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Brenda L. Hall (University of Maine): An internationally recog- Stephen B. Mabee (University of Massachusetts): In his role as the
nized expert on the glacial and Quaternary geology of Antarctica State Geologist of Massachusetts Stephen Mabee has led a distin-
and other glaciated areas. From long and repeated field campaigns guished career both as an active researcher and providing important
her reports generate new ideas and move the field along. She strives geologic services to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has
to invest in the next generation of geologists. —Thomas V. Lowell led and championed numerous state-wide mapping initiatives and
has contributed extensively to furthering the use of geologic infor-
“She strives to invest in the next generation of geologists.” mation for stakeholders. —David F. Boutt

Galen P. Halverson (McGill University): Recognized for his fore- Helena Mitasova (North Carolina State University): For sig-
front contributions to our understanding of the sedimentary and nificant and sustained fundamental research, teaching, and
environmental context of early eukaryotic evolution, the eventual applied research/communication contributions to the fields of
emergence of animals, the oxygenation of the atmosphere and geospatial science, earth surface processes, and numerical-
deep oceans, and the spectacular climatic catastrophes of the physical modeling in the geosciences over the course of a
Proterozoic Era. —Bradley B. Sageman career. —Russell S. Harmon

Nigel C. Hughes (University of California): Dr. Nigel Hughes is a “A model scientist-educator who spreads
leader in the study of trilobites, applying cutting-edge biological her knowledge to important groups not typically
concepts to analyze past arthropod development. His studies of reached by University professors.”
Himalayan strata have led to an orogen-wide stratigraphic architec-
ture, which has been used to address major questions of the tectonic Jennifer L. Pierce (Boise State University): Dr. Jennifer Pierce
and paleogeographic evolution of South Asia. —Brian R. Pratt is recognized for her outstanding record of public outreach and
education to raise awareness of climate change and environmental
Robert D. Jacobi (University at Buffalo): Dr. Robert D. Jacobi is a impacts. She is a model scientist-educator who spreads her knowl-
dedicated, enthusiastic geologist with diverse expertise and extensive edge to important groups not typically reached by university
publication record in structure, tectonics, sedimentology, stratigraphy, professors. —Tammy M. Rittenour
seismic interpretation, and seismicity in the Appalachian Basin as
well as their balanced application to meeting the needs of society. Nicholas Pinter (University of California): Professor Dr.
He has also been a strong supporter of GSA. —Charles E. Mitchell Nicholas Pinter of the University of California at Davis is an
excellent geologist with many publications in geology, has been
Darrell S. Kaufman (Northern Arizona University): Darrell a GSA member for 30 years, and has extensive internal service
Kaufman is nominated for Fellowship for his leadership in inter- to GSA on the GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee.
national syntheses of Arctic climate, but equally important are his —Robert Hadley Sydnor
basic research on the glacial and climate history of Alaska, and
his development of novel approaches in the applications of amino Sara B. Pruss (Smith College): Sara is a productive and influen-
acid biogeochemistry to a wide array of compelling questions. tial scholar, known for her innovative ideas in paleobiology. She
—Gifford H. Miller is an extraordinarily energetic mentor, and her lab at Smith is a
model for what undergraduate-involved research can achieve,
Meredith A. Kelly (Dartmouth College): Professor Meredith training young women, publishing with them, and putting them
Kelly is nominated as a 2020 GSA Fellow for her contributions to on the path to successful careers. And she is sought after as a
glacial geology, understanding climate change in the Arctic and colleague and leader, raising awareness of geology outside the
high-altitude tropics using field mapping, lake cores, and radiocar- professional community. —Rónadh Cox
bon and Be-10 chronologies, and her contribution to improving the
methodology of Be-10 dating using in-situ cosmogenic nuclides. “… extraordinarily energetic mentor.”
—Xiahong Feng
Anne Raymond (Texas A&M): Anne Raymond exemplifies the
Venkataraman Lakshmi (University of Virginia): Dr. Lakshmi is balance between service to students, university, and professional
nominated for his research into the key processes that control the societies, and in refereed publications. She brings out the best in
physics of the land surface and the vadose zone, a vital area of the her colleagues, not just in research contributions, but also in her
geological sciences that influences climate modeling, critical zone critical questions and comments, focusing their attention on
processes, surface runoff, etc., and his broad contributions to student critical, but otherwise overlooked aspects of the problem.
training and science communication. —Michael Howard Young —James Clyde Hower

Mitchell W. Lyle (Oregon State University): Mitch Lyle is nomi- Tracy A. Rushmer (Maquarie University): Dr. Tracy Rushmer is
nated as a GSA Fellow for his published contributions to geologic a recognized global leader in her research area, experimental
research that document his broad and deep insights into process- petrology of the earth and planetary interiors. She has served her
based geochemistry, geophysical survey methods informed by professional community through leadership in professional soci-
understanding sedimentary systems, and leadership in designing eties and editorial activities. She is an exemplary geological edu-
and implementing innovative experiments to reconstruct the his- cator, with a demonstrated record of student engagement and
tory and drivers of Earth’s climate. —Marta E. Torres mentoring. —Shanaka L. de Silva
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