GSA's 125th Anniversary
Celebrating Advances in Geoscience —
Our science, our societal impact, and our unique thought processes.
A look at how far we have come as a result of scientific and technological advances in the last 50 years and predictions for future advances.
125th Anniversary Expedition
Travels in Geology —
Antarctica and the Scotia Arc: Tectonics, Climate and Life
28 Dec. 2012 through 20 Jan. 2013
Celebrate GSA's 125th anniversary with this expedition to one of Earth's most dynamic ecosystems, with a field and lecture program designed for both the professional scientist and anyone with an interest in the planet, its life and future.
[ trip details | download flyer ]
125th Anniversary Committee:
Sharon Mosher, Chair, University of Texas
Victor Baker, University of Arizona
Marion Bickford, Syracuse University
J. Christopher Hepburn, Boston College
Jacqueline Huntoon, Michigan Technological University
Judy Parrish, University of Idaho
Brian Pratt, University of Saskatchewan
Gail Russell, University of Southern Mississippi
Steve Wells, Desert Research Institute, University & Community College System of Nevada
GSA members, sections, divisions, and associated societies —
Please help GSA celebrate our 125th anniversary throughout the year 2013!
Celebratory plans are already in the works:
- An extraordinary fieldtrip starting the 2013 year with "Antarctica and the Scotia Arc: Tectonics, Climate and Life" (see below).
- Special anniversary review article series in GSA Bulletin — current perspectives on reoccurring controversies and themes in the geosciences.
- Edited book volumes that update past publications exploring science, society, and the fabric of the geosciences. (Contact Pat Bickford for more information.)
- Pardee Keynote sessions at 2013 Annual meeting in Denver — reoccurring controversies and themes over the last 50 years, focusing on current perspectives.
GSA members and friends are encouraged to contribute!
Be a part of GSA history and plan an activity such as:
- 125th anniversary field trips throughout the year; perhaps one or more organized by each GSA Section
- 125th anniversary field forums and/or Penrose conferences throughout the year
- 125th anniversary Topical Sessions at the 2013 Annual Meeting
- 125th anniversary symposia at Section Meetings
- GSA 125th anniversary sessions at Associated Societies' annual meetings, if not meeting in conjunction with GSA
- Special 125 anniversary issues of Geosphere on selected topics
Contact:
Sharon Mosher, Chair 125th Anniversary Celebration Committee,