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2022 GSA Fellows

Society Fellowship is an honor bestowed on the best of our GSA’s newly elected Fellows will be recognized at GSA
profession by election at the spring GSA Council meeting. GSA Connects 2022. We invite you to read some of what their
members are nominated by other GSA members in recognition nominators had to say:
of their distinguished contributions to the geosciences. Learn
more at https://www.geosociety.org/fellowship.

Kenneth D. Adams (Desert Research Institute): Dr. Kenneth D. Andrew M. Bush (University of Connecticut): We recognize
Adams is an outstanding field geoscientist who translates his Andrew M. Bush, invertebrate paleontologist and paleoecologist,
observations of sedimentology, stratigraphy, and geomorphology for developing elegant, quantitative approaches to illustrating
of ancient and extant lakes in the Great Basin and elsewhere into patterns and processes in the history of marine life, which have
exciting new approaches to paleoclimate and landscape recon- informed present understanding of how environmental changes
structions, including water depth, wind strength, wave height, interact with the ecological and physiological traits of organisms
and effects of isostatic rebound. —Marith C. Reheis to drive changes in diversity. —Tracy D. Frank

Laurie C. Anderson (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology): Christopher G. Daniel (Bucknell University): Chris Daniel is a
Dr. Anderson’s contributions to the geoscience community include highly regarded, versatile metamorphic petrologist whose impact-
new discoveries in paleobiology and taphonomy, education and men- ful papers, field trips, and presentations have, for example, led to
torship of the next generation of geoscientists, active engagement in significant revision of the Proterozoic tectonic history of New
professional societies, and supporting early-career and female aca- Mexico with implications that extend across Laurentia. He has
demics. She is a dedicated teacher, academic, and mentor in the field shown deep commitment to and engagement with GSA’s mission.
and lab. —Sarah Wheeler Keenan —Mary Beth Gray

Pranoti M. Asher (American Geophysical Union): Pranoti Asher Saugata Datta (University of Texas at San Antonio): We are
is an exemplar of scholarship, service, and dedication to broaden- nominating Dr. Saugata Datta for GSA Fellowship based on his
ing participation and advancing inclusion of all people in geosci- exemplary long-term service and leadership for the GSA and other
ences. We honor her decades of service and leadership in GSA, professional organizations, his extensive and widely recognized
Association for Women Geoscientists, Council for Undergraduate scientific achievements, his distinguished service to his university,
Research, National Association of Geoscience Teachers, and the and his enduring commitment to developing future geoscientists.
American Geophysical Union. —Stephen K. Boss —Jeff Rubin
José Rafael Barboza-Gudiño (Instituto de Geología UASLP): “… an outstanding geologist, valued
The attainment of Fellowship by Dr. José Rafael Barboza-Gudiño colleague, and major contributor to the
recognizes his important contributions to the fields of regional geological community for over fifty years.”
geology, stratigraphy, and tectonics of northeastern Mexico, his
capable development of a distinguished geology program at the Andrew P. de Wet (Franklin & Marshall College): For outstand-
Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, and his training of ing service as a fine teacher and exceptionally inspiring mentor in
future geoscientists. —Timothy F. Lawton research of so many students in geology, planetary science, and
environmental science; for his innovative application of GIS and
Jaime D. Barnes (University of Texas): Jaime has made seminal remote sensing to research and education in these fields; and for
contributions to understanding subduction-zone processes through his valuable contributions to GSA programs, notably in planning
novel application of halogen and stable-isotope geochemistry to and leading field excursions and meetings. —Roger D.K. Thomas
components of subduction systems: downgoing altered oceanic
crust, overlying metamorphic rocks, and arc volcanic rocks. She Paul K. Doss (University of Southern Indiana): Professor Paul
also is exemplary in promoting the involvement of women in cut- Doss is an ardent proponent of incorporating geoscientific knowl-
ting-edge science and science education. —William P. Leeman edge into sound public policy, as evidenced by his leadership on
GSA Committees and as a GSA Visiting Scholar on Geology and
Paul A. Bedrosian (U.S. Geological Survey): Paul Bedrosian has Public Policy. He also has demonstrated exemplary and innovative
made fundamental contributions to basement mapping and tecton- student education and mentorship in geohydrology and environ-
ics, to mineral and groundwater resource studies, and to volcano, mental studies. —Lisa A. Morzel
seismic and geomagnetic hazards understanding through applica-
tion of electromagnetic geophysical methods, principally mag- Eva Enkelmann (University of Cincinnati): Dr. Enkelmann is a top
netotellurics (MT). His works have been published in top journals scientist in the field of thermochronology. She has published land-
and he has mentored numerous young professionals. —Philip E. mark papers on interactions of erosion and tectonics; has served GSA
Wannamaker well; and has been an excellent student mentor. —Terry L. Pavlis

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