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engagement in geoscience policy by GSA members. Medal Award. Emphasis is placed on “eminent research in pure
Qualifications: Members should have experience with geology, which marks a major advance in the science of geology.”
public-policy issues involving the science of geology; ability Qualifications: Members should be familiar with outstand-
to develop, disseminate, and translate information from the ing achievers in the geosciences worthy of consideration for
geologic sciences into useful forms for the general public and the honor. All of the committee’s work will be accomplished
for GSA members; and familiarity with appropriate techniques during the months of February/March. All committee decisions
for the dissemination of information. must be made by 1 April.
GSA International Professional Development Committee
Four vacancies: Three Member-at-Large (4-year terms; Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; E)
E, M), one Student Representative (2-year term; E, M) This committee directs, advises, and monitors GSA’s profes-
Serve as GSA’s coordination and communication resources sional development program; reviews and approves proposals;
seeking to promote, create, and enhance opportunities for inter- recommends and implements guideline changes; and monitors
national cooperation related to the scientific, educational, and the scientific quality of courses offered.
outreach missions shared by GSA and like-minded professional Qualifications: Members must be familiar with profes-
societies, educational institutions, and government agencies. sional development programs or have adult education
Build collaborative relationships with Divisions and Associated teaching experience.
Societies on international issues and serve as a channel for
member generated proposals for international themes. Public Service Award Committee
Member-at-Large vacancy (3-year term; E)
Joint Technical Program Committee The purpose of this committee is to generate, receive, and
Two Member-at-Large vacancies: one Paleoclimatology evaluate candidates for the GSA Public Service Award and the
& Paleoceanology and one Precambrian Geology (2-year AGI Outstanding Contributions to the Public Understanding of
terms 1 Dec. 2019–30 Nov. 2021; B, E). the Geosciences Award. These awards are in recognition of out-
Members of this committee help finalize the technical standing individual contributions to either public awareness of
program for GSA’s annual meetings by participating in the the earth sciences or the scientific resolution of earth-science
Web-based selection and scheduling of abstracts, as well as problems of significant societal concern.
topical session proposal review.
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with computers Publications Committee
and the Web, be a specialist in one of the specified fields, and One vacancy: Geoscience Information Society Library
be available in late July–mid-August for the organization of Representative (4-year term; B, E, M)
the annual meeting technical program. The primary responsibilities of the committee are nomination
of candidates for editors when positions become vacant; review-
Membership and Fellowship Committee ing the quality and health of each Society publication; and report-
Two vacancies: One Member-at-Large–Industry (3-year term; ing to Council recommendations for changes in page charges,
B, T), one Student Member-at-Large (3-year term; B, T) subsidies, or any other publishing matter on which Council must
This committee contributes to the growth of the GSA mem- make a decision. To carry out this charge, headquarters will pro-
bership, enhances the member experience, and serves a vital vide the committee with all necessary information.
role in the selection of Fellows, with the goal of fostering a
membership community as pertinent and global as our science. Research Grants Committee
Committee members should understand what various segments Twelve Member-at-Large vacancies with various specialties
of members want from GSA and should be familiar with out- (3-year terms; B, T)
standing achievers in the geosciences worthy of fellowship. The primary function of this committee is to evaluate the
Qualifications: Committee members should have experi- research grant applications received, by delegation of the
ence in benefit, recruitment, and retention programs. Council’s authority and within the limits of the research grants
budget, to award specific grants to chosen recipients. The
Nominations Committee committee will also act on the distribution of funds derived
Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; B, E) from any other gifts or memorial or award funds that are to be
This committee recommends nominees to GSA Council for administered by it.
the positions of GSA Officers and Councilors, committee mem- Qualifications: Members should have experience in directing
bers, and Society representatives to other permanent groups. research projects and in evaluating research grant applications.
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with a broad Extensive time commitment required 15 Feb.–15 April.
range of well-known and highly respected geoscientists.
Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) Committee
Penrose Medal Award Committee Three vacancies: Two Members-at-Large, one Councilor/
Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; E, T) former Councilor (3-year terms; E, T)
Members of this committee select candidates for the Penrose Committee members investigate the achievements of young

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