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2017 GSA Fellows
“He is an outstanding, widely recognized,
innovative leader of research.”
Patricia Allison McCrory (U.S. Geological Survey): In short,
for her outstanding contributions to our understanding of the
geology and geophysics of the Pacific Northwest, and the seismic
hazards related to the Cascadia subduction zone, I nominate
Dr. Patricia McCrory to be a fellow of the Geological Society
of America. — Naomi Oreskes
Donald George Mikulic (Illinois State Geological Survey
Prairie Research Institute): Donald Mikulic has been a leader and Professor J.M. Rhodes should be elected a GSA Fellow for
organizer of some 50 geologic field trips and co-author of about
20 field trip guidebooks or chapters in guidebooks. He has also
been at the forefront of fostering public awareness of geology
through his work with amateur groups, publications, and open
houses. — Joseph Hannibal
Scott A. Minor (U.S. Geological Survey): Scott A. Minor, re-
search geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, is nominated
for consideration as a GSA Fellow. Scott is a nationally recog-
nized expert in fault mapping, fault kinematics, and structural
and hydrogeologic properties of fault zones in some of the most
tectonically active and dynamic terranes in the country.
— Randall Schumann
Joseph N. Moore (University of Utah): Joe Moore is nominated
for extensive contributions in applied research into geothermal
system exploration and resource assessment. These span concept
advancement, publication, mentorship, and public awareness.
— Philip E. Wannamaker
Joseph D. Ortiz (Kent State University): Nominated for his
research contributions in paleoclimate, paleoceanography,
and water quality. He has pioneered the use of non-invasive,
geophysical core and well-logging measurements to reconstruct
paleoclimate and sediment properties and has applied novel
approaches to quantifying algal and cyanophyte biomass in
harmful algal blooms. — Daniel K Holm
David R.M. Pattison (University of Calgary): Dave is one of
most highly respected metamorphic petrologists in the world
and the leading expert on low pressure metamorphism. He has
made seminal contributions to the study of contact aureoles, the
Al2SiO5 polymorphs, the thermal structure of the deep crust, and
kinetics in metamorphism. — Frank S. Spear
Timothy Scott Paulsen (University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh):
Tim Paulsen has shown excellence in scholarship through his
research concerning Gondwana assembly and breakup with
emphasis on Antarctica and in teaching at the undergraduate
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level with emphasis on field geology. Therefore, it is my distinct
pleasure to nominate him for Fellowship in the Geological
Society of America. — William Niles Mode
Aaron J. Pietruszka (U.S. Geological Survey): Dr. Pietruszka is
nominated for fellowship in the Geological Society of America
for his pioneering of new geochemical methods and for his
innovative studies of the chemistry and structure of magmatic
systems in oceanic volcanoes. — Michael O. Garcia
J. Michael Rhodes (University of Massachusetts–Amherst):
(1) his geochemical studies which provided new constraints on
the origin and evolution of Hawaiian volcanoes and (2) providing
access to the state of the art X-ray fluorescence analytical facility
at U. Mass. to geologists from throughout the world. — Frederick
A. Frey
William Ian Ridley (U.S. Geological Survey): Pioneering work
in lunar petrology and petrology of the oceanic lithosphere. Also,
for his leadership roles in administrating USGS research teams.
— Dennis Geist
Jeffrey G. Ryan (University of South Florida): Jeff has made
significant contributions in geoscience education and through
his research on the geochemistry of volcanic rocks at convergent
margins. He is an energetic and innovative educator and tireless
in his activities at the national level related to improving
geoscience education. He has held leadership positions in the
Council on Undergraduate Research and National Assoc. of
Geoscience Teachers. — Jill K. Singer
Matthew R. Saltzman (The Ohio State University):
Prof. Saltzman has made seminal contributions to the
chemostratigraphy of the Paleozoic providing insights on carbon
dynamics, biological diversity, tectonics, and climate change.
— W. Berry Lyons
Kevin M. Schmidt (U.S. Geological Survey): In recognition of
his three decades of influential research and publication on mass
transport on mountain slopes as well as diverse applications of
surficial processes and mapping to tectonic, ecosystem, and fire-
disturbance processes. His publications on these subjects are
widely regarded as authoritative and have guided public policy
decisions. — David M. Miller
Janet L. Slate (U.S. Geological Survey): Janet is nominated
for her combination of research contributions, editorial
responsibilities, and administration of USGS policy regarding
scientific quality of information products. — Ren A. Thompson
Aleksey V. Smirnov (Michigan Technological University):
Aleksey is recognized for his advances in fundamental rock mag-
netism and related innovative applications of paleomagnetism to
solve geologic problems, especially concerning the nature of the
early geodynamo and core. — John A. Tarduno