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GSA International This committee reviews and approves Penrose Conference and
Two member-at-large vacancies (four-year terms; E, M) Thompson Field Forum proposals and recommends and imple-
Serve as GSA’s coordination and communication resource ments guidelines for the success of these meetings.
seeking to promote, create, and enhance opportunities for inter- Qualifications: Committee members must be early career
national cooperation related to the scientific, educational, and scientists/professionals.
outreach missions shared by GSA and like-minded professional
societies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Penrose Medal Award Committee
Build collaborative relationships with GSA Divisions and Two member-at-large vacancies (three-year term; E, T)
Associated Societies on international issues, and serve as a Members of this committee select candidates for the Penrose
channel for member-generated proposals for international themes. Medal. Emphasis is placed on “eminent research in pure geology,
which marks a major advance in the science of geology.”
Joint Technical Program Committee Qualifications: Members should be familiar with outstanding
Two members-at-large: marine/coastal geology (two-year achievers in the geosciences worthy of consideration for the honor.
term: 1 Dec. 2020–30 Nov. 2022; B, E) All of the committee’s work will be accomplished during the
Members of this committee help finalize the technical program months of February and March; committee decisions must be
for GSA’s annual meetings by participating in the Web-based made by 1 April.
selection and scheduling of abstracts, as well as topical session
proposal review. Professional Development Committee
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with computers and Member-at-large vacancy (three-year term; E)
the Web, be a specialist in one of the specified fields, and be avail- This committee directs, advises, and monitors GSA’s profes-
able in late July–mid-August for the organization of the annual sional development program; reviews and approves proposals;
meeting technical program. recommends and implements guideline changes; and monitors
the scientific quality of courses offered.
Membership and Fellowship Committee Qualifications: Members must be familiar with professional
Member-at-large vacancy: industry (three-year term; B, T) development programs or have adult-education teaching experience.
This committee contributes to the growth of the GSA member-
ship, enhances the member experience, and serves a vital role in Publications Committee
the selection of Fellows, with the goal of fostering a membership Member-at-large vacancy (four-year term; B, E, M)
community as pertinent and global as our science. Committee The primary responsibilities of the committee are nomination of
members should understand what various segments of members candidates for editors when positions become vacant; reviewing the
want from GSA and should be familiar with outstanding achievers quality and health of each Society publication; and providing an
in the geosciences worthy of fellowship. annual report to Council that includes recommendations for changes
Qualifications: Committee members should have experience in in page charges, subsidies, or any other publishing matter on which
benefit, recruitment, and retention programs. Council must make a decision. To carry out this charge, headquarters
will provide the committee with all necessary financial information.
Nominations Committee
Member-at-large vacancy: industry (three-year term; B, E) Research Grants Committee
This committee recommends nominees to GSA Council for the Fifteen member-at-large vacancies with various specialties
positions of GSA Officers and Councilors, committee members, (three-year term; B, T)
and Society representatives to other permanent groups. The primary function of this committee is to evaluate approxi-
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with a broad range mately 800 graduate student research grant applications and award
of well-known and highly respected geoscientists. specific grants to chosen recipients, including some named grants
supported by funds within the GSA Foundation.
North American Commission on Stratigraphic Qualifications: Members may come from any sector (aca-
Nomenclature demia, government, industry, etc.) and should have experience in
GSA representative (three-year term; E, M) directing research projects and in evaluating research grant appli-
This committee develops statements of stratigraphic principles, cations. GSA strongly encourages nominations of geoscientists
recommends procedures applicable to classification and nomen- from diverse backgrounds and institutions, particularly from
clature of stratigraphic and related units, reviews problems in clas- minority serving institutions. Extensive time commitment
sifying and naming stratigraphic and related unites, and formu- required 15 Feb.–15 Apr.; each member reviews approximately
lates expressions of judgment on these matters. 40 applications. More information: www.geosociety.org/
Qualifications: Members must be familiar with the fields of gradgrants.
paleontology, biostratigraphy, and stratigraphy.
Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) Committee
Penrose Conference and Thompson Field Forum Member-at-large vacancy (three-year term; E, T)
Committee Committee members investigate the achievements of young
Two member-at-large vacancies: early career scientist (three- scientists who should be considered for this award and make
year term; E) recommendations to GSA Council.

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