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

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