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T13. Salt-Water Intrusion. Doug Carlson, Louisiana Geological REGISTRATION
Survey, dcarlson@lsu.edu.
Early registration deadline: 16 Feb. 2016
POST-MEETING WORKSHOPS Cancellation deadline: 22 Feb. 2016

Big Geoscientific Problems in the South-Central Region. Registration opens in December 2015. For further information
Organizers: Robert J. Stern, Univ. of Texas at Dallas, rjstern@ or if you need special accommodations, please contact Peter Clift,
utdallas.edu; Kevin Mickus, Missouri State Univ., kevinmickus@ pclift@lsu.edu.
missouristate.edu; Raphael Gottardi, Univ. of Louisiana Lafayette,
rxg0121@louisiana.edu. ACCOMMODATIONS

This workshop is intended to complement the session “Big Hotel registration deadline: 29 Feb. 2016
Geoscientific Problems in the South-Central region.” Geoscientists A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Baton Rouge
who want to participate in the workshop are encouraged to submit
a presentation to that session, although it is not required. Capital Center, 201 Lafayette Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70801, USA.
Reservations can be made by calling +1-225-344-5866. In order to
Evolution of the Early Earth—The Rock Record from the receive the special rate, please mention that you are attending the
Barberton Greenstone Belt of Early Life, Giant Impacts, and GSA South-Central Meeting.
Very Hot Volcanism.
Instructor: Gary R. Byerly, Louisiana State Univ., glbyer@lsu.edu. LOCAL CONTACTS
Limited to 12 persons.
Coordinating Chair: Peter Clift, Louisiana State University,
This workshop will be four hours of examination of thin sections, pclift@lsu.edu
rock slabs, maps, and field photos.
Technical Chair: David Borrok, University of Louisiana Lafayette,
PRE-MEETING FIELD TRIPS dmb5953@louisiana.edu

1. Miocene Vertebrates in the Pascagoula Formation: A Site Exhibits Chair: Carl Richter, University of Louisiana Lafayette,
Yielding Mastodon to Marine Turtle Material. 20 March. richter@louisiana.edu
Principal organizer: Judith A. Schiebout, jschie@lsu.edu.
Co-organizers: Samuel Bentley, sjb@lsu.edu; Paul V. Field-Trip Chair: Tara Jonell, Louisiana State University, tjonel1@
Heinrich, heinric@lsu.edu. lsu.edu

2. Quaternary and Recent Sedimentation in the Wax Lake Student Coordinator: Adam Turner, Louisiana State University,
Delta. 20 March. Principal organizer: Harry Roberts, aturn49@lsu.edu
hrober3@lsu.edu.

3. Water Flow, Sediment Flux, and Boat Traffic between the
Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers. 20 March. Principal
organizer: Gary Kinsland, gkinsland@louisiana.edu.

4. Environmental Impacts of a Giant Gasoline Spill. 20 March.
Principal organizer: Bill Schramm, bill.schramm@la.gov.

Call for Applications

2016–2017 GSA-USGS

Congressional Science Fellowship

Application deadline: 1 Feb. 2016 GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday

Bring your science and technology expertise to Capitol fellowship is open to GSA members who are U.S. citizens
Hill to work directly with national leaders or permanent residents, with a minimum requirement of
at the interface between geoscience and public policy. a master’s degree with at least five years professional
experience or a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
The GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellowship
provides a rare opportunity for a geoscientist Learn more at www.geosociety.org/csf or by
to spend a year working for a Member of Congress or contacting Kasey White, +1-202-669-0466, kwhite@
congressional committee. If you are an earth scientist geosociety.org
with a broad geologic background, experience applying
scientific knowledge to societal challenges, and a passion Apply today!
for helping shape the future of the geoscience profession,
GSA and the USGS invite your application. The

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