ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is saddened to share the news that colleague and friend Dr. Charles (Chip) Groat passed away on March 14, 2025. A former AGI Executive Director (1990-1992), Dr. Groat received the AGI Medal in Memory of Ian Campbell for Superlative Service to the Geosciences (1998) for his outstanding performance in and contribution to the geoscience profession. Dr. Groat provided leadership to the profession in many roles throughout his career, inc...