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2018 GSA Fellows
James B. Paces (U.S. Geological Survey): Recognized for inno-
vative isotopic and Quaternary geochronological investigations
of landscape evolution, geohydrologic processes, and hydrologic
responses to climate change, through his use of U-series dating
and radiogenic isotope tracers (U and Sr) in a diverse variety of
materials and environments. —Mark Hudson
Jonathan L. Payne (Stanford University): For contributions to
the study of the co-evolution of Earth and life, especially mass
extinction and subsequent biotic recovery, through paleontologi-
cal, sedimentary, and geochemical approaches. —Gordon E.
Brown Jr.
Michael A. Phillips (Illinois Valley Community College):
Michael Phillips is recognized for his excellence in undergradu-
ate teaching; service to GSA and the North-Central Section as a
member of the Geology and Public Policy Committee and to the
National Association of Geoscience Teachers; and for raising the
public’s awareness of the importance of geology in formulating
public policy. —Jonathan H. Goodwin
Jani Radebaugh (Brigham Young University): Jani Radebaugh’s
work on Titan and Io has led to fundamental understanding of
how these outer solar system objects evolve today. Her efforts to
reach a broad audience of non-scientists are also laudable.
—Eric Christiansen
Mark E. Reid (U.S. Geological Survey): Mark E. Reid is recog-
nized for his outstanding research contributions in the field of
landslide science that have resulted in reduced landslide risk and
increased public safety. —Shaul Hurwitz
Tammy M. Rittenour (Utah State University): A leading expert
in luminescence dating, Quaternary geology, and sedimentology,
Tammy Rittenour has shown broad expertise in tackling diverse
problems with numerous collaborators. She is exceedingly gener-
ous in sharing knowledge through workshops and short courses,
and displays outstanding leadership as an enthusiastic chair of the paleoclimate studies, phytoremediation, and phytomining. He
Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division.
—Grant Meyer
Delores M. Robinson (University of Alabama): Delores M.
Robinson is an outstanding researcher and educator and is recog-
nized internationally for her significant contributions to advanc-
ing the understanding of Himalayan tectonics and stratigraphy.
Her novel integration of geochronology and thermochronology
with extensive field investigations provides innovative methods
to determine the internal architecture of thrust belts.
—Ernest Mancini
Yamirka Rojas-Agramonte (Universidad de los Andes): For
fundamental contributions to our understanding of continental
crust formation and evolution, using Cuba and China as examples
of these processes. —Robert Stern
John C. Schumacher (Portland State University): John
Schumacher is one of the leading metamorphic petrologists/min-
eralogists in the world. He is honored for his seminal
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“… service (and) leadership in the GSA Hydrogeology
Division …”
contributions to the fields of metamorphic petrology and espe-
cially in the metamorphic petrogenesis of amphiboles as well as
his outstanding contributions to the education and training of
undergraduate and graduate geology students. —Frank Spear
David Selby (Durham University): Selby is one of the leading
geochemists exploring applications of the Re-Os system to sig-
nificant problems in earth science. He is highly productive in
publishing results of geologic research in both basic and applied
categories, has successfully trained next generation earth scien-
tists, administered geologic programs, and performed significant
editorial service. —Bradley Sageman
Kamini Singha (Colorado School of Mines): Dr. Singha is
nominated in recognition of her important contributions to fun-
damental and applied research applying geophysical methods
to challenging problems in hydrogeology, and for her commit-
ment to training graduate and undergraduate students.
—Frederick Day-Lewis
Michael Elliot Smith (Northern Arizona University): For land-
mark contributions to our understanding of the timing of Green
River Formation lake deposits and the record they provide of
Eocene landscape evolution in the western U.S., for his volumi-
nous and inspirational teaching, and for his editorial contribu-
tions to helping others reach publication. —Alan Carroll
Robert Bruce Stewart (Massey University): Robert (Bob)
Stewart is nominated based on his extensive published interna-
tional research in physical volcanology, andesite petrogenesis,
has also had a distinguished 40-year career in teaching earth
science at Massey University, New Zealand, with meritorious
service to his community, especially in teaching emergency
management. —Vincent Neall
Michael C. Sukop (Florida International University): Dr.
Sukop’s nomination is for his outstanding research publications
and service to the GSA Hydrogeology Division. His research
includes using Lattice Boltzman Modeling for investigating
complex hydrogeological processes, such as multi-phase flow,
movement of droplets, and flow in karst. Dr. Sukop also investi-
gates water management and coastal flooding in Florida.
—Larry McKay
Colin D. Sumrall (University of Tennessee): Colin Sumrall has
done important research in the early (Cambrian and Ordovician)
faunas, especially in early echinoderms (detailing the transfor-
mation from early bilateral forms to modern pentameral classes).
He has been a pioneer in the use of laser directed X-rays (tomog-
raphy) in determining three-dimensional internal anatomy of
fossil echinoderms. —Ronald Parsley
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