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Award, the Distinguished Service Award, and, to students, the
Best Publication Award. Learn more at r o c k .g e o s o c i e t y
.o r g / Ge o He a l t h .

The Ge o l o g y a n d So c i e t y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 2003; ~ 362
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 mem-
bers effectively communicate with decision makers and the pub-
lic, 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 c o m m u n i t y .g e o s o c i e t y
.o r g / g s o c d i v i s i o n .

The Ge o p h y s i c s a n d Ge o d y n a m i c s Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est.
1971; ~ 571 members) facilitates the presentation and discussion
of the ideas of scientists interested in geophysics, fosters commu-
nication among geophysicists and other earth scientists, and pro-
motes research and publication. This Division sponsors the
George P. Woollard Award and lecture for outstanding contribu-
tions 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
and Geodynamics Division Student Research Award. 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 e o p h y s i c s / h o m e .a s p x .

The Ge o s c i e n c e Ed u c a t i o n Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 1991; ~ 831
members) fosters the active participation of GSA members in all
aspects of earth-science education. The Division complements
and expands on the contributions of GSA’s Education,
Communications, and Outreach group, the National Earth
Science Teachers Association ( NESTA) , the National Association
of Geoscience Teachers ( NAGT) , the National Science Teachers
Association ( NSTA) , and other similar organiz ations. It sponsors
the Biggs Earth Science Teaching Award and a Distinguished
Service 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 d i v i s i o n .

The Hi s t o r y a n d Ph i l o s o p h y o f Ge o l o g y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n
( est. 1976; ~ 349 members) works to encourage the study and
communication of the philosophy and history of geology. The
Division sponsors technical sessions at GSA meetings and honors
geologists for their research, writing, and historical work through
the Mary C. Rabbitt History of Geology Award, the Gerald M.
and Sue T. Friedman Distinguished Service Award, and the
History & Philosophy of Geology Student 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 / h i s t p h i l d i v .

The Hy d r o g e o l o g y Sc i e n t i f i c D i v i s i o n ( est. 1959; ~ 1,353 mem-
bers) focuses on the geologic aspects of hydrogeology, the role of
geology in the hydrologic cycle, and the importance of hydroge-
ology to society and science. The Division has a well-established
mentor program ( John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology)

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