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The Ge o a r c h a e o l o g y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 1977; ~ 461 mem-
bers [ formerly the Archaeological Geology Division] ) provides a
forum for the presentation and discussion of papers on archaeo-
logical geology in order to stimulate and promote research and
teaching within this field. Division awards include the Rip Rapp
Archaeological Geology Award, the Richard Hay Student Paper/
Poster Award, and the Claude C. Albritton, Jr., Award memorial
fund. Learn more at r o c k .g e o s o c i e t y .o r g / a r c h .
The Ge o b i o l o g y & Ge o m i c r o b i o l o g y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est.
2001; ~ 546 members) promotes interdisciplinary research focus-
ing on the interplay between the biosphere, lithosphere, hydro-
sphere, and atmosphere. More specifically, geobiologists and
geomicrobiologists examine the effects of biological activities on
geological processes and the influences of geological settings on
biological processes—both at the macro- and micro-biological
scales and in the past through the present. Members are invited to
the yearly lunch banquet where winners of the annual
Outstanding Contributions to Geobiology & Geomicrobiology
Awards are celebrated. Learn more at w w w .g e o s o c i e t y .o r g / g s a /
d i v i s i o n / g b g m / h o m e .a s p x .

The Ge o c h r o n o l o g y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 2018; ~ 129 mem-
bers) aims to represent geochronologists of all types, as well as
the many geoscientists who use geochronological data. The geo-
chronology community is rapidly evolving, growing in breadth
of methodologies and application. The Division focuses on the
timing and rates of geological events and processes. These events
include mass extinctions, stage boundaries, volcanic eruptions,
earthquakes, major floods, and impact events. Processes include
tectonic, geomorphic, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentological,
biogeochemical, and paleoclimatic processes. From geological
to human time scales, geochronology underpins our ability to
constrain the rates of processes that present key challenges to
societal security and sustainability, including coastal processes,
climate change, critical z one management, earthquake and
volcanic haz ards, and natural resources. Learn more at
h t t p s : / / b i t .l y / 2ILJ v 5 4 .

The Ge o i n f o r m a t i c s Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 2006; ~ 214 mem-
bers) advances “ Data to Knowledge,” providing GSA members
with an opportunity to participate in the emerging field of cyber-
infrastructure. The Division actively promotes and sponsors
short courses, symposia, and books that emphasiz e information
technology–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 c o m m u n i t y .g e o s o c i e t y .o r g /
g e o i n f o r m a t i c s d i v i s i o n .

The Ge o l o g y a n d He a l t h Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 2005; ~ 224
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 communication and collaboration among scientists and
health practitioners with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary
relationship of geology to medicine, biology, chemistry, and other
sciences. Division awards include the Meritorious Service

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