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UPCOMING GSA PROGRAM DEADLINES
GSA DIVISION AWARDS
• Mary C. Rabbitt History and Philosophy of Geology Award:
Nominations due 15 February; send materials to Kathleen
Lohff, kathylohff@msn.com. This award recognizes an indi-
vidual’s exceptional scholarly contributions of fundamental
importance to understanding the history of the geological
sciences. Achievements deserving of the award include, but are
not limited to, publication of papers or books that contribute
new and profound insights into the history of geology based on
original research or a synthesis of existing knowledge.
Nominators and nominees do not have to be members of the
Division or of GSA. The nomination packet should include
(1) a letter detailing the contributions that warrant the award;
and (2) the nominee’s current curriculum vitae, including
name, title, affiliation, education, degrees, honors and awards,
and major career events. Award funds are administered by the
GSA Foundation.
• Gerald M. and Sue T. Friedman Distinguished Service Award:
Nominations due 15 February; send materials to Kathleen
Lohff, kathylohff@msn.com. This award is presented for excep-
tional service in advancing the knowledge of the history and
philosophy of the geological sciences. Nominators and nomi-
nees do not have to be members of the Division or of GSA.
Service to the history and philosophy of geology may include,
but is not limited to, the discovery of and making available rare
source materials; comprehensive bibliographic surveys; orga-
nizing meetings and symposia on the history and philosophy of
geology; and exceptional service to the Division. The nomina-
tion packet should include (1) a letter detailing the contribu-
tions that warrant the award; and (2) the nominee’s current
curriculum vitae including name, title, affiliation, education,
degrees, honors and awards, and major career events. Funds for
this award, made possible by a bequest from the estate of Mary
C. Rabbitt, are administered by the GSA Foundation.
• History and Philosophy of Geology Student Award:
Nominations due 15 June; send materials to Kathleen Lohff,
kathylohff@msn.com. This award in the amount of US$1,000
recognizes excellence in a student paper to be given at GSA’s
annual meeting. Awards may also be given for second place.
Oral presentations are preferred. Faculty advisors may be listed
as second author, but not as the lead author of the paper. The
proposed paper may be (1) on the history or philosophy of
geology; or (2) a literature review of ideas for a technical work
or thesis/dissertation; or (3) some imaginative aspect of the
history or philosophy of geology we have not thought of before.
Students should submit an abstract of their proposed talk and a
1,500–2,000 word prospectus. The Awards Committee will
assist the winner(s) with an abstract to facilitate presentation
according to GSA standards. Currently enrolled undergraduates
and graduate students are eligible, as are students who received
their degrees at the end of the fall or spring terms immediately
preceding GSA’s annual meeting. It is open to all students
regardless of discipline, provided the proposed paper is related
to the history or philosophy of a geological idea or person. GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday
Funds for the award, made possible by a bequest from the estate
of Mary C. Rabbitt, are administered by the GSA Foundation.
■ HYDROGEOLOGY DIVISION
Nominations for the following four awards are due 1 February;
send materials to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com.
• The O.E. Meinzer Award recognizes the author or authors of a
publication or body of publications that have significantly
advanced the science of hydrogeology or a closely related field.
The nomination must cite the publication(s) on which the
nomination is based and describe the role of the publication(s)
in advancing hydrogeology or a closely related discipline.
Inclusion of up to three additional third-party letters in support
of the nomination is encouraged. If you have questions, please
contact David Parkhurst at dlpark@usgs.gov. For more infor-
mation, go to http://gsahydrogeology.org/OEMeinzer.htm.
• The George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award will
be made in recognition of distinguished personal service to the
hydrogeology profession and to the Hydrogeology Division,
based on a history of sustained creditable service. Please submit
a letter of nomination that describes the distinguished service
that warrants the nomination. Supporting letters are helpful
but not required. If you have questions, please contact Brian
Katz at brian.katz@dep.state.fl.us. For more information, go to
http://gsahydrogeology.org/DistinguishedService.htm.
• The Kohout Early Career Award will be presented to a distin-
guished early career scientist (35 years of age or younger
throughout the year in which the award is to be presented or
within 5 years of receiving their highest degree or diploma) for
outstanding achievement in contributing to the hydrogeologic
profession through original research and service and for the
demonstrated potential for continued excellence throughout
their career. The nomination package must include (1) at least
one letter of nomination with a description of the significant
contributions or accomplishments; (2) a copy of the nominee’s
curriculum vitae with complete bibliography; and (3) at least
four supporting letters. If you have questions, please contact
Steve van der Hoven at sjvanderhoven@gmail.com. For more
information, go to http://gsahydrogeology.org/Kohout.htm.
• The Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer is selected based
on outstanding contributions to hydrogeology or a closely
related field through original research and public communica-
tion, as well as a potential for continued contributions to the
profession. To nominate, include at least one letter of nomina-
tion, a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae, and at least two
supporting letters describing the significant contributions or
accomplishments constituting the basis for the nomination.
If you have questions, please contact Dani Or at dani.or@env.
ethz.ch. For more information, go to http://gsahydrogeology
.org/BirdsallDreiss.htm.
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