The American Geological Institute (AGI) is proud to announce that it will be co-sponsoring with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the exhibit “Stones from the Sky: Landscapes of Geology” featuring the stunning aerial photography of Michael Collier. The exhibit will be on display at the AAAS Gallery in Washington, DC June 7 – September 14, 2007.
The exhibit will open on June 7 at 6:00 p.m. with a slide presentation by Michael Collier of his work followed by a reception. Those attending the event will be able to purchase signed copies of Collier’s latest book, Over the Mountains: An Aerial View of Geology (ISBN: 1-9314-1418-1).
Over the Mountains contains large-format color photographs of the major mountain ranges in the United States, illuminating the geologic processes that created them. Each photograph is accompanied by concise text, diagrams and captions to explain the geologic story behind the awe-inspiring scenes.
Renowned in geosciences for his work, Collier has received the American Geological Institute’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Pubic Understanding of Geosciences. His books have won the National Outdoor Book Award, the National Park Service Director’s Award and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Communications Award.
The AAAS Gallery is located at 12th and H streets, N.W., in Washington, D.C. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Virginia Stern of the AAAS Art of Science and Technology Program at 202-326-6672, or Shirley Koller, AAAS curator, at 202-333-4817.
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