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25–28 OCTOBER • MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA
Pardee Keynote Symposia

Pardee Keynote Symposia are named in Disciplines: Marine/Coastal Science, Geoscience and Public Policy,
honor of GSA Fellow and benefactor Joseph Geoscience Information/Communication
Thomas Pardee (1871–1960) via a bequest from Advocates: Rónadh Cox; Robert Weiss
Mary Pardee Kelly. Pardee is perhaps best As sea level rises and storm intensity increases, the coastal zone
known for his work on Glacial Lake Missoula. bears the brunt. As we work to understand the science of coastal haz-
These symposia consist of invited presentations ards, we must also consider the human and societal aspects as part of
covering a broad range of topics. effective mitigation strategies. This symposium convenes a transdis-
ciplinary group of experts in coastal and marine geoscience, policy,
Joseph Thomas Pardee anthropology, and history, to discuss the multiplex aspects of coastal
(1871–1960)
hazards in the twenty-first century. This includes cutting-edge scien-
P1. Assembling Laurentia: Turning Points in the tific approaches as well as attention to social justice and inclusivity.
Geologic Evolution of the North American Continent
Cosponsors: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; P4. The Next Generation of Geoscience Leaders:
Mineralogical Society of America; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Strategies for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Cosponsors: GSA International; Mineralogical Society of America
Division; GSA Geophysics and Geodynamics Division Discipline: Geoscience Education
Disciplines: Tectonics/Tectonophysics, Geophysics/Geodynamics, Advocates: Raquel Bryant; Benjamin Andrew Keisling
Geochemistry Scientists who make significant diversity, equity, and inclusion
Advocates: Dawn Kellett; Basil Tikoff; Michael L. Williams (DEI) contributions are often not rewarded, and may even be penal-
The North American continent (Laurentia) records the evolution ized for their additional efforts. In order to make real strides in
of tectonic processes from the earliest Archean to modern times. achieving DEI goals, we must reframe scientific and academic
This Pardee Keynote Symposium will initiate a meeting-wide excellence to include the rigorous pursuit of equity in the geoscience
series of sessions focusing on “turning points” in the tectonic community. This Pardee Symposium will feature (A) speakers who
evolution of Laurentia. The goal is to integrate the broad range of are leaders and role models with demonstrated records of excellence
geologic disciplines in order to scrutinize key periods in the long in DEI, (B) a leadership exercise to develop targeted community-
history of Laurentia when the character, rate, or style of tectonic relevant solutions, and (C) a panel of non-scientist experts that can
processes changed or when the plate tectonic process itself may provide additional resources to support DEI efforts.
have changed in some fundamental way, and to identify potential
drivers for these changes. P5. Challenges and Solutions for a Changing Climate:
New Directions for GSA
P2. Frontiers of Research, Discovery, and Societal Cosponsors: GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geology
Impact in the Hydrologic Sciences and Health Division; GSA Sedimentary Geology Division; GSA
Cosponsors: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geology and Society Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Karst Division;
Division; GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Geochronology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and
GSA Karst Division; GSA Limnogeology Division; Geochemical Geomorphology Division; GSA Energy Geology Division; GSA
Society; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Marine
Discipline: Hydrogeology and Coastal Geoscience Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes
Advocates: Ingrid Y. Padilla; William L. Cunningham; Elizabeth Eide Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology and
The fields of hydrology and hydrogeology address how water inter- Volcanology Division; GSA Continental Scientific Drilling
acts with the landscape and ecosystem as well as how hydrologic sys- Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Limnogeology
tems are altered by land use and climate. Hydrologic science research Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology
is often interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, involving expertise and Public Policy Committee; GSA International
from physical and ecosystem sciences, engineering, and/or mathemat- Disciplines: Environmental Geoscience, Energy Geology,
ics, and integrates observational, experimental, theoretical, modeling, Geoscience Information/Communication
and field approaches. The field has changed rapidly due to new dis- Advocates: Beth Bartel; Malcolm Siegel; Candace L. Kairies-Beatty;
coveries, technological advances, societal needs, and the data revolu- Luke J. Bowman; Sinjini Sinha
tion. This session will include presentations from leaders in the field Responding to a 2019 challenge from GSA President Don Siegel,
that highlight opportunities for research and societal impact in the this symposium in turn challenges GSA leadership and membership
hydrologic sciences, followed by a panel discussion. to think creatively, critically, and constructively about our role in cli-
mate change solutions. The year is 2020. Looking back, what will we
P3. Our Coastal Futures: Working Together to wish we had done? This session looks forward, exploring visions
Understand Hazards and Mitigate Disasters and viewpoints in the themes of assessment, mitigation, adapta-
Cosponsors: GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division; tion, and engagement, with a focus on North America. As a soci-
GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Quaternary Geology ety of geoscientists, it is our responsibility to drive the solutions
and Geomorphology Division; GSA Limnogeology Division that will ensure a sustainable existence on our favorite planet.
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