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geological research spanning hydrocarbon exploration, ground- MaryAnn Love Malinconico (Lafayette College): Dr. MaryAnn
water resources, natural hazard assessment, and planetary Malinconico is nominated for having an outstanding 30+ year
research applications.—Ronald Green record of serving the Geological Society of America in a leader-
ship capacity, being a compelling advocate to promote geosci-
Dru J. Germanoski (Lafayette College): Dru Germanoski is ences, and a contributor to the understanding of Appalachian
being nominated for GSA Fellowship based on three decades of tectonics and sedimentary basin evolution. —Nazrul Khandaker
distinguished and award-recognized training of geologists, his two
decades of selfless administrative leadership of academic geologi- Lindsay J. McHenry (Univ. of Wisconsin–Milwaukee): Lindsay
cal programs, his high impact, transformative scholarship on allu- J. McHenry is a tephrostratigrapher, geoarchaeologist, volcanolo-
vial channels, and service to the Society. —Frank Pazzaglia gist, and planetary geologist who fingerprints highly altered vol-
canic ash beds at important paleoanthropological sites in Tanzania
Laura Giambiagi (CONICET): Elected to Fellowship as a 2020 to establish high-resolution stratigraphic frameworks and charac-
Honorary Fellow. terizes hydrothermally or saline-alkaline fluid-altered volcanic
materials to aid in understanding the evolution of the martian
surface. —John Isbel
“A national leader of the geosciences.”
Jeffrey M. McKenzie (McGill Univ.): Professor Jeffrey McKenzie is
a highly productive and accomplished Earth scientist and a long-time,
Mickey E. Gunter (Univ. of Idaho): Over his long career, Mickey committed member of the Geological Society of America. His diverse
Gunter has been a leading educator, advisor, and book author; led contributions include innovations and leadership in Arctic ground-
seminal research in the field of optical mineralogy; contributed to water research, tirelessly advocacy for the Earth sciences, and train-
public health through his work with asbestos minerals; and served ing of the next generation of hydrogeologists. —Galen Halverson
our profession as conference organizer, journal editor, and organi-
zational leader. —M. Dyar Abhijit Mukherjee (Indian Institute of Technology): Abhijit
Mukherjee has distinguished himself through publication of results
James A. Heller (Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management): of geologic research and applied research. Through field, laboratory,
James Heller is a leader promoting the value of professional geolo- and numerical studies, he has made substantive contributions to
gist licensure through preparatory workshops, Alabama’s Board of understanding geogenic arsenic globally and groundwater resources
Licensure, at ASBOG , and through GSA. His strong GSA service in the Indian subcontinent, which have practical implications for the
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includes the Geology and Public Policy Committee, Geology and health and well-being of millions. —Alan Fryar
Society Division board, advisory and award committees, topical
sessions, and hosting guest lecturers. —Susan Stover Julie Newman (Texas A&M Univ.): Julie Newman is a uniquely
capable observer and interpreter of microstructures in naturally
José M. Hurtado Jr. (The Univ. of Texas El Paso): José Hurtado and experimentally deformed rocks and has contributed signifi-
is an exceptional trainer of geoscientists, not only as a university cantly to our understanding of deformation in mantle and crustal
professor but also as a trainer of astronauts and NASA personnel rocks. Her work on StraboSpot, the digital data system to orga-
as well as outreach activities promoting diversity in the geosci- nize and share structural data, illustrates some of her community
ences. He has mentored many students at all levels, including service. —Basil Tikoff
many from underrepresented groups. —Terry Pavlis
Jeffrey Oslund (Tirohanga Energy): Jeff Oslund is vice-chair of
John M. Jaeger (Univ. of Florida): Dr. Jaeger is an exceptional the GSA Foundation Board of Trustees. He was co-chair of the
member of the Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division of GSA successful GSA Campaign for the Future and now leads the new
who is known for quantitative studies of sedimentary processes Lowell Program for field camp scholarships. His tireless endeav-
from source to sink. His contributions illuminate the role of the ors for students, professionals, and the Society demonstrate his
cryosphere in sedimentary systems. He is a gifted teacher, mentor, worthiness of being a GSA Fellow. —Wes Ward
and international leader in scientific drilling. —Sean Gulick

Tamie Joy Jovanelly: For her applied research in the fields of water “A mentor and inspiration to a great number
quality, water resources, and environmental hydrology in locations of scientists in the U.S. and abroad.”
around the globe, and her dedication to undergraduate geology edu-
cation stressing extensive mentoring, active classrooms, field expe-
riences, and research opportunities. —Laurie Brown Joel L. Pederson (Utah State Univ.): Joel Pederson has been
nominated for his outstanding contributions to student training,
Ian P. Madin (Oregon Dept. of Geology & Minerals): Ian Madin geoscience education and outreach, and program administration
is one of the best geologists in the state of Oregon. He has been the through excellence in teaching, development of innovative pro-
main geologist at our state geological survey for over 25 years. He grams, procedures, and assessment, and development of educa-
is a specialist here in geological hazards and communication of tional materials. —Sarah Sheffield
them to the public. He helps the public and professionals alike!
—Scott Burns
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