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GSA International Qualifications: Members should be familiar with outstanding
Four vacancies: Three Member-at-Large (4-year terms; E, achievers in the geosciences worthy of consideration for the
M), one Student Representative (2-year term; E, M) honor. All of the committee’s work will be accomplished during
Serve as GSA’s coordination and communication resources the months of February and March. All committee decisions
seeking to promote, create, and enhance opportunities for inter- must be made by 1 April.
national cooperation related to the scientific, educational, and
outreach missions shared by GSA and like-minded professional Professional Development Committee
societies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; E)
Build collaborative relationships with Divisions and Associated This committee directs, advises, and monitors GSA’s profes-
Societies on international issues and serve as a channel for sional development program; reviews and approves proposals;
member generated proposals for international themes. recommends and implements guideline changes; and monitors
the scientific quality of courses offered.
Joint Technical Program Committee Qualifications: Members must be familiar with professional
Two Member-at-Large vacancies: one Paleoclimatology & development programs or have adult education teaching experience.
Paleoceanology and one Precambrian Geology (2-year terms
1 Dec. 2019–30 Nov. 2021; B, E). Public Service Award Committee
Members of this committee help finalize the technical One Member-at-Large vacancy (3-year term; E, T)
program for GSA’s annual meetings by participating in the The purpose of this committee is to generate, receive, and
web-based selection and scheduling of abstracts, as well as evaluate candidates for the GSA Public Service Award and the
topical session proposal review. AGI Outstanding Contributions to the Public Understanding of
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with computers the Geosciences Award. These awards are in recognition of out-
and the web, be a specialist in one of the specified fields, and standing individual contributions to either public awareness of
be available in late July–mid-August for the organization of the the earth sciences or the scientific resolution of earth-science
annual meeting technical program. problems of significant societal concern.

Membership and Fellowship Committee Publications Committee
Two vacancies: One Member-at-Large—Industry (3-year One vacancy: Geoscience Information Society Library
term; B, T), one Student Member-at-Large (3-year term; B, T) Representative (4-year term; B, E, M)
This committee contributes to the growth of the GSA The primary responsibilities of the committee are nomination
membership, enhances the member experience, and serves a of candidates for editors when positions become vacant; reviewing
vital role in the selection of Fellows, with the goal of fostering a the quality and health of each Society publication; and reporting
membership community as pertinent and global as our science. recommendations to Council for changes in page charges,
Committee members should understand what various segments subsidies, or any other publishing matter on which Council must
of members want from GSA and should be familiar with make a decision. To carry out this charge, headquarters will provide
outstanding achievers in the geosciences worthy of fellowship. the committee with all necessary financial information.
Qualifications: Committee members should have experience
in benefit, recruitment, and retention programs. Research Grants Committee
Twelve Member-at-Large vacancies with various specialties
Nominations Committee (3-year terms; B, E, T)
Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; B, E) The primary function of this committee is to evaluate the
This committee recommends nominees to GSA Council for research grant applications received, by delegation of the
the positions of GSA Officers and Councilors, committee mem- Council’s authority and within the limits of the research grants
bers, and Society representatives to other permanent groups. budget, to award specific grants to chosen recipients. The
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with a broad range committee will also act on the distribution of funds derived
of well-known and highly respected geoscientists. from any other gifts or memorial or award funds that are to be
administered by it.
North American Commission on Stratigraphic Qualifications: Members should have experience in directing
Nomenclature research projects and in evaluating research grant applications.
One Representative (3-year term) Extensive time commitment required 15 Feb.–15 Apr.

Penrose Medal Award Committee Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) Committee
Two Member-at-Large vacancies (3-year terms; E, T) Three vacancies: Two Members-at-Large, one Councilor/
Members of this committee select candidates for the former Councilor (3-year terms; E, T)
Penrose Medal Award. Emphasis is placed on “eminent Committee members investigate the achievements of young
research in pure geology, which marks a major advance in scientists who should be considered for this award and make
the science of geology.” recommendations to GSA Council.

B—Meets in Boulder or elsewhere; E—Communicates by phone or electronically; M—Meets at the Annual Meeting;
T—Extensive time commitment required during application review period. Terms begin 1 July 2020 (unless otherwise noted).
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