW was celebrated in all 50 states and in four foreign countries. Thirty-nine governors issued proclamations (including Governor Hull), and President Clinton urged all citizens to participate. This year ESW in Arizona is coordinated statewide by volunteers from the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Dr. Larry McBiles of the Arizona Mining Association is sponsoring 23 ESW briefings statewide in early September to help teachers to plan school activities. A complete statewide list of events will be posted on this website (www.AzMinfun.com), the national AGI website (www.earthsciweek.org), on the Arizona Geological Survey website (www.azgs.state.az.us). If you would like to sponsor an event for ESW or learn more about ESW, please contact the State Coordinators Dawn Garcia, DawnGarcia@aol.com or Larry Fellows (520)770-3500 or Genie Howell, Phoenix-area Coordinator at (602)417-2400X7181.
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