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2016 GSA Fellows
“She exemplifies what a modern earth scientist
should be.”
Peter P. McLaughlin Jr. (Delaware Geological Survey/University
of Delaware): Peter has integrated the knowledge, tools, and tech-
niques he used in private industry into his research, which has
resulted in a landmark effort to modernize the hydrostratigraphy,
water-use information, and groundwater allocations by aquifer in
the state of Delaware. —David R. Wunsch
James McManus (University of Akron): In recognition of Jim’s
seminal contribution to the study of biogeochemical cycling
within continental margins and lakes, sediment diagenesis, and
the classification and use of metals and their isotopes as paleo-
proxies within ocean and lake systems. —Charles G. Wheat
Jerry X. Mitrovica (Harvard University): Elected to Fellowship
as the 2015 GSA Day Medal recipient.
GSA TODAY | JULY 2016 Andreas Mulch (Goethe Universität Frankfurt): Andreas is a
highly creative scientist who has published influential papers on
dynamic interactions of the lithosphere, atmosphere, and
biosphere through time, including links between continental
paleorecords of deformation at different crustal levels, the
evolution of topography, and the co-evolution of life and the
environment. —Donna L. Whitney
Christina A. Neal (U.S. Geological Survey/Hawaiian Volcano
Observatory): For application of volcanology to hazard assessment
and eruption response and communication of science to govern-
ment agencies and the public for 25 years at the Alaska Volcano
Observatory, as well as for leadership in international North
Pacific volcano monitoring and now as Scientist in Charge of the
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. —Charles R. Bacon
Michael H. Ort (Northern Arizona University): Dr. Ort is a
volcanologist with rare interdisciplinary expertise. He is an exem- Geology Division’s 2015 E.B. Burwell Jr. Award recipients.
plary geological educator with a demonstrated commitment to
outreach and public engagement. A leader in his research area,
he has also served his professional community through editorial
activities, active society memberships, and leadership roles.
—Shanaka L. de Silva
David R. Pevear (Exxon Production Research Company, retired):
David is nominated for his outstanding contributions to the
science of clay minerals, including applications of clays to
petroleum geology, burial diagenesis, and thermochronology, for
his dedicated service to the Clay Mineral Society, and for his
enthusiastic outreach and mentoring of early career scientists.
—Lori L. Summa
George R. Priest (Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral
Industry): Elected to Fellowship as one of the Engineering
and Environmental Geology Division’s 2015 E.B. Burwell Jr.
Award recipients.
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Carol A. Raymond (California Institute of Technology Jet
Propulsion Laboratory): Carol effectively manages and leads
spacecraft missions that explore the geology of other planets.
Her own research, focused on the Earth’s seafloor, Antarctica,
and other planets, has been instrumental in our understanding
of planetary magnetic fields and their relationship to crustal
structures and tectonics. —Harry Y. McSween
Eric M. Riggs (Texas A&M University): Eric is nominated for
his important research contributions to geoscience education
and to diversity in the geosciences, and for his extensive record
of service to multiple professional geoscientific organizations.
—Steven C. Semken
Nancy L. Ross (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University):
Nancy has been a pioneer in the study of the atomic-level struc-
tures, physical properties, and stabilities of Earth materials under
the extreme pressures and temperatures of Earth’s lower crust and
mantle as well as of the thermodynamic properties of environ-
mental nanoparticles and their interactions with water.
—Gordon E. Brown Jr.
Jeffrey N. Rubin (Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue): Jeffrey is a
leader in bringing safety and health issues to the forefront
of the geological profession and in bringing preparedness for
geological hazards to the forefront of the emergency management
profession and the general public. —Jonathan G. Price
Richard A. Schultz (The University of Texas at Austin):
Dr. Schultz for his success and qualities as an internationally
recognized educator and researcher in structural geology and
geomechanics. He has produced more than 112 papers, six
edited volumes, five book chapters, 300 abstracts, and 60 invited
seminars while mentoring three postdoctoral scholars, 25 Ph.D.,
M.S. students, and three Ph.D. corporate interns.
—Haakon Fossen
William H. Schulz (U.S. Geological Survey): Elected to
Fellowship as one of the Engineering and Environmental
R. Randall Schumann (U.S. Geological Survey): Elected to
Fellowship as one of the Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology
Division’s 2015 Kirk Bryan Award recipients.
Eugene S. Schweig (U.S. Geological Survey): Buddy has been a
valuable member of the geoscience community for three decades.
His contributions span basic research (paleoseismology), applied
research, teaching (University of Memphis and beyond), geosci-
ence program leadership (U.S. Geological Survey), and public
outreach. I honestly can’t think of a more deserving individual for
GSA Fellow status. —Daniel R. Muhs
Carrie E. Schweitzer (Kent State University at Stark): Dr. Schweitzer
is a preeminent scholar in paleontology. Her massive research
output on fossil decapod crustaceans ranks her as a major scholar
in that field and, as a result, she has a global reputation. She trans-
lates this into teaching where she instills enthusiasm for geology
and research into the students. —Rodney M. Feldmann