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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2017 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 established by GSA Council The Bromery Award should be given to any minority, preferably
in 2013, to acknowledge contributions in published, high-quality African American, who qualifies under at least one of these two
geologic mapping that led the recipient to publish significant new categories:
scientific discoveries; to bring about greater understanding of 1. Nominee has made significant contributions to research in the
fundamental geologic processes and concepts; and to contribute
to the application of new knowledge to societal needs and oppor- geological sciences, as exemplified by one or more of the
tunities in such areas as mineral resources, water resources, and following:
the environment.
• Publications that have had a measurable impact on the
The recipient will have authored high-quality geologic maps, geosciences;
cross sections, and summary reports that have received scientific
acclaim and are available to both peers and the public, through • Outstanding original contributions or achievements that
federal or state agencies or major scientific societies. In evaluating mark a major advance in the geosciences; and/or
the merits of nominees for this award, scientific achievements
should be considered rather than contributions in teaching, • Outstanding lifetime career that demonstrates leadership
administration, or service. Nominees do not need to be members in geoscience research.
of GSA, and they may be from any nation.
2. Nominee has been instrumental in opening the geoscience field
Selection criteria: (A) excellence of the nominee’s published to other minorities, as exemplified by one or more of the
geologic maps; (B) clear record of a greater understanding of following:
fundamental geologic processes and/or concepts, and high- • Demonstrable contributions in teaching or mentoring that
quality publication of same, emerging directly from the merito- have enhanced the professional growth of minority
rious quality of the geologic mapping; and (C) peer acclaim of the geoscientists;
practical usefulness of the geologic mapping and the new discov- • Outstanding lifetime career service in a role that has
eries that emerged from the mapping. highlighted the contributions of minorities in advancing
the geosciences; and/or
How to Nominate • Authorship of educational materials of high scientific
quality that have enjoyed widespread use and acclaim
1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/ among educators or the general public.
forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online.
How to Nominate
2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments
or via post: 1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/
• Curriculum vitae; forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online.
• Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer) addressing the
evaluation criteria; 2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments
• Selected bibliography of geologic maps (20 titles or fewer); or via post:
• Selected bibliography of peer-reviewed publications (20 • Curriculum vitae;
titles or fewer); • Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer);
• PDFs or website links to several key geologic maps • Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
authored by the nominee; and from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two another professional geoscience organization; and
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of • Optional selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles.
another professional geoscience organization. Diverse
2017 GSA AWARDS & MEDALS 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. 2017.
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