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the history and philosophy of geology; and exceptional service to hydrogeology profession and to the GSA Hydrogeology Division.
the Division. The nomination packet should include (1) a letter The award is based on a history of sustained creditable service to
detailing the contributions that warrant the award; and (2) the nomi- the hydrogeology profession and to the Hydrogeology Division.
nee’s current curriculum vitae including name, title, affiliation, edu- Please submit a letter of nomination that describes the distinguished
cation, degrees, honors and awards, major career events, and the service that warrants the nomination. Supporting letters are helpful
contributions that warrant the award. The award is made possible by but not required. For more information, go to https://community
a bequest from the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. Monies for the award .geosociety.org/hydrodivision/awards/serviceaward.
are administered by the GSA Foundation. For more information,
go to https://community.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/dsa. Kohout Early Career Award
Nominations due 1 Feb.
History and Philosophy of Geology Student Award Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com.
Nominations due 15 June The Kohout Early Career Award will be presented to a distin-
Submit nominations to Stephen G. Pollock at stephen.pollock@ guished early career scientist (35 years of age or younger
maine.edu. throughout the year in which the award is to be presented or
The History and Philosophy of Geology Division provides a stu- within five years of receiving their highest degree or diploma)
dent award in the amount of US$1,000 for a paper to be given at the for outstanding achievement in contributing to the hydrogeologic
GSA Annual Meeting. Awards may also be given for second place. profession through original research and service and for the
The award, established in 2004, is made possible by a bequest from demonstrated potential for continued excellence throughout their
the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. Oral presentations are preferred. career. The nomination package must include (1) at least one let-
Faculty advisors may be listed as second author, but not as the lead ter of nomination with a description of the significant contribu-
author of the paper. The proposed paper may be (1) a paper in the tions or accomplishments; (2) the nominee’s curriculum vitae
history or philosophy of geology; (2) a literature review of ideas with complete bibliography; and (3) at least four supporting let-
for a technical work or thesis/dissertation; or (3) some imaginative ters. For more information, go to https://community .geosociety
aspect of the history or philosophy of geology we have not thought .org/hydrodivision/awards/kohout.
of before. Students should submit an abstract of their proposed talk
and a 1,500–2,000-word prospectus for consideration. The awards Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer
committee will assist the winners with a review of the abstract, Nominations due 1 Feb.
facilitating presentation according to GSA standards. Currently Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com.
enrolled undergraduates and graduate students are eligible, as are The Birdsall-Dreiss Distinguished Lecturer is selected based on
students who received their degrees at the end of the fall or spring outstanding contributions to hydrogeology or a closely related field
terms immediately preceding the GSA Annual Meeting. The award through original research and public communication, and the poten-
is open to all students regardless of discipline, provided the pro- tial for continued contributions to the profession. Include at least
posed paper is related to the history or philosophy of a geological one letter of nomination, a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae,
idea/person. The award is made possible by a bequest from the and at least two supporting letters describing the significant contri-
estate of Mary C. Rabbitt, and monies for the award are adminis- butions or accomplishments constituting the basis for the nomina-
tered by the GSA Foundation. For more information, go to https:// tion. For more information, go to https://community.geosociety
community.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/student. .org/hydrodivision/birdsall/about2019.

HYDROGEOLOGY DIVISION LIMNOGEOLOGY DIVISION
O.E. Meinzer Award Israel C. Russell Award
Nominations due 1 Feb. Nominations due 15 Mar.
Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com. Submit nominations to David Finkelstein at finkelstein@hws.edu.
The O.E. Meinzer Award recognizes the author or authors of a The Israel C. Russell Award is given for major achievements in
publication or body of publications that have significantly advanced limnogeology through contributions in research, teaching, and ser-
the science of hydrogeology or a closely related field. The nomina- vice. Nominations should consist of a letter describing the nomi-
tion must cite the publication(s) on which the nomination is based nee’s accomplishments in the field of limnogeology (broadly
and describe the role of the publication(s) in advancing hydrogeol- defined and including limnogeology, limnology, and paleolimnol-
ogy or a closely related discipline. Inclusion of up to three additional ogy), service to students and teaching, and contributions to GSA,
third-party letters in support of the nomination is encouraged. If as well as a curriculum vitae. For more information, go to https://
you have questions, please contact gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail community.geosociety.org/limnogeologydivision/awards/russell.
.com. For more information, go to https://community.geosociety
.org/ hydrodivision/awards/meinzer. Kerry Kelts Research Award
Nominations due 30 June
George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award Submit nominations to David Finkelstein at finkelstein@hws.edu.
Nominations due 1 Feb. The Kerry Kelts Research Award is for undergraduate or
Submit nominations to gsa.hydro.nominations@gmail.com. graduate student research related to limnogeology, limnology, or
The George Burke Maxey Distinguished Service Award will paleolimnology. For more information, go to https://community
be made in recognition of distinguished personal service to the .geosociety.org/limnogeologydivision/awards/kerrykelts.
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