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GEOINFORMATICS DIVISION Mary C. Rabbitt History and Philosophy of Geology
Award
Outstanding Contributions in Geoinformatics Nominations due 15 Feb.
Award Submit nominations to Michael Smith at smithms@uncw.edu.
Nominations due 15 Feb. The Mary C. Rabbitt History and Philosophy of Geology Award
The Outstanding Contributions in Geoinformatics Award will is presented annually to an individual for exceptional scholarly
be made to an individual who has contributed in an outstanding contributions of fundamental importance to our understanding of
manner to geology through the application of the principles of the history of the geological sciences. Achievements deserving of
geoinformatics. The individual should be a member of GSA. the award include, but are not limited to, publication of papers or
For more information, go to https://community.geosociety.org/ books that contribute new and profound insights into the history of
geoinformaticsdivision/awards. geology based on original research or a synthesis of existing
knowledge. The award was established by the History of Geology
GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION DIVISION Division in 1981 and renamed in 2005 in memory of Mary C.
Rabbitt, whose bequest has made this award possible. Neither the
Biggs Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching nominator nor the nominee need be a member of the Division or of
Nominations due 15 Mar. GSA. The nomination packet should include (1) a letter detailing
Submit nominations online. the contributions that warrant the award; and (2) the nominee’s
The Biggs Award recognizes innovative and effective teaching in current curriculum vitae, including name, title, affiliation, educa-
college-level earth science. Earth-science instructors and faculty tion, degrees, honors and awards, major career events, and contri-
members from any academic institution engaged in undergraduate butions that warrant the award. Monies for the award are adminis-
education who have been teaching full-time for 10 years or fewer tered by the GSA Foundation. For more information, go to https://
are eligible (part-time teaching is not counted in this requirement). community.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/rabbitt.
Both peer- and self-nominations will be accepted. This award,
administered by the GSA Foundation, is made possible by support Gerald M. and Sue T. Friedman Distinguished
from the Donald and Carolyn Biggs Fund, the GSA Geoscience Service Award
Education Division, and GSA’s education and outreach program. Nominations due 15 Feb.
An additional travel reimbursement is also available to the recipient Submit nominations to Michael Smith at smithms@uncw.edu.
to enable him or her to attend the award presentation at the GSA The Gerald M. and Sue T. Friedman Distinguished Service
Annual Meeting. For more information, go to https://community Award, established in 2005, is presented for exceptional service to
.geosociety.org/gedivision/awards/biggsaward. the advancement of our knowledge of the history and philosophy of
the geological sciences. Neither the nominator nor the nominee need
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF GEOLOGY be a member of the Division or of GSA. The service to the history
DIVISION and philosophy of geology may include, but is not limited to, the
discovery of and making available rare source materials; compre-
Michele Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology hensive bibliographic surveys; organizing meetings and symposia in
Student Research Award the history and philosophy of geology; and exceptional service to
Nominations due 1 Feb. the Division. The nomination packet should include (1) a letter
Submit nominations to Michael Smith at smithms@uncw.edu. detailing the contributions that warrant the award; and (2) the nomi-
This award, established in 2017, is made possible by the Michele nee’s current curriculum vitae including name, title, affiliation,
Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology Student Research education, degrees, honors and awards, major career events, and the
Award Fund, managed by the GSA Foundation. The purpose of contributions that warrant the award. The award is made possible by
the fund is to support research grants through the History and a bequest from the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. Monies for the award
Philosophy of Geology Division for students who conduct histori- are administered by the GSA Foundation. For more information,
cal research within the geosciences. Preference will be given to go to https://community.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/dsa.
doctoral-level and then master’s-level students. Graduates who
received their Ph.D. in the previous five years may also be History and Philosophy of Geology Student Award
considered. Annual awards will be made by GSA’s History and Nominations due 15 June
Philosophy of Geology Division through a process involving ini- Submit nominations to Michael Smith at smithms@uncw.edu.
tial selection of applicants by GSA’s Research Grants Committee The History and Philosophy of Geology Division provides a
and final selection and/or ratification of the awarded recipients by student award in the amount of US$1,000 for a paper to be given at
the GSA History and Philosophy of Geology Division. Recipients the GSA Annual Meeting. Awards may also be given for second
of the Michele Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology place. The award, established in 2004, is made possible by a
Student Research Award will be included in the annual GSA and/ bequest from the estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. Oral presentations
or GSA Foundation research award ceremonies, along with other are preferred. Faculty advisors may be listed as second author,
student research award recipients. Students must apply online for but not as the lead author of the paper. The proposed paper may be
this award through the standard GSA Graduate Student Research (1) a paper in the history or philosophy of geology; (2) a literature
Grant process and follow all of the relevant program guidelines review of ideas for a technical work or thesis/dissertation; or (3)
and deadlines. For more information, go to https://community some imaginative aspect of the history or philosophy of geology
.geosociety.org/histphildiv/awards/aldrich. we have not thought of before. Students should submit an abstract
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