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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
2018 GSA Awards & Medals
Geologic Mapping Award in Honor of
Florence Bascom
The Geologic Mapping Award was established by GSA Council
in 2013, to acknowledge contributions in published, high-quality
geologic mapping that led the recipient to publish significant new
scientific discoveries; to bring about greater understanding of
fundamental geologic processes and concepts; and to contribute to
the application of new knowledge to societal needs and opportuni-
ties in such areas as mineral resources, water resources, and the
environment.
The recipient will have authored high-quality geologic maps,
cross sections, and summary reports that have received scientific
acclaim and are available to both peers and the public, through
federal or state agencies or major scientific societies. In evaluating
the merits of nominees for this award, scientific achievements
should be considered rather than contributions in teaching, admin-
istration, or service. Nominees do not need to be members of
GSA, and they may be from any nation.
Selection criteria: (A) excellence of the nominee’s published
geologic maps; (B) clear record of a greater understanding of
fundamental geologic processes and/or concepts, and high-quality
publication of same, emerging directly from the meritorious
quality of the geologic mapping; and (C) peer acclaim of the prac-
tical usefulness of the geologic mapping and the new discoveries
that emerged from the mapping.
How to Nominate
1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/
forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online.
2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments
or via post:
• Curriculum vitae;
• Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer) addressing the
evaluation criteria;
• Selected bibliography of geologic maps (20 titles or fewer);
• Selected bibliography of peer-reviewed publications (20
titles or fewer);
• PDFs or website links to several key geologic maps
authored by the nominee; and
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
another professional geoscience organization. Diverse
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. 2018.
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Randolph W. “Bill” and Cecile T.
Bromery Award for Minorities
The Bromery Award should be given to any minority, prefer-
ably African American, who qualifies under at least one of these
two categories:
1. Nominee has made significant contributions to research in the
geological sciences, as exemplified by one or more of the
following:
• Publications that have had a measurable impact on the
geosciences;
• Outstanding original contributions or achievements that
mark a major advance in the geosciences; and/or
• Outstanding lifetime career that demonstrates leadership
in geoscience research.
2. Nominee has been instrumental in opening the geoscience field
to other minorities, as exemplified by one or more of the
following:
• Demonstrable contributions in teaching or mentoring that
have enhanced the professional growth of minority
geoscientists;
• Outstanding lifetime career service in a role that has
highlighted the contributions of minorities in advancing
the geosciences; and/or
• Authorship of educational materials of high scientific
quality that have enjoyed widespread use and acclaim
among educators or the general public.
How to Nominate
1. Nomination form: Please go to https://rock.geosociety.org/
forms/Awardform.asp to submit the form online.
2. Supporting documents, to be submitted as e-mail attachments
or via post:
• Curriculum vitae;
• Letter of nomination (300 words or fewer);
• Letters of support from three scientists with at least two
from GSA Fellows or members and one from a member of
another professional geoscience organization; and
• Optional selected bibliography of no more than 10 titles.