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the ability to develop, disseminate, and translate information from Penrose Medal Award Committee
the geologic sciences into useful forms for the general public and for Two Members-at-Large (3-year term; E, T)
GSA members; and familiarity with appropriate techniques for the Members of this committee select candidates for the Penrose
dissemination of information. Medal. Emphasis is placed on “eminent research in pure geology,
which marks a major advance in the science of geology.”
GSA International Qualifications: Members should be familiar with outstanding
Member-at-Large (4-year term; E, M); Member-at-Large, North achievers in the geosciences worthy of consideration for the honor.
America (4-year term; E, M); Member-at-Large, outside North All of the committee’s work will be accomplished during the
America (4-year term; E, M); Member-at-Large Student (2-year months of February and March. All committee decisions must be
term; E, M); International Associated Society Member (4-year made by 1 April.
term; E, M)
Serve as GSA’s coordination and communication resource seek- Professional Development Committee
ing to promote, create, and enhance opportunities for international Former Councilor (3-year term; E); Member-at-Large Student
cooperation related to the scientific, educational, and outreach (3-year term; E)
missions shared by GSA and like-minded professional societies, This committee directs, advises, and monitors GSA’s profes-
educational institutions, and government agencies. Build collab- sional development program; reviews and approves proposals;
orative relationships with Divisions and Associated Societies on recommends and implements guideline changes; and monitors the
international issues and serve as channel for member generated scientific quality of courses offered. Qualifications: Members
proposals for international themes. must be familiar with professional development programs or have
adult education teaching experience.
Membership and Fellowship Committee
Two Members-at-Large-Academia (3-year term; B); Member-at- Publications Committee
Large Government (3-year term; B) Member-at-Large (4-year term; B, E, M); Member-at-Large
This committee contributes to the growth of the GSA membership, Early Career Professional (4 year term; B, E, M)
enhances the member experience, and serves a vital role in the selec- The primary responsibilities of the committee are nomination
tion of Fellows, with the goal of fostering a membership community of candidates for editors when positions become vacant; reviewing
as pertinent and global as our science. Committee members should the quality and health of each Society publication; and reporting
understand what various segments of members want from GSA and with an annual report to Council that includes recommendations
should be familiar with outstanding achievers in the geosciences for changes in page charges, subsidies, or any other publishing
worthy of fellowship. Qualifications: Committee members should matter on which Council must make a decision. To carry out this
have experience in benefit, recruitment, and retention programs. charge, GSA headquarters will provide the committee with all
necessary financial information.
North American Commission on Stratigraphic
Nomenclature Research Grants Committee
GSA Representative (3-year term; E, M) Eleven Members-at-Large with various specialties (3-year term;
The commission develops statements of stratigraphic principles, B, T)
recommends procedures applicable to classification and nomencla- The primary function of this committee is to evaluate approxi-
ture of stratigraphic and related units, reviews problems in classify- mately 800 graduate-student research grant applications and award
ing and naming stratigraphic and related unites, and formulates specific grants to chosen recipients, including some named grants
expressions of judgment on these matters. Qualifications: supported by funds within the GSA Foundation. Qualifications:
Members must be familiar with of the fields of paleontology, Members may come from any sector (academia, government, indus-
biostratigraphy, and stratigraphy. try, etc.) and should have experience in directing research projects
and in evaluating research grant applications. GSA strongly encour-
Nominations Committee ages nominations of geoscientists from diverse backgrounds and
Member-at-Large (3-year term; B, E); Member-at-Large- institutions, particularly from minority serving institutions.
Government (3-year term; B, E) Extensive time commitment required 15 Feb.–15 April; each
This committee recommends nominees to GSA Council for the member reviews approximately 40 applications. More information:
positions of GSA Officers and Councilors, committee members, and https://www.geosociety.org/gradgrants.
Society representatives to other permanent groups. Qualifications:
Members must be familiar with a broad range of well-known and Young Scientist Award (Donath Medal) Committee
highly respected geoscientists. Two Members-at-Large (3-year term; E, T)
Committee members investigate the achievements of young sci-
Penrose Conferences and Thompson Field Forums entists who should be considered for this award and make recom-
Committee mendations to GSA Council. Qualifications: Members should have
Four Members-at-Large (3-year term; E) knowledge of young scientists with “outstanding achievement(s) in
This committee reviews and approves Penrose Conference and contributing to geologic knowledge through original research that
Thompson Field Forum proposals and recommends and implements marks a major advance in the earth sciences.” All of the commit-
guidelines for the success of these meetings. Qualifications: tee’s work will be accomplished during February and March. All
Committee members must be early career scientists/professionals. committee decisions must be made by 1 April.
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