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Amy Leventer, Department of Geology, Colgate University, physical investigation along the continental shelf of the East Hamilton, New York 13346, USA, [email protected]; Antarctic margin from 58°E to 147°E (Fig. 1). Jumbo piston cores (JPCs) provide high-resolution sediment records of the Eugene Domack, Department of Geosciences, Hamilton transition from the last glacial to the Holocene, permitting College, Clinton, New York 13323, USA; assessment of the timing and nature of deglaciation. This paper Robert Dunbar, Department of Geological and Environmental presents swath bathymetric maps (Fig. 1) and radiocarbon- Sciences, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305, USA; dated lithologic information (Fig. 2) that detail the chronology Jennifer Pike, Catherine Stickley, and Eleanor Maddison, and processes involved in ice sheet retreat from four regions of School of Earth, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Cardiff the East Antarctic margin: Iceberg Alley (Mac.Robertson Shelf), University, CF10 3XQ Cardiff, UK; the Nielsen Basin (Mac.Robertson Shelf), the Svenner Chan- nel (eastern Prydz Bay), and the Mertz-Ninnis Trough (Wilkes Stefanie Brachfeld, Department of Geology, Montclair State Land margin). Each study target is a trough-shaped geomor- University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043, USA; phic feature that extends across the width of the East Antarctic Patricia Manley, Department of Geology, Middlebury College, shelf. As a consequence of their depth (400–1100 m), these Middlebury, Vermont 05753, USA; and troughs preserve a more complete section of sedimentation during deglaciation, in contrast to adjacent shallow parts of the Charlie McClennen, Department of Geology, Colgate shelf that were still affected by grounded ice and hence sites University, Hamilton, New York 13346, USA of nondeposition. These East Antarctic margin sedimentary records, which are remarkably similar to one another and to a record from the ABSTRACT Palmer Deep, Antarctic Peninsula (Domack et al., 2006), sup- The Antarctic shelf is traversed by large-scale troughs devel- port the cohesive response of these regions to climate forcings oped by glacial erosion. Swath bathymetric, lithologic, and at the end of the last glacial. Collectively, these data also pro- chronologic data from jumbo piston cores from four sites along vide important chronologic constraints for tracing northern ver- the East Antarctic margin (Iceberg Alley, the Nielsen Basin, the sus southern hemisphere origins of deglacial meltwater pulses Svenner Channel, and the Mertz-Ninnis Trough) are used to (Fairbanks, 1989; Bard et al., 1990), a controversial issue (i.e., demonstrate that these cross-shelf features controlled develop- Clark et al., 2002; Peltier, 2005). ment of calving bay reentrants in the Antarctic ice sheet during deglaciation. At all sites except the Mertz-Ninnis Trough, the PHYSIOGRAPHY OF ICEBERG ALLEY, NIELSEN BASIN, transition between the Last Glacial Maximum and the Holo- SVENNER CHANNEL, AND MERTZ-NINNIS TROUGH cene is characterized by varved couplets deposited during a The morphology of transverse troughs separated by shal- short interval of extremely high primary productivity in a fjord- low banks is characteristic of the Antarctic continental margin like setting. Nearly monospecific layers of the diatom Chaeto- (Vanney and Johnson, 1979; Johnson et al., 1982; Anderson, ceros alternate with slightly more terrigenous layers contain- 1999). Physiographic maps of troughs in the study areas were ing a mixed diatom assemblage. We propose that springtime made using SEABEAM® multibeam data collected continuously diatom blooms dominated by Chaetoceros were generated during the cruise and edited onboard by cruise participants. within well-stratified and restricted surface waters of calving Sub-bottom profiles were collected with a Bathy2000 3.5 kHz, bays that were influenced by the input of iron-rich meltwa- hull-mounted chirp system with signal penetration to depths ter. Intervening post-bloom summer-fall laminae were formed of ~50–100 m. through the downward flux of terrigenous material sourced from melting glacial ice combined with mixed diatom assem- Mac.Robertson Shelf–Iceberg Alley and Nielsen Basin blages. Radiocarbon-based chronologies that constrain the tim- The rugged Mac.Robertson Shelf lies directly west of Prydz ing of deposition of the varved sediments within calving bay Bay, extending 400 km between ~60°E and 70°E (Fig. 1). The reentrants along the East Antarctic margin place deglaciation shelf is relatively narrow (~90 km wide) and composed of between ca. 10,500–11,500 cal yr B.P., post-dating Meltwater shallow banks (<200 m) cut by three deep troughs that are Pulse 1A (14,200 cal yr B.P.) and indicating that retreat of ice U-shaped in cross section, with steep sides and relatively flat from the East Antarctic margin was not the major contributor to floors. They were formed by glacial erosion during the Qua- this pulse of meltwater. ternary (O’Brien et al., 1994; ten Brink and Schneider, 1995; Harris and O’Brien, 1996). The intervening banks show evi- INTRODUCTION dence of both modern and ancient iceberg turbation (Harris Cruise NBP0101 of the research vessel/icebreaker (RV/IB) and O’Brien, 1998). Iceberg Alley is linear, ~85 km long and Nathaniel B. Palmer conducted a marine geologic and geo- 10–20 km wide. It reaches a depth of 850 m, but most of the

GSA Today: v. 16, no. 12, doi: 10.1130/GSAT01612A.1 4 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY floor is ~475–575 m deep. The shallow banks on either side are lined with grounded icebergs; hence, its name. Nielsen Basin, bounded by western and eastern Storegg Bank, is deeper and more sinuous than Iceberg Alley, but its inner portion is simi- larly characterized by a “high relief ridge and valley topogra- phy” (Harris and O’Brien, 1998) formed by glacial incision. The deepest region (~1300 m) is located at the innermost part of the shelf, and depths shallow oceanward.

Svenner Channel Svenner Channel is an elongate (~180 km), glacially eroded trough in eastern Prydz Bay (Fig. 1) (Stagg, 1985). In the outer part of the channel, depths reach ~1000 m, while the deepest parts of the inner channel average ~800–850 m. Formation by glacial erosion is supported by observation of sediment ridges at the seafloor; the trend of these features, which are similar to drumlins or megaflutes, most likely parallels former ice flow direction (O’Brien and Harris, 1996). Directly to the northwest is the Amery Depression, a broad basin averaging 600–800 m water depth. O’Brien and Harris (1996) suggest very rapid grounding zone retreat of the Lambert Glacier across the shelf due to the relatively deep water depths of the Amery Depres- sion and its landward dip. Rapid ice retreat in the Amery Depression would suggest that similarly rapid ice retreat prob- ably took place in Svenner Channel.

Mertz-Ninnis Trough The Mertz-Ninnis Trough, located along the Wilkes Land Margin between ~142°E and 146°E (Fig. 1), is a deep (>1300 m), linear feature bordered by the Adélie Bank to the west Figure 1. Location map and multibeam swath maps for Iceberg Alley (IA), the Nielsen Basin (NB), Svenner Channel (SC), and the Mertz-Ninnis and the Mertz Bank to the northeast; both banks are relatively Trough (MNT). Jumbo piston core sites are noted. General bathymetric shallow (200–400 m). Surfaces of the banks show evidence of chart of the oceans (GEBCO) bathymetric contours are in 500 m intervals; iceberg turbate structures (Barnes, 1987; Beaman and Harris, note the transition from light blue to darker blues at the 1000 m contour. 2003) and are the sites of grounded icebergs today. During the LH—Larsemann Hills; VH—Vestfold Hills; BH—Bunger Hills; WI— Last Glacial Maximum, the Mertz Glacier expanded along the Windmill Islands; PD—Palmer Deep. axis of the trough, as indicated by overcompacted sediments at the shelf break (Domack, 1982) and moraines on Mertz Bank

Figure 2. General lithologic columns for cores from JPC11 (Mertz-Ninnis Trough), JPC24 (Svenner Channel), JPC40 (Nielsen Basin), and JPC43B (Iceberg Alley). Uncorrected radiocarbon dates are noted for each core. See Table DR2 (see text footnote 1) for ranges on radiocarbon data. Shading indicates deglacial section described in paper. Curves to right of each lithologic log represent magnetic susceptibility for each core. Magnetic susceptibility was measured onboard ship using a Bartington magnetic susceptibility meter. Note increased magnetic susceptibility in the diamicton.

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 5 (Barnes, 1987; Domack et al., 1989; Beaman and Harris, 2003; and McMullen et al., 2006). Beaman and Harris (2003) also note seabed features characterized as “smooth diamicton” and glacially carved megaflutes that document more extensive gla- cial ice.

CORE DESCRIPTIONS JPCs were recovered using a 4.5” diameter jumbo piston coring system. The cores were stored under refrigeration and shipped to the Antarctic Research Facility at Florida State Uni- versity, where they were opened, photographed, described, and sampled (GSA Data Repository, Table DR11).

Iceberg Alley JPC43B is a 23.96 m core; the upper 19.13 m is alternately laminated and bioturbated biosiliceous ooze and mud (SMO). The lower 4.83 m is distinguished by its varves, rhythmically paired laminations that represent a single year of deposition Figure 3. Photographs of laminated sediments deposited at the time of (Stickley et al., 2005). This section could be as much as 5 m deglaciation, from four cores recovered from the East Antarctic margin. thicker, as ~30 m of post-glacial sediment was observed above Note the mm- to cm-scale laminae and their regular alternation between an orange to orange-brown lamination and a more gray lamination in a glacially scoured surface. Within each couplet, the lower lam- JPC43B, JPC40, and JPC24. These rhythmic laminations occur over a 483 ination is diatom ooze, orange to orange-brown, comprised cm interval in JPC43B, over a 47 cm interval in JPC40, and over a 22 cm primarily of Chaetoceros spp. resting spores deposited dur- interval in JPC24. In JPC11, paired laminations occur, but the pattern is not ing the annual spring bloom. The upper lamination of each as regular. couplet is comprised of a mixed diatom assemblage with a higher concentration of terrigenous material, including angular the record from nearby JPC25, where the transition, though quartz sand, silt, and clay deposited during the summer and quite sharp at 8.88 m, is not marked by any varves. And again, fall. Despite the presence of sublaminae, which makes it dif- the overlying sediments are comprised of alternately laminated ficult to determine the exact number of years represented by and bioturbated SMO. the deglacial section, a total of 210 couplets (Stickley et al., 2006) were observed in this 4.83 m section, indicating that high Mertz-Ninnis Trough JPC11, a 23.98-m-long core, penetrated glacial sediments, productivity and sediment flux lasted for ~200 yr. including well-consolidated, mud-supported gravels with a high Nielsen Basin concentration of ice-rafted material, at 22.92 m (Figs. 2 and 3). JPC40 penetrated to the underlying glacial section (21.55– The transition to the Holocene is more complex as compared 23.92 m) (Figs. 2 and 3), which is comprised of dark greenish to the other East Antarctic margin cores. A moderately diatoma- gray silty clay and granule-rich sand. Dropstones are present. ceous gray, muddy clay with sparsely scattered ice-rafted debris The transition to the deglacial section is distinct, with graded from 22.53 to 22.92 m records this transition and is interpreted as couplets, similar to those in Iceberg Alley, from 21.08 to 21.55 having a meltwater origin. The diatomaceous post-glacial clay is m. Thirty-three couplets occur, indicating that this style of overlain by a diatom-rich, micaceous mud with scattered reddish deposition lasted for <50 yr, a significantly shorter time frame layers comprised primarily of Chaetoceros. than in Iceberg Alley. As in JPC43B, alternately laminated and Between 19.90 and 21.58 m, the sediment lithology alter- bioturbated SMO overlies the varved section. nates between bioturbated and thinly laminated SMO. Lami- nations generally alternate between a Chaetoceros-dominated Svenner Channel layer and a layer with a more diverse diatom assemblage and a JPC24 penetrated several meters of underlying glacial sedi- greater concentration of terrigenous material. The species suc- ments (Figs. 2 and 3), greenish gray sandy and silty clay, with cession, however, is more complicated, and though a seasonal sand- to gravel-sized ice-rafted grains and granule-rich clay. pattern is recognized, it is not repeated as regularly as observed The boundary between glacial diamict and overlying biosili- in the other cores (Maddison et al., 2006). Consequently, these ceous Holocene sediments is very sharp; note the color tran- sediments are not interpreted as varves. Such data suggest a sition from greenish gray sediments to the overlying reddish less isolated setting and greater communication with open sediment illustrated in Figure 3. Again, the transition is marked waters of the shelf during deglaciation. Also, given the biotur- by paired laminations, but only 10 couplets occur between bated intervals that interrupt the finely laminated sequences, 15.58 and 15.80 m (Fig. 3). The ephemeral nature of the condi- it is hard to develop as precise a chronology for deglaciation, tions responsible for the formation of these couplets, which in particularly in contrast to the uninterrupted and simpler varved JPC24 likely span no more than a decade, is underscored by sections observed in the other East Antarctic margin cores.

1GSA Data Repository item 2006235, Tables DR1 and DR2, core location information and radiocarbon data of core samples, is available on the Web at www.geosociety.org/pubs/ft2006.htm. You can also obtain a copy of this item by writing to editing @geosociety.org. 6 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY interglacial boundary, indicate a different history of deglacia- tion. The lack of varves in the Mertz-Ninnis Trough is probably related to its geometry. The large-scale and open bathymetry of this trough most likely prevented the formation of both a calv- ing bay reentrant and a restricted oceanographic setting, which resulted in the varved sequences observed at the other sites.

Elevated Primary Productivity, Preservation of Signal The formation of varves requires the preservation of cou- plets that record the repetition of an annual cycle of depo- sition. The calving bay reentrants provided conditions that satisfied both the development of an annual signal and its preservation at the seafloor. Leventer et al. (2002) present a model for the Palmer Deep, applicable to the East Antarctic margin sites, that describes the annual succession of a spring- Figure 4. Generalized calving bay reentrant model. Glacial meltwater time Chaetoceros bloom followed by lower levels of summer is funneled into the restricted bay, resulting in high springtime primary production and the added influx of terrigenous material. Here, productivity. Summer and fall input of more terrigenous material results in we further develop that model with a focus on the lower, a seasonal alternation of downward flux that is preserved at the seafloor biogenic half of each couplet, which is dominated by diatoms as varves. of the genus Chaetoceros, a group commonly interpreted as indicative of high productivity. Convergence of surface slopes in the calving bay reentrants would have focused surface melt, CALVING BAY REENTRANT MODEL concentrating large volumes of low salinity, low density glacial meltwater via preferential surface flow. Strong stabilization of Model Basics the upper water column and reduced mixing of phytoplank- Hughes (2002) reviewed the history of the term “calving ton out of the photic zone would have enhanced primary pro- bay” and noted that calving bays—embayments characterized duction (Leventer et al., 1996). In contrast, along most parts of by rapid calving of glacial ice—could speed up ice sheet retreat the coastline, spring and summer meltwater would not have as the bays migrated landward. More recently, Domack et al. been focused, and may have been diluted relatively quickly (2006) presented a calving bay reentrant model for the Palmer by wind-induced mixing, with consequently smaller phyto- Deep (western Antarctic Peninsula; Fig. 1) based on regional plankton blooms. swath bathymetry that highlighted the importance of the physi- A second consideration is the potential for increased nutri- cal configuration of the Palmer Deep as a control on the pat- ent concentration within the upper water column. Stickley et tern of ice retreat, with retreat occurring much more rapidly al. (2005) review potential nutrient sources within the Iceberg over the deep trough while ice remained grounded on the Alley setting, including nutrients released from melting sea shallower banks to either side. This style of bathymetry favors and glacial ice, and from incursions of Upper Circumpolar the formation of calving bay reentrants during deglaciation Deep Water. We suggest that the dominance of Chaetoceros as well as the development of sedimentary regimes in which in springtime blooms during the glacial-Holocene transition varved sediments were deposited (Fig. 4). Initial deglaciation might have been influenced by the micronutrient iron. Since was focused on these troughs, while ice remained grounded on the early work of Martin et al. (1990), studies document the the sides in a manner similar to that described for the Palmer ability of introduced iron to induce phytoplankton blooms in Deep (Domack et al., 2006). the Southern Ocean (Coale et al., 2004; Boyd et al., 2000; Varves are described from post-glacial sediments of the Boyd and Law, 2001). Palmer Deep (Domack, 2002; Leventer et al., 2002; Nederbragt We suggest glacial meltwater as the source of iron fertiliza- and Thurow, 2001; Pike et al., 2001; Domack et al., 2006; Mad- tion within the calving bay reentrant. Melting of the ice mar- dison et al., 2005) and, like the Iceberg Alley couplets, are gin occurs by surface melt percolating down through firn and composed of an alternation of primarily Chaetoceros resting refreezing until superimposed ice is formed, or if the melting spore–dominated diatom ooze and siliciclastic-rich diatom mud. is extensive enough, an ablation zone develops at the end A total of 176 couplets were observed in the ~3.5 m deglacial of the melt season. The ice in the ablation zone melts at the section from the Palmer Deep (Domack, 2002), similar to the surface, leaving behind and thus concentrating debris, includ- number of couplets in the Iceberg Alley section, indicating that ing the dust contained within the ice. As meltwater drains both Palmer Deep and Iceberg Alley persisted as calving bay out into the calving bay reentrant, it carries a suspended load reentrants for about two centuries. The Svenner Channel has with concentrated debris content. This debris includes iron- the least extensive suite of varves, indicative of a calving bay rich dust, delivered to the ice sheet via aeolian transport (Rea, reentrant that lasted on the order of only a decade. In between 1994; Wolff et al., 2006). Under these conditions, each spring, these two extremes is the Nielsen Basin, with a calving bay iron-rich meltwater introduced into the surface waters could reentrant lasting several decades. have fertilized extremely large algal blooms. In the Mertz-Ninnis Trough, alternating laminated (but not The dominance of Chaetoceros in the spring bloom lamina- varved) and bioturbated sediments, which occur at the glacial/ tion is relevant in light of the work of Tsuda et al. (2003), who

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 7 performed an iron enrichment experiment in the subarctic calibrated. Finally, at this time, no radiocarbon data are avail- Pacific that led to a Chaetoceros-dominated bloom. They spec- able for the Nielsen Basin core. ulate that the high doubling rate of this small centric diatom resulted in the shift from an assemblage previously dominated Timing of Deglaciation and Its Significance by a pennate diatom. The situation described by Tsuda et al. Data constraining the timing of deglaciation along the East (2003) might have parallels to the observations of the massive Antarctic margin are important in terms of their implication for annual spring sedimentation of Chaetoceros resting spores in the role of Antarctica in contributing to sea level rise at the end deglacial sediments from both the East Antarctic margin and of the last glacial. The Barbados record of sea level during the the Palmer Deep. late Quaternary (Fairbanks, 1989; Bard et al., 1990) documents The role of decreased ventilation of the deeper waters in two events of rapid sea-level rise at the end of the last gla- preservation of the seasonally produced signal requires further cial. The first, termed meltwater pulse 1A (mwp-1A), has been investigation. In combination with the restricted geographic dated to ca. 14,200 cal yr B.P., and the second, meltwater pulse setting, low-salinity glacial meltwater at the sea surface may 1B (mwp-1B), began ca. 11,000 cal yr B.P. (Fairbanks, 1989). have decreased the density of brines resulting from winter The source of the water for sea level rise during mwp-1A has sea ice formation, thus preventing them from displacing basin been debated, with some researchers suggesting that the melt- waters. Consequently, basin waters may have had limited ven- water contributing to sea level rise came from the receding tilation, resulting in anoxia (Willmott et al., 2006), an environ- Laurentide Ice Sheet (Kennett and Shackleton, 1975; Leventer ment that favors the preservation of laminated facies. et al., 1982; Keigwin et al., 1991; Fairbanks et al., 1992; Peltier, 1994) and others suggesting an Antarctic source (Clark et al., Chronology of Deglaciation 1996, 2002; Weaver et al., 2003; Bassett et al., 2005). Specula- Chronologies for these cores are based on accelerator mass tion concerning an Antarctic source was initiated by Clark et al. spectrometry (AMS) radiocarbon-dated carbonate material and (1996), who reviewed the data indicating a Laurentide meltwa- decalcified organic matter (GSA Data Repository, Table DR2 ter source; their reevaluation indicated that the Laurentide ice [see footnote 1]). All samples were analyzed at the Lawrence sheet could not be the sole source of mwp-1A. Livermore National Laboratory Center for Accelerator Mass Peltier (2005) recently reviewed this problem and its signifi- Spectrometry. Radiocarbon ages were calibrated using CALIB cance. Pinpointing the source of mwp-1A is crucial for sev- 4.42 (©1986–2004, M. Stuiver and P.J. Reimer). eral reasons. First, meltwater discharge, through its impact on A chronology for JPC43B, in Iceberg Alley, presented by oceanic circulation, can influence global climate. For example, Stickley et al. (2005), is briefly described below. A total of 11 Weaver et al. (2003) suggest that an Antarctic source for mwp- samples were AMS radiocarbon dated (Table DR1 [see foot- 1A could have resulted in increased North Atlantic Deep Water note 1]). Radiocarbon ages were calibrated assuming a local production and the initiation of the Bølling-Allerød warm inter- reservoir age of 1700 yr ± 200 yr (P. Sedwick, 2004, personal val. Second, suggestions of an Antarctic source for mwp-1A commun.); the reservoir age is based on radiocarbon analy- are based on geophysical models of Earth’s response to spatial ses of kasten cores from Iceberg Alley. The carbonate ages differences in deglaciation, which can be evaluated through are slightly younger than the decalcified total organic carbon analysis of sea level records (Clark et al., 2002; Peltier, 2005). (TOC) dates. One anomalously old date from 17.25 to 17.30 m However, published geologic data from Antarctica do not sup- was disregarded and a second order polynomial was fit to the port an Antarctic source for mwp-1A (Ackert et al., 1999; Con- curve to develop the chronology. The varved section of the way et al., 1999; Domack et al., 1999; Baroni and Hall, 2004), core, from 19.13 to 23.96 m, thus dates to ca. 11,200−11,400 resulting in a need to reconcile geophysical models and geo- cal yr B.P. High sediment accumulation rates inferred from the logic data. dated samples at the base of the core support the interpretation Our East Antarctic margin data constrain the timing of the of the laminated sediments as varves. calving bay reentrant phase of deglaciation and the deposition The chronology for JPC24, Svenner Channel, was developed of the deglacial sediment facies. The data indicate that degla- using seven AMS radiocarbon dates (Table DR1 [see footnote ciation on these portions of the margin began ca.11,500 cal yr 1]). Radiocarbon ages were calibrated assuming a local reser- B.P., too late to contribute to the sea level rise indicated by voir age of 1280 ± 200 yr, based on the age of a kasten core mwp-1A, but potentially early enough to contribute to mwp- top at the same location. Again, the carbonate ages are slightly 1B. Other East Antarctic margin marine records provide a simi- younger than the decalcified TOC dates. A best-fit line between lar time frame for deglaciation. Domack et al. (1991) note the the shell dates constrains the chronology of the lower part of initiation of open-marine conditions at Ocean Drilling Project the core; the varved section of JPC24 (15.58–15.80 m) dates to (ODP) Leg 119 Site 740 in the Svenner Channel at 10,700 yr B.P. ca. 10,800 cal yr B.P. In JPC25, the glacial-interglacial transition (dates corrected for Antarctic marine reservoir effect [AMRE] occurs at 8.88 m. Three dates derived using carbonate shell but not calibrated). Work by Harris and O’Brien (1998) and material place deglaciation at ca. 11,100 cal yr B.P. Sedwick et al. (1998, 2001) on the Mac.Robertson shelf places Previous work developing radiocarbon-based chronologies deglaciation at ca. 11,000 yr B.P. (dates corrected for AMRE for sediment cores from the Mertz-Ninnis Trough has faced but not calibrated), based on the initiation of deposition of sili- difficulties based on the presence of reworked organic material ceous muds and oozes. Of particular interest is the Sedwick et (Domack et al., 1989; Harris and Beaman, 2003); consequently, al. (2001, p. 223) observation of a bloom of Chaetoceros resting radiocarbon dates for the Mertz-Ninnis Trough have not been spores “associated with the retreat of permanent ice cover” in

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GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 13 Final Announcement and Call for Papers

Registration Fees Early Standard Full meeting One day Full meeting One day NORTHEASTERN Professional Member US$145 US$95 US$175 US$115 42nd Annual Meeting Professional Member (70+) US$75 US$50 US$100 US$75 Northeastern Section, GSA Professional Nonmember US$165 US$115 US$195 US$145 Durham, New Hampshire, USA Student Member US$50 US$40 US$70 US$60 Student Nonmember US$60 US$50 US$80 US$70 12–14 March 2007 K–12 Professional US$50 US$30 US$60 US$40 Guest or Spouse US$30 US$40 Field trip or short course only US$30 US$40 CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, AND REFUNDS Geoscientists from the University of New Hampshire, Keene All requests for additions, changes, and cancellations must be State College, Plymouth State University, Dartmouth College, made in writing to GSA Headquarters and received by 12 Feb- the Geological Society of New Hampshire, the New Hamp- ruary 2007. There will be no refunds for cancellations received shire Geological Survey, and the U.S. Geological Survey will after this date, and no refunds for on-site registration, Abstracts host the 2007 meeting of the Northeastern Section of the Geo- with Programs, and on-site ticket sales. logical Society of America. The meeting will be at the Univer- ABSTRACTS sity of New Hampshire’s Holloway Commons and adjacent Abstracts Deadline: 5 December 2006 Memorial Union and Huddleston Hall (see a campus map at Papers are invited for theme and general discipline sessions www.unh.edu/welcome/campusmap.html) in downtown Dur- in both oral and poster format. Volunteered papers will be ham. We will meet just upstream from the Great Bay estuary considered for any general discipline session as listed on the of seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine. GSA abstracts form. We encourage undergraduate students to consider presenting their research in either oral or poster for- REGISTRATION mat. Undergraduate research posters will be merged with other Early registration deadline: 5 February 2007 poster sessions, arranged by topic. Papers sponsored by the Cancellation deadline: 12 February 2007 Council on Undergraduate Research, Geology Division, will be Please register at www.geosociety.org. On-site registration identified as such in the Abstracts with Programs volume. will be at Holloway Commons during the meeting. Regis- Authors interested in submitting papers for symposia should ter early to qualify for lower fees; costs will increase after 5 contact the appropriate symposium conveners before submit- February 2007. Full payment MUST accompany registration. ting. An individual may be a presenter for only one volunteered Members of GSA and the GSA Associated Societies listed on paper (except symposia papers), but may be co-author on any the registration form receive discounts. Register only one per- number of abstracts. Those invited for symposia may present an additional paper. For further information, please contact technical son per form and retain a copy for your records. Registra- program co-chairs Tim Allen, [email protected], or Jo Laird, jl@ tion is required for those attending technical sessions, field cisunix.unh.edu. Abstracts of papers must be submitted using the trips, short courses, and the exhibits hall. Guest registration electronic submission form at www.geosociety.org. An abstract is intended for nongeologist spouses or friends and does not submission fee of US$10 will be charged. If you have questions include attendance at technical sessions, field trips, or short regarding abstract submission, please contact Nancy Carlson, courses. Students and K–12 teachers must show a current ID [email protected]. at check-in to obtain special rates. ORAL SESSIONS GSA will be distributing all badges at the meeting reg- One laptop computer using Windows XP (no Macs available) istration desk; badges will NOT be mailed to you prior to and PowerPoint 2003, one LCD projector, and one screen will the meeting. be provided for each oral session. Speakers may not use their own laptop computers for presentations. If a Mac has been On-site Registration and Badge Pickup Schedule used to produce a presentation, the speaker should run it on Main Street Entrance, Holloway Commons, UNH Campus one of the speaker ready room laptops to see if it works prop- Sunday, 11 March 4–8 p.m. erly. Slide projectors, overhead projectors, and multiple screens Monday, 12 March 8 a.m.–5 p.m. will not be available. If you have any special requests, you Tuesday, 13 March 8 a.m.–5 p.m. must contact the AV coordinator, Jake Crumb, conferences@ Wednesday, 14 March 8–11 a.m. unh.edu, +1-603-862-1900, by 19 February 2007. PowerPoint presentations may be e-mailed before or during the meeting or brought on a CD or USB memory stick to the AV technician in

14 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY Northeastern the speaker ready room, Holloway Center Salmon Falls Room. This session is associated with Field Trip 4, Igneous Rocks Detailed instructions on how to load a presentation will be e- of the Easternmost Three Terranes in Southeastern New mailed to presenters with abstract acceptance notices. Except England: Examples from NE Massachusetts and SE New in special sessions, speakers will have 15 minutes for presenta- Hampshire. tion, and 5 minutes for discussion. 5. Mesozoic Extension, Exhumation, Sedimentation and Magmatism in the Northern Appalachians. Mary POSTER SESSIONS Roden-Tice, SUNY-Plattsburg, [email protected], Poster sessions allow at least three hours of display time; +1-518-564-4032; Greg McHone, University of Connecti- presenters must be present for two hours of that time. All post- cut, [email protected], +1-860-486-1391. ers must fit on a single 8' × 4' display board. Electrical and 6. Isotopic and Other Indicators of Sediment Prove- network connections will not be available. Display boards will nance and Basement Character. Sandra Barr, Acadia accommodate either Velcro or push pins. University, [email protected], +1-902-585-1340; Scott Samson, Syracuse University, [email protected], +1-315- TECHNICAL PROGRAM 443-2672. Symposia 7. Strain Partitioning and Rheological Evolution in Oro- 1. New England Hydrology: A Tribute to S. Lawrence gens. Dyk Eusden, Bates College, [email protected], Dingman. Ellen Douglas, UMass-Boston, ellen.douglas@ +1-207-786-6152; Scott Johnson, University of Maine, john- unh.edu, +1-603-862-2730; Matthew Davis, University of [email protected], +1-207-581-2142. New Hampshire, [email protected], +1-603-862-1718. 8. Sedimentological and Stratigraphic Studies in the 2. Rev. James W. Skehan SJ—Geologist, Teacher, Mentor, Gulf of Maine. Cosponsored by Eastern Section, Society Priest: A Jesuit Journey. Walter Anderson, Maine State for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). Larry Ward, Jackson Geologist Emeritus, [email protected], +1-207-287-2801; Estuarine Laboratory, University of New Hampshire, larry. Chris Hepburn, Boston College, [email protected], +1-617- [email protected], +1-603-862-5132. 552-3640. 9. New Insights in Atlantic Continental Margin Processes. 3. Geology in Service to the Public and the Revival of Cosponsored by Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary State and Provincial Geological Surveys in the North- Geology (SEPM). Joel Johnson, University of New Hamp- east. David Wunsch, New Hampshire State Geologist, shire, [email protected], +1-603-862-4080; Jim Gard- [email protected], +1-603-271-6482; Gary D. John- ner, Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of son, Dartmouth College, [email protected], New Hampshire, [email protected], +1-603-862-3473. +1-603-646-2371. 10. Geologic Records of Biotic Change. Cosponsored by Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). Theme Sessions Will Clyde, University of New Hampshire, will.clyde@unh. 1. From Rodinia to Pangea—The Lithotectonic Record edu, +1-603-862-3148. of Plate Convergence in Eastern North America. Dick 11. Teleconnecting Paleobasins Using Stratigraphic and Tollo, George Washington University, [email protected], Paleontological Approaches for High Resolution +1-202-994-6960; Paul Karabinos, Williams College, paul. Intra- and Inter-Basin Correlations. Cosponsored by [email protected], +1-413-597-2079. Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). 2. The Neo-Acadian Orogeny and Implications for Sean Cornell, Shippensburg University, srcornell@ship. Tectonic and Depositional Setting of Devonian— edu, +1-315-229-5236; Diane Burns, St. Lawrence College, Carboniferous Rocks in the Appalachian Orogen. [email protected], +1-315-229-5248; Alex Bartholomew, M.D. Thompson, Wellesley College, mthompson@wellesley. SUNY–New Paltz, [email protected], edu, +1-781-283-3029; C.E. White, Nova Scotia Department +1-518-388-6770. of Natural Sciences, [email protected], +1-902-424-2519; 12. Atmospheric–Earth Surface Interactions: Solid, Liq- Peter Robinson, Geological Survey of Norway, peter. uid, and Gas. Rob Griffin, University of New Hampshire [email protected]. and Climate Change Research Center, [email protected], 3. Tectonic Setting of the Magmatic, Sedimentary, and +1-603-862-2021. Metamorphic Record of the Alleghanian Orogeny in 13. Glacial and Paraglacial Coastal Systems. Cosponsored the Appalachian Mountains. Bob Wintsch, University of by Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology Indiana, [email protected], +1-812-855-4018; C.K. Ker- (SEPM). Dan Belknap, University of Maine, belknap@ win, Keene State College, [email protected], +1-603- maine.edu, +1-207-581-2159; Duncan Fitzgerald, Boston 358-2405. University, [email protected], +1-617-353-2530. 4. Caledonian Magmatism: Cross-Atlantic Connec- 14. Contaminants in Groundwater–Surface Water Systems: tions—Again. John Hogan, University of Missouri–Rolla, Sources, Pathways, and Toxicities. Rudi Hon, Boston [email protected], +1-573-341-4618; David Gibson, University College, [email protected], +1-617-552-3656; Joe Ayotte, U.S. of Maine–Farmington, [email protected], +1-207-778-7401; Geological Survey, [email protected], +1-603-226-7810; Dan Lux, University of Maine–Orono, [email protected], Bill Brandon, EPA-Boston, [email protected], +1-207-581-2152; Martin Feely, National University of Ire- +1-617-918-1391. land–Galway, [email protected], +353-91-492129.

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 15 Northeastern 15. Characterization and Remediation of Contaminated the University of New Hampshire parking lot H at 8:30 a.m., Bedrock Aquifers. Nancy Kinner, University of New except for Field Trip 1, which leaves at 11:30 a.m., and return Hampshire, [email protected], +1-603-862-1422. in time for the 6 p.m. reception. March weather in New Eng- 16. Treated Wastewater and Urban and Suburban Runoff land can be unpredictable, so come prepared for rain or snow. as Aquifer Recharge: Issues for Protection of Ground- Coastal conditions can be windier than inland. Field trips with water Quality. Denis R. LeBlanc, U.S. Geological Survey, fewer than ten registrants may be cancelled. Fees include trans- Northborough, Mass., [email protected], +1-508-490-5030. portation, guidebook, and, for all-day trips, lunch. 17. Glacial and Postglacial Environments on the Fron- 1. Bottom Mapping and Characterization of the Great tier: Quaternary Studies in the New England–Cana- Bay Estuary and Adjacent Coastal Areas. Sponsored by dian Border Region. Woody Thompson, Maine Geologi- Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). cal Survey, [email protected], +1-207- 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Larry Ward, [email protected], +1- 287-2211; P. Thompson Davis, Bentley College, pdavis@ 603-862-5132; Semme Dijkstra, [email protected], bentley.edu, +1-781-891-3479; Brian Fowler, Fowler Man- +1-603-862-0525; University of New Hampshire, Center for agement Resources, [email protected], +1-603-524-8969. Coastal and Ocean Mapping, and the Jackson Estuarine 18. Advances in Paleoclimate from the Terrestrial Realm Laboratory. Max.: 20; min.: 10. Cost: US$60 for profession- to the Deep Sea. Amy Frappier, Boston College, a.frappier@ als, US$50 for students. unh.edu, +1-603-862-4046; Jon Woodruff, Woods Hole 2. Structure of Late Paleozoic Brittle Dextral Strike-Slip Oceanographic Institution, [email protected], +1-508- Fault Zones in Coastal Maine Exposures. Mark Swanson, 289-3437. University of Southern Maine, [email protected], 19. Earthquakes and Volcanoes—Past, Present, and +1-207-780-5024. Max.: 36. Cost: US$40 for professionals, Future, Regional and Global. Jeffrey B. Johnson, Univer- US$30 for students. sity of New Hampshire, [email protected], +1-603- 3. Glacial and Coastal Geology of Southeastern New 862-0711; Pedro de Alba, University of New Hampshire, Hampshire. Sponsored by Eastern Section, Society [email protected], +1-603-862-1417. for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM). Joseph Licciardi, Univer- 20. Mineral Properties: Geochemical, Petrological, and sity of New Hampshire, [email protected], +1-603- Environmental Applications. Cosponsored by Mineral- 862-3135; P. Thompson Davis, Bentley College, pdavis@ ogical Society of America. Bruce Watson, RPI, watsoe@rpi. bentley.edu, +1-781-891-3479. Max.: 36. Cost: US$40 for edu, +1-518-276-8838; Jonathan Price, RPI, [email protected], professionals, US$30 for students. +1-518-276-6000. 4. Igneous Rocks of the Easternmost Three Terranes 21. Elemental Cycling within Terrestrial Environments. in Southeastern New England: Examples from NE Julie Bryce, University of New Hampshire, julie.bryce@ Massachusetts and SE New Hampshire. Chris Hepburn, unh.edu, +1-603-862-3139; Scott Bailey, USDA Forest Ser- Boston College, [email protected], +1-617-552-3642; Rudolph vice, [email protected], +1-603-535-3262; Kevin McGuire, Hon, Boston College, [email protected], +1-617-552-3640; Plymouth State University, [email protected], +1- Jo Laird, University of New Hampshire, [email protected]. 603-535-3250; Steve Kahl, Plymouth State University, edu, +1-603-862-3140. Max.: 36. Cost: US$40 for profes- [email protected], +1-603-535-3154. sionals, US$30 for students. 22. Innovative Teaching Methods in the Earth Sciences 5. Geology of the May 2006 Suncook River Avulsion. (Posters). Frank Revetta, SUNY-Potsdam, revettfa@potsdam. 8:30 a.m.–noon. David Wunsch, New Hampshire Geological edu, +1-315-267-2289. POSTERS ONLY. Survey, [email protected], +1-603-271-6482; Rick 23. Health and Geology in the Northeast. Coponsored by Chormann, [email protected], +1-603-271-1974; GSA Geology and Health Division. Catherine Skinner, Chad Wittkop, University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Yale University, [email protected], +1-203-432- [email protected]. Max.: 25. Cost: US$30 for profession- 3787; Nelson Eby, University of Massachusetts–Lowell, als, US$25 for students. [email protected], +1-978-934-3907. 6. Minerals and Ice Formations in Palermo Mine, North 24. History of Geological Ideas and Understanding of the Groton, New Hampshire. Robert Whitmore, Weare, N.H., Northern Appalachians. Cosponsored by GSA History of [email protected], +1-603-529-2621; Greg Kirby, New Geology Division. William R. Brice, University of Pitts- Hampshire Dept. of Environmental Services, gkirby@des. burgh–Johnstown, [email protected], +1-814-269-3950. state.nh.us, +1-603-466-5214. Max.: 30. Cost: US$40 for 25. Google Earth Science: Geological Applications of professionals, US$30 for students. Interactive Web-Based Maps. Declan G. DePaor, Worces- ter Polytechnic Institute, [email protected], +1-508-831-5116; SHORT COURSES AND WORKSHOPS Steve Whitmeyer, James Madison University, whitmesj@ Short courses and workshops will take place on Sunday, 11 jmu.edu, +1-540-568-7119. March. Attendance is limited; please register early. For more information, contact the short course leader or short course FIELD TRIPS coordinators Ray Talkington, [email protected], For additional field trip information, please contact the field +1-603-773-0075, and Lee Wilder, [email protected], trip leader(s) indicated below, or the field trip coordinator, +1-603-271-1976. Peter Thompson, [email protected]. All trips will take place 1. Your First Steps in the Profession and the Future. before the meeting on Sunday, 11 March. They will leave from 1–4:30 p.m., Cocheco Room, Holloway Commons. Raymond

16 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY W. Talkington, Geosphere Environmental Management, Inc., Exeter, N.H., [email protected], +1-603- 773-0075; Robert Stewart, LFR, Inc., East Hartford, Conn., [email protected], +1-860-290-9300. Min.: 15. Cost: US$20. The cost for the first 25 student registrants for this workshop will be covered by a corporate sponsor. 2. Application of Geophysical Methods to Environmental Problems. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Piscataquis Room, Holloway Commons. Lee Slater, Rutgers University, lslater@andromeda. rutgers.edu, +1-973-353-5109. Min.: 10. Cost: US$50 (includes lunch). 3. Interactive Geospatial Data Visualization. 9 a.m.–noon and 1–3:30 p.m., Chase Ocean Engineering Building. Erin Heffron, [email protected], +1-603-431-1773; Jim Gardner, [email protected], +1-603-862-3473. Max.: 12, min: 8. Cost: US$20 (includes lunch). 4. Digital Dynamic Mapping (DDM). 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Squamscott Room, Holloway Commons. Chris Condit, UMass-Amherst, [email protected], +1-413-545-0272. Min.: 10. Cost: US$85 (includes lunch).

K–12 TEACHERS PROGRAM The K–12 Teachers program is sponsored by a grant from the Geological Society of New Hampshire and will provide reimbursement for part of teachers’ workshop fees. On Sunday 11 March, two morning workshops will be offered, with a field trip in the afternoon. Location details will be sent to preregis- trants. K–12 educational credit for contact hours will be given on site to participants requesting them. The cost for the two morning workshops and afternoon field trip is US$20, which includes lunch and transportation to Adams Point. Survey, [email protected], +1-785-864-2068. 8:30 a.m.– 1. K–12: GIS and Google Earth. 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m., James 12:30 p.m., James Hall, Room 119. Hall, Room 20. Plume Busters is an innovative, “hands-on” educational A. GIS for Earth Science Teachers. Derek Bennett of the software package in which students take on the role of an New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will environmental consultant and apply groundwater principles provide a two-phase workshop on Geographic Information to solve simulated groundwater contamination problems Systems (GIS) for Earth Science teachers. Phase one will ranging from pipeline spills to industrial sites. This four-hour cover the latest GIS technologies and how earth scientists workshop will provide instructors with experience using the currently employ GIS. Phase two will be a hands-on demon- software and its built-in assessment features in undergradu- stration of ArcExplorer, a free GIS software package, which ate environmental science, environmental geology, and may be taken and used in the classroom. Earth Science edu- hydrogeology classes. Attendees are encouraged to bring a cators will leave the workshop with a copy of ArcExplorer, a laptop computer and will be provided software and an few New Hampshire GIS datasets, and an understanding of instructor’s guide free of charge. how to use GIS in the classroom. B. Google Earth. In 2005, Google launched the revolu- K–12 GEOLOGY FIELD TRIP TO ADAMS POINT tionary map service called “Google Earth.” Building on pre- “What happened here?” 1–4:30 p.m., departing from James vious Keyhole technology, it permits Web users to study the Hall. Teachers will spend the afternoon on a field trip to Adams planet with a sophistication previously available only on Point in New Hampshire’s estuary Great Bay. University of high-end graphics workstations. Declan De Paor (Worcester New Hampshire geologist Peter Thompson will show partici- Polytechnic Institute) and Steve Whitmeyer (James Madison pants how geologists “read” bedrock outcrops and record their University) will introduce teachers to practical aspects of observations to construct a geological map. Data collected will importing geoscience data into Google Earth. Topics include be related to GIS techniques learned in the K–12 Teachers Pro- virtual field trips, draping maps over the topography, adding gram Workshop 1. text and graphics to place marks, and creating geological cross sections and 3-D models integral with Google Earth. K–12 Teachers: You are also urged to submit papers and 2. K–16 Advancing Understanding of Groundwater Con- participate in Theme Session 22, “Innovative Teaching Meth- cepts Using Simulation and Role-Play in the Plume ods in the Earth Sciences (Posters),” and Theme Session 25, Busters Software. P. Allen Macfarlane, Kansas Geological “Google Earth Science: Geological Applications of Interactive Web-Based Maps.”

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 17 Northeastern GUEST ACTIVITIES of its delicate stability and collapse, and some of the efforts that The Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Maine has a wide were made to save it. array of museums, parks, and other sites of historic and cul- Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) Northeast Sec- tural interest. In addition to the information on the Univer- tion Business Meeting and Presidential Address. Tues., 13 sity of New Hampshire Web site, www.unh.edu, many other March, 5–6:30 p.m. Squamscott Room, Holloway Commons. destinations are described on www.conferences.unh.edu/ Robert W. Dalrymple, Dept. of Geological Sciences and Geo- locationdestination.html, http://seacoastnh.com/, and www. logical Engineering, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, will portsmouthnh.com/. discuss “Where Does the Mud Go? The Dispersal of Mud from Rivers and the Stratigraphic Implications.” EXHIBITS Association for Women Geoscientists Career Develop- Reservation and Payment Deadline: 5 February 2007 ment Breakfast. Tues., 13 March, 6:30–8 a.m. Professionals, Exhibits will be located in the Rotunda and Sizzle areas of US$18; students, US$9. Oak Room, Huddleston Hall. Holloway Commons. Exhibit rates are US$100 for nonprofit National Association of Geoscience Teachers Luncheon. organizations and US$200 for others. Booth space will include Time and location TBD. US$15 8' × 10' of space with draped framing and one table. Wire- Conference Banquet. Tues., 13 March, 7–9 p.m., Hud- less access is available throughout the exhibition area. Electric dleston Hall banquet room. All attendees invited! Buffet with access for the duration of the meeting will be an additional cash bar (open 6–7 p.m.): US$35. You may sponsor a student US$35. For further information, to reserve booth space, or to to attend this event; simply purchase an additional banquet make other arrangements, contact the exhibits coordinator, ticket for a student when you buy your own. Stefanie Lamb, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., Portland, Maine, Mount Washington EduTrip. The Mount Washington [email protected], +1-603-486-7606. Observatory is providing the opportunity for nine intrepid earth science adventurers to attend a Mount Washington SPECIAL EVENTS EduTrip overnight at the top of New England’s highest and Other society and committee business meetings, breakfasts, “weathermost” point, 10–11 March 2007. Join geologist Mark and lunches may be scheduled by contacting the general chair, Van Baalen of Harvard University in exploring the relation- Wally Bothner, [email protected]. ship between geological and biological processes and climate Northeastern Section GSA, Management Board Meeting. drivers over long periods of Earth’s history. We will discuss Sun., 11 March, 4–6 p.m. Lamprey Room, Holloway Commons. both modern and ancient climates, as well as the controversial Opening Reception. Sun., 11 March, 6–8:30 p.m. Holloway Snowball Earth hypothesis. See www.mountwashington.org/ Commons Rotunda. Enjoy our opening reception and nearby education/edutrips/ for details. exhibits and visit with friends and colleagues. Snacks provided, with a cash bar. A ticket for your first beverage comes with reg- MENTORING PROGRAMS istration. The registration desk will be open until 8 p.m. Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geosci- Paleontological Society Luncheon and Business Meet- ence. Sponsored by GSA Foundation. Mon.–Tues., 12–13 ing. Mon., 12 March, noon–1:30 p.m. US$15. Lamprey Room, March, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Holloway Commons. The John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Plenary Session 1, Special Hot Topic Lecture: “EARTH- Program. Sponsored by GSA Foundation. Mann Mentors in TIME: Dates and Rates—From Magmatism to Mass Applied Hydrogeology Program: Mon., 12 March, 5–6:30 p.m. Extinctions.” Mon., 12 March, 4:30–5:30 p.m., MUB Theatre 2. For more information, see page 28 of this issue, go to www. Samuel A. Bowring, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, geosociety.org/students.htm, or contact Jennifer Nocerino, will bring us the latest results applying high precision U/Pb [email protected]. geochronology to refine temporal sequencing of geologic processes and events. SPONSORSHIP GSA Northeastern Section, Map Blast IX. Mon., 12 March, Corporate sponsors for this meeting will have their names 7–9:30 p.m. Informal session for display of newly published, published in the meeting program. Interested parties may unpublished, or in-progress geologic maps of any sort. All contact the meeting sponsorship coordinator, Tom Shevenell, attendees are welcome to bring, post, and discuss ancient, [email protected]. recent, or planned mapping efforts. Holloway Commons Rotunda, pizza and beer cash bar. STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS Plenary Session 2, Special Lecture “New Hampshire’s Application Deadline: 29 January 2007 Old Man of The Mountain—A Retrospective.” Tues., 13 Travel grants are available from GSA’s Northeastern Section March, 4:30–5:30 p.m., MUB Theatre 2. Brian Fowler, President in cooperation with GSA Foundation. These grants are open to of Fowler Resources Inc. In May 2003, the Old Man of The both undergraduate and graduate students who are GSA Mem- Mountains collapsed into Franconia Notch, ending a nearly bers, currently enrolled in NE Section schools, and are present- 200-year relationship between the people of New England ing oral or poster papers at this meeting. Please apply online at and the Profile. Fowler, who supervised more than 25 years of www.geosociety.org/sectdiv/northe/. 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18 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY ACCOMMODATIONS A block of rooms at special rates has been reserved until 17 Call for Geological Papers February 2007 at the New England Center, +1-800-590-4334, and at the Holiday Inn Express, +1-888-465-4329, both within short walking distance of the campus conference center. Res- ervations may be made directly by phone; you MUST iden- tify yourself as attending the Northeastern GSA meeting when making reservations to get the special rate. Additional hous- ing may be available at the Three Chimneys Inn in Durham, Northeastern Section +1-888-399-9777. Reserve early to be within walking distance. 12–14 March 2007 Details on hotels in the nearby towns of Dover, Newington, University of New Hampshire and Portsmouth, all less than 10 miles away, are posted at Durham, New Hampshire Abstract Deadline: 5 December 2006 www.unh.edu/esci/negsa2007.html. Parking will be available Information: Wally Bothner, University of New Hampshire, on campus. Dept. of Earth Sciences, James Hall, 56 College Rd., Durham, ACCOMMODATIONS FOR REGISTRANTS WITH NH 03824-3578, USA, +1-603-862-3143, [email protected]. SPECIAL NEEDS GSA and the University of New Hampshire are committed Southeastern Section to ensuring full participation for conference attendees with 29–30 March 2007 disabilities. You may indicate special requirements on your Hyatt Regency Savannah on the Historic Riverfront registration form, and you should inform the local organizing Savannah, Georgia committee of these requirements at least one month prior to Abstract Deadline: 12 December 2006 Information: Pranoti Asher, Georgia Southern University, the meeting. Accessible hotel rooms are available, but it’s best Dept. of Geology and Geography, Statesboro, GA 30460-8149, to reserve your room early. Requests for special accommoda- USA, +1-912-681-0338, [email protected]. tions should be received before 12 February 2007.

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www.gsajournals.org Final Announcement and Call for Papers REGISTRATION Early Registration Deadline: 26 February 2007 Cancellation Deadline: 5 March 2007 SOUTHEASTERN Please register at www.geosociety.org. During the meeting, 56th Annual Meeting on-site registration will be at the Hyatt Regency. Please note Southeastern Section, GSA that GSA will distribute all badges at the meeting registra- Savannah, Georgia, USA tion table; no badges will be mailed prior to the meeting. On-Site Registration and Registration Packet Pickup 29–30 March 2007 Schedule Wed., March 28 5–9 p.m. Thurs., March 29 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri., March 30 7 a.m.–noon

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22 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY Southeastern abstract submission fee of US$10 will be charged. If you can- 5. Cenozoic Tectonics in the Southeastern United States. not submit the abstract online, please contact Nancy Carlson, Cosponsored by GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics +1-303-357-1061, [email protected]. Division. Kevin Stewart, University of North Carolina, [email protected]; Charles H. (Chuck) Trupe, Georgia TECHNICAL SESSIONS Southern University, [email protected]. Oral. Papers are invited for theme and general discipline sessions 6. Geology and Ecology of Carolina Bays. Eric Wright, in both oral and poster format. Volunteered papers will be Coastal Carolina University, [email protected]; Thomas considered for any general discipline session as listed on GSA’s Ross, University of North Carolina–Pembroke, tom.ross@ electronic abstracts form. We encourage undergraduate stu- uncp.edu. Oral. dents to consider oral presentations as well as poster sessions. Poster Sessions: Poster presenters have one 4' × 8' hori- Theme Sessions zontal (landscape) display, and will be scheduled for half-day 1. Building Strong Geoscience Departments in the sessions. Electrical hookups will not be available; all computer Southeast. Dallas D. Rhodes, Georgia Southern Univer- equipment must be battery-powered. sity, [email protected]; Geoff Feiss, College Oral Sessions: Oral presentations will be given in the Hyatt of William and Mary, [email protected]. Oral. Regency. Conveners of all oral sessions are requested to keep 2. Oh! Southern Skies: Latest Results in Southeastern their sessions on schedule. Each speaker will be allowed 20 Planetary Science. Cosponsored by GSA Planetary Geology minutes: ~15 minutes for presentation and ~5 minutes for Division. Michael S. Kelley, Georgia Southern University, questions. A computer projector, a screen, and a laptop will [email protected]; Nicholas Lang, University be provided for oral presentations. Personal laptops cannot of Tennessee at Knoxville, [email protected]. Oral. be used for presentations. Slide projectors, overhead projec- 3. Place-Based Case Studies in Geoscience Education tors, multiple screens, and zip drives will not be available. (Posters). Cosponsored by Southeastern Section, National Authors should bring PowerPoint presentations on a CD-ROM Association for Geoscience Teachers. John R. Wagner, or memory stick to the AV technician in the Speaker Ready Clemson University, [email protected]; Thomas Hanley, Room (Sloan Room, Hyatt Regency) at least six hours before Columbus State University, [email protected]. their session. Poster. 4. Geologic Maps, Digital Geologic Maps, and Derivatives Speaker Ready Room Hours: from Geologic Maps (Posters). Cosponsored by Georgia Wed., 28 March 1 p.m.–11 p.m. Section, American Institute of Professional Geologists. Michael Thurs., 29 March 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m. W. Higgins, The Geologic Mapping Institute, mhiggins@ Fri., 30 March 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. mindspring.com; Ralph F. Crawford, The Geologic Map- ping Institute, [email protected]. Poster. Symposia 5. Geology in the Public Interest. Cosponsored by GSA 1. Understanding Earth’s Interior: Geophysics in the Geology and Society Division. William E. Jones, Savannah Eastern United States from the Near-Surface to the River National Laboratory, [email protected]; Walter Mantle. Cosponsored by GSA Geophysics Division. Samuel J. “Jerry” Sexton, Athena Technologies, walter_sexton@ (Sam) T. Peavy, Georgia Southwestern State University, athenatechnologies.com. Oral. [email protected]; Rob Hawman, University of Georgia, 6. Undergraduate Research (Posters). Cosponsored by [email protected]. Oral and Poster. Council for Undergraduate Research. Brannon Anderson, 2. Coastal and Marine Sedimentary Geology in the Furman University, [email protected]; Jeff Southeastern United States: A Session in Honor of Dr. Ryan, University of South Florida, [email protected]. V.J. “Jim” Henry. Cosponsored by Applied Coastal Poster. Research Laboratory; Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. 7. Southeastern U.S. Earthquakes: Then and Now. Nor- Clark Alexander, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, man Levine, College of Charleston, [email protected]; [email protected]. Oral. Briget Doyle, College of Charleston, [email protected]; 3. Teaching Organic Evolution for K–16 Students and Steven Jaume, College of Charleston, [email protected]. Pre-Service Teachers: Viewpoints, Techniques, and Oral or Poster. Approaches. Cosponsored by National Association for 8. Geospatial Technology Applications for Geologic and Geoscience Teachers; Southeastern Section, Paleontologi- Environmental Mapping, Monitoring, and Risk cal Society. Michael A. 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Environmental Mineralogy in Coastal Plain Sediments. Cartoogechaye Terrane, Central Blue Ridge. Tues.– Miles Denham, Savannah River National Laboratory, Wed., 27–28 March. Jeff Ryan, University of South Florida, [email protected]; John Seaman, Savannah River [email protected]; Steve Yurkovich, Western Caro- Ecology Laboratory, [email protected]. Oral. lina University, [email protected]; Virginia Peterson, 22. Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks of the Southern Appala- Grand Valley State University, [email protected]. Max.: chians: New Insights and Tectonic Implications. 20; cost: US$140 (meals not included). Jeff Ryan, University of South Florida, [email protected]. edu. Oral. Postmeeting 23. Hydrogeologic Attributes of Sedimentary Facies, 4. Pleistocene Barrier Island Deposits and Their Rela- Aquifers, and Confining Units of the Atlantic Coastal tionship to Heavy-Mineral Deposits. Sat.–Sun., 31 March–

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 25 Southeastern 1 April. W. Pirkle, University of South Carolina–Aiken, billp@ throughout the harbor. Tours leave the dock at 9 East River usca.edu; F. Pirkle, Gannet Fleming, Jacksonville, Fla. Max.: Street, just a block east of the Hyatt. A one-hour narrated 45; cost: US$180 (meals and hotel not included). sightseeing cruise begins at 2 p.m. and at 4 p.m. and costs 5. Neoproterozoic Arc Terranes of the Eastern Pied- about US$20 (includes tax and port fees). A dinner enter- mont of South Carolina and Georgia, and Their tainment cruise leaves at 7 p.m. and returns at 9 p.m. and Alleghenian Tectonothermal Overprint. Starts at 1 p.m. costs about US$56 (includes tax and port fees; cash bar). Fri.–Sat., 30–31 March. Allen Dennis, University of South For reservations, call +1-800-786-6404 or +1-912-232-6404. Carolina–Aiken, [email protected]; Don T. Secor, Jr., Univer- 3. The “Book” Tour. Discover the secrets of John Berendt’s sity of South Carolina–Columbia. Max.: 20; cost: US$140 Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. A walk through (includes lunch and snacks but does not include dinner). Bonaventure Cemetery, the original home of the infamous 6. Geological and Biological Histories of the Okefeno- “Bird Girl” statue featured on the cover of “The Book,” is kee Basin. Sat., 31 March. Fred Rich, Georgia Southern included. Reservations are required. Cost (includes tax) for University, [email protected]; R. Kelly Vance, adults: about US$37; for children ages 7–17: about US$16. Georgia Southern University, rkvance@georgiasouthern. Tour begins at 10:30 a.m., and pickup from the hotel can edu. Max.: 30; cost: US$100 (includes lunch). be arranged when you make your reservations. You’ll find 7. Tybee and Wassaw Islands—Comparing Developed more information at www.savannahtours.us/tours/ and Undeveloped Barrier Islands. Cosponsored by tourDetail.cfm?tour_id=1730. National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Sat., 31 March. 4. Historic District Tour. A walking tour of the historic dis- Clark Alexander, Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, clark. trict is the most delightful way to discover this oak-shaded [email protected]; Jim Henry, Applied Coastal Research coastal city rich with history, architecture, ironwork, and Laboratory, [email protected]. Max.: 30; cost: US$100 local culture and cuisine. Reservations are required. Cost (meals not included). (includes tax) for adults: US$15; for children ages 6–14: US$7. Two tours each day: one begins at 10 a.m.; the sec- WORKSHOPS ond begins at 1 p.m. Each tour is 90 minutes and leaves 1. Basic HAZUS MH (Multi-Hazard) Overview. 1–5 p.m., from Reynolds Square (corner of E. Congress and Aber- Wed., 28 March. J. Clayton Wine, Charleston County Building corn) in the historic district. Go to www.savannahwalks. Services, [email protected]; Norman S. Levine, com/stroll.html for more information. College of Charleston, [email protected]. Max.: 30; cost: 5. Ghost Tour of Historic Savannah. A walking tour with US$150. a spine-tingling presentation of stories about real people, 2. Using Environmental Observations and Earth Systems true history, ghosts, and other tales from Savannah’s spec- Perspectives to Enhance Standards-Based Science Edu- tral past. Reservations are requested but not required. Cost cation in Georgia. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed., 28 March. Rebecca (includes tax) for adults: US$17; for children ages 6–14: L. Dodge, University of West Georgia, [email protected]; US$5. Two tours each evening: one at 7 p.m. and a second Randa Harris, University of West Georgia. Max.: 30; cost: at 9 p.m. Each tour is 90 minutes and leaves from US$80 (lunch not included). Wright Square (corner of Bull and York). Go to www. 3. The Correlation of the Georgia Performance Stan- hauntingstour.com for more information. dards to Topics in Paleontology. Cosponsored by 6. Birding Trip to Jekyll and St. Simons Islands. 8 a.m.–5 Southeastern Section, National Association of Geoscience p.m., Fri., 30 March. Mark Welford, Georgia Southern Uni- Teachers. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri., 30 March. Gregory Bailey, versity, [email protected]. Cost: US$56 Whitfield County Schools, [email protected]; (includes transportation, entrance fees, and water). Lunch Pamela Gore, Georgia Perimeter College, [email protected]. is on your own at a restaurant on St. Simons Island. A Max.: 25; cost: US$10 (some refreshments included, but number of species have been observed on Jekyll and St. participants must pay for their own lunch). Workshop to Simons islands, which serve as resting places in the spring be held at Armstrong Atlantic State University. and fall for migrating species on the Atlantic Flyway. Attendees are encouraged to bring binoculars. GUEST PROGRAM Several guest and spouse programs are being organized by CALL FOR SPONSORS the local committee. For more information, contact the local GSA’s Southeastern Section welcomes sponsors to help defray committee chair, Pranoti Asher, [email protected]. the costs of the meeting. We are seeking partial or full support for You must sign up for tour #6 on the registration form. Activities the welcoming party (6–9 p.m. at the Hyatt, 28 March 2007) and 1–5 are open for you to enjoy at your leisure. morning and afternoon refreshments (29–30 March 2007). When 1. Lunch at Lady and Sons Restaurant. The Lady and Sons your company or organization sponsors an event, it will be rec- Restaurant features Food Network chef Paula Deen’s famous ognized prominently at that event. For more information, please southern home-cooking: fried chicken, collard greens, and contact Dallas Rhodes, [email protected]. other southern delicacies. The restaurant is at 102 W. Con- gress Street (two blocks from the convention hotel). EXHIBITOR INFORMATION 2. Savannah River Cruise. The 400-passenger Savannah Exhibitor Registration Deadline: 1 February 2007 River Queen and the 600-passenger Georgia Queen are This meeting will attract an array of both applied and aca- triple-decker stern vessels that offer a variety of tours demic geoscientists from the southeastern region, providing

26 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY Southeastern exhibitors with an excellent opportunity to interact with poten- Session Chairs Orientation and Breakfast. 6:30–8 a.m., tial customers, colleagues, and students. The exhibit area will Thurs.–Fri., 29–30 March, Westbrooke Room, Hyatt Regency. overlook the Savannah River and the historic River Street dis- SE GSA Campus Liaison Breakfast. 6:30–8:30 a.m., Thurs., trict, ensuring maximum exposure to a majority of the attend- 29 March, Savannah Room, Hyatt Regency. Contact: Gary ees. The fee for companies is US$275; for academic, nonprofit, Lewis, [email protected]. and geoscience associations, the fee is US$100. A 6-foot draped SE NAGT Business Meeting. Noon, Thurs., 29 March. Meet table and two chairs per table will be available. Electrical out- in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency. Contact: Pamela Gore, lets, phone lines, and Internet access will be provided at extra [email protected]. cost after the booth has been assigned. Please direct your Eastern Section, Society for Sedimentary Geology (ES- inquiries to Pranoti Asher, [email protected]. SEPM) Reception and Business Meeting. Keynote address by Mary J. Kraus, Global SEPM President-Elect. 5–6 p.m., STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS Thurs., 29 March, Hyatt Regency. Contact: Bosiljka Glumac, Travel grants are available from GSA’s Southeastern Sec- [email protected]. tion and GSA Foundation for both undergraduate and grad- SE GSA Earth Science Department Chairs Luncheon. uate students who are presenting papers or poster sessions Noon–1:30 p.m., Fri., 30 March, Plimsoll Room, Hyatt Regency. and are GSA Student Members. Please apply online at www. Attendees will pay for their own lunch. geosociety.org/sectdiv/southe/. Contact Don Neal, secretary- Georgia Southern University Geology and Geography treasurer, GSA Southeastern Section, [email protected], with any Alumni Party. 6 p.m., Fri., 30 March, Moon River Brewing questions. Application deadline: 19 February 2007. Company, 21 West Bay Street, Savannah, across from the Hyatt Regency. Cash bar. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS The local committee and officers of GSA’s Southeastern Sec- TRANSPORTATION AND DIRECTIONS tion would like to extend the opportunity for free registration Savannah is near Interstate 95 in southeastern Georgia and to a limited number of students. We rely on student volunteers has air transport through the Savannah–Hilton Head Interna- to help meetings run smoothly, and, to show our gratitude, we tional Airport (Airport code: SAV). This airport is served by are pleased to offer student volunteers free registration for the Delta–Delta Connection, United Express, AirTran, Continental meeting in return for 6 hours of volunteer work. The deadline Express, Northwest Airlines, and USAirways. Car rental is avail- for volunteering for SE GSA is 1 February 2007. Contact student able through most major car rental companies. The Hyatt is ~8 volunteer coordinator Chuck Trupe, chtrupe@georgiasouthern. miles south of the airport. edu, for more information. From Savannah–Hilton Head International Airport or north of Savannah: Take I-95 South to I-16 East, and exit at MENTORING PROGRAMS Montgomery Street. From Florida: Take I-95 North to I-16 Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience. East, and exit at Montgomery Street. From west of Savannah: Sponsored by GSA Foundation. Thurs.–Fri., 29–30 March, 11:30 Take I-16 East, and exit at Montgomery Street. After reaching a.m.–1 p.m. Check at the on-site registration desk for location. Montgomery Street from any of these departure locations, turn The John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Pro- right on Bay Street. Follow Bay Street for three blocks; the gram. Sponsored by GSA Foundation. Thurs., 29 March, 5– Hyatt Regency Savannah on the Historic Riverfront is on the 6:30 p.m. Check at the on-site registration desk for location. left at 2 West Bay Street. For details, see page 28 of this issue, go to www.geosociety. Transportation between the Savannah Airport and the Hyatt org/students.htm, or contact Jennifer Nocerino, jnocerino@ is also available via taxi and shuttle. Airport shuttle information geosociety.org. is online at www.lowcountryadventures.com/airport_transpor- SPECIAL EVENTS tation.asp. Airport taxies are located at the curb outside the The following is a preliminary list of business meetings and baggage claim area. The one-way taxi fare between the airport other special events tentatively scheduled during the 2007 meet- and the Hyatt is about US$25. ing. Please contact each representative for more information. If ACCESSIBILITY you are interested in hosting an alumni party for your depart- GSA is committed to ensuring full participation for confer- ment or institution, please contact R. Kelly Vance, rkvance@ ence attendees with disabilities at all events. You may indicate georgiasouthern.edu, for assistance in finding a venue for your special requirements on your registration form; please inform event in the historic district of Savannah. the local organizing committee of these requirements at least SE GSA Management Board Meeting. 4–6 p.m., Wed., 28 one month prior to the meeting. Accessible rooms are available March, Westbrooke Room, Hyatt Regency. Contact: Don Neal, and can be reserved. [email protected]. Welcoming Party. 6–9 p.m., Wed., 28 March, Harborside ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS? East, Hyatt Regency. The welcoming reception and nearby open For further information, or if you have special requirements, exhibits will help start off the meeting. Light hors d’oeuvres, please contact the meeting chairs: local committee chair, one complimentary drink, and a cash bar will be available. Pranoti Asher, +1-912-681-0338, [email protected]; Come visit with friends and colleagues. The registration desk technical program chair, Mike Kelley, +1-912-486-7913, mkelley@ will be open from 5–9 p.m. this evening. georgiasouthern.edu; both with the Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 Georgia 30460-8149, USA. 27 STUDENTS—Mark Your Calendars!

Plan now to attend a Shlemon Mentor Program and/or first come, first served. For further information, contact a Mann Mentor Program in Applied Hydrogeology at your [email protected]. 2007 Section Meeting to chat one-on-one with practicing geoscientists. These volunteers will answer your questions FREE pizza suppers will be served (students only) at the and share insights on how to get a job after graduation. When Mann Mentor Programs. Students will receive a free pizza programs are scheduled for multiple days, each day’s program supper ticket with their registration badge to attend the Mann will offer a different set of mentors. Program. The Mann Program is geared toward careers in hydrology and hydrogeology. Whether you’ve already decided FREE lunches will be served (students only) at the to head down this career path or if you would just like to know Shlemon Mentor Programs. Students will receive a free more about these career options, this meeting is for you! Space lunch ticket with their registration badge to attend each is limited, so plan to arrive early: first come, first served. For Shlemon Program. Space is limited, so plan to arrive early: further information, contact [email protected].

Mentor Programs for 2007 Section Meetings For program locations, ask at the Section Meeting registration desk.

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION MEETING NORTHEASTERN SECTION MEETING Hyatt Regency Savannah University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., USA on the Historic Riverfront, Savannah, Ga., USA Shlemon Mentor Program Luncheons: Shlemon Mentor Program Luncheons: Mon.–Tues., 12–13 March, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Thurs.–Fri., 29–30 March, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program: Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program: Mon., 12 March, 5–6:30 p.m. Thurs., 29 March, 5–6:30 p.m.

CORDILLERAN SECTION MEETING Western Washington University, Bellingham, Wash., USA Shlemon Mentor Program Luncheons: Fri.–Sat., 4–5 May, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program: Fri., 4 May, 5–6:30 p.m. Joint Meeting NORTH-CENTRAL SECTION SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION Kansas Memorial Union, ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION MEETING University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans., USA Dixie Center, Saint George, Utah, USA Shlemon Mentor Program Luncheons: Shlemon Mentor Program Luncheons: Thurs.–Fri., 12–13 April, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Mon.–Tues., 7–8 May, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program: Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program: Thurs., 12 April, 5–6:30 p.m. Mon., 7 May, 5–6:30 p.m.

28 DECEMBER 2006, GSA TODAY GSA GeoVentures™—Geoscience Travel and Tours

SAVE THE DATE for a trip of a lifetime! Trip details will be coming soon for these exciting 2007 GeoVentures. Even more trips will be added to this excellent line-up, so be sure to check the January GSA Today.

Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Alaska: Changing Glaciers— Park (for teachers), 21–27 July 2007 Changing Landscapes, 21–28 July 2007 Exploring Geoscience in Namibia, Africa (for teachers), 6–23 July 2007 China’s Feathered Dinosaurs— Paleo-Expedition, 20–29 July 2007 The Geology and Environments of Costa Rica (for teachers), Montana Dinosaur Expedition 27 June–5 July 2007 (for students), 7–16 July 2007

Geology of the Grand Canyon— River Trip, 2–9 June 2007

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In Memoriam GSA Benefactor Thomas W. Amsden Andrew E. Godfrey Inducted into National Mining Norman, Oklahoma Ogden, Utah Notified 12 September 2006 18 August 2006 Hall of Fame Morris A. Balderman A. William Laughlin Dana Point, California Santa Fe, New Mexico 9 September 2006: Leadville, Colorado, USA: Rich- 30 July 2006 1 September 2006 ard Alexander Fullerton Penrose Jr. (17 Dec. 1863– Manuel G. Bonilla Edith M. McKee 31 July 1931), better known as R.A.F. Penrose Jr., a min- Palo Alto, California Harbor Springs, Michigan ing geologist and investor, has been inducted into the 18 February 2006 Notified 27 September 2006 National Mining Hall of Fame (www.mininghalloffame. Aart Brouwer Jerrold L. McNey org). Penrose established GSA’s Penrose Medal in 1927, Oegstgeest, Netherlands Fullerton, California and upon his death in 1931, he left a generous bequest 8 August 2006 23 June 2005 to GSA, which has served to support GSA and fund its Robey H. Clark Marcus Milling research grants program. Penrose was elected to GSA Amarillo, Texas Reston, Virginia in 1889, served on GSA Council from 1914 to 1916, was 23 July 2006 17 October 2006 GSA vice president in 1919, a Gregorio M. Escalante William A. Oliver Jr. member of the finance committee San José, Costa Rica Washington, D.C. from 1924 to 1929, and was GSA 6 September 2006 1 November 2005 president in 1930. Jane L. Forsyth Harold A. Winters Bowling Green, Ohio East Lansing, Michigan Notified 25 September 2006 1 April 2005

Please contact the GSA Foundation at +1-303-357-1054 or [email protected] for information on contributing Memorial Fund.

GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 29 GSA Foundation Update Donna L. Russell, Director of Operations

• Rollover gifts are not tax deductible (but not included in A Window of Opportunity income, either). • Gifts must be made directly to GSA Foundation; i.e., not Robert L. Fuchs to a donor-advised fund or private foundation. This really is a window of opportunity—open only for this It isn’t often we receive good news out of Washington, but year and next. If you have been concerned about taxes on the Pension Protection Act of 2006 could benefit the GSA Foun- money taken out of your IRA, this rollover provides the means dation as well as Senior Members and Fellows of GSA. This to send that money to the Foundation intact, not reduced by legislation, which was signed into law by President George income taxes. W. Bush on 17 August, includes Section 1201, which permits There is still time to make an IRA rollover in 2006, and you charitable IRA rollovers. are not limited by the amount you may have already taken For Senior Members and Fellows of GSA, this means that a as your required minimum distribution. Your IRA custodian gift may be made directly from one’s IRA to the GSA Founda- will have the appropriate form for this withdrawal. If you are tion. The amount is not included in the donor’s federal taxable interested in learning more about using an IRA rollover as a gift income for the year; therefore, no tax will have to be paid on to the Foundation, please contact Donna Russell at the Foun- the withdrawal. Further, this rollover will qualify as part or all dation office, +1-303-357-1054, [email protected]. Your of one’s required annual minimum distribution. estate planner can also assist you. As always, this federal largesse comes with a few strings Bob Fuchs is a former President of the GSA Foundation now attached: living in Fort Myers, Florida, where he assists several charities in • The donor must be 70 and a half years of age or older. their planned giving programs. (So, if you are not a Senior Member, you can stop reading here.) December 31—Deadline • Total rollover gifts cannot exceed $100,000 per taxpayer for 2006 Gifts per year. If you are planning to make a donation to the GSA Foun- dation before the end of 2006, your gift must be postmarked by 31 December 2006. Your gift may be designated for the Greatest Needs Fund or the GSA program of your choice. Your donation can be structured as a pledge over a num- ber of years if a one-time contribution is not convenient, or it can include gifts other than cash. You may make a dona- Most memorable early geologic experience: tion using your credit card via the GSA Foundation Web site, In 1969, my summer work with the U.S. Geological Sur- www.gsafweb.org. Just click on “Make a Donation” and fol- vey introduced me to the world of geology. I was able to low the instructions. Online gifts processed by December 31 work with world-class geologists and geophysicists; notable are tax-deductible for 2006. Or, you may send a check to the among them were Gordon Eaton, Don Mabey, M. Dean Foundation in support of the program of your choice. If you Kleinkopf, and Adel Zobdy. I worked on gravity, magnetic, need assistance, please call the Foundation office, +1-303- and electrical resistivity surveys in Arizona, Idaho, and other 357-1054, or e-mail [email protected]. states. From that work, my career was shaped. We thank you so much for your continued support of GSA —Charles E. Brown and the GSA Foundation.

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Separation color, sex, age, to regard Wooster persons without employing seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of veteran disability, origin, national creed, religion, race, orientation, political affiliation. or sexual status, The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer. Action didate is expected to participate in an effective teaching, teaching, effective an is in participate to expected is didate Geology in nor- with commensurate degree service program and research, duties terminal Teaching A LHUP. at duties faculty tenure-track mal courses. upper field-oriented, and education general include major division terminal appropriate an without candidate a If required. one for temporary be will position the selected, is degree year and not tenure-track.For expanded information, please visit www.lhup.edu/HR/faculty/index.htm. Texas at Geophysics and Geology of Department The A&M University is seeking an experienced and vision- exceptiona with leader ary an excellent record of scholarship for appointment as Head. Department 1922, in established Geology, of Department The and the Department of Geophysics, established in 1966, Geology Department of the form to 1994 in merged combining (http://geoweb.tamu.edu/), Geophysics and a rich history of fundamental and applied research in the earth sciences. Its vision is to become one of the the departments in geophysics and geology premier nation. At present, it has 27 tenured or tenure track fac- ulty appointments, 3 research support staff, 85 gradu- ate students, and 88 undergraduate majors in their sophomore through senior year who seek one of 5 the Department in degrees. The resides undergraduate College of Geosciences (http://geosciences.tamu.edu), which also includes the Departments of Oceanography, Atmospheric Sciences and Geography, as well as Sea Grant, the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program. Theship Department of the Department, Head is responsible including strategic for the leader- planning, recruitment, student graduate administration, academic development activities, and interfacing with fac- the broader University is The community. international and national new which 5 to up effort to 3-year a of of year final the completing currently initiative, in increase (http:// institution the throughout faculty the increase hiring an see this The strengths of will giving.tamu.edu/content/content.php?Vision2020). end the existing by on Department members building ulty at This 2007. summer by completed largely be should targeted is further hiring to geochem- geoscience, engineering and expected environmental is Head sedimen- paleontology, petrology, geophysics, istry, new The petroleum- and tectonophysics, tology-stratigraphy, science. system The university invites applications for a full-time, tenure tenure full-time, a for applications university invites The mineralogy in specialization with geology in faculty track ge structural petrology, and beginning neering GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 GSA TODAY, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Screening of applications begins www.unco.edu/nhs/ through available is University the and Sciences, Health and Natural of College the Sciences, Earth positions, the about information Detailed enrolling students. institution undergraduate and graduate 12,000+ aDoctoral/Research is UNC both undergraduate and graduate students. advise and geologists other 3–4 with work will candidate successful The disciplines. teacher-education and tific scien- other commitments with significant has collaboration close program and work geology to field The specialty. and either groundwater, geomorphology/soils, or other ogy, historical, paleontology, sed/strat, geol- regional geology, general in courses teach to capability the include cialty. Preferred qualifications for the soft rock geologist either groundwater, geomorphology/soils, or other spe- mineralogy/optics, structural, field techniques, and teach courses in general geology, physical geology, to capability the include geologist rock hard the for qualifications Preferred work. service and research ences with evidence of potential for excellent teaching, geology/geosci- in aPh.D. are requirements minimum in primarily specializing professor assistant tenure-track primarily in specializing professor assistant atenure-track seeks Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado of Northern Colorado is an AA/EO employer. AA/EO an is Colorado Northern of and continues until the position is filled. The University of excellence in teaching, faculty-student mentoring, and hydrogeology. The has department a strong history degree program with optional concentrations in geology science,earth and meteorology. There is also a master’s environmental education, science earth science, earth undergraduate programs in geology, water resources, with is Sciences Department multi-disciplinary Earth 18:1. nine-member The approximately is ratio to faculty student The programs. graduate nine and majors ate undergradu- 60 over offers and faculty 450 and students sional development. The College at profes- Oneonta has 5,800 continuing and service, college advisement, The expectations include teaching, research, student ing position with an initial appointment of two years. geology, beginning August 2007. This is a continu- Geology, with a specialization in geomorphology/glacial a tenure track position for an Assistant Professor of The SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications for 2007. AA/EOE. 3January begin www.western.edu/hr/jobs. Screening of applications will position information and application procedures visit full For program. studies environmental Western’s in research. The candidate will be expected to participate excellence in teaching and undergraduate supervising for potential demonstrate can who tocandidates given be will preference and aPh.D. include Requirements additional courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. core courses in geomorphology and hydrogeology, and responsibilities include introductory courses in geology, sis in geomorphology August starting 2007. Teaching for a tenure-track position in geology with an empha- applications invites Colorado of College State Western employer. AA/EO an is Colorado Northern of 2006, 1December begins applications of and Screening continues until the position is filled. The University www.unco.edu/nhs/ Health and Sciences, the is University available through the positions, Sciences, Earth the College of Natural and about information Detailed students. undergraduate and graduate 12,000+ enrolling institution Doctoral/Research a is UNC work. service and research, teaching, excellent for potential of evidence with field Sciences Earth an in Ph.D. acompleted are requirements minimum and aspects of Sciences. Earth The position begins 8/20/07 in K–12 education and enhance graduate education programs research and education deliver will candidate successful The effort. education teacher the to lead education sciences earth in leader anational seeks Earth Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY—HARD ROCK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY—SOFT ROCK 32 32 soft rock geology. WESTERN STATE COLLEGE OF COLORADO GEOMORPHOLOGY AND HYDROGEOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF GEOMORPHOLOGY/GLACIAL GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES EARTH STATE OF UNIVERSITY NEW YORK EARTH SCIENCES EDUCATION hard rock geology. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COLLEGE AT ONEONTA EARTH SCIENCES The positions begin 8/20/07 and and 8/20/07 begin positions The We also seek a second second a seek also We 1 December 2006 , ited from women and minority candidates. Opportunity, Equal an is Alabama of are solic- Employer and applications University Affirmative-Action The filled. is position the until continue and Review www.geo.ua.edu. at of site Web our on available is applicationstion informa- Further 34587-0338. AL Tuscaloosa, 870338, will beginof of Alabama, Department Geological Sciences, Box on JanuaryVolcanology Search Committee Chair, The University 22, 2007,referees to Dr. Harold Stowell, Igneous Petrology & 4 for information contact and interests, teaching and Applicants should send a vita, statements of research putational resources and software are also available. scanning electron microscopes. State-of-the-art com- microanalyzer, a transmission electron microscope, and coupled plasma mass spectrometer, an electron probe eter, an automated X-ray diffractometer, an inductively- includes: an automated X-ray fluorescence spectrom- expanding and dynamic university. Available equipment Sciences is an active and growing department within an phic petrology, geophysics, and tectonics. Geological compliments existing research programs in metamor- ing of volcanic and magmatic processes or spreading center magmatic systems, and/or model- subduction of evolution the include emphasis research of areas Possible components. lab and field strong with and develop an externally-funded research program students; doctoral and masters supervise and attract uate courses in igneous petrology and/or volcanology; grad- and volcanology), (e.g., elective undergraduate an petrology, &metamorphic igneous undergraduate ogy, candidate will be expected to: teach introductory geol- 2007. The August in beginning level Professor Assistant the at filled tobe position faculty atenure-track for tions ofThe Department Geological Sciences invites applica- todiversity. commitment our share who candidates with Disabilitiesemployer committed to The cultural diversity and the Americans University Act. We filled. is invite position the of until continue and Oregon applications isReview an equal from of applicationsUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, opportunity Oregon 97403-1272. qualified Committee, of Department Geological Sciences, 1272 will begincomplete curriculum vitae to the Meierjurgen Fellowship on 10 Januaryintent indicating the desired term of residence and a of letter aone-page of consists 2007 Application required. ogy.uoregon.edu/2/main.htm). U.S. citizenship is not (http://geol- site Web our see details for region: active ageologically in located are and instrumentation ern mod- of array an house University and Department of facilities departmental or regional field areas. The merit, collaborative ties with faculty, and likely use $15,000 stipend. Selection criteria include academic one departmental seminar. The recipient will receive and a residence in term one are Requirements 2008. 2007– year academic during term one for Fellow Faculty aMeierjurgen as fellowship aresidential for cations ofThe Department Geological Sciences invites appli- toapply. encouraged are disabilities with persons EEO/AA/ADA an is College the Moreover, status. veteran or identity employer. gender and orientation sexual sex, religion, race, origin, Women,disability, persons marital or parental status, national or ethnic age, of basis community. the on college adiverse discriminate not values of does Oneonta College SUNY The color, and employment. www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/ at: site Web our visit please opportunities, regional and employment other #1030-E, SUNY NY Oneonta, Oneonta, 13820-4015. For GSA, Box Department, Sciences Earth Committee, Search Chair, to: Dr. P. Fleisher, Jay letters send ences time of appointment), and have refer- three professional cation, resume, copies of graduate transcripts (official at chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/2557.htm. http:// at page Web Profile Chronicle our visit or edu mation, see the College’s home page at www.oneonta. and with contact continued alumni. For additional infor- toward field applications. phology, hydrogeology, and soil science. Orientation Preferred Qualifications: strong background in geomorphology/glacial geology. a have must Applicant field. related or geology in Ph.D. committees. departmental degree programs, and on perform service college/ tor undergraduate students majoring in the department’s appropriate professional development. Advise and men- Conduct hydrogeology. and change, climate geology, courses in geomorphology, glacial geology, introductory undergraduate (and graduate-level where appropriate) 15, 2007. January until accepted be FACULTY FELLOW, OF UNIVERSITY OREGON IGNEOUS PETROLOGY/VOLCANOLOGY THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA To Apply: To Expertise in fluvial geomor- fluvial in Expertise Required Qualifications: Send letter of appli- Applications will

Duties: . This position Teach Teach minority groups are encouraged to apply. of members and women Employer; Action Affirmative The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/ identified. is applicant asuccessful until continue and 2006 curriculum. and body, student faculty, the of Review diversity the to increasing of applicationsumass.edu. The Department of will begin November01003-9297 or application e-mail materials to search@geo. 1, Pleasant St.,Search University Committee,of at least three referees to: Sedimentology-Stratigraphy addresses) e-mail of (including information Massachusetts, Department contact and ests, inter- teaching and research of statement aconcise ofVitae, Geosciences, Amherst,ence MA is 611 preferred. N.Ph.D. by the time of appointment; experi- post-doctoral a hold must Candidates degrees. Applicants (Geosciences) Ph.D. shouldGeography, and Systems, Earth Geology, in send degrees as well bachelors offers as a MS Curriculum (Geosciences,teaching laboratory. The of Department Geosciences Geography) anatural offering Valley River Connecticut and picturesque the undergraduate and graduate levels is also essential, with research). A commitment to excellence in teaching at the (www.geo.umass.edu/ systems integrated Earth’s of sions dimen- human and earth, solid the studies, change global strengths in processes, including the surficial Department nally funded research program that complements existing exter- asuccessful, toestablish potential applicant’s the tectonics and sedimentation. Emphasis will be placed on basin analysis, seismic stratigr and physical stratigraphy, such as sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology in research integrative broad, on focus will candidate ideal The considered. be will levels all at assistant professor level; however, outstanding candidates pending available funds. The appointment is aimed at the faculty positiontenure-track to begin September 2007, invites applications forMassachusetts–Amherst a ofThe Department Geosciences at the University of employment/dual-career.html). sive to (hr.tamu.edu/ the needs partners of dual-career respon- being of apolicy has also University Texas A&M disabilities. with persons and veterans, women, ties, Disabilities Act. We encourage applications from minori- with Americans the with compliance and body student and faculty adiverse of retention and recruitment the employeropportunity committed to excellence through action/equal affirmative an is University Texas A&M ple. peo- 152,000 of community international and dynamic grant university, is located in a metropolitan area with a space- and sea-, aland-, University, Texas A&M (IODP). Program Drilling Ocean Integrated the and (GERG), the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group Grant, Sea Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanography, Geography, of Departments the includes also which Geosciences, of College the of part is (geoweb.tamu.edu) The of Department Geology and Geophysics employment. of time the at required is aPh.D. and 2007 September is date start anticipated The filled. are positions all until continue will and 2006, 18 December begin will cations Committee: [email protected]. Screening of appli- e-mail attachmentsof at least three references, and up to four reprints by toteaching philosophy, the names and Bruce addresses e-mail Herbert,of a curriculum vita, statement of research interests and ChairInterested Search candidates teaching. should graduate and submit to undergraduate electroniccontribute versions other research units in the College of Geosciences, and interactgrams, with and faculty in the Department and maintain Successful vigorous, externally funded research candidates pro- will be expected to develop (www.iodp.org/isp). geodynamics and cycles earth proces change, environmental ocean; sub-seafloor and biosphere deep the are IODP and energy resources. Th Earth; solid the of chemistry and physics sciences, hydrologic and environmental change, climate include: initiatives research Departmental themes. programmatic research initiativesdepartmental and/or to the IODP area of geology We and geophysics seek outstanding, who dynamic individuals can in contribute any to in a research area in of support IODP. assistant professor level. At least one position must be the at budgeted and G&G of Department the in are for four tenure-track faculty positions. All appointments applications invites University Texas A&M at Geophysics and Geology of Department the (IODP), Program Ocean Drilling Integrated the with collaborations increase to and faculty the toexpand effort auniversity-wide of part As UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS–AMHERST FOUR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS SEDIMENTOLOGY-STRATIGRAPHY GEOLOGY &GEOPHYSICS GEOLOGY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXAS DECEMBER 2006, GSATODAY 2006, DECEMBER FACULTY POSITION e programmatic themes of themes e programmatic aphy, coastal processes, or Geosciences is committed ses and effects; and solid CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 33 more senior individuals will will individuals senior more KANSAS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GEOLOGICAL KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES OF DEPARTMENT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GEOPHYSICS IN PROFESSOR ASSISTANT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS–LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF THE SECTION CHIEF—ENERGY RESEARCH SECTION RESEARCH CHIEF—ENERGY SECTION Requires Ph.D. in the geosciences, research emphasis emphasis research to scientist senior of rank academic at position Full-time geosciences, lead the section, the conduct advanced in research, and dis- seminate Ph.D. information aboutKansas energy resources. Requires scientific peer-reviewed of record resources, energy in supervising and developing experience and publication, empha- an with background Prefer program. scientific a in appointment academic Possible petroleum. on sis Women Kansas. of Univ. the department at appropriate to encouraged especially are candidates minority and instruc- application and announcement Complete apply. tions www.kgs.ku.edu/General/jobs.html. at Priority date: Jan. Annette 2007. 16, Delaney, HR, [email protected] or +1-785-864-2152. KU is an EO/AA employer. The Department of Earth Sciences is pleased pleased is Earth Sciences Department of The in Professor Assistant an for search a announce to Geophysics. The starting date for the appointment will be July 2007 1, or thereafter. group. (www.uwo.ca/ geophysics Sciences its Earth of join to Department The earth) member at The University of Western faculty Ontario is seeking a junior new strength of areas developing and existing upon Building is appointment this seismology, and physics mineral in a direct outgrowth Assistant of the recently of established rank NSERC the in (IRC) Chair Research Industrial Benfield/ICLR and at appointed be candi- successful Assessment. Hazard The Earthquake normally will date Professor (probationary tenure-track), and is expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate lev- els. The successful candidate industry will also be expected to establish and maintain insurance a vigorous, independently an funded and program. research NSERC both by Funded partnership, the primary aim of the IRC program is to earthquake quantitative hazardimprove and studies implications, economic and engineering, scientific, their forecasting, earthquake into research innovative through his/her field. Examples include, but are not limited to, to stratigraphy sedimentary or geology of application environmental processes or natural hazards, paleo- diagenetic and biogeochemical systems, environmental processes of sedimentary systems,sedimentary facies inter- the and sedimentary systems physical modeling, for seismic 3-D with sedimentology/stratigraphy of face com- who individual An studies. hydrocarbon-related bines field-based research with a strong quantitative desirable. is component have will He/she experience. The postdoctoral successfulpreferably candidate will have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated capability or potentialcarry to on an active, externally funded research program of interna- An students. supervise graduate to and caliber tional ability to contribute to the undergraduate cri- and be graduate will teaching needs in the various programs colleagues, offered by the collabora- in engage Department, to willingness a and Departmental with research tive diverse a comprises Department The selection. for teria and dynamic faculty of 46 scientists with research expertise in the solid and environmental Earth sci- ences extending from Earth’s mantle, through the crust, planets. the to atmosphere and oceans near-surface, For more information about the Department and its Web our visit please programs, teaching and research site at www.eos.ubc.ca. per- qualified all encourage We equity. UBC employment hiresto on the basis of merit and is committed sons to apply. Canadians and permanent residents of to subject is position The priority. given be will Canada is appointment the Although budgetary approval. final applications level, Professor Assistant the at advertised women, as qualified, exceptionally from such groups equity under-repre- address they particularly considered, if be designated of sentation dis- with persons or minorities visible people, aboriginal abilities. a vitae, curriculum their send should a interests, and Applicants capabilities research of statement and interests, and experience teaching of statement the names and complete contact information for three persons of high standing who are willing to provide let- Department Head, Smith, L. Paul Dr. to reference of ters of Earth and Ocean Sciences, The University of British 1Z4 V6T BC Vancouver, Road, Stores 6339 Columbia, Confidential [email protected]; E-mail: Canada. fax: 604-822-9014. The deadline for applications is January 22, 2007. comprises an energetic energetic an comprises PROFESSOR SEDIMENTOLOGY SURFICIAL PROCESSES SURFICIAL WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS WESTERN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PROCESS PROCESS PROFESSOR, ASSISTANT FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT ASSISTANT TENURE-TRACK FULL-TIME THE UNIVERSITYTHE BRITISH COLUMBIA OF DEPARTMENT OF EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES EARTH AND OF DEPARTMENT able. The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. Ph.D. a with candidates to open is desir- are geoscience) planetary and science; mental position The able. in EarthSciences, Geology, or a related discipline, with that geology, field and geology structural in experience deforma- lithospheric of aspect any almost on focuses are candidates Successful processes. related and tion expected develop to strong, externally funded research stu- undergraduate and graduate involving programs undergrad- teach and publication, supervision and dent well as his/her specialty, in courses graduate and uate as participate in field geology course(s). Candidates geologic are regional the of advantage take to encouraged setting of the southern Appalachians. UT-Knoxville in located is and is system UT the for campus flagship the the southern Appalachians close to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The complex structure of the region provides research and educational for opportunities numerous experience. The Department group of tenure-track, research and teaching faculty, graduate 100 about researchers, and post-doctoral available Instrumentation students. undergraduate and GC-MS, GC-IRMS, includes teaching and research for ICP-AES, LC-MS, AFM, XRD, EPMA, XRF, Vibroseis and seismic recording equipment, LANDMARK software license grant for 3D graphics and seismic honors processing, and welcomes university The facilities. other and people of all races, creeds, cultures, and sexual orienta- knowl- of pursuit curiosity, intellectual values and tions, Applicants integrity. and freedom academic and edge, research describing letter résumé, e-mail their should .pdf in references 3 of list and interests, teaching and format Robert to Dr. D. Hatcher, Search Jr., Committee Chair, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Phone TN 37996-1410; 865- bobmap@utk. E-mail: 865-974-9326; Fax 974-6565; ref- of copies as such materials, Supplementary edu. Dr. to mailed or e-mailed be can publications, ereed Hatcher at the above address. Review of applications will begin on December 2006, 15, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title institu- IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employment and education its of provision the in tion programs and services. The Department of Geology at Western Illinois University invites applications geo- for a full-time tenure- track position include in surficial processes to start Fall 2007. A Ph.D. in geosciences interest or a related of field is required experience a teaching appointment; of time areas the by surficial in experience possible with applicant an seek We plus. processes; environmental or geology, engineering morphology, introduc- teach will applicant successful The geology. as such courses advanced and geology physical tory expected is Environmental Geology, Engineering Geomorphology, individual This courses new possibly and Geology Glacial Geology, applicant. the by developed to develop a field-oriented research program involving research. active in undergraduates science education general satisfy that courses provides The Department of Geology offers a B.S. in Geology, undergraduate mentors actively and requirements, available are opportunities Collaboration research. County McDonough the department with the and within GIS Center and the WIU Institute application, for Environmental of be department can the about information More Studies. letter a www.wiu.edu/geology/. site: Web our on found submit should names, the and statements, research Applicants and teaching vita, addresses and phone numbers of three current refer- Geology, of Department Committee, Search to: ences Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, 2007 Macomb, Feb. 1 begin will applications of Review 61455. IL, and will continue until the position is filled. Action/ Affirmative an is University Illinois Western Equal Opportunity employer and hasstrong a insti- tutional commitment to diversity. WIU has a non-dis- sexual color, race, sex, includes that policy crimination orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Sciences, Ocean and Earth of Department The University of British Columbia, seeks an individual with a for capabilities teaching and research outstanding tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the general seek especially We sedimentology. process of field an individual whose research is at the leading edge of llaboration. Teaching will will Teaching llaboration. ologists, oceanographers, oceanographers, ologists, UALR HYDROGEOLOGIST ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PROFESSOR ASSISTANT , a CV, statement, a CV, of research goals and GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY MASON GEORGE (218) STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY FACULTY POSITION FACULTY GEOLOGY STRUCTURAL THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE–KNOXVILLE teaching experience and interests, and contact infor- contact and interests, and experience teaching mation for at least three references Stephen Dr. to: A. Leslie, Chair, Department of Earth Sciences, University University South 2801 Rock, Little Arkansas at at Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Electronic applications should Applications [email protected]. to sent be may be complete December by 2006, 15th, and review of candidates will begin. equal an is Rock Little at Arkansas of actively and employer action University affirmative opportunity, The seeks the candidacy of women, minorities and individu- als with disabilities. Persons hired must provide proof of legal authorityto work in the United States. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Sciences Planetary and Earth of Department The ten- a for applications invites (http://web.eps.utk.edu) the at geology structural in position faculty ure-track assistant professor level starting Post-doc- Fall 2007. or complement one ability to the experience and toral structure (crustal departmental strengths existing more and processes; Earth systems history; geochemistry; environ- and geophysics, environmental hydrogeology, The Department of Environmental Science and Policy Policy and Science Environmental DepartmentThe of Assistant tenure-track full-time, a for applications invites We 2007. August for hydrogeology in position Professor groundwa- in expertise with person dynamic a seek aspects processes involving and dynamics flow ter geochemistry, groundwater modeling, quantitative of geomicrobiology, and basin-scale fluid flow. Experience pollution/ groundwater and research field-based with contamination a plus. Preference given to candidates departmental existing complements expertise whose will candidate Successful areas. research and teaching externally-funded vigorous a pursue to expected be and excellence, teaching to aspire program, research interdisciplinary co in engage Department Rock Little at Arkansas of University The ten- a for applications Earth invites Sciences of (UALR) geochemistry in position professor assistant ure-track or environmental geology. seek We a broadly trained struc- in strengths faculty supplements who scientist publish and sedi- surficial paleontology, processes, geology, tural maintain oceanography. and stratigraphy, mentology, develop, to faculty expect program research funded extramurally innovative, We an and to supervise undergraduate and graduate research projects. The successful applicant should have a Ph.D. demonstrated appointment potential and of time the at include will duties Teaching duties. perform teaching to major undergraduate courses, geology introductory candidate’s the in courses level graduate and courses specialties. geol- undergraduate The 40 department successful over with growing applicant will join a vibrant and College’s the participation in active and majors ogy degree master’s mathematics and science integrated geoinfor- 20-seat new a department has The program. a software, site-licensed with facility teaching matics student computer lab with the same software suites, GPS-equipped rug- microscopes, petrographic new gedized tablet PCs, and individual faculty research lab spaces. More information about our department can be www.ualr.edu/ersc/. at found include and application of letter a submit apply: To # job be at the undergraduate and graduate level including of area in and geology, environmental hydrogeology, required. is Ph.D. A expertise. degrees Department The offers undergraduate in Geology and Earth Science and MS/Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy. Our faculty includes ge biologists, ecologists, about specialists. information Additional policy and www. at found be may University Department and the mason.gmu.edu/~espp and www.gmu.edu, respec- tively. Changwoo Dr. to intent of letter CV, submit should Candidates inter- teaching and research of statements including references evalua- teaching work, published of examples ests, three of tions (if available), and contact information addresses) (with Mason e- mail George Environmental of Dept. 2006. Chair, Committee Search Ahn, Mason George December 5F2, Stop Mail Policy, and Sciences 11 on applica- of Review 22030-4444. VA Fairfax, begin University, will tions Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity an University is minority and women encourage strongly We Employer. apply. to candidates GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 GSA TODAY, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 34 minorities areencouraged toapply. affirmative actionemployer. Women and Duke Universityisanequal-opportunity/ Applications areduebyJanuary 1,2006. University, Durham,NC27708. Earth Sciences,Box90227,Duke Nicholas SchooloftheEnvironment and Division ofEarthandOceanSciences, System Analysis SearchCommittee, references, andbesenttoChair, Earth curriculum vitaeandnamesofthree Letters ofinterestshouldincludea graduate environmentalprograms. degrees, andwedirectDuke'sunder- We offer professional andgraduate representing adiversityofdisciplines. The NicholasSchoolincludes50faculty programs. School's waterandclimatechange capacity forplayinganactiveroleinthe teaching andmentoringstudents,the accomplishments, astronginterestin possess aportfolioofexperienceand professor level.Candidatesshould The appointmentisopenatanassistant policy. water cyclingandquality between climatechange,changesin Policy Solutionstoestablishaninterface the NicholasInstituteonEnvironmental may choosetoworkwithresearchersat Additionally, thesuccessfulcandidate water resourcesandhydrology. scientific programsonclimatechange, Duke facultytoenhanceexisting candidate willbeexpectedtoworkwith of surfaceandgroundwater. The observations oftheamountandquality sensing technologies;and/orterrestrial earth systemsmodels;advancedremote at regionalorglobalscales,using seek acandidatewiththeabilitytowork changes inglobalwatersystems. We resources, and/orhumanimpactsfrom geochemical propertiesofwater water cycle,biogeochemicalor hydrology, withafocusonthe global the interdisciplinaryfieldofglobal We seekanaturalscientistengagedin on climatechangeandwaterresources. hydrologist whoseresearchemphasisis (NSEES) anticipateshiringaglobal of theEnvironmentandEarthSciences Ocean SciencesintheNicholasSchool Duke University'sDivisionofEarthand Earth andOceanSciences(EOS) Earth System Analysis Duke University or more areas, such as complement this program, ideally with expertise in will who applicants seeking We are www.uwo.ca/earth. at available is goals IRC the of Asynopsis interface. analysis,hazard and the user-scientist communication and significant past research accomplishments based on Required: geosciences. computational and sciences planetary who compliment existing research strengths including Professor Assistant the at positions faculty tenure-track tofill seeking level. is Geosciences of Department Preference University’s Brook Stony will be given to candidates Arationale considered. be also will fields other in expertise with Researchers ture mechanics; and modeling of earthquake dynamics. Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Equal an is University State Francisco San 2006. 22, edu. Applications ogarcia@sfsu. at e-mail by 415-338-1778 and at phone should by contacted be can 94132. CA Dr. Garcia beFrancisco, received San University, State Francisco San beforeGeosciences, December of Dept. Chair, Garcia, to: Dr. Oswaldo reference of letters three and of interests, astatement vitae, research and acurriculum teaching To send apply, and community. their academic expertise and leadership to the campus and/or creative andpublications, activities; to contribute achievement and growth through continued research, to be effective in teaching; to demonstrate professional accessible higher education. SFSU faculty are expected and intellectual accomplishment; and to provide broadly instruction in excellence fosters diversity; human and that promotes learning for environment an tomaintain is University the an of appreciation mission The programs. professional and sciences, of arts, scholarship, liberal in body student adiverse serves and system univer- University urban freedom, State alarge California University, State 23-campus the of Francisco part is San sity, States. United the of coast west the on estuary largest Bay, the Francisco is the RTC Francisco. San of only north minutes 30 located tion academic researchTiburon Center (RTC), the University’s marine field sta- facilitystudents situated have of Department members. faculty and Geosciences full faculty track on 11 and access tenured/tenure San students 20 MS majors, to undergraduate 50 the approximately has rently facilitiesin geology, The Department of Geosciences includes meteorology, programs and oceanography and cur- of Romberg negotiated and is commensurate with experience. undergraduate students.funded research program that involves graduate and Salary forsuccessful applicant will need to this maintain an externally positionraphy, is and/or paleoclimatology to would be desirable. The be quakes. A background in geophysics, physical oceanog- rine processes, and hazards caused by tsunami or estua- earth- and wetland landslides, and stability slope marine events such as sea-level change or storms, coastal and by or caused natural activities human patterns transport sediment in tochanges response coastal include focus Wegeneral area prefer of a coastal marine geoscientist processes. Possible with expertise in areas the of Geosciences). Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and MS in Applied grams (B.S. in Geology, in Sciences, B.A. Earth B.S. in be able to teach coursescandidate will have an background interdisciplinary and relevant to allat the graduate our and undergraduate levels. The ideal degree pro- commitment astrong and field, related aclosely or geology in Ph.D. to excellenceogy, beginning August 2007. The position geol- requires a marine in level in professor assistant teaching the at position and invitesUniversity applications for a tenure-track faculty researchThe of Department Geosciences at San Francisco State withand disabilities. persons and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people and welcomes applications from all qualified women equity toemployment committed is Ontario Western of University The priority. given be will residents nent encouragedmunication skills in English. All to qualified candidates are apply;Applicants however, This position is subject to approval. budgetary Canadians should have 5B7. N6A CANADA and fluent perma-The written University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario Sciences, Earth of Department Chair, and Nesbitt, Wayne oral com- the names of three referees should be sent to: Dr. H. 2007. The closing date for A detailed applications curriculum vitae, is 15, January a research plan, and program. IRC tothe expertise applicant’s the links TENURE TRACKTENURE POSITION IN GEOLOGY MARINE TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Ph.D. in Geoscience or closely related field STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY : the physics of earthquakes; frac- earthquakes; of physics : the must be provided that clearly one undergraduate courses including a 200-level Structural Structural a200-level including courses undergraduate successful 2007. The 1September beginning sensing, remote applicantor Instructor in structure/tectonics will and geophysics/ be expectedone-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor to ofThe Department Geology invites teach applications for a five visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu. site: Web Colby the visit please College, the about information more For groups. color, women, and of members other under-represented encourages applications and nominations of persons of mitted to excellence through diversity, and strongly an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, com- December 15 on 2006 and will continue until begin the position is filled. will Colby is applications of Review 04901. of Geology, 5807 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME reference to Dr. Gastaldo, A. Robert Chair, Department of letters three and Interests, research and teaching of of application, curriculum vitae, statement transcripts, encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a letter experience teaching with Ph.D. interaction. student-faculty close at for and time education undergraduate in of excellence for nized employment recog- college arts liberal selective ahighly is Colby preferred;to direct one or more independent research projects. ABDs opportunity the have may candidate the Additionally, course offerings for potential majors and non-majors. on focus will assignment teaching the of remainder The department. the in offered presently those complement The upper division course is an elective and should course of his/her choice for geology majors in Falltory during Spring 2007. 2008 and an upper division laboratory courses including: a 200-level Mineralogy with labora- applicant will be expected to teach five undergraduate petrology, beginning 1 September 2007. The successful tise in either geochemistry, diagenesis, or petrography/ or Instructor in mineralogy with exper- complementary one-year, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor ofThe Department Geology invites applications for a encourage women and minority candidates to apply. ethnic and of gender diversity its faculty, and we strongly employer. The University is committed to increasing the and will continue until the has filled. EO/AA position been complete application will begin on December 20, 2006, of Review [email protected]). e-mail: 785-864-5276, fax 785-864-7714, (tel. KS66045 Lawrence, Blvd., Jayhawk Geology, University of Kansas, 120 Lindley Hall, 1475 should reference, of letters for be contacted be can who sentpersons, three to least at of Dr. information contact and names and Daniel resume, a complete interests, Stockli, teaching and research outlining degree application of Ph.D. Department Aletter acompleted date. have must starting the by Applicants of later date starting possible. 18, a 2007, with August begin will Appointment Kansas. of University the and department our about information additional for links and towww.geo.ku.edu Refer try. of geochronology, petrology, and isotope geochemis- undergraduate levels, including courses in the fields students, and participate in teaching at graduate and an externally funded research program, direct graduate The successfultectonics, petrology, and geo- and thermochronology. in candidate programs existing complement will who etc.) ICP-MS, will begeochronology and expected analytical methods (e.g., TIMS, MC- torological establishseeking applications We are geochronology. of field the in an member faculty individual of highseeks applications for an academic year, to with tenure-track moderate expertise ofThe Geology Department at the of University Kansas temperature in tectonic or www.stonybrook.edu/cjo. pet- visit information, more For www.geosciences.stonybrook.edu. about the of Department Geosciences may be obtained at Employer. Action Opportunity/Affirmative Information 11794-2100. NY Equal Brook, Stony University, Brook Search Committee,references to: Professor John B. Parise, Chair, Faculty three of information contact complete Department and names and ofsend curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, Geosciences, should Applicants 15, 2006. December begin will cants Stonydevelop a vigorous research program. Evaluation of appli- to and levels undergraduate and graduate the at to teach preparation. The successful candidate will in be expected manuscripts or work published in originality and quality VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR MINERALOGY/GEOCHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR OF GEOLOGY INSTRUCTOR OF GEOLOGY STRUCTURE/GEOPHYSICS UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DECEMBER 2006, GSATODAY 2006, DECEMBER GEOCHRONOLOGY COLBY COLLEGE COLBY COLLEGE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 35 Sciences Duke University Environment and Earth Environment The Division of Earth and Ocean Sciences The Division of Earth Nicholas School of of Duke University's Earth Sciences the Environment and the second of (NSEES) anticipates hiring in and Martha Gendell Chairs two Jeffrey a seek We and the Environment. Energy is a recognized physical scientist who future energy authority on current and This individual's expertise resources. the availability of would ideally encompass and resources, the technologies energy additional resources needed to extract, process, distribute and generate power from them, and the environmental impacts An understanding of of the resource use. the current and future demand for energy resources within the evolving geopolitical landscape of the world is highly desirable. uti- So too are new ideas on the efficient are equal- We resources. lization of energy ly interested in candidates with a commit- ment to, and proven record of, interdisci- plinary collaboration on problems at the with climate and intersection of energy water. The appointment is open to all levels: assistant, associate and full professor. Candidates should possess a portfolio of experience and accomplishments commen- surate with rank, a strong interest in teach- ing and mentoring students, and the capaci- ty for playing an active role in the School's This role Program. & Environment Energy will include participating in collaborative initiatives between NSEES and other Duke Schools (Pratt School of Engineering, Fuqua School of Business, the Law Sanford Institute for Terry School, the College) which Trinity and Public Policy, are developing a broad, interdisciplinary program that addresses society's need for sustainable, safe and clean affordable, energy. The Nicholas School includes 50 faculty We representing a diversity of disciplines. professional and graduate degrees, offer envi- and we direct Duke's undergraduate ronmental programs. Letters of interest should include a curricu- lum vitae and names of three references, Gendell Professorship and be sent to Chair, Search Committee, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, Box Durham, NC 90227, Duke University, Applications are due by January 1, 27708. 2005. Duke University is an equal-opportunity/ and Women action employer. affirmative minorities are encouraged to apply. lly recognized coal petrol- coal recognized lly COAL GEOLOGY COAL FACULTY POSITION IN GEOBIOLOGY IN POSITION FACULTY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY–CARBONDALE ILLINOIS SOUTHERN research projects. The deadline for all application mate- application all for deadline The projects. research rials is January and 2, 2007, decisions will be announced by February Successful28, 2007. candidates are Fellowship, expected to begin their program at between Yale July 1, 2007 and June 30, 2008. Postdoctoral Bateman equal to: an [email protected]. e-mail Application to by sent be mail is materials by and reference or letters should edu, University Box Yale P.O. Geophysics, and Geology of Department Whitney208109, 06520-8109. 210 Avenue, University, Yale CT New Haven, employer. action opportunity/affirmative Geobiology and has active research programs in earth earth in applicants seeks California Southern of University The programs of level the at Geobiology in position tenure-track a for research of University The professor. full or associate assistant, active has of field emerging the to committed and is California Southern an with Geobiology Geobiology in environmental marine and biology molecular sciences, program share and interactions strong have which of all biology, research resources. The successful active candidate an is expected to estab- lish Candidates interest. his/her of particular on area emphasis department home their in courses teach to expected be will and to take part in interdisciplinary teaching. A Ph.D. in earth sciences, biology, encouraged. is experience Postdoctoral chemistry, or are physics areas following the expertise in with Applicants is required. 2006 trace or isotopic novel apply: 1, particularly to encouraged modeling December interaction, microbe-mineral systems, element begin will geochemistry. organic and/or systems, geobiologic the and applications of appointment The filled. is interests, position the until continue Review and and include should Applications 2007. 16, August begin will experience state- interests, research of statement vitae, curriculum teaching of ment least at e-mail addresses of addresses, and names, references.three Nealson, H. Coyle, Kenneth Dana Southern c/o Dr. to: of Chair, apply Committee should Search Geobiology Applicants University Sciences, Earth of Department California, Los Angeles, CA, 90089-0740. opportunity affirmative action/equal an is USC employer. DepartmentThe Southern Illinois Geology at of tenure- a for applications University invites Carbondale assistant of rank the at geology coal in position track professor with a start date Aug. Post-doc- of 16 2007. toral experience is preferred. The applicant should dem- onstrate the existence of, or potential for developing, an internationally recognized, externally funded research advance will who geologist coal a prefer We program. internationa long-standing, our successful applicant is expected to teach courses in in courses teach to expected is (http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/projects/crelling/; program ogy applicant The http://mccoy.lib.siu.edu/projects/crelling2/atlas/). successful degree all introductory geology complete and undergraduate will and graduate load teaching Normal expertise. of area their in courses they 2007 that must Applicants show semester. per courses two to one is or and February Ph.D. 15 a hold teaching begin of will appointment. of time the requirements by statement a applications vitae, of should Applicants filled. is position the until Review continue and curriculum a submit research interests, and the names and addresses of at least three referees Ken Dr. to: Anderson, Search Code Mail Geology, Department of Chair, Committee large, a 1259 is Carbondale, University Illinois Southern 4324, a +1-618-453- Fax: be 62901. IL Carbondale, Drive, Carbondale Lincoln to strives 739, e-mail: University [email protected]. it as Illinois research Southern research-oriented institution situated in a pleasant to seeking is SIUC small- Louis. St. of southeast setting town interdisciplinary enhance (http://news.siu.edu/ university research public 75 top s150/). The Geology Department has a full-time faculty graduate 30 and undergraduate 40 about with 10 of pro- degree Master and Bachelor offers and students grams in geology and participates in the interdisciplinary Environmental Resources and Policy Ph.D. program. provide that facilities and programs energy has SIUC opportunities for collaborative research including the Friction Advanced for Center the Research Center, Coal Studies, and the Mining and Mineral Resources Program. is SIUC www.science.siu.edu/geology. site Web Forsive further information, please visit our comprehen- an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse and welcomed are applications All population. student consideration. receive will and encouraged UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING UNIVERSITY OF BATEMAN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS POSTDOCTORAL BATEMAN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP, GEOPHYSICS PROFESSORSHIP, DISTINGUISHED FOR STUDY IN GEOSCIENCES, YALE UNIVERSITY The Department of Geology and Geophysics announces announces Geophysics and Geology Department of The Bateman more or one for competition annual an Postdoctoral Fellowships. welcome We applicants with disciplines of range full the across interests research solid the of studies Earth including Sciences, the within earth, oceans, atmosphere, climate dynamics, geo- chemistry, paleoclimatology, reloca- and the evolution of life. for about information more for www.geology.yale.edu (See expenses and department.) our benefits care pro- and years, two for awarded is fellowship This vides health a stipend ($43,000/yr) and plus research funds ($5,000/ yr), state- page) short (2–3 a submit should Applicants tion. a research, proposed and interests research of ment curriculum vita, a list of publications, and reference con- also should Applicants referees. three letters from potential identify Department to the in sponsor a tact The Department of Geology and Geophysics at the for applications invites Wyoming of University a Distinguished Professor of Geophysics. This is an Department the the in and in position Chair Endowed newly created School of Energy Resources (SER) at to dedicated institute an Wyoming, of University the of support in research and teaching energy-related activi- energy-related international and national, state, ties. This appointment may be made at any rank, includ- ing Associate and Full Professor. The position can begin 2007. 1, July as soon as internation- an directs in who individual program an research seek funded externally We recognized, ally reservoir imaging using 3-D seismic technology and/or reservoir characterization using petrophysical tech- niques. The successful candidate will be involved in the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of will and Geophysics, and Geology of Department the departmental strengths on expand and complement including areas in also but geophysics, in only not and geology, sedimentary geology/tectonics, structural the with person a seek We geology. environmental profes- SER other with productively cooperate to ability chemi- mathematics, geophysics, and geology in sors other and economics, engineering, petroleum and cal energy-related fields. The SER is an ambitious, new forefront innovative, requires that institute state-funded researchers with the ability to produce benefits tangible about supporters. Information and stakeholders SER to uwyo. at available is Resources Energy of School the edu/SER. Additional information on the Department Geology and Geophysics can be obtained at http:// home.gg.uwyo.edu/. accepted be research of statement a include should Applications and teaching interests will and accomplishments, curricu- lum vitae, and the names and contact information applications for three individuals who can provide letters of however, evaluation. Review completed of applications will begin immediately receipt; Search upon of copy electronic an Send filled. is position Geophysics the until the to Avenue, your them application Ms. to: Carol Pribyl at cpribyl@uwyo. University direct to materials application additional have you if edu; East please 1000 send, Wyoming, of Geophysics, and Geology Department of Committee, University Dept. 3006, Laramie, WY 82071-2000. Theaffirmative employer. action University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/ majors in Spring ‘08. The upper division course should should course division upper Geology with laboratory The during Fall ‘07 and an upper ‘08. geology for his/her choice of course laboratory division Spring in majors complement those already offered in the department. on focus will assignment teaching the of remainder The non-majors. and majors potential for offerings course Additionally, the candidate may have the opportunityABDs projects. research independent more or one direct to preferred; Colby is a highly selective liberal arts college recog- employment nized for excellenceof in undergraduate education time and for at close student-faculty of interaction. Ph.D. with teaching experience Department letter a submit should Applicants Chair, apply. to encouraged teach- of statement vitae, curriculum application, Gastaldo, January of A. 19 on Robert begin ing and research Interests, Dr. will and three to letters of refer- ence applications of ME Waterville, Drive, Hill Mayflower 5807 Geology, Review 04901. Colby filled. is position the until continue will and 2007 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, strongly and diversity, through excellence to committed of persons of nominations and applications encourages under-represented other members of and women, color, groups. For more information about the College, please visit the Colby Web site: www.colby.edu. GSA TODAY, DECEMBER 2006 GSA TODAY, CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 36 36 MOMENTUM SINCE 2001: RESEARCHFUNDING +$110MTO$282M–NOWRANKED7 MOMENTUM SINCE2001: position as a leader in North America’s research community. America’sresearch position asaleaderinNorth our Medicinesecure for SustainableEnergy, andEconomy),UrbanCampus andourFacultyofVeterinary Environment andmore 53 departments ishittingitsstride— At 40,theUniversityofCalgary momentum and encouragesdiversity. willbegivenpriority. residents Canadians andpermanent encouragedtoapply;however, All qualifiedcandidatesare isavailableatwww.geo.ucalgary.ca. abouttheDepartment information Further invitingapplicationsforthefollowingposition: We currently are The position: The inNaturalScienceswithacon hasinstitutedaBachelorofScienceprogram The FacultyofScienceattheUniversityCalgary invitingapplicationsforthefollowingpositions: We currently are The positions: positions. invitesapplicationsforfivefull-timetenure-track Atthistime,thedepartment to deliverthesenewprograms. andanticipateshiringseveralfacultymembersoverthenex Characterizationprogram andMasterofScienceinReservoir program hasinstitutedaBachelorofSciencewithconcentration ofGeologyandGeophysicsattheUniversityCalgary The Department Department of Geology and Geophysics invites applications for a research Hydrologist or Hydrogeologist todelivercoursesfort orHydrogeologist Hydrologist ofGeologyandGeophysicsinvitesapplicationsforaresearch Department soit rfso,RsrorGohscs AssociateorFullProfessor, Geologist Petroleum Assistant Professor, orHydrogeologist Hydrologist AssistantProfessor, Geology Petroleum Associate Professor, Geophysicist Reservoir Tenure-Track orSeniorInstructor, Instructor GeologyorGeophysics(2positions) Rice isanequalopportunityaffirmativeactionemployer. Houston, TX77251-1892. PO Box1892 Rice University Earth ScienceDepartment,MS-126 Search CommitteeChair Please sendaresumeandnamesoffiveormorereferencesto: receiving thefullestattention. Applications receivedbyJanuary1,2007,areassuredof unusually well-qualifiedseniorapplicantswillbeconsidered. Although weanticipatehiringattheassistantprofessorlevel, found athttp://earthscience.rice.edu. students. Detailsaboutthedepartmentanditsfacilitiescanbe research andteachcoursesforundergraduategraduate Successful candidatesareexpectedtosupervisegraduate experimental, laboratory)withtheory. seek applicantswhocanintegrateobservations(field, faculty membersinanyEarthandplanetarysciencefield.We staff, andfacilities.Weareinterestedinhiringthreenew The RiceEarthScienceDepartmentisexpandinginfaculty, To see these University of Calgary academicpositions,pleasevisit To seetheseUniversityofCalgary than 30 research than 30research Faculty Position Rice University Department of institutes and centres. Campus Calgary Digital Library, ISEEE(theInstitute DigitalLibrary, Campus Calgary institutes andcentres. Earth Science nearly 30,000students,110,000alumni,16 TH IN CANADA;SCHOLARSHIPS ANDBURSARIES+$19.2M www.ucalgary.ca/hr/career. and the Department of Earth Sciences can be Sciences ofand found Earth the at Department program ENES the regarding information Further tian.ca. Ontario, Canada P3E 2C6. Email: hdentremont@lauren- Laurentian University, 935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Dr. Harley d’Entremont, Vice-President to: Academic, references (3) academic three of names the and Research Interests, a Statement of Teaching Interests, of Application, full curriculum vitae, a Statement of tion January is early in applications filled. reviewing begin We will 2007, but applications will be accepted until the posi- Applicants shouldalization is available (www.mirarco.org/aboutvr.php). send a signed Realityimmersion Virtual Theatre for scientific data visu- A3D Letter instrumentation. WD-EPMA and SEM-EDS, XRD, array of ICP-AES, state-of-the-art ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, awide including facilities, analytical geochemical and candidate will have access to outstanding computing The value. of is Biology and &Biochemistry, Chemistry Monitoring and Environmental in Centre the in faculty with tointeract ity the in based be will candidate Department successful The of Earth Sciences, but an interest and abil- appointment. of time the by degree aPh.D. hold must nally-funded research program is expected. Applicants exter- avigorous, within students Ph.D. and M.Sc. of to provide leadership in the ENES Program. Supervision interest in interdisciplinar grams. The candidate willgram, and the undergraduate and be graduate Geology pro- expected to interdisciplinary the have in teach will aundergraduate Environmental candidate Science strong Earth (ENES) The pro- asset. an is geoscience environmental on community the and industry, government, with interact tal related impact to assessment the above. An to ability the environment; Quaternary geology; in and environmen- contaminants and metals drainage; acid-rock and tion methods to environmental problems; tailings remedia- adaptations); application of geochemical and isotopic including hydrogeology; climate change (impacts and one or more of the following: groundwater resources, 2007. We are interested in candidates with strengths in position in Environmental Geoscience, effective July 1, invitesUniversity applications for a tenure-track faculty The of Department Sciences Earth at Laurentian The University of Calgary respects, appreciates respects, The UniversityofCalgary FACULTY POSITION, ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES EARTH faculties, DECEMBER 2006, GSATODAY 2006, DECEMBER

the Departments of Geography,the Departments GEOSCIENCE y education and research, and and research, and y education in Petroleum Geology inPetroleum t three yearsinorder t three centration inEnergy. his program. his program. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 37 structural geology, active active geology, structural or Dr. Hubert King or Dr. The Earth and Planetary Sciences Department . Please apply to Post Doctoral Fellow and first quarter Applications of 2007. will be reviewed from 1 www.geology.auckland.ac.nz/ at Details 2006. November uoa/science/about/departments/geology/phd_opportu- [email protected]. Inquiries: nities.cfm. University. 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Fall in Planetary Science University at California, of Santa work Cruz. graduate students opportunities for numerous begin have will UCSC at to wishing topics include: seismology, rock and mineral physics, cli- and paleoclimate geodynamics, paleomagnetism, mate change, coastal geology, geo- volcanology, geochemistry igneous and tectonics, hydrogeology, and hydrology paleoecology, chronology, planetary science. and glaciology, science, atmospheric UCSC Department Planetary Sciences Earth at and The 120 students, lead- are graduates our reputation; outstanding an has graduate 60 faculty, ers 20 in academia, research, and industry. includes The department currently research- numerous minors, and majors undergraduate ers and technical support staff, and excellent facilities Bay. Monterey overlooking campus beautiful a on research and assistantships, teaching Fellowships, assistantships are available. Please visit our Web site to learn about specific projects, and contact associated faculty and researchers directly for more information: http://es.ucsc.edu. in both letter and resume. [email protected] The University University The PDCTC-4033BR ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer technology, and composite materials. technology, Emphasis will be placed upon the relation media. The applicant of stress-strain behavior to the structure of these porous Physical/Inorganic should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Geosciences or a related field, with a solid background in the stress-strain Chemistry, experience in design Candidates should have behavior of condensed matter. and construction of experiments, sample characterization and data analysis. An interest in rock/soil mechanics, granular media, composite materials, or experimental geophysics is desirable. Experience with mineralogy, three-dimensional imaging techniques such as X-ray tomography would be a benefit. For either position, we expect excellent oral and written presentation skills along with a strong record of publications and presentations. The ability of the candidate to grow into new science areas will be a critical characteristic. ExxonMobil offers an excellent working environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Additional information about the Martin positions can be obtained through e-mail by contacting Dr. D. Lacasse [email protected]. Please submit your cover letter and resume to our website at www.exxonmobil.com/apply reference teaches introductory courses introductory teaches begin in June of 2007 (Fall semester 2007–2008). The The 2007–2008). semester (Fall 2007 of June in begin indefinitely. renewed be can appointment one-year initial or a related Required field Qualifications: at time of appointment. Ph.D. in Additional Geology, Geophysics, Special experience. teaching Desired: Qualification Requirement: ability and willingness to travelColorado to when necessary. Responsibilities: oversees and operates the six-week, summer undergraduate instructional pro- grams in field geology for entering freshmen and under- graduate majors at the LSU Geology Field Camp near Colorado; Springs, Colorado in geology each fall and spring semester; supervises graduate students in the teaching of introductory physical laboratories. geology historical and a broad range The Department of interests. There consists are well-equipped faculty of 19 members with analytical and computational laboratories to support faculty teaching and student learning. Geology and Geophysics has strong support from the LSU admin- under- is campaign endowment field major A istration. way that will provide opportunities to enhance the field-training program. For more information about of the department, visit our Web site at www.geol.lsu.edu. statement a satisfac- a on contingent is employment Application address), check. of offer pre-employment An tory background e-mail until continue will and 2006, December 15, is deadline (including application, of letter Submit selected. is candidate vita of copy teaching philosophy and experience, available teach- ing evaluations, and the contact information for at least three referees Chair, to: Department of Geology and #028085, Ref: University, State Louisiana Geophysics, LA 70803. Rouge, Baton EMPLOYER. LSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS of Auckland, Geology Department, offers 4 Ph.D. schol- Ph.D. Department, 4 offers Geology Auckland, of eastern of paleontology hydrocarbon-seep in arships North Island, deep marine explosive volcanism in the Kermadecs, global and extinctions deep fora- sea of start costs; research and stipend fees, Covers minifera. Opportunities for Students Volcanology, Paleontology, Opportunities in Doctoral Zealand. New in Paleoceanography and POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS POST-DOCTORAL ry field geology and sedimen- and geology ry field – One postdoctoral position involves the calculation (Computational Theorist and Experimentalist) (Computational Theorist INSTRUCTOR – The second position will focus on laboratory studies of the FORT WAYNE (IPFW)FORT WAYNE TWO FACULTY POSITIONS FACULTY TWO DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES INDIANA UNIVERSITY–PURDUE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY–PURDUE INDIANA FIELD CAMP DIRECTOR/NON-TENURE TRACK DIRECTOR/NON-TENURE CAMP FIELD DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS AND GEOLOGY OF DEPARTMENT evolution of porosity with mechanical and chemical processes of compaction. of granular media, rock mechanics, powder will draw upon the science We ExxonMobil Research and Engineering has immediate openings for two ExxonMobil Research and Engineering has immediate and Chemistry at the Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in Rock Physics are in Annandale, NJ. We Corporate Strategic Research Laboratories located our research effort into the looking for creative, resourceful scientists to join of sedimentary rocks, fundamental controls on the formation and evolution and the impact these processes have on their structure and physical properties. The complex 3D topology and multi-component structure of such systems create challenging problems of interest to a wide range of disciplines. Computational Theorist of rock properties at the micro- and mesoscale levels, investigating the relationship between rock structure and physical properties such as mechanical and permeability. porosity, strength, compressibility, Successful candidates will have experience in one or more of these soft condensed matter areas: elasticity and effective media theories, physics of granular materials, fractures, statistical mechanics, and random heterogeneous materials. The applicant should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Geophysics, Mechanical/Civil Engineering, or a related field. Material Sciences, Applied Mathematics, Physical Chemistry, Experience in coding high-performance modeling techniques such as computational fluid dynamics, discrete-element, finite-element, finite-difference, and molecular dynamics methods is highly desirable. Good knowledge of programming languages such as C or C++, and experience with Linux/MPI- based parallel computers are important skills. Experimentalist IPFW seeks to fill two full-time, tenure-track positions at positions tenure-track full-time, two fill to seeks IPFW the Assistant Professor level sedimentology/stratig- in (1) each geology/neo- structural (2) and processes; raphy/surface cycle, applicant successful The geophysics. tectonics/applied multi-year other a with share to expected be will position each for Over faculty responsibilities geology. for teaching introductory field geology, climatology, introductory planetary geology, introductory regional and his/her in courses additional teach will applicant successful elementa including specialty, and geology structural and 1), (Position tology/stratigraphy geomorphology (Position 2). Familiarity and experience with GISwill be a plus. Geosciences faculty are expected under- involve to to and program research active an maintain research geology IPFW’s research. in students graduate program is well-supported in both equipment (e.g. thin sec- tion lab, SEM, XRD) and opportunities for new faculty. of letter a Send university. comprehensive a is There IPFW ment. are three other full-time faculty in the depart- research interests, and teaching of statement application, and names the and transcripts, of copies vitae, curriculum contact information for three references Prof. to: J. Farlow, Geosciences, equal of Department Chair, Committee an Search is IPFW 2007. Indiana 1, University–Purdue University February Fort Wayne, 2101 begin East Coliseum will Boulevard, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Review of applications University. 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