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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2016 GSA Awards & Medals ®
Geologic Mapping Award in Honor of Randolph W. “Bill” and Cecile T.
Florence Bascom Bromery Award for Minorities
The Geologic Mapping Award was approved by GSA Council in The Bromery Award should be given to any minority, preferably
October 2013, and the first award was presented in 2015. This African Americans, who qualifies under at least one of these two
award acknowledges contributions in published high-quality categories:
geologic mapping that led the recipient to publish significant new 1. Nominee has made significant contributions to research in the
scientific discoveries, to bring about greater understanding of
fundamental geologic processes and concepts, and to contribute geological sciences, as exemplified by one or more of the
to the application of new knowledge to societal needs and oppor- following:
tunities in such areas as mineral resources, water resources, and
the environment. • Publications that have had a measurable impact on the
geosciences;
The recipient will have authored high-quality geologic maps,
cross sections, and summary reports that have received scientific • Outstanding original contributions or achievements that
acclaim and are available to both peers and the public, through mark a major advance in the geosciences; and/or
federal or state agencies or major scientific societies. In evaluating
the merits of nominees for this award, scientific achievements • Outstanding lifetime career that demonstrates leadership
should be considered rather than contributions in teaching, in geoscience research.
administration, or service. Nominees do not need to be members
of the GSA, and they may be from any nation. 2. Nominee has been instrumental in opening the geoscience field
to other minorities, as exemplified by one or more of the
Selection criteria: (A) excellence of the nominee’s published following:
geologic maps; (B) clear record of a greater understanding of • Demonstrable contributions in teaching or mentoring that
fundamental geologic processes and/or concepts, and high- have enhanced the professional growth of minority
quality publication of same, emerging directly from the merito- geoscientists;
rious quality of the geologic mapping; and (C) peer acclaim of the • Outstanding lifetime career service in a role that has
practical usefulness of the geologic mapping and the new discov- highlighted the contributions of minorities in advancing
eries that emerged from the mapping. the geosciences; and/or
• Authorship of educational materials of high scientific
quality that have enjoyed widespread use and acclaim
among educators or the general public.
How to Nominate How to Nominate
1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/ 1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/
forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online. forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online.
2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments 2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments
or via post: or via post:
• Curriculum vitae; • Curriculum vitae;
• Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer) addressing the • Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer);
evaluation criteria; • Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
• Selected bibliography of geologic maps (20 titles or fewer); from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
• Selected bibliography of peer-reviewed publications (20 another professional geoscience organization; and
titles or fewer); • Optional selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles.
• PDFs or web-site links to several key geologic maps
authored by the nominee www.geosociety.org/awards
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
another professional geoscience organization. Diverse
supporters (i.e., including individuals who are not
currently/recently associated with the nominee’s institu-
tion) are strongly encouraged.
The deadline for receipt of all GSA medal, award, and recognition nominations is 1 Feb. 2016.
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