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YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD (DONATH MEDAL) COMMITTEE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Vacancy: One member-at large three-year term (E) The Kerry Kelts
What it does: Investigates the achievements of young scientists Student Research
who should be considered for this award and makes recommenda-
tions to GSA Council. Award of the
Qualifications: Members should have knowledge of young scien- Limnogeology Division
tists with outstanding achievement(s) in contributing to geologic
knowledge through original research that marks a major advance Deadline: 30 June, 11:59 pm. EST
in the earth sciences.
GSA’s Limnogeology Division is offering one award of
GSA INTERNATIONAL US$1,000 for undergraduate or graduate student research
related to limnogeology, limnology, or paleolimnology. Send
Vacancies: Coordinator, International Travel Grants and Awards your applications to Limnogeology Division Chair Joop
Program; International Representative to Geology & Public Policy Varekamp, jvarekamp@wesleyan.edu. Please include “Kelts
Committee; International Representative to the Joint Technical Award Application” in the subject line.
Program Committee; Chair, International Distinguished
Lectureship; and Chair, International Interest Group; all are The application consists of a research summary and a short
4-year terms (E, M) CV (two pages max.). Prepare your application as a PDF that
What it does: GSA International is GSA’s coordination and includes your last name in the file name. Your research
communication resource seeking to promote, create, and enhance summary (five pages max., including figures and captions;
opportunities for international cooperation related to the scien- the list of references cited is not included in this limit.) must
tific, educational, and outreach missions shared by GSA and like- include a description of the proposed research, its limnogeo-
minded professional societies, educational institutions, and logical significance, why the award funds are needed for the
government agencies. Members will help build collaborative rela- project, and a brief description of your other funding sources.
tionships with GSA Divisions and Associated Societies on interna- Be sure to include a title.
tional issues and serve as a channel for member-generated
proposals for international themes. The Division hopes to increase the number of awards in
succeeding years. If you are interested in supporting this
GSA REPRESENTATIVE TO AAPG PUBLICATION PIPELINE program, please send your donations, designated for the
COMMITTEE Kerry Kelts Research Awards of the Limnogeology Division,
to GSA, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140, USA, or
Vacancy: One GSA Conferee three-year term (M, B) donate online at https://www.gsafweb.org/funds-and-awards/.
What it does: Collects a broad spectrum of geological reference
materials from the U.S. and Canada and distributes them overseas
to universities in developing nations where they will be put to
good use.

Committee, Section, and Division Volunteers:

Council Thanks You!

GSA Council acknowledges the many member-volunteers
who, over the years, have contributed to the Society and
to our science through involvement in the affairs of the GSA.
Your time, talent, and expertise help build a solid and
lasting Society.

GSA TODAY | JUNE 2016

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