American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)

10/01/2026

AIPG Annual National Conference in Duluth, Minnesota, August 29 - September 2, 2026.

09/22/2026

AIPG Certified Professional Geologist (CPG) - online application
Are you a geologist who wants to be a Qualified or Competent Person?
Apply for AIPG CPG
https://aipg.org/page/aipgcpgapp

09/18/2026

🌠🪨 FREE FOR AIPG MEMBERS! 🪨🌠

Ready to explore the geology of outer space?

Join AIPG's upcoming webinar:

Meteorites: An Introduction to Cosmic Geology
🎤 Matt Morgan, Director & State Geologist
📅 September 29, 2026
⏰ 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET

Discover: ☄️ Where meteorites come from
☄️ How they're identified and classified
☄️ Incredible meteorite finds from Colorado and beyond
☄️ What they reveal about the history of our solar system

🎉 Member Appreciation Month! ✅ AIPG Members: FREE
✅ Student Members: FREE
✅ Non-Members: $30

📜 Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH for attending the full webinar.

🔗 Register through the link in bio or visit AIPG.org.

09/11/2026

🌋 VOLCANOLOGY WEBINAR ALERT! 🌋

Ever wonder how scientists reconstruct the paths of deadly volcanic flows decades after an eruption?

Join the AIPG Texas Monthly Webinar Series and hear from Leah N. Cecchini, PhD Student at UT Austin, as she explores how more than 300,000 downed trees helped reveal the behavior of the 1980 Mount St. Helens pyroclastic density current.

📅 September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET

🎤 Topic:
Topographic Controls on the 1980 Mt. St. Helens Pyroclastic Density Current from Damaged Trees and Depth-Averaged Modeling

💲 Members: $10
💲 Non-Members: $25
🎓 AIPG Student Members: FREE

✅ Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH
✅ Zoom link provided upon registration

🔗 Register now via the link in bio or visit AIPG.org

08/22/2026

⛏️ AIPG Webinar Alert!

Join us on August 25, 2026 for:

Indian Creek Mine: A History of the Westward Expansion of Southeast Missouri's Lead Belt

🎤 Presenter: Jake Jones
🏢 The Doe Run Company, Boss, Missouri

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
🕙 10 AM PT | 11 AM MT | 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET
⏳ 1 Hour

Discover how the Indian Creek Mine played a crucial role in expanding Missouri's world-famous Viburnum Trend mining district and learn the fascinating story behind one of the region's key mineral discoveries.

💰 Members: $15
💰 Non-Members: $30
🎓 AIPG Student Members: FREE

✅ Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH by attending the full webinar.

🔗 Register now: https://aipg.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2081224

08/16/2026

⛰️🌊 Still Time to Register! Walk-Ins Welcome!
https://aipg.org/page/2026NationalConference

The 63rd AIPG Annual Conference is almost here, and we're excited to welcome geoscientists, students, and industry professionals to beautiful Duluth, MN on the shores of Lake Superior!

✨ Field Trips
✨ Technical Sessions
✨ Industry Experts
✨ Networking Opportunities
✨ Student & Early Career Workshops

🚨 Hotel Room Block Ends August 21, 2026!

📍 Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth-Downtown
💵 $174/night + taxes & fees
🚗 Free Parking

From Iron Range geology and remediation projects to sustainable energy discussions and emerging resource opportunities, this year's conference is packed with valuable learning and exploration.

Register today or join us as a walk-in!

08/14/2026

🔭✨ TELESCOPES IN UNUSUAL PLACES ✨🔭

Did you know astronomers have operated telescopes from a Boeing 747 ✈️ and even the South Pole ❄️?

Join us on August 18 for an incredible AIPG webinar with Karina Leppik, former NASA SOFIA Mission Director and Systems Engineer for the Giant Magellan Telescope.

You'll learn: ✨ Why astronomers choose extreme locations ✈️ How a flying observatory made groundbreaking discoveries ❄️ What makes the South Pole one of the best places on Earth for astronomy 🚀 The engineering challenges behind these unique observatories

📅 August 18, 2026 🕙 10 AM PT 🕚 11 AM MT 🕛 12 PM CT 🕐 1 PM ET

💰 Members: $10 🎓 AIPG Student Members: FREE 📜 Earn 0.1 CEU / 1 PDH

👉 Register now through the link in bio!

https://aipg.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2079905

07/28/2026

FREE AIPG WEBINAR: GEOLOGIC NETWORKING ONLINE 🌎
Ready to grow your professional network and connect with fellow geoscientists?
Join AIPG for a FREE online networking webinar designed to help geologists build meaningful professional relationships, discover new opportunities, and gain confidence in networking.
📅 August 11, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM Mountain Time (New Time)
💻 Virtual Event
🎤 Presenters
• Barb Bickford, MEM, Bickford Collaboration
• Shanna Schmitt, CPG, AIPG Minnesota Section
✨ Geologists are natural collaborators, but networking doesn't always come naturally. Whether you're a student, early-career professional, or experienced geologist, this session will help you:
✅ Build professional connections
✅ Expand your career network
✅ Share resources and opportunities
✅ Network in a supportive, low-pressure environment
✅ Connect with geologists from across the profession
🌟 Open to members and non-members
💲 Cost: FREE
📩 Registration is required to receive the webinar link.
https://aipg.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2072662

07/28/2026

🌊 FIELD TRIP CORRECTION: Updated Details Below! ⛏️
Join the Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) for two exciting fundraising events during the 2026 AIPG National Conference in Duluth, Minnesota!
📅 August 29 - September 1, 2026
✅ Registration is Open
🚢 Foundation Field Trip Fundraiser
📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕘 9:15 AM - 12:00 PM
⛴️ Boat departs promptly at 9:55 AM
From Clean-up Projects to the Working Waterfront and Scenic Shorelines
Experience Duluth Harbor and Lake Superior from the water with guides Shanna Schmitt, CPG and LaRae Lehto, MN. Learn about environmental restoration, harbor operations, infrastructure projects, and habitat improvements shaping the Great Lakes region.
✨ Tour Highlights:
🌉 Aerial Lift Bridge
🏖️ Park Point Beach & Lakewalk Restoration
⚓ William A. Irvin & Minnesota Slip
🏢 DECC Seawall Renovation
🌿 Azcon Slip Cleanup Project
🚢 Duluth Seaway Port Authority Operations
🌁 Blatnik Bridge Replacement Project
⛏️ Historic Ore Docks
🏗️ Erie Pier Disposal Facility
🦅 Habitat Restoration Sites
🧥 Bring layers, sunglasses, and sunscreen!
🔨 Foundation Silent Auction Fundraiser
📅 Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Holiday Inn, Duluth, MN
Support scholarships, internships, educational programs, and professional development by donating or bidding on unique items such as:
💎 Mineral & rock specimens
📚 Books
🗺️ Maps
🎨 Artwork
💍 Jewelry
🏛️ Antique & historic items
Every bid helps support the future of the geoscience profession.
🔗 Learn more and donate: aipg.org/page/Foundation
Thank you for supporting the Foundation of AIPG. We look forward to seeing you in Duluth! 🎉

The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists has been established to: make educational grants to support individual scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in applied geosciences; prepare literature with educational content about the role of geosciences as a critic...

07/28/2026

🎉 Support the future of geoscience while enjoying the best of Duluth!
The Foundation of AIPG is hosting two special fundraising events during the 2026 AIPG National Conference:
🚢 Field Trip Fundraiser
🌊 Tour Lake Superior & Duluth Harbor
📅 August 30, 2026 | 11:30 AM-4:30 PM
🔨 Silent Auction Fundraiser
📅 August 30, 2026 | 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
📍 Holiday Inn Duluth
Whether you're exploring restoration projects on the water, donating a geology treasure, or bidding on unique auction items, you'll be helping fund:
✅ Student Scholarships
✅ Internships
✅ Professional Development
✅ Educational Programs
Come learn, connect, and give back to the geoscience community.
🔗 Visit: aipg.org/page/Foundation