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regarding environmental stewardship. Debbie’s passion for con- with a vision for GSAF to make a leap, as you did, in its support
veying compelling messages that inspired funds to help build of GSA’s priorities. As the world around us shifts, so do philan-
orphanages in Tibet (and far-from-standard funding practices to thropic movements. “Much of mountaineering is about a positive
get the cash into the region) now helps communicate the signifi- mindset; the same applies to effective funding work that is gratify-
cant impact of donations that encourage students to pursue ing to donors and organizations alike. We will continue to seek
the geosciences. creative avenues to encourage and provide funding while commu-
During the challenging past year, Debbie was inspired by the nicating how vital your support is—both to those who will fill
Foundation’s committed donors who leapt to assist student mem- future roles in the geosciences and to our professional members in
bers, while maintaining their regular support of GSA programs. their ongoing scientific discovery, communication, and application
She is thrilled to continue working with you in her expanded role, of geoscience knowledge.”

10–13 Oct. GSA Connects 2021

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Jurassic to Neogene
Quantitative Crustal Thickness
Estimates in Southern Tibet

Success in Publishing:

Navigating the Process

Are you an early-career author looking for help with • frame and structure your work for publication,
putting together a successful research article?
• create well-thought-out figures and tables that
GSA’s popular Success in Publishing workshop is just communicate your ideas,
what you need to turn your research into a well-prepared • write an attention-getting cover letter,
manuscript ready for submission to a scholarly journal.
• choose the right journal for your work,
Led by experienced GSA science editors (and GSA
Distinguished Service awardees) Rónadh Cox and Nancy • and more!
Riggs, this workshop focuses on the process of preparing This highly successful, free workshop for early-career
your research for submission and navigating the editorial geoscientists will be held for its ninth year this fall. Watch
process. You’ll get advice on what to include, what to for information on how to apply in upcoming issues of GSA
leave out, as well as how to avoid frustrating your paper’s Today, GSA Connection, and on GSA’s social media sites.
reviewers. You’ll learn how to:

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