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The Geoinformatics Division (est. 2006; ~182 members)
advances “Data to Knowledge,” providing GSA members with an
opportunity to participate in the emerging field of cyberinfra-
structure. The Division actively promotes and sponsors short
courses, symposia, and books that emphasize information-tech-
nology–supported discovery and integration of geoscience data
leading to a more comprehensive understanding of Earth and the
planets as complex systems. Each year, the Division presents the
Outstanding Contributions in Geoinformatics Award. Learn more
at community.geosociety.org/geoinformaticsdivision/.

The Geology and Society Division (est. 2003; ~373 members)
advances the concept of “geology working for society” by providing
GSA members with opportunities to bring together multiple fields
of geoscience to address important societal issues. This Division
actively hosts interdisciplinary symposia at national and regional
meetings, provides forums to help its members effectively communi-
cate with decision makers and the public, encourages student
achievement in helping to inform public policy by sponsoring a Best
Student Presentation Award at the national meeting, and honors
professional achievement in enhancing public policy by presenting
a Distinguished Lecture at the annual meeting. The Division also
works closely with the Geology and Public Policy Committee to
develop and distribute GSA position statements. Learn more at
community.geosociety.org/gsocdivision/.

The Geology and Health Division (est. 2005; ~196 members)
focuses on the intersection of natural or anthropogenic geological
conditions with health, disease, pathology, and death in modern
and fossil humans, animals, and plants. This Division fosters com-
munication and collaboration among scientists and health practi-
tioners with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary relationship of
geology to medicine, biology, chemistry, and other sciences.
Division awards include the Meritorious Service Award, the
Distinguished Service Award, and—to students—the Best
Publication Award. Learn more at community.geosociety.org/
geologyhealthdivision/.

The Geophysics Division (est. 1971; ~582 members) facilitates
the presentation and discussion of the ideas of scientists interested
in geophysics, fosters communication among geophysicists and
other earth scientists, and promotes research and publication. This
Division sponsors the George P. Woollard Award and lecture for
outstanding contributions to geology through the application of
the principles and techniques of geophysics. For students, the
Division offers the Allan V. Cox Student Research Award and the
GSA Geophysics Division Student Research Award. Learn more
at community.geosociety.org/geophysicsdivision/.

The Geoscience Education Division (est. 1991; ~804 members)
fosters the active participation of GSA members in all aspects of
earth-science education. The Division complements and expands
on the contributions of the National Earth Science Teachers
Association (NESTA), the National Association of Geology
Teachers (NAGT), the National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA), and other similar organizations. It sponsors the Biggs
Earth Science Teaching Award and a Distinguished Service
Award. Learn more at community.geosociety.org/gedivision/.

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