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Second Announcement and Call for Papers the geosciences, including current or emerging research issues at
the boundary of geoscience and related disciplines.
NORTH-CENTRAL SECTION
REGISTRATION
52nd Annual Meeting of North-Central
Section, GSA Early registration deadline: 5 March
Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, USA Cancellation deadline: 12 March
16–17 April 2018 Registration fees (all fees are in U.S. dollars)
www.geosociety.org/nc-mtg Early Standard

Full Mtg. One Day Full Mtg. One day

Professional Member $215 $170 $250 $195

Professional Member 70+ $100 $80 $130 $100

Professional Nonmember $250 $190 $295 $205

Early Career $150 $110 $180 $130

Student Member $90 $60 $110 $70

Student Nonmember $125 $75 $135 $90

K–12 Professional $65 $50 $85 $70

Guest or Spouse $55 $50 $60 $55

Field Trip/Workshop Only $50 n/a $50 n/a

View of the Campanile on the Iowa State University campus. Photograph by Bri Gerke. ACCOMMODATIONS

Geoscience Returns to the Heartland Deadline: 26 March
Rooms have been reserved at three hotels conveniently located

adjacent to each other at the interchange of U.S. Highway 30 and
University Blvd., just a short drive or walk from the conference
center and the ISU campus.
• The Best Western Plus University Park Inn and Suites features

great amenities, including a full hot breakfast that is included
in the room rate of $109/night plus tax. For reservations, call
+1-515-296-2500, and ask for the GSA conference rate.
• The Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, located across the
street, is a full-service property with onsite bar, restaurant, and
full amenities, with room rates of $129/night plus tax. For reser-
vations, call +1-515-292-8600, and reference NC-GSA (http://
gatewayames.com/).
• Additional rooms are available at the Holiday Inn Hotel and
Conference Center at a rate of $114.99/night plus tax. For
reservations, call +1-515-268-8808 and ask for the NC-GSA
block (https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ames/
amwia/hoteldetail).

LOCATION CALL FOR PAPERS

The 52nd Annual Meeting of GSA’s North-Central Section Abstract deadline: 16 January 2018
returns to the location of its 30th Annual Meeting at the Iowa Submit online at www.geosociety.org/nc-mtg.
State University Conference Center in the Scheman Building,
located on the campus of Iowa State University, in Ames, Iowa, Abstract submission fee: US$18 for students; US$30 for all
USA. As a premiere university-based convention and meeting others. If you cannot submit an abstract online, please contact
location, Ames is centrally located in America’s Heartland. Heather Clark, +1-303-357-1018, hclark@geosociety.org. In addi-
Known for one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Iowa tion to Theme Sessions, we are soliciting abstracts for general
State University is easy to navigate, and the Conference Center discipline sessions. Please direct questions on these sessions to the
offers easy access to community and campus amenities. Whether technical program co-chairs: Neal Iverson (niverson@iastate.edu)
you’re looking for unique dining options or distinctive shopping and Kristie Franz (kfranz@iastate.edu).
experiences, you’ll enjoy the Midwestern hospitality in Ames. If
you’re driving, Ames is easily accessible from both I-35 and I-80. Theme Sessions
If flying, the Des Moines International Airport is served by all
major airlines and is 45 minutes from Ames by car. We look for- T1. Ancient Life on Earth and Elsewhere: Evidence from
ward to presentations and posters that highlight advancements in Modern and Fossil Systems. Cosponsored by
Paleontological Society; GSA Planetary Geology Division;
GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division. Andy

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