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Andrea Festa (University of Torino, Italy): Nominated as GSA Glen S. Mattioli (UNAVCO Inc.): For quantifying tectonic and
Fellow for his systematic and quantitative studies and classifica- magmatic systems in the Caribbean region and elsewhere through
tion of on-land and submarine subduction–accretion complexes deployment and application of advanced techniques in geodesy,
and mélanges around the globe, his high-impact and transforma- for excellence in teaching and mentorship, and for admirable
tive papers on these subjects, and his service to the Society. administrative leadership at universities, at NSF, and in UNAVCO.
—Yildirim Dilek —Barry Voight

Bonnie Fine Jacobs (Southern Methodist University): Bonnie Rodney V. Metcalf (University of Nevada Las Vegas): Dr. Rodney
Jacobs is nominated for GSA fellowship for her pioneering work in V. Metcalf is a professor emeritus, after 30 years at UNLV. His
paleobotany, notably on grasslands and the fossil floras of Africa; exemplary service to GSA, geo-administration, science-communi-
for mentoring numerous young scientists, especially women; for cation, and volcanic-plutonic, ophiolite, and asbestos research is
establishing environmental science programs at Southern Methodist remarkable. His rock-solid ethics, exceptional intelligence, and car-
University; and for staunch perseverance in the face of adversity. ing attitude make him one of the very best colleagues anyone could
—Ellen Currano ever hope to have. —Brenda J. Buck

“… a shining example of scientific achievement Joseph Michalski (University of Hong Kong): Dr. Joseph
and training and mentoring of geoscientists.” Michalski should be elected Fellow of GSA for forging novel and
paradigm-shifting theories about Mars in the areas of volcanism,
Alicia Kahn (Chevron Corporation): Alicia Kahn’s dedicated climate history, and a potential deep biosphere, for mentoring and
service in professional societies and community outreach encom- training young planetary scientists, for thoughtful leadership of
passes GSA student members through GeoCareers, Women in geoscience programs, and for service to GSA and our community.
Geology, and drop-in mentoring at GSA annual meetings. Her —Janice L. Bishop
ability to balance professional and family life, plus outreach,
make her an excellent role model, especially for students and Ingrid Padilla (University of Puerto Rico): For her sustained
early career professionals. —Miriam E. Katz research contributions to understanding groundwater flow and
contaminant transport in karst aquifers with its implications for
David T. King Jr. (Auburn University): Dr. King’s three main the protection and remediation of drinking-water resources and for
areas of distinction are: work with Wetumpka crater, spanning her leadership of interdisciplinary collaborative efforts to explore
25 years, establishing a bona fide crater, and yielding many human-health outcomes of exposure to contaminated groundwater.
papers, theses, and research grants; stratigraphic work in Belize —Dorothy J. Vesper
making him the leading expert there; and 30 years studying
Alabama coastal plain that is of enduring value. —Ashraf Uddin Sandra Passchier (Montclair State University): Dr. Sandra
Passchier is a leading Antarctic sedimentologist whose extensive
Kurt O. Konhauser (University of Alberta): Kurt Konhauser is research highlights Cenozoic paleoclimate change. She has
an international leader in geobiology. He uniquely integrates bio- accomplished this work while training and mentoring a diverse
logical experiments and geological analyses to illuminate the group of future scientists. —Suzanne OConnell
interplay of life and environments on the early Earth. He had the
vision to establish and now direct geobiology’s journal, society, Jeffrey B. Plescia (Johns Hopkins University/APL): Dr. Jeff
and conference, and his prolific mentorship helps ensure its future. Plescia has served the geoscience community over an illustrious
—Rowan C. Martindale career. Besides his excellent and long scientific research record,
he has contributed to helping GSA conferences attract an annual
Jade Star Lackey (Pomona College): Jade Star excels at combin- gathering of international experts in the field of impact cratering,
ing field study, precise analytical work, and teaching. He is a shin- inspiring many early-career scientists who have attended these
ing example of how two of GSA’s nomination categories, scientific sessions. —Christian Koeberl
achievement and training and mentoring of geoscientists, can be,
and should be, intertwined. —Allen F. Glazner “… an excellent role model, especially for
students and early career professionals.”
Rebecca A. Lange (University of Michigan): Dr. Rebecca A. Lange
should be elected a Fellow for her contributions to the thermo- Rene M. Price (Florida International University): For her out-
dynamic properties of magmas and her leadership in earth science standing research contributions to understanding groundwater–
programs and organizations. —Youxue Zhang surface-water interactions in the Florida Everglades and the role of
sea-level change in modifying the hydrological and biogeochemi-
Nathaniel A. Lifton (Purdue University): Nat Lifton is a global cal environment and for her support and training of minority stu-
leader in cosmogenic nuclides, widely recognized for his pioneer- dents in hydrogeology to prepare a new generation of professionals
ing work developing reliable extraction methods for in situ C addressing pressing environmental concerns. —Janet S. Herman
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from mineral grains, and for his work modeling cosmogenic
nuclide production rates, which serves as a benchmark for calcu- Mark K. Reagan (University of Iowa): Mark is nominated for out-
lating exposure ages and other cosmogenic nuclide applications standing contributions to scholarship over a 40-year career in earth
globally. —Darryl E. Granger science. He has published 94 papers in peer-reviewed journals and

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