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Shanan E. Peters (Univ. of Wisconsin–Madison): The record of outreach to the public at all levels, and organization of scholarly
biological evolution and the processes that shaped our planet are meetings. —L. Railsback
preserved in sedimentary rocks. Dr. Peters is a paleobiologist and
sedimentary geologist who engages with computational approaches Richard A. Schweickert (Univ. of Nevada–Reno): Professor
to vast data sets, uniquely positioning him to show how Earth is a Emeritus Richard A. Schweickert is an excellent scholar and field
product of geologic processes and events. —Judith Parrish geologist who has also provided significant service to the profes-
sion and the educational endeavor. His grandest achievement has
Michael Patrick Poland (U.S. Geological Survey): Michael P. Poland been synthesis of the complex Mesozoic history of the Sierra
is recognized for his outstanding leadership, research, outreach, and Nevada of California and Nevada. —Raymond Ingersoll
mentoring contributions that have resulted in increased public safety
and awareness to volcano hazards. —Shaul Hurwitz
“A renowned thinker, teacher,
Peir K. Pufahl (Queen Geological Sciences): Professor Peir Pufahl mentor, and journal editor.”
is an internationally recognized expert on the deposition and dia-
genesis of bioelemental sediments, including cherts, phosphates,
and ironstones. He has researched and published on Precambrian to Michael S. Smith (Univ. of North Carolina): In three decades of
modern deposits globally. A renowned thinker, teacher, mentor, and teaching, Michael instructed, advised, and mentored hundreds of
journal editor, he is sought after by industry and research funding undergraduate and graduate students in subjects ranging from phys-
agencies. —Noel James ical and historical geology to petrology and paleontology. Even in
“retirement,” Michael continues to be active in the geoscience com-
Jay Pulliam (Baylor Univ.): Dr. Pulliam has been a leader of munity through service to GSA and consulting. —David Spears
training geologists and non-geologists in field and theoretical
seismology. His work has used seismology to solve geological Christopher Spencer (Queen’s Univ.): Elected to Fellowship as
problems involving the crust and mantle in North American the 2020 recipient of the Young Scientist (Donath Medal) Award.
and the Caribbean regions. —Kevin Mickus
Greg M. Stock (Yosemite National Park): Dr. Greg M. Stock
Frank C. Ramos (New Mexico State Univ.): Dr. Frank Ramos is serves as park geologist for Yosemite National Park. He has
recognized for his contributions to novel sample preparation and dozens of publications on rockfalls and Quaternary glaciation of
mass spectrometry techniques that have enhanced understanding of Yosemite Valley. Dr. Stock has served as an external committee
the evolution of magmas, for his extraordinary contributions to the member for 10 master’s and five Ph.D. geology students. He has
training of students and as a positive role model, and for his leader- extensive internal service to GSA as an associate editor and
ship and service to the geoscience community. —Wendy Bohrson reviewer. —Robert Sydnor

Peter D. Roopnarine (California Academy Sciences): Dr. Deborah J. Thomas (Texas A&M Univ.): Debbie Thomas has
Roopnarine’s scholarship focuses on understanding the evolution enjoyed a distinguished career as a scientist, profoundly contribut-
of ecological systems viewed through the lens of paleontology, ing to our understanding of past ocean and atmospheric circula-
deep time, and complex system dynamics. He curates a world- tion. Her passion, talent, and drive with respect to the administra-
class research museum collection, and is dedicated to public out- tion of geological programs has led to becoming a national leader
reach and engagement. Peter is also deeply committed to diversity, of the geosciences as dean at Texas A&M. —Franco Marcantonio
equity, and inclusion in geosciences. —David Gillikin
Jolante W. van Wijk (New Mexico Tech): For sustained contribu-
Michael C. Rygel (SUNY Potsdam): Mike Rygel was the 2010 Biggs tions to advancing understanding of the continental lithosphere
Awardee, an honor recognizing his exemplary work in geoscience and the processes shaping continental and oceanic rifts, and for
education. His public outreach, recruitment of majors, and research selfless contributions to community geodynamic computing infra-
mentorship all exemplify the best in our profession. —Callan Bentley structure and to public science education. —Dennis Harry

Mark D. Schmitz (Boise State Univ.): Mark Schmitz’ nomina- Bridget Wade (Univ. College London): Bridget Wade is being
tion reflects innovative and widely recognized research in radio- nominated for GSA Fellow for her exceptional and sustained
isotopic geochronology. His work has advanced the fundamental contributions to Cenozoic micropaleontology and biochronology.
systematics of U-Pb dating and its application to myriad geologic Wade’s research on the taxonomy, calibration of bioevents and
phenomena, including calibration of the most widely used geo- geochemical signatures of planktonic foraminifera has advanced
logic time scale. Moreover, Mark is an effective advocate and our knowledge of biotic response and paleoceanographic change.
teacher of geochronology. —Brad Singer —Kevin Pickering

Paul A. Schroeder (Univ. of Georgia): Paul Schroeder’s contribu- Timothy S. White (Penn State): Nominated for extensive and
tions include outstanding research and publication on clay miner- ongoing research contributions in sedimentary geology through
als and more generally nanoparticles in the critical zone, sustained the application of the tools of isotope geochemistry, organic
and admirable administration of the department of geology of petrology, sequence stratigraphy, palynology, and geologic
the Univ. of Georgia, spectacular efforts in teaching, extensive

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