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is internationally recognized for his expertise in subduction-related systems, the interaction of tectonics and surficial processes, and
magmatism and the application of uranium-series dating to a broad the impact of tectonics on society. Specifically for studies of
range of geoscience problems. —Charles Thomas Foster Jr. transpressive strike-slip systems, the processes that control glacial
erosion, and landscape development of landscapes in ancient
Jason A. Rech (Miami University): Jason Rech is nominated for orogens. —Lewis A. Owen
GSA fellowship for his work on geologic deposits associated with
springs and wetlands in desert environments of the Americas and Caroline A.E. Strömberg (University of Washington, Seattle):
Near East, radiocarbon dating and stable isotopes of gastropod Caroline Strömberg is nominated for GSA fellowship for founding
shells, and the uplift of the Andes and evolution of the Atacama a new field of research using phytoliths to investigate fossil floras
Desert. —Jeff Pigati and ecosystems, for fundamental research on grasses and grass-
land evolution, for mentoring numerous young scientists, and for
“… an exemplar of scholarship, service, and outreach to high school and middle school girls with an interest in
dedication to broadening participation and science. —Matthew J. Kohn
advancing inclusion of all people in geosciences.”
Pieter T. Visscher (University of Connecticut): Pieter Visscher
Michael Savarese (Florida Gulf Coast University): Mike Savarese has made commendable contributions in carbon biogeochemistry,
is an outstanding geosciences educator in every respect. His sus- geomicrobiology, and marine sedimentology. He has been an
tained leadership service and multimedia outreach to the Southwest active member of GSA for 15 years and has presented regularly
Florida community on the issues of climate-change preparedness, at GSA meetings. More so, Pieter has successfully trained many
sea-level rise, and coastal adaptation has been and continues to be students and peers. —Nora Noffke
an invaluable asset for the entire region. —H. Allen Curran
Catherine Weitz (Planetary Science Institute): Dr. Catherine
Elizabeth R. Schermer (Western Washington University): Dr. Weitz should be elected as a Fellow of GSA for her innovative,
Elizabeth Schermer has had a distinguished career of research, revolutionary, and influential discoveries on the geology of Mars,
training and mentoring of undergrads and graduate students, and the Moon, and Venus, including work on missions, research, and
of service to GSA. She has served in leadership positions for the publications, as well as for her support of GSA and contributions
Division of Structural Geology and Tectonics, she has led GSA to the planetary science community. —R. Aileen Yingst
field trips, and she has chaired numerous sessions. She has been
a regular attendee of annual and section meetings of GSA. Her Nancy S. Williams: During eight years (2013–2021) as secretary
accomplishments make her highly deserving of the distinction of of the North-Central Section of GSA, Nancy Williams has not only
Fellow. —Mary S. Hubbard kept the Section on an even keel in trying times but has overseen the
doubling of the Section Endowment, which will provide more funds
Alan L. Smith (California State University): Dr. Alan L. Smith is for student grants and travel in the future. —Joseph T. Hannibal
an outstanding geologist, valued colleague, and major contributor
to the geological community for over fifty years. He is widely rec- Doug Yule (California State University, Northridge): Doug Yule has
ognized as one of the leading experts in the world on Caribbean had a distinguished teaching and research career. He taught across
volcanic history and processes, publishing widely and involving the curriculum, sustained the field program, and sought opportunity
many students in this work. —Joan E. Fryxell for underrepresented students. His research established constraints
on the kinematics, earthquake history, and seismic potential of the
James A. Spotila (Virginia Tech): For research and teaching in San Andreas and other faults. —Andrew Meigs
active tectonics, notably the behavior of continental deformational

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