American Institute of Professional Geologists Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsColorado, United States11-50 Employees
The American Institute of Professional Geologists is a nonprofit organization founded in 1963 that promotes geology as a profession. It counts more than 6,000 members in the United States and abroad, organized into 36 regional sections. The institute certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists across all branches of geology, with members employed in industry, government, and academia. It places emphasis on professional responsibility, public service, and ethics, and acts as an advocate for the geoscience profession by communicating with federal and state policymakers on geoscience issues. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, the organization operates within the non-profit geoscience sector. In 2018, it partnered with the American Geosciences Institute to offer a Geoscience Online Learning Initiative webinar, illustrating collaboration to advance professional education in the field.