Geological, Earth, and Planetary Sciences

The AGI is a nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. The Society serves as unified voice for the profession, strives to strengthen geoscience education and raise the public's awareness of the role iof geoscience in today's society.

The purpose of the AGU is to promote discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. AGU galvanizes a community of Earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future.

The AIPG adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service and is the only international organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science with members employed in industry, government, and academia. It is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession with more than 7,800 members in the U.S. and abroad.

The DGS as a non-profit entity, strives to advance the professional interests of all geoscientists in the Dallas area, regardless of the geoscientific discipline they practice or the industry in which they serve.

GSA is a global professional society with a growing membership of more than 26,000 individuals in 115 countries. GSA provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry.

The GSH was formed in 1947 to promote the science and profession of geophysics, and to foster fellowship and cooperation among all persons interested in geophysics. The GSH forms the heart of a Houston-based geophysical community and gives opportunities to interact with colleagues throughout the profession.

The Houston Geological Society has been actively involved in the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies since GCAGS' inception in 1951. The objectives of the society include promoting advancement of geology in the Houston area and encouraging academic training in the field.

With 121 national members, the Union aims to promote development of the Earth sciences through the support of broad-based scientific studies relevant to the entire Earth system.

The NABGG is a nonprofit organization established in June of 1981 by a group of black geoscientists in the Houston/Dallas area. The association serves to represent and educate under-represented groups seeking a career in the geosciences.

The NAGT works to foster improvement in the teaching of the Earth sciences at all levels of formal and informal instruction, to emphasize the cultural significance of the Earth sciences and to disseminate knowledge in this field to the general public.

The NSF is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" With an annual budget of $7.5 billion (FY 2016), the NSF is the funding source for approximately 24 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities.

The PBGS was formed to promote the science of geophysics in the Permian Basin community. Membership in the PBGS is open to all those with an interest in the science of geophysics.

The South Texas Geological Society, founded in 1929, is a non-profit organization whose purposes are to advance the science of geology, foster the spirit of scientific research, provide the public with means of recognition of adequately trained and professionally responsible geologists, and much more.

The WTGS contains individuals that share an interest in the geology of the Permian Basin.The Society's foremost mission is to share information through monthly luncheon meetings, field trips, and publications.