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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
GSA DIVISION AWARDS
■ COAL GEOLOGY
Antoinette Lierman Medlin Scholarship in Coal Geology
Applications due 15 March 2015
This scholarship provides monetary support and recognition to
deserving students in coal science, to be used toward successful
completion of their research projects. Each year, one award is
presented for the completion of laboratory/analytical research
(US$2,000) and a second award is presented for the completion of
fieldwork (US$1,500). Application materials should include a
five-page summary of the research and an explanation of how the
stipend would enhance that research, along with a one-page letter
from the student’s immediate supervisor that verifies the need for
funding. Submit applications to Brett Valentine at bvalenti@
vt.edu. For more information, go to www.uky.edu/KGS/coal/
GSA/awards.htm.
■ HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF GEOLOGY
History and Philosophy of Geology Student Award
Nominations due 15 June 2015
This award in the amount of US$1,000 recognizes excellence in
a student paper to be given at the national GSA meeting; oral
presentations are preferred. Students should submit an abstract of
their proposed talk and a 1,500–2,000-word prospectus for
consideration. The proposed paper may be (1) on the history or
philosophy of geology; (2) a literature review of ideas for a tech-
nical work or thesis/dissertation; or (3) some imaginative aspect
of the history or philosophy of geology we have not thought of
before. Submit nominations to Kathleen Lohff at kathylohff.msn
.com. For more information, go to www.gsahist.org/hapg_award/
awards.htm.
■ MINERALOGY, GEOCHEMISTRY, PETROLOGY,
AND VOLCANOLOGY (MGPV)
MGPV Distinguished Geologic Career Award
Nominations due 15 July 2015
This award goes to an individual who, throughout his or her
career, has made distinguished contributions in one or more of
the following fields of research: mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology, Nominations due 10 March 2015
volcanology, with emphasis on multidisciplinary, field-based contri-
butions. Submit nominations to J. Alex Speer, Mineralogical Society
of America, 3635 Concorde Pkwy, Ste 500, Chantilly VA 20151-1110,
USA; jaspeer@minsocam.org. For more information, go to www
.geosociety.org/divisions/mgpv/awards.htm.
MGPV Early Career Award GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday/
Nominations due 15 July 2015
This award will go to an individual near the beginning of his or
her professional career who has made distinguished contributions
in one or more of the following fields of research: mineralogy,
geochemistry, petrology, volcanology, with emphasis on multidis-
ciplinary, field-based contributions. Nominations are restricted to
those who are within eight years past the award of their final
degree. Extensions of up to two years will be made for nominees
who have taken career breaks for family reasons or because of
serious illness. Submit nominations to J. Alex Speer, Mineralogical
Society of America, 3635 Concorde Pkwy, Ste 500, Chantilly, VA
20151-1110, USA; jaspeer@minsocam.org. For more information,
go to www.geosociety.org/divisions/mgpv/awards.htm.
■ QUATERNARY GEOLOGY AND
GEOMORPHOLOGY
Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research
Nominations due 1 April 2015
This award is intended to stimulate research in desert environ-
ments by recognizing an individual whose research has signifi-
cantly advanced the understanding of the Quaternary geology and
geomorphology of deserts worldwide. Monies for the award are
derived from the annual interest income of the Farouk El-Baz
Fund, administered by the GSA Foundation. For more informa-
tion and to submit nominations, contact Anne Chin at anne.chin@
ucdenver.edu.
Distinguished Career Award
Nominations due 1 April 2015
This award recognizes a Quaternary geologist or geomorpholo-
gist who has demonstrated excellence in his or her contributions
to science. For more information and to submit nominations,
contact Sarah Lewis at sarah.lewis@oregonstate.edu.
■ STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY AND TECTONICS
Career Contribution Award
This award recognizes an individual who, throughout his/her
career, has made numerous distinguished contributions that have
clearly advanced the science of structural geology or tectonics.
Submit nominations to Jane Gilotti at jane-gilotti@uiowa.edu.
For more information, go to http://rock.geosociety.org/sgt/
CareerAward.htm.
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