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2017 GSA Fellows
Simon Allen Kattenhorn (University of Alaska–Anchorage):
Dr. Simon A. Kattenhorn demonstrates excellence in research in
structural geology and planetary geology and is a gifted teacher
and valued colleague. — Judith Parrish
Adam John Kent (Oregon State University): Adam is recog-
nized for his geochemical contributions to the origin of igneous
rocks and magmatism that include seawater influence on subma-
rine volcanism and volatile, trace element, and timescales of arc
magmatism. Adam is both an outstanding teacher and a mentor of
graduate and undergraduate researchers. — John Hook Dilles
Marcus M. Key Jr. (Dickinson College): For his distinguished
contributions to the training of undergraduate geologists in
Dickinson College’s Department of Earth Sciences. He engages
students thoughtfully and energetically, and has them participate
and co-publish in his research. — Noel Potter Jr.
Michelle Anne Kominz (Western Michigan University): Dr.
Kominz is a leader in deciphering the relationships between
seafloor spreading and long-term sea level and the record of sea-
level change on the million year scale. — Kenneth G. Miller
Timothy Michael Kusky (China University of Geosciences
Wuhan): Timothy Kusky is nominated for his outstanding career
of cutting-edge research in tectonics, particularly in the origin
and destruction of continental crust and the evolution of cratons.
He has also carried out a range of applied research in the field of
geohazards. — Paul Thornton Robinson
Conrad C. Labandeira (Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History): Labandeira has created a unique field of study
on the paleobiology and evolution of the plant-insect system,
representing most of Earth’s macroscopic biodiversity. He works
across the time scale and the continents to integrate his vast
datasets into a prolific body of work that substantially advances
knowledge. — Peter Wilf Conrad
Neil H. Landman (American Museum of Natural History):
Dr. Landman is an active and highly productive researcher in
paleontology. His geologic contributions include Cretaceous
biostratigraphy, the paleobiology and morphology of
cephalopods, Cretaceous methane mud mound geochemistry, and
the K/T boundary invertebrate fauna. He is a dedicated researcher
and a valued contributor at many national and international
professional meetings. — Royal H. Mapes
Peter B. Larson (Washington State University): For major
career-long contributions to the light stable isotope geochemistry
of hydrothermal systems and ore genesis and academic
leadership. — John A. Wolff
Kathy J. Licht (Indiana University–Purdue University
Indianapolis): Kathy Licht undertakes critical fieldwork one of
the most harsh climates on Earth—the interior of Antarctica. Her
record in both research, publications, teaching, and service to the
profession are of the highest standards. — John T. Andrews
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“GSA and geoscience in general have benefitted
greatly from his ongoing commitment.”
Kelly Hong Liu (Missouri University of Science and
Technology): Dr. Liu has been a leader in using seismic data
to determine crust and mantle structure, especially using shear
wave splitting and seismic anisotropy to determine the nature of
tectonic environments. — Kevin Lee Mickus
Gwendolyn L. Macpherson (University of Kansas): Professor
Gwendolyn Macpherson is nominated for Fellowship for
her excellent publication record in the geosciences, for
which she is well-recognized for her diverse contributions to
hydrogeochemistry, and for her strong contribution to the training
of geology students at the University of Kansas and her valuable
service to professional organizations. — Donald O. Whittemore
J. Brian Mahoney (University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire):
Brian Mahoney has mentored scores of undergraduates at the
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and has been an active
externally supported researcher in areas of Canadian, northern
Rocky Mountain, and Argentine tectonics and sedimentation.
— Paul K. Link
Florian Maldonado (U.S. Geological Survey): Florian
Maldonado is nominated for his outstanding accomplishments
and research in the geosciences. His contributions to geologic
research are demonstrated by his publication record and citations,
and especially for his leadership, mentorship, and research
contributions in stratigraphy, volcanism, geologic field mapping,
and structural geology. — Peter D. Warwick
David Roland Marchant (Boston University): Through 34 field
campaigns to the Antarctic, David meticulously pieced together
the landscape evolution of the Transantarctic Mountains and their
response to past climate change. His research is instrumental in
predicting future impacts of climatic change and using Antarctic
analogues for interpreting glaciation of Mars. — Duncan Martin
FitzGerald
Caroline A. Masiello (Rice University): Masiello has made
outstanding contributions into understanding the role of organic
carbon in soils across Earth’s surface, which impacts a wide
range of geoscience and other fields, such as agriculture and
climate change. — Gerald Dickens
John E. McCray (Colorado School of Mines): Professor John
E. McCray has a long and varied background in hydrogeology
and his contributions span many areas of research that include
groundwater remediation, groundwater quality impacts from
natural phenomena, and training of graduate and undergraduate
students to analyze climate-change issues from a risk-based
perspective. — Robert John Sterrett
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