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Marshall Reiter* and Richard M. Chamberlin, New Mexico intersection with the Rio Grande rift in the southern Albuquer- Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, New Mexico Institute que Basin (Fig. 1). of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801, USA Relative Vs seismic cross sections show quite distinctly the extent and magnitude of anomalous seismic regions in the crust and upper mantle referenced to a standard model (Vs is ABSTRACT shear wave velocity; relative Vs is ∆Vs/Vs%, referenced to 1-D At various locations along the Rio Grande rift in central standard model AK135 in the mantle and laterally averaged and southern New Mexico, USA, heat flow data suggest a rath- structure in the crust; West et al., 2004; Fig. 2). Negative relative er abrupt change from high values often associated with the rift Vs indicates slower velocities (warmer material and/or more to lower values characterizing neighboring geologic provinces. fluids); positive Vs implies faster velocities (cooler, more dense With this consideration in mind, we explore possible perspec- material). We combine and modify these crust and upper man- tives derived from seismic cross sections along La Ristra profile tle relative Vs cross sections so that horizontal and vertical crossing New Mexico. In New Mexico, La Ristra transects at scales are the same and then show four different projections of ~45° to the generally accepted north-south axis of the Rio the cross sections (Figs. 2A–2D). The first projection is along La Grande rift and more acutely to potential eastern boundaries of Ristra; the second is normal to the north-south axis of the rift the southern rift. Considering foreshortened projections of seis- (Figs. 2A and 2B; after West et al., 2004, and Wilson et al., mic cross sections, one may be able to better visualize possible 2005b, respectively). The last two projections are normal to advection associated with the Rio Grande rift, although resolu- lines that approximate possible eastern boundaries of the rift tion of existing seismic data suggests the narrow, near vertical southeast of Socorro (Figs. 2C and 2D); these projections imply seismic anomalies in these projections may be hypothetical in- that the thermal and structural anomalies associated with the terpretations. If the foreshortened cross sections are realistic, Rio Grande rift begin near the rift boundary, although the then upper-mantle upwelling appears to be focused near the boundary in some locations may be elusive. Rio Grande rift–Great Plains craton boundary. BRIEF GEOLOGICAL BACKGROUND OF THE RIO INTRODUCTION GRANDE RIFT “Ristra is a deep-imaging seismic experiment using natu- The Rio Grande rift is a north-trending and northward- rally-occurring earthquake sources” (RISTRA Research Group, narrowing (propagating) zone of lithospheric extension ex- 2007). Analysis of seismic data along the La Ristra profile has pressed in the upper crust by a series of north-south–trending provided extremely valuable information regarding the seismic en-echelon basins of middle to late Cenozoic age that extend velocity distribution in the crust and upper mantle from south- more than 1000 km from central Colorado through New Mexi- eastern New Mexico and west Texas to northeastern Arizona, co into west Texas. Beginning to develop ca. 30–35 Ma, the Rio USA (Fig. 1) (Gao et al., 2004; West et al., 2004; Wilson et al., Grande rift follows slightly older zones of weakness in the 2005b). These analyses have been related to phenomena typi- lithosphere associated with Laramide contractional welts and cally associated with rift tectonics, such as mantle convection north-trending belts of Paleocene arc volcanism, both superim- and elevated temperature and partial melting conditions in the posed on basement structural grain of Proterozoic and Paleo- crust and upper mantle. Several considerations with respect to zoic ancestry (Chapin, 1979; Keller and Baldridge, 1999; Smith, the resulting seismic cross sections and the relationship to the 2004; van Wijk, 2005). The southern part of La Ristra skirts the traversed geological provinces are noted (Fig. 1): (1) the seis- northern margins of the east-stepping, actively extending ba- mic profile is oriented at ~45° to the generally accepted north- sins and continues along the adjacent flanking uplifts—a re- south axis of the Rio Grande rift; (2) south of the Albuquerque gion described as the “eastern rift boundary” (Pazzaglia and Basin, the Rio Grande rift widens considerably into east-step- Hawley, 2004; Fig. 1). ping basins, including the Oscura Basin and Tularosa Basin in The Rio Grande rift can also be defined as a region of high New Mexico and, from geomorphic studies, the Salt Basin ex- heat flow (Reiter et al., 1975). In the Albuquerque Basin, areas tending into Texas; (3) the distance from La Ristra to possible of high heat flow (>95 mW m−2) appear to be associated with eastern edges of the Rio Grande rift likely increases south of zones of focused extension; the background heat flow for the Socorro; and (4) the seismic cross sections represent a swath Basin is ~80 mW m−2, and heat flow values drop quickly near average of up to ~160 km on either side of La Ristra. These the eastern rift boundary (Fig. 1; Reiter et al., 1975, 1986). Rath- observations suggest that subsurface seismic changes may be er abrupt heat flow changes are also noted near the eastern unduly smoothed and broadened along La Ristra south of the rift boundary between Socorro and Alamogordo (Fig. 1).

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4 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY Figure 1. Map of La Ristra profile, geologic provinces, physiographic features, and heat flow data (modified from Pazzaglia and Hawley, 2004; Reiter, 2009). Cities (large dots) near La Ristra: A—Albuquerque; Al—Almogordo; EP—El Paso; GA—Gallup; GR—Grants; H—Hobbs; LC—Las Cruces; R—Roswell; S—Socorro. Geologic provinces outlined by white lines: BR—Basin and Range; CP—Colorado Plateau; GP—Great Plains; JL—Jemez lineament; RGRs—Rio Grande rift south; RGRn—Rio Grande rift north; RGRerf—Rio Grande rift eastern rift flank; SR—Southern Rocky Mountains. See Pazzaglia and Hawley (2004) for a complete list of physiographic features (small letters) and cities. Basins of interest: ab—Albuquerque Basin; ob—Oscura Basin; sb—Salt Basin; tb—Tularosa Basin. Dashed brown lines indicate 160 km (approx. extent of seismic swath average) and 100 km from La Ristra. Red tie lines—distance from eastern edge of Rio Grande rift to seismic stations (asterisks); red numbers along tie lines—distance (in km); seismic station numbers are in red and circled. Heat flows (black dots) presented or referenced in Decker (1975), Roy et al. (1983), Reiter et al. (1975), Shearer and Reiter (1981), Reiter and Tovar (1982), Reiter and Jordan (1996), and Reiter (2008, 2009). Three new heat flow estimates (triangles) are near the Socorro Magma Body (Reiter et al., 2010). A–A′ is straight line approximation connecting the eastern boundary of Rio Grande rift from southern Albuquerque Basin to station 3 projection on La Ristra. C–B is straight line approximation of southeast step-wise suggested thermal boundary of Rio Grande rift (gray stepping line). A–D is north-south line (see southern and southeastern New Mexico).

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Figure 2. (A) Cross section along La Ristra of relative Vs (∆Vs/Vs) referenced to 1-D standard model AK135 in mantle and laterally averaged structure in the crust (modified, making vertical and horizontal scales equal; from West et al., 2004). Relative ∆T is the estimated temperature increase above the standard model at the base of a given relative Vs zone, indicated by X. A indicates a jog or lateral shift in the relative Vs cross section. (B) Same as A but projected onto east-west line; cutout enlarges area under the rift. (C) Same as A but projected normal to C–B in Figure 1. (D) Same as A but projected normal to A–A′ and to western rift boundary where indicated (see text). CPw—Colorado Plateau wedge; JL—Jemez Lineament; RGr—Rio Grande rift; RGr(erf)—Rio Grande rift (eastern rift flank). Distance across southern Albuquerque Basin (between zeroes) is the same as along La Ristra. Relative Vs zones (%) are chosen with computer aid. Dashed line under the southern Albuquerque Basin represents pre-rift Moho, possibly deeper in the Laramide mountain belt. A indicates a jog or lateral shift in the relative Vs cross section.

6 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY However, as discussed by Morgan et al. (1986), the eastern spatial relationships yield an apparent dip of ~6° (Ragan, 1968), boundary of the southern Rio Grande rift is more elusive. For very similar to Moho dip along La Ristra (Fig. 2A). example, in the Salt Basin there is only one shallow heat flow measurement near the western boundary of the Basin (sb on DEPTH OF ADVECTION CONSIDERATIONS Fig. 1); however, data to the southeast also suggest low heat As shown in six different seismic models crossing North flow west of the geomorphic rift boundary. We therefore use America, the western edge of the Great Plains, near the border characteristic Basin and Range heat flows of 85 and 79 mW m−2, with the Rio Grande rift, is a first-order geological and geo- as well as the lower values characteristic of the Great Plains physical boundary between the tectonically active western (41–50 mW m−2), to approximate a possible “thermal” rift United States and the continental craton (Dziewonski, 2005, boundary in southern New Mexico and west Texas (Fig. 1, gray p. 152). The cold, strong crust and upper mantle of the Great stepping line). Plains, distinctly shown in Figure 2 by the large positive relative Vs velocities, has resisted extension, as focused in the Rio PRESENTATION OF CROSS SECTIONS Grande rift, while the high-viscosity mantle under the Great Figure 2A shows the relative Vs cross section along La Plains tends to restrain convection. Upward advection occurs Ristra (after West et al., 2004, combining crust and mantle cross in regions of extension and lithosphere thinning as along the sections and illustrating equivalent horizontal and vertical Rio Grande rift (van Wijk et al., 2008). As seen in Figures 2B– scales). From this figure, one may perhaps envision a convec- 2D, upward advection could be suggested along the boundary tive cell transferring heat from depth in the mantle. Figure 2B between the Great Plains and the Rio Grande rift, roughly is an east-west projection of the La Ristra cross section, normal between seismic stations 17 and 27—although the horizontal to the fundamental north-south axis of the Rio Grande rift—in resolution of a similar surface-wave–velocity model is ~150 km the same sense that Wilson et al. (2005b) projected a different along La Ristra, or 105 km on an east-west cross section, in the model of seismic data east-west. In Figure 2B, one may notice upper mantle (≤150 km depth; Wilson et al., 2005b). that a fundamental change in relative seismic velocities be- To consider depths from which upward advection may tween the Great Plains and the Rio Grande rift occurs over a originate near the eastern rift boundary, we first chose the shorter distance than along La Ristra (Fig. 2A), while the visu- greatest Vs anomaly zones below 200 km for which a base alization of possible vertical heat advection appears somewhat depth could be estimated; these depths are shown as large Xs enhanced. The change in Moho depth between the rift and in Figures 2A and 2D. Below ~200 km partial melting is typi- neighboring geological provinces also occurs over a shorter cally unexpected (Asimov, 2000); therefore, at the depths of distance. interest (≥274 km), the Vs anomalies should be caused mainly Figure 2C shows the La Ristra relative Vs cross section pro- by increased temperature. Relative Vs change as a function of jected normal to the C–B line (see Fig. 1) south of seismic sta- depth (temperature) is given by Karato (1993); but because of tion 27 and along La Ristra north of station 27. This projection the dependence on mineralogy and composition, the function honors the heat flow values near the southeastern boundary of may be uncertain to 30% (Julian, 2005). In Table 1, the three the Rio Grande rift in New Mexico and west Texas and is an depths of interest (Zb), at the bases of the relative Vs anoma- approximation to a series of possible east-stepping boundaries lies, are correlated with temperatures from an average geo- of the rift (as suggested by the gray line in Fig. 1). One may therm for the mantle above the transition zone (Jeanloz, 2000) note in Fig. 2C that the transition from the Great Plains (posi- to yield corresponding temperatures [T(Geo)]. Temperature tive relative Vs) to the Rio Grande rift (station 27) occurs over increases (including uncertainties) are estimated from relative a much shorter distance, ~115 km as opposed to ~350 km Vs as a function of depth-temperature (Karato, 1993). These along La Ristra or ~245 km along the east-west projection. The temperature increases (ΔT, Table 1; relative ∆T, Fig. 2) are add- image of a possible vertical advection conduit near the eastern ed to T(Geo) to estimate the present temperatures at the base boundary of the rift appears enhanced. of the anomalous Vs zones (Table 1; T with uncertainty limits Figure 2D is a composite cross section. Between A and A′ T min and T max). (Fig. 1) we plot the approximate shortest distance between La From mantle geotherm estimates to the base of the transi- Ristra and the geomorphic eastern boundary of the Rio Grande tion zone (Jeanloz, 2000), the estimated present temperatures rift, which closely approximates projecting La Ristra onto a nor- (T) correspond to depths Z (Table 1) on the upwelling geo- mal to A–A′ in Figure 1. West of the Rio Grande rift, we also therm of Jeanloz (2000; the average geotherm temperature plot the distance from the western rift boundary, but across the would place the estimated depth below the transition zone). southern Albuquerque Basin and in northwest New Mexico, The average of these three depth estimates is ~624 ± 32 km. the distance is along La Ristra (Fig. 2D). Figure 2D shows The upper temperature limit estimates (T max) place the cor- somewhat more foreshortening than Figure 2C east of the rift responding depths (Z max) below the bottom of the transition (because the projection angle is a bit more acute), with some zone at 660 km. The lower limiting temperatures (T min) are foreshortening west of the rift in Figure 2D. The change in correlated to depths from both the upwelling and average geo- Moho depth between the Rio Grande rift and the Great Plains therms (Jeanloz, 2000; Table 1, Z min, Upw [upwelling] and shown in Figures 2C and 2D occurs over a much shorter dis- Ave [average]). These depth estimates average 496 ± 48 km and tance than along La Ristra, consistent with traversing normal to 590 ± 47 km, respectively. Recognizing the large uncertainties the rift boundary. The “true” dip of the Moho in Figure 2D is in the change of Vs with temperature, and in estimated mantle ~22°, and the angle between La Ristra and A–A′ is ~15°; these geotherms, we suggest that upwelling originates in, or possibly

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 7 crosses, the transition zone. The medial value of Z suggests mantle-fed volcanic zone bordering the rift, and thus differ- upwelling from the lower transition zone (Table 1, Z Upw). ences between distances along La Ristra and seismic stations to The difference between the upwelling geotherm and the the western rift boundary are much less than along the south- average geotherm is ~180 °C at 410-km depth and ~80 °C at east profile. The most obvious feature of the different La Ristra 650 km (Jeanloz, 2000). A temperature increase of 100 °C projections is a potentially better visualization of a possible depresses the 410-km discontinuity by ~8 km and raises the upward advection conduit along the eastern boundary of the 660 km discontinuity by ~5 km (with considerable uncertain- Rio Grande rift. This perspective is generally compatible with ties; Julian, 2005). We may therefore anticipate a depression models showing a distinct mantle seismic discontinuity near of ~14 km at the 410-km discontinuity and a shallowing of the eastern boundary of the Rio Grande rift (Dziewonski, 2005; the 660-km transition by ~4 km if upwelling indeed repre- West et al., 2004). High velocities east of the rift indicate a sents the present in-situ geotherm for the upward advection cooler, stronger mantle resistive to advection, thereby guiding conduit as suggested in Figure 2 below ~200 km. Along La an asymmetrical flow system that appears to rise near the east- Ristra, small undulations of the 410 km and 660 km disconti- ern rift margin and may descend west of the rift axis. The nuities are noted (Wilson et al., 2005a); from that study, we overall cross sections suggest this asymmetrical flow system; observe ~20-km deepening of the 410-km discontinuity and however, present seismic data may not be able to resolve the perhaps ~6 km shallowing of the 660-km discontinuities be- narrow seismically anomalous zones suggested in Figures 2C tween seismic stations 15 and 21. This observation may be and 2D (Dziewonski, 2005), and therefore these projections are consistent with upwelling and our estimates of advection- viewed only as possibilities. increased temperatures. In all of the projections, a very prominent negative relative Vs zone (−6.4%) appears in the upper mantle from ~50–80-km DISCUSSION depth under the southern Albuquerque Basin (Fig. 2). This La Ristra traverses ~45° to the north-south axis of the Rio depth is consistent with a heat source proposed from heat flow Grande rift and more acutely to potential southeastern bound- data (Reiter, 2009) and, therefore, this slow Vs anomaly should aries of the rift. Swath averaging of data to ~160 km on either result from both elevated temperatures as well as partial melt- side of the profile also implies imaging different amounts of ing. Below the −6.4% relative Vs zone, the magnitude of nega- neighboring geologic provinces at different stations; that is, tive relative Vs decreases with depth, and at ~250 km, relative moving along La Ristra from the southeast to the northwest, the Vs becomes positive. Relating relative Vs to temperature and amount of the Great Plains included in the averaged cross sec- partial melting would suggest that this observed pattern is not tion gradually decreases while the amount of the Rio Grande characteristic of typical diapir upwelling, which should main- rift and its eastern rift flank gradually increases. These consid- tain elevated temperatures in the rising advection column. Pas- erations suggest that apparent broadening of the transition sive upwelling of sub-adiabatic upper mantle material or boundary between the Rio Grande rift and the Great Plains compositional heterogeneities in the upper mantle have been along La Ristra is a matter of perspective. Possible jogs (lateral suggested as possible alternative conditions supporting up- shifts) in the relative Vs cross section may also occur between welling under the rift (West et al., 2004; van Wijk et al., 2008). stations where the distance to the rift changes markedly; e.g., Above the −6.4% relative Vs zone, the magnitude of nega- the jog at ~220 km depth in the −5.4% relative Vs zone occurs tive relative Vs also decreases upward to the Moho, as below where the distance to the rift margin changes rapidly between the −6.4% zone (Fig. 2B, cutout). From these observations, we stations 19 and 23 (A on Figs. 2A and 2D). suggest that the most anomalous zone in the upper mantle re- Our different projections show modest changes in the sults from mass flux and associated partial melting below cross sections west of the Rio Grande rift because La Ristra is 50 km. In Figures 2B–2D, upwelling suggested between sta- nearly normal to the trend of the Jemez Lineament, a young, tions 22 and 26 appears to be a potential conduit feeding

8 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY warmer, decompressionally partial melted material to the east- Reiter, M., and Tovar, R.J.C., 1982, Estimates of terrestrial heat flow in ern part of the most anomalous relative Vs zone (−6.4%). northern Chihuahua, based upon petroleum bottom hole tempera- In Figure 2B (cutout), a mid-crustal relative Vs anomaly is tures: GSA Bulletin, v. 93, p. 613–624. shown directly above the most anomalous zone in the upper Reiter, M., Edwards, C.L., Hartman, H., and Weidman, C., 1975, Terres- trial heat flow along the Rio Grande rift, New Mexico and southern mantle. The mid-crustal anomaly is spatially nearly coincident Colorado: GSA Bulletin, v. 86, p. 811–819. with the Socorro Magma Body (Balch et al., 1997), and likely Reiter, M., Eggleston, R.E., Broadwell, B.R., and Minier, J., 1986, Estimates represents a series of basaltic intrusions derived from the upper of terrestrial heat flow from deep petroleum tests along the Rio mantle anomalous Vs (−6.4%) region during Pliocene-Pleistocene Grande rift in central and southern New Mexico: Journal of Geo- time (West et al., 2004; Reiter et al., 2010). physical Research, v. 91, p. 6225–6245. Reiter, M., Chamberlin, R.M., and Love, D.W., 2010, New data reflect on ACKNOWLEDGMENTS the thermal antiquity of the Socorro magma body locale, Rio We thank Leo Gabaldon and Phillip Miller for considerable help in Grande rift, New Mexico: Lithosphere, v. 2, p. 447–453, doi: preparing the figures. We thank D. Fastovsky, D. Love, P. Morgan, A. 10.1130/L115.1. 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GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 9 GSA Today : Twenty Years… forum editors were Eldridge M. Moores and Bruce F. Molnia, respectively. In his introduction, Molnia wrote, “This inaugu- ral issue … represents a major step forward from the monthly newsletter of the past” (p. 2), the result, noted then GSA Ex- ecutive Director F. Michael Wahl, of “more than two years of deliberation by GSA Council” (p. 2). For the first five years, GSA Today was printed and distrib- uted in tabloid format. In 1996, GSA Today editorial and pro- duction staff opted to drop the tabloid layout in favor of a more user-friendly magazine-sized product. The next major change came in January 2001, when GSA Today’s production manager, Margo Good, refined the design of the magazine. Each issue would now feature a striking science-article–related image on the front cover with room for full-page advertising on the inside and back covers. This would in turn provide support for an increase in the quality and number of color graphics. Best of all, the new design meant that the science article could run on consecutive pages, rather than beginning on the front cover and jumping to ad- ditional pages inside the issue. In 2006, to strengthen the magazine’s science and policy content, GSA Today science co-editors Keith Howard and …and Counting! Gerry Ross added a new article series called “Groundwork.” This series would offer authors a platform for short, hot-topic Over the past twenty years, GSA Today has provided high- or issue-driven articles to lay the groundwork for furthering quality science articles, commentary, and Society news to GSA the influence of earth science on education, policy, planning, members. Now in its twenty-first year, GSA Today reaches and funding. Groundwork articles span such topics as “Advo- more than 23,000 print subscribers and online readers. cates for cold-blooded dinosaurs: The new generation of her- GSA Today was first printed under this title in 1991. Its etics,” published in 2007 (v. 17, no. 1, p. 45–46); “Accreditation: roots—The Geologist Newsletter and GSA News & Informa- Wrong path for the geosciences” (2008, v. 18, no. 10, p. 52– tion—began as offshoots of the Society’s flagship journal, 53); and “Geological mapping goes 3-D in response to soci- GSA Bulletin. Until 1961, the news of the Society, including etal needs” (2010, v. 20, no. 8, p. 27–29). presidential addresses and meeting abstracts and proceed- Another addition to GSA Today is the “Geologic Past” series ings, was published as part of GSA Bulletin. As GSA Bulletin (beginning in 2005), which highlights and summarizes sci- evolved into a science-only journal, GSA leadership felt the ence articles and presidential addresses in GSA Bulletin, dat- need to create a new print outlet for GSA news and meetings ing back to the beginning of the Society (1888; the first issue information. of GSA Bulletin was published in 1890). Examples of Geo- The first iteration of a separate GSA news bulletin was The logic Past articles include “When the Continents Crept Away” Geologist Newsletter. This four-page periodical was published ([1910], 2005, v. 15, no. 7, p. 29); “Geology of the World War from 1966 to 1981. As GSA membership and Society activities and After” ([1919], 2009, v. 19, no. 3, p. 10); “The Problem of grew, the newsletter increased to 20 pages and was renamed, Petroleum” ([1939], 2009, v. 19, no. 6, p. 13); and “The Role fittingly, GSA News & Information. Additional meeting details, of Minerals in the Present International Situation” ([1939], the tables of contents for Geology (which launched in 1973) 2009, v. 19, no. 8, p. 28). The intent of this series is to bring and GSA Bulletin, and such topics as GSA’s outreach endeav- to the reader’s attention GSA’s leadership in quality science ors in education, could now be highlighted. publications even into the early years of the Society as well as GSA continued to grow, and so did its publications. In to show that GSA Bulletin articles remain relevant today. November 1990, GSA News & Information announced a major GSA’s mission is “to be a leader in advancing the geosci- retooling, including a new title, GSA Today, along with a re- ences, enhancing the professional growth of its members, doubled effort to keep readers informed about Society news, and promoting the geosciences in the service to humankind geoscience policy and legislation, and, the core of the society, and stewardship of the Earth.” Part of this mission is directly its science. Thus, the most important change of all: the addi- tied to education. Teachers and college instructors report that tion of a science article. GSA Today’s first science article (Jan. they often use GSA Today science articles, which are open- 1991, v. 1, no. 1, p. 1, 3–4) was Donald L. Turcotte’s “Fractals access and online back to 1995, in the classroom because in geology: What are they good for?” The first science and they are written to be understood by a broad audience and

10 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY often include detailed color graphics. Some instructors have even called GSA Today science articles “invaluable” to their curriculum. GSA publications have also led the way in “going green.” From the first issue, GSA Today has been printed on recycled paper, and it has used soy inks since 1992. In 2008, GSA To- day moved to Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)–certified paper, which emphasizes both the use of recycled fibers and constructive forest management. Today, GSA Today is printed on Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)–certified paper. The emphasis remains the same: to remain as green as possible while still working with a print medium. Along with these initiatives, GSA has been offering its journals and GSA Today on CD since 1993. Society e-news magazine, GSA Connection, and interacting For a 10-year retrospective of top geoscience articles (as with members via social media networks, including Facebook selected by GSA Today’s managing editor), see “GSA Today and Twitter. science articles: Hot topics and recurring themes, 1998 to 2008” (2009, v. 19, no. 1, p. 41–47). For the past two decades, GSA Today has presented its readers with fresh topics in geology as well as longstanding GSA Today continues to invite submissions of short com- and evolving research. Readers have called it “Top-Class,” “an mentary, comments on science and Groundwork articles, and absolute life saver for a graduating student,” and “a staple for letters to the editor, along with the science and Groundwork geologists.” One can only imagine what the next 20 years will articles themselves. To keep pace with the ever-growing Web bring for GSA Today, the Society, and the science. audience, full issues of GSA Today are available online, free of charge. As well, GSA Today’s editorship has expanded into Editor’s note: This article was researched and developed the world of Web 2.0, reaching additional readers through the by GSA Communications & Marketing intern April Zemyan.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 11 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 2011 GSA DIVISION AWARDS

GSA Division: Sedimentary Geology GSA Division: Geophysics LAURENCE L. SLOSS AWARD FOR GEORGE P. WOOLLARD AWARD SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY Nominations due 15 February 2011 Nominations due 20 February 2011 Submit online via link at www.gsageop.org. Nominations should Submit (1) a cover letter describing the nominee’s accomplish- include a description of the nominee’s specific contributions and ments in sedimentary geology and contributions to GSA and their scientific impact. (2) a curriculum vitae via e-mail to Paul Link, secretary, Sedi- The George P. Woollard Award recognizes outstanding con- mentary Geology Division, [email protected]. tributions to geology through the application of the principles The Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology is and techniques of geophysics. The award is presented at each given annually to a sedimentary geologist whose lifetime annual GSA meeting in conjunction with the Geophysics achievements best exemplify those of Larry Sloss—i.e., achieve- Division and the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division ments that contribute widely to the field of sedimentary geol- business meetings. A highlight of the presentation is the honor- ogy and service to GSA. The Sedimentary Geology Division’s ary George P. Woollard Technical Lecture by the recipient management board will choose the recipient from two nomi- before the award ceremony. Award funds are administered by nees selected by the nominations committee, and the award the GSA Foundation. will be presented at the 2011 GSA Annual Meeting in Minne- apolis. Monies for the award are derived from the annual inter- GSA Division: Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology est income of the Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology Fund, which is administered by the GSA Foundation. FAROUK EL-BAZ AWARD FOR DESERT RESEARCH GSA Division: Coal Geology Nominations due 2 April 2011 GILBERT H. CADY AWARD Submit nominations, including (1) a statement of the sig- nificance of the nominee’s research, (2) a curriculum vitae, Nominations due 28 February 2011 (3) letters of support, and (4) copies of no more than five of Submit three copies of the following to Jack C. Pashin, Energy the nominee’s most significant publications related to desert Investigations Program, Geological Survey of Alabama, P.O. research to Sara Rathburn, Dept. of Geosciences, Colorado Box 869999, Tuscaloosa, AL 35486-6999, USA; jpashin@gsa State University, Fort Collins, CO, 80523-1482, USA; rathburn@ .state.al.us: (1) name, office or title, and affiliation of the nomi- cnr.colostate.edu. Please submit electronically unless hard- nee; (2) date and place of birth; (3) education, degree(s), and copy previously approved. honors and awards; (4) major events in his or her professional The Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research rewards excel- career; and (5) a brief bibliography noting outstanding achieve- lence in desert geomorphology research worldwide. It is ments and accomplishments that warrant nomination. intended to stimulate research in desert environments by The Gilbert H. Cady Award is given for outstanding contri- recognizing an individual whose research has significantly butions in the field of coal geology. The first award, estab- advanced the understanding of the Quaternary geology and lished by the Division in honor of Gilbert H. Cady, was geomorphology of deserts. Although the award primarily presented in 1973. The award recognizes contributions that recognizes achievement in desert research, the funds that advance the field of coal geology within and outside North accompany it may be used for further research. The award is America and will be presented at the Coal Geology Division normally given to one person but may be shared by two Business Meeting at the 2011 GSA Annual Meeting in Minne- people if the recognized research was the result of a coequal apolis. Nominations will be evaluated by the Gilbert H. Cady partnership. Any scientist from any country may be nominated. Award Panel. Monies for the award are derived from the Because the award recognizes research excellence, self-nomi- annual interest income of the Gilbert H. Cady Memorial Fund, nation is not permitted. Neither nominators nor nominees need administered by the GSA Foundation. be GSA Members. Monies for the award are derived from the annual interest income of the Farouk El-Baz Fund, adminis- tered by the GSA Foundation.

12 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY 2011 STUDENT

® Grants, Awards, & Scholarships

ANTOINETTE LIERMAN MEDLIN SCHOLARSHIP the scholarship funds will be used to enhance the project; and IN COAL GEOLOGY (3) a letter of recommendation from the student’s immediate advisor that includes a statement of financial need and the Applications due 15 February 2011 amount and nature of other available funding for the re- GSA’s Coal Geology Division is pleased to offer the Antoi- search project. nette Lierman Medlin Scholarship in Coal Geology for the 2010–2011 academic year. The scholarship will provide one HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF GEOLOGY full-time student involved in coal geology research (origin, STUDENT AWARD occurrence, geologic characteristics, or economic implications of coal and associated rocks) with up to US$2,000 in financial Applications due 3 May 2011 support for his or her project for one year. This year’s scholar- This award, established by GSA’s History and Philosophy of ship recipient may also be provided with a stipend to present Geology Division in 2004, is made possible by a bequest from the results at the 2011 or 2012 GSA Annual Meeting. estate of Mary C. Rabbitt. The award applies to GSA Annual Meet- For the academic year 2010–2011, the Coal Geology Division ing paper proposals based on the following topics: (1) the history is also offering a field study award of up to US$1,500. The re- of geology; (2) a literature review of ideas for a technical work or cipient of this award will also be eligible to receive travel funds thesis/dissertation; and/or (3) some imaginative aspect of the his- to present the results of his or her study at the 2011 or 2012 tory of geology not previously thought of. Consideration will be GSA Annual Meeting. given to both undergraduate and graduate students who are in A panel of coal geoscientists will evaluate proposals for the good standing at the time of application; the presentation may scholarship and the field study award. Students may apply for take place after the student has graduated. Students must be lead the scholarship award, the field study award, or both; however, authors on the paper (faculty advisors may be listed as second only one award will be made to a successful applicant. authors), and while both oral and poster presentations are To apply, submit five copies of the following to Sue Rimmer, acceptable, oral presentations are preferred. Applicants need not Southern Illinois University, Geology-SIUC, Mailcode 4234, be GSA members or members of the History and Philosophy of Carbondale, IL 62901, USA; [email protected]: (1) a cover letter Geology Division. indicating which award(s) is(are) sought; (2) a concise (no Further guidelines and the application form are online at http:// more than five double-spaced pages, including references) gsahist.org/HoGaward/awards.htm. Questions? Contact the Divi- statement of objectives and methods and a summary of how sion secretary-treasurer, Jane P. Davidson, at [email protected].

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS JOHN C. FRYE ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AWARD Deadline: 31 March 2011

In cooperation with the Association of American State Ge- Basis for Selection ologists (AASG), GSA makes an annual award for the best Each paper will be judged on its uniqueness or signifi- paper on environmental geology published either by GSA or cance as a model of its type of work along with its overall by a state geological survey. worthiness. It is preferred that the paper be directly appli- Anyone may submit a nomination, following these cable to informed laypersons (e.g., planners, engineers). In criteria: addition, nominated papers must 1. The paper must be from a GSA or state geological 1. Establish an environmental problem or need; survey publication; 2. Provide substantive information on the basic geology 2. The paper must have been published during the or geologic process pertinent to the problem; preceding three full calendar years; and 3. Relate the geology to the problem or need; 3. The nomination must include a paragraph stating the 4. Suggest solutions or provide appropriate land-use pertinence of the paper (see basis for selection). recommendations based on the geology; 5. Present the information in a manner that is understandable and directly usable by geologists; and 6. Address the environmental need or resolve the problem. Please send nominations to Grants, Awards, and Recognition, GSA, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140, USA; [email protected].

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 13 GSA–ExxonMobil BIGHORN BASIN FIELD AWARD Professional Development Opportunity for Students and Faculty Award application deadline: 1 April Field schools have long been a mainstay for geoscience edu- member. The majority of the course is field-based supplement- cation. They offer an intensive hands-on experience using ed by lectures and exercises in the classroom. classroom and laboratory knowledge to solve geological prob- For more than a century, the Bighorn Basin has been a focus lems in the field. GSA, in cooperation with ExxonMobil, cur- of study by academic, industry, and government geoscientists, rently offers members a one week field course during which who focused on the exceptional outcrop exposures, as well as they can learn practical, multidisciplinary, integrated basin ex- subsurface borehole and seismic data. Our current understand- ploration. The third annual GSA-ExxonMobil Bighorn Basin ing of the basin derives from both industry and academic per- Field School Award offers up to 20 undergraduate and gradu- spectives. This is not, however, a course on the detailed ate students and five faculty members a chance to receive this geology of the Bighorn Basin. Instead, our objectives are to high-quality educational experience in the spectacular Bighorn introduce the concepts of integrated basin analysis, including Basin of north-central Wyoming, USA. The course is free to ac- evaluation, prediction, and assessment of play element distri- cepted participants, and all transportation, meals, and living bution and quality, using the Bighorn Basin as a natural labora- expenses are covered. tory. Via this laboratory, we will explore the concepts, methods, and tools of petroleum geoscience used on a day-to-day basis COURSE FORMAT in the energy industry. Discussions on the outcrop and in the The Integrated Basin Exploration Field School provides classroom will focus on how we make decisions with limited an opportunity to study excellent exposures of individual data and how critical information is identified in order to evalu- hydrocarbon system play elements, such as source, seal, res- ate risk versus uncertainty. We also use the excellent field set- ervoir and structure, within a prolific hydrocarbon basin. The ting to teach fundamental geoscience skills in structure, school is centered in Cody, Wyoming, USA, surrounded by stratigraphy, geochemistry, and more. the Beartooth Mountains, Rattlesnake Mountain, Cedar The importance of integration across disciplines and scales is Mountain, Heart Mountain, and the McCulloch Peaks. Partici- stressed throughout the course. We will also focus on funda- pants will work in teams of four students and one faculty mental basin formation, fill, and evolution processes and their interaction to create play elements from regional to prospect scale. These discussions will include consideration of plate mo- tions, paleogeography, sequence stratigraphy, structural defor- mation, sedimentology, rock properties, subsurface imaging, burial history, and fluid migration. By the end of the course, teams will have generated play ele- ment maps, play summary charts, cross sections, and play fair- way maps. Highlights of this course include the presentation of these ideas to the group and the ensuing discussions about how these ideas and play assessments can be further developed.

INSTRUCTORS Steve May, Chief Geoscientist, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.; Lori Summa, Senior Technical Consultant, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.; Bob Stewart, Supervisor, ExxonMobil Exploration Co.; and Gary Gray, Technical Team Leader, Exxon- Mobil Upstream Research Co. These geoscientists represent over 100 years of research in integrated basin analysis, with specific skills in tectonics, geochemistry, structure, sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology, hydrocarbon systems analysis, and integrated play analysis.

APPLICATIONS Please submit a résumé or curriculum vitae, academic tran- scripts, two letters of recommendation, and a cover letter by 1 April to http://rock.geosociety.org/ExxonMobilAward. Undergraduates, graduates, and professors are encouraged to apply. Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino, jnocerino@ geosociety.org, +1-303-357-1036.

14 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY 2011 GSA Section Meeting Mentor Programs STUDENTS—Meet Your Career Mentors!

Plan now to attend a Shlemon Mentor Program and/or a Mann Mentor Program in Applied Hydrogeology at your 2011 Section Meeting to talk one-on-one with practicing geo- scientists. These volunteers will answer your questions and share insights on how to get a job after graduation. Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geosci- ence. Sponsored by the GSA Foundation. This is a chance for students to discuss career opportunities and challenges with professional geoscientists from multiple disciplines. Students will receive FREE lunch tickets in their registration packets to attend this program. The John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program. Sponsored by the GSA Foundation. This event presents opportunities for students interested in applied hy- drogeology or hydrology as a career to interact and network with practicing hydrogeologic professionals. Whether you’ve already decided to head down the hydro career path or whether you just would like to know more about these ca- reer options, this meeting is for you! This program is a fo- cused, small-scale event that features a FREE lunch for participants. Students will receive a ticket to attend in their registration packets. NORTHEASTERN/ NORTH-CENTRAL Space for these events is limited, so plan to arrive early: JOINT SECTION MEETING first come, first served. For further information, contact Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA [email protected]. Shlemon Mentor Luncheons Sun., 20 March, and Mon., 21 March, noon–1:30 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Luncheon Tues., 22 March, noon–1:30 p.m.

SOUTHEASTERN SECTION MEETING Wilmington, North Carolina, USA Shlemon Mentor Luncheon Thurs., 24 March, noon–1:30 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Luncheon Fri., 25 March, noon–1:30 p.m.

SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION MEETING New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Shlemon Mentor Luncheon Mon., 28 March Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Luncheon Tues., 29 March

ROCKY MOUNTAIN/ CORDILLERAN JOINT SECTION MEETING Logan, Utah, USA Shlemon Mentor Luncheon Wed., 18 May, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m. Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Luncheon Thurs., 19 May, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 15 Phanerozoic continental growth. Its large size, from the Pacific to the Urals, and its Penrose extent across many countries and lan- guage barriers has complicated orogen- wide comparisons and correlations. Conference Current tectonic models are largely spec- ulative, but most see analogues with Announcement modern accretionary orogens. In view of the discovery of world-class mineral de- posits, a wealth of new age and isotopic Comparative evolution of data, and much improved possibilities for international cooperation, it is now timely to discuss and compare the forma- past and present accretionary tion of the CAOB with that of modern accretionary orogens, such as the multi- orogens: Central Asia and ple arc terranes of the circum-Pacific in Indonesia, Melanesia, Taiwan, Japan, Alaska, and California. Such a multidisci- the Circum-Pacific plinary, in-depth comparison will spur Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China research and stimulate thinking about 4–10 September 2011 the CAOB tectonomagmatic evolution, new concepts for accretionary orogeny CONVENERS in general, and new strategies for finding mineral deposits. This meeting will thus Alfred Kröner, Beijing SHRIMP Center, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, provide a unique forum to discuss what Beijing, China, and Institut für Geowissenschaften, Universität Mainz, Germany, is known about the CAOB within the [email protected] context of the archetypal accretionary Robert J. Stern, Geosciences Dept., University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, orogens and, at the same time, bring USA, [email protected] together Asian, Russian, and Western geoscientists. Dept. of Geosciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, Bor-Ming Jahn, Following overview talks on the circum- [email protected] Pacific orogens and components of the Wenjiao Xiao, State Key Laboratory of Lithospheric Evolution, Institute of Geology & CAOB, key speakers will address the Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, [email protected] issue of accretionary orogeny from the Lifei Zhang, Dept. of Earth & Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing, China, viewpoint of different expertise and [email protected] methodologies. These will be discussed, and shown on posters, with all partici- Robert Hall, SE Asia Research Group, Dept. of Earth Sciences, Royal Holloway pants during a three-day field trip across University of London, UK, [email protected] the Chinese Tianshan orogen in NW Alexander Kotov, Institute of Precambrian Geology and Geochronology, China and a subsequent three-day meet- Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia, [email protected] ing in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Emphasis Reimar Seltmann, Center for Russian and Central EurAsian Mineral Studies will be on process-oriented comparisons (CERCAMS), Dept. of Mineralogy, Natural History Museum, London, UK, r.seltmann@ between ongoing orogeny in the circum- nhm.ac.uk Pacific region and geological observa- Organizing Committee: Qingchen Wang (Chairman) and Wei Lin (Secretary), tions in the CAOB. We do not think that both at Institute of Geology & Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. there is a single, coherent model to Contacts and correspondence to Wei Lin, [email protected]. explain the evolution of the vast accre- tionary terrane of Central Asia, but this DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES conference should lead to a clearer path The Central Asian Orogenic Belt (CAOB, also known as Altaids) is one of the largest accretionary orogens on Earth and evolved over some 800 million years, from Panorama of southern Kyrgyz Tianshan. Photo by the latest Mesoproterozoic to the early Triassic. It contains a record of geodynamic Alfred Kröner, taken near town of Atbashi, processes during major Phanerozoic continental growth. There has been much dis- Kyrgyzstan. The hilly terrain in the middle ground cussion about its evolution over the last 20 years, and models range from a single, includes an ophiolitic mélange with blocks of ca. 317 Ma eclogite, marking the suture between the giant arc system to accretion of multiple arc–backarc systems. The CAOB crust ap- southern and middle Tianshan and extending into pears to comprise long chains of arcs and slices of older continental crust that extend northwestern China. The snow-capped range is for several hundreds to thousands of kilometers. Amalgamation of these linear the Atbashi Ridge, with highest peaks from left to crustal elements and their interactions with continental margins generated considerable right at 4786 m and 4757 m.

16 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY of research and potential avenues of international collabora- reached by air from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Almaty, tion. We particularly encourage the participation of young Bishkek, and Novosibirsk. Additional details will be provided scientists from Asian countries. in the registration material. The registration fee of US$450 (registered students: US$200) ITINERARY will cover hotel lodging (double room occupancy) from 4 to Day 1, Sunday, 4 Sept.: Arrival in Urumqi. Opening session 11 Sept., all meals, a guidebook, and transportation in the field. in the late afternoon, followed by introductory talks on the All meals will be taken together. Single rooms will incur an Chinese Tianshan after dinner. additional charge. Day 2, Monday, 5 Sept.: Field trip across the Chinese Tianshan A seven-day post-conference field trip (including a one-day from Urumqi to Toksun. Evening talks and discussions on seminar) across the Chinese Altai will be organized by Prof. geology of the Tianshan. Min Sun of Hong Kong University. The trip begins in Urumqi Day 3, Tuesday, 6 Sept.: Field trip across the Chinese Tian- on 11 Sept. and ends there on 17 Sept. The fee is ~US$700. shan from Toksun to Korla. Evening talks and discussions on geology of the Tianshan and other components of the CAOB. REGISTRATION AND APPLICATIONS Day 4, Wednesday, 7 Sept.: Return to Urumqi; optional stops Deadline: 1 June 2011 en route. Day 5, Thursday, 8 Sept.: Discussion session, led by conveners Interested persons should send a letter of application by e-mail and key speakers, with emphasis on overview talks. Discus- to Alfred Kröner at [email protected]. This letter should sions will be supported by poster presentations, with adequate include a brief statement about your research interests and the time for discussion. Evening session after dinner. relevance of those interests to the focus of the conference, the Day 6, Friday, 9 Sept.: Discussion session, led by conveners topic you would like to present, and whether you are inter- and key speakers, with thematic sessions and group discus- ested in submitting a manuscript for a potential GSA publica- sions and supported by poster presentations. Evening session tion. Students should also submit a recommendation from their after dinner. thesis supervisor. Day 7, Saturday, 10 Sept.: Provocative discussion session on Participants interested in joining the seven-day post-confer- tectonic models, research methodologies, etc., led by conve- ence field trip to the Chinese Altai should contact Prof. Min Sun ners and key speakers: What needs to be done in Central Asia of Hong Kong University at [email protected]. All matters and what can we learn from the comparison with the concerning visa, travel, accommodation, etc., should be ad- circum-Pacific? dressed to Mrs. Cuiling Lan, Center for International Scientific Day 8, Sunday, 11 Sept.: Participants depart Urumqi or par- Exchanges, Chinese Academy of Sciences, at [email protected]. ticipate in seven-day post-conference field trip to the Chinese Altai (not part of the Penrose Conference). Policy on Non-Registered Spouses and Friends We appreciate your cooperation in not bringing family mem- LOGISTICS bers or non-registered friends to the meeting for two reasons: The conference will be organized by the Center for Interna- (1) most of us will be sharing rooms with other participants; tional Scientific Exchanges of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and (2) the GSA rules for Penrose meetings do not allow this Beijing; the Centre will issue invitation letters to foreign partici- practice since it tends to distract participants from the science pants, which must accompany the Chinese visa applications. program and field trip. If you have family or friends coming Participants should arrive in Urumqi on 4 Sept. 2011 and are after the meeting, please ask them to arrive no earlier than the responsible for their own travel arrangements. Urumqi can be morning of Sunday, 11 Sept. 2011.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 17 Second Announcement

JOINT MEETING 63rd Annual Meeting of the Rocky Mountain Section, GSA 107th Annual Meeting of the Cordilleran Section, GSA Logan, Utah, USA 18–20 May 2011 Logan Canyon, in the scenic Bear River Mountains. Photo by Donna Barry.

REGISTRATION Early Registration Deadline: 18 April 2011 Cancellation Deadline: 25 April 2011 Register at www.geosociety.org/Sections/rm/2011mtg/

REGISTRATION FEES (all fees are in U.S. dollars) Early Standard One- One- Full Full day day Professional Member $160 $100 $190 $110 Professional Nonmember $180 $120 $210 $130 Student Member $65 $50 $80 $60 Student Nonmember $90 $65 $110 $80 K–12 Teacher or Student $30 $20 $35 $25 Guest/Spouse $50 n/a $60 n/a Short Course/Field Trip only $35 n/a $45 n/a

Cancellations, Changes, and Refunds Requests for cancellations must be received at GSA Head- quarters by 25 April. No refunds will be made on cancellation notices received after this date. Refunds will be mailed from GSA after the meeting; refunds for fees paid by credit card will be credited to the card identified on the registration form. GSA cannot provide refunds for on-site registration, Abstracts with Programs, or event ticket sales.

VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS The meeting will be held at the Riverwoods Conference Center, 615 S. Riverwoods Parkway, Logan, Utah 84321, USA. Located on the banks of the Logan River, the conference center Utah State University, with the Bear River Range and Logan Canyon is about two miles from Utah State University. Our headquar- in the background. Photo by Donna Barry. ters hotel, the Marriott Springhill Suites Hotel, 635 South Riverwoods Parkway, Logan, Utah 84321, USA, +1-435-750- 5180, www.loganspringhillsuites.com, is attached to the con- LOCATION ference center. Rates include a complimentary breakfast buffet, Logan, Utah, USA, is situated at a nexus of western geology, wireless Internet, gym and indoor pool, refrigerator and micro- with the Rocky Mountains to the east, the Basin and Range to wave in every guest room, and a business center. GSA has the west, and the Snake River Plain to the north. Geologic for- obtained special rates at the Marriott as well as block reserva- mations near Logan range in age from paleo-Proterozoic to tions at other local hotels. For more information, go to www Quaternary and in character from crystalline to karst. .geosociety.org/Sections/rm/2011mtg/.

18 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY OPENING RECEPTION Tues., 17 May, 5–7 p.m., Riverwoods Conference Center. You’ll receive one free drink ticket with registration; we’ll provide a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM CALL FOR PAPERS Abstract Deadline: 15 February 2011 Wellsville Mountains, Utah, USA. Photo credit: Becky Blankenship; Please submit your abstract online at http://gsa.confex courtesy U.S. Forest Service. .com/gsa/2011RM/cfp.epl. An abstract submission fee of US$10 will be charged. If you cannot submit the abstract 10. Lake Bonneville and Beyond: Glacial-Pluvial Records online, please contact Nancy Wright, +1-303357­ 1061,­ nwright@ of the Great Basin. Paul W. Jewell, Univ. of Utah, paul geosociety.org. [email protected]; Benjamin J.C. Laabs, SUNY Geneseo, [email protected]; Jeffrey S. Munroe, Middlebury Theme Sessions College, [email protected]; Jack Oviatt, Kansas 1. From Contraction to Extension: The Mesozoic to State Univ., [email protected]. Cenozoic Tectonic Evolution of the Northern Great 11. Geomorphic Evolution of Western U.S. Landscapes: Basin. Joseph P. Colgan, USGS, [email protected]; Processes and Controls. Lisa Ely, Central Washington Chris Henry, Univ. of Nevada–Reno, [email protected]; Univ., [email protected]; P. Kyle House, USGS, pkhouse@ Victoria E. Langenheim, [email protected]; Allen J. gmail.com; Joel Pederson, Utah State Univ., joel McGrew, [email protected]; David M. [email protected]; Cooper Brossy, Fugro WLA, Miller, [email protected]. [email protected]; Duane Champion, USGS, dchamp@ 2. Interactions of Climate, Tectonics, and usgs.gov. Sedimentation in Cenozoic Basins of the Basin and 12. Reading Landscapes and Dirt: Understanding Past Range. Thomas Hickson, Univ. of St. Thomas, Environmental Change. Tammy Rittenour, USU [email protected]; Melissa Lamb, Univ. of St. Luminescence Lab, [email protected]; Shannon Thomas, [email protected]; Paul Umhoefer, Mahan, USGS, [email protected]. Northern Arizona Univ., [email protected]. 13. Human Impacts to Fluvial Systems and Restoration 3. Deep Crustal Perspectives on Cordilleran Approaches. Sara Rathburn, Colorado State Univ., Orogenesis. Chris G. Mattinson, Central Washington [email protected]; Ellen Wohl, Colorado Univ., [email protected]; Thomas D. Hoisch, State Univ. [email protected]. Northern Arizona Univ., [email protected]. 14. Water Resources of the Densely Populated Alluvial 4. Neoproterozoic–Early Paleozoic Tectonic and Valleys of the Western States—Processes. Erick R. Climatic Evolution of the Cordilleran Margin. Carol Burns, USGS Oregon Water Science Center, eburns@usgs Dehler, Utah State Univ., [email protected]; Paul Link, .gov; Victor M. Heilweil, USGS Utah Water Science Idaho State Univ.; Adolph Yonkee, Weber State Univ. Center, [email protected]. 5. Assembling North America: Precambrian Basement 15. Water Resources of the Densely Populated Alluvial Tectonic and Geochemical Evolution of Laurentia. Valleys of the Western States—Water Budgets and David A. Foster, Univ. of Florida, [email protected]; Water Management. Sue C. Kahle, USGS Washington Darrell J. Henry; David W. Mogk; Paul A. Mueller. Water Science Center, [email protected]; Erick R. Burns, 6. Geology and Hydraulic Properties of Reservoir-Seal USGS Oregon Water Science Center, [email protected]. Systems with Implications for CO2 Sequestration 16. When Water Conveyances Are Breached: Causes and and Hydrogeology. Alvar Braathen, UNIS, Norway, Impacts. Jerome DeGraff, U.S. Forest Service, jdegraff@ and Utah State Univ., [email protected]; Jim Evans, fs.fed.us; Richard Giraud, Utah Geological Survey, Utah State Univ., [email protected]; Elizabeth Petrie, [email protected]. Utah State Univ. 17. New Geologic Maps for a Changing World— 7. Petrologic and Geodynamic Perspectives on Non- Research, Methods, Products, and Interpretations Arc Volcanism in the Western United States. (Posters). Grant Willis, Utah Geological Survey, John Shervais, Utah State Univ., [email protected]; [email protected]; Bob Biek, Utah Geological Survey, Tony Lowry, Utah State Univ., [email protected]. [email protected]. 8. Geochemistry of Igneous Rocks: From Small Scales 18. Undergraduate Research (Posters). Kathleen Surpless, to Big Pictures. Adam Kent, Oregon State Univ., adam Trinity Univ., [email protected]; K. Hannula, [email protected]. Fort Lewis College, [email protected]. 9. The Mammalian Fossil Record of Utah. Beth Townsend, 19. Idea Blast: Sharing Incidental Findings (Posters). Midwestern Univ., [email protected]; Paul Murphey, Susanne Janecke, Utah State Univ., susanne.janecke@usu South Dakota Natural History Museum, pmurphey@ .edu. This evening session will be held in conjunction sdnhm.org; Anthony Friscia, Univ. of California–Los with the Map Blast. Note: For this session only, you may Angeles, [email protected]. submit a second abstract.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 19 MAP BLAST awards to both graduate and undergraduate students, as well Wed., 18 May, 7–9:30 p.m., Riverwoods Conference Center as a single outstanding oral presentation award to both a grad- You’re invited to participate in this informal evening session— uate and an undergraduate student. no abstract needed! Bring your in-progress geologic map and Undergraduate Research Posters (Theme Session 17) post it for comments and discussion. Maps should fit on poster Advocates: Kathleen Surpless, Trinity Univ., kathleen boards (8 ft × 4 ft). Cash bar provided. [email protected]; K. Hannula, Fort Lewis College. [email protected]. Submissions to this session will FIELD TRIPS highlight undergraduate student research contributions to the 1. Tectonomagmatic Evolution of Distinct Arc Terranes within Blue Mountains Province, Oregon and Idaho. varied geoscience subdisciplines. Student research results C.J. Northrup, [email protected]; Mark Schmitz; from National Science Foundation–Research Experiences for Gene Kurz, Boise State Univ. Sun.–Tues., 15–17 May. Undergraduates (NSF REU) and similar programs are welcome. US$395. Begins and ends in Boise, Idaho, USA. Mentor Programs 2. Karst Hydrogeology of the Bear River Range in the Cosponsored by the GSA Foundation. For more information, Logan Canyon Area, Northern Utah. Larry Spangler, contact Jennifer Nocerino, [email protected]. USGS. Tues., 17 May. US$60. 3. Cryogenian (“Sturtian”) Diamictite, Cap Carbonate, Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience. and Volcanic Rocks of Southeastern Idaho. Josh Wed., 18 May, 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Riverwoods Conference Keeley; Carol Dehler, [email protected]; Paul Link; Center, Maple Room. Students will have the opportunity to Adolph Yonkee; Katie Kirkham. Tues., 17 May. US$60. discuss career prospects and challenges with professional 4. Neogene Drainage Development of the Portneuf, Big geoscientists from multiple disciplines over a FREE lunch. Lost, and Snake River Systems, eastern Idaho. Paul Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors/shlemon.htm. K. Link, [email protected]; David W. Rodgers; Glenn T. John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program. Thackray, Idaho State Univ.; Mary K.V. Hodges, USGS. 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Thurs., 19 May, Riverwoods Conference Fri.–Sat., 20–21 May. US$155. 5. New Investigations of Pleistocene Glacial and Pluvial Center, Maple Room. This event gives students with an interest Records in Northeastern Nevada. Jeffrey S. Munroe, in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a career an opportu- Middlebury College; Benjamin J.C. Laabs, SUNY Geneseo. nity to interact and network with professionals over a FREE Fri.–Sun., 20–22 May. US$330. lunch. Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors/mann.htm. 6. Timing, Distribution, Amount, Style, and Causes of Cenozoic Extension, Northern Great Basin. Travel Grants Deadline: Christopher D. Henry, Univ. of Nevada–Reno, chenry@unr. 18 April edu; Joseph P. Colgan, USGS; Allen J. McGrew, Univ. of To qualify, (1) you must be a GSA student member; (2) you Dayton. Fri.–Mon., 20–23 May. US$325. must be registered for the meeting before you can apply for a 7. New Insights into the Outlet of Lake Bonneville and grant; and (3) you’ll need to complete the online travel grant ap- Deltas of the Bear River. Susanne Janecke, Utah State plication form. Checks will be available for grant recipients to Univ., [email protected]; Bob Oaks, Utah State pick up at the meeting (in person, with photo ID). Learn more Univ. Sat., 21 May. US$60. and access applications via links at www.geosociety.org/ 8. Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Middle Eocene sections/rm/ (Rocky Mountain Section) and www.geosociety. Rock Units in the Bridger and Uinta Basins, org/sections/cord/travelGrants.htm (Cordilleran Section). Wyoming and Utah. Beth Townsend, Midwestern Univ., [email protected]; Paul Murphey, South Dakota CONTACT INFORMATION Natural History Museum; Anthony Friscia, Univ. of Local Committee Co-Chair: John Shervais (Rocky Mountain), California–Los Angeles. Sat.–Sun., 21–22 May. US$195. [email protected], Utah State Univ., 4505 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-4505, USA WORKSHOP Local Committee Co-Chair: Wendy Bohrson (Cordilleran), Introduction to Coring [email protected], Central Washington Univ., 400 DOSECC will be conducting a workshop for early career E. University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7418, USA geologists in Salt Lake City before the 2011 Joint Section Meet- ing. Sponsored by DOSECC and ICDP (International Continen- Technical Program Co-Chair: Joel Pederson (Rocky Moun- tal Scientific Drilling Program), this workshop will introduce tain), [email protected], 4505 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah attendees to coring as a tool for scientific investigation. For 84322-4505, USA more information, contact David Zur, DOSECC Education and Technical Program Co-Chair: Lisa Ely (Cordilleran), ely@ Outreach Manager, [email protected]. cwu.edu, Central Washington Univ., 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, Washington 98926-7418, USA OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS Undergraduate and Graduate Student Presentation Awards GSA encourages abstract submissions by student authors. To recognize exceptional work, the Cordilleran and Rocky Mountain Sections will each offer daily outstanding poster

20 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY GSA Today Science Editor Changes

Signing on for 2011 is R. Damian Nance, Distinguished Professor of Geo- logical Sciences at Ohio University, where he has taught since 1980. Nance brings a great deal of experience to GSA David Fastovsky has signed off on Today—along with his professorship at his three and a half year term as science Ohio University, he has held visiting re- co-editor, which began in July 2007. Un- search positions at Louisiana State Uni- der Fastovsky’s stewardship, the process- versity, Oxford Brookes University, the ing of GSA Today articles moved from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de an informal e-mail–based arrangement México, and at St. Francis Xavier Univer- to an organized online manuscript track- sity as the W.F. James Professor of Pure ing and review system. The GSA Today and Applied Science. Nance has twice Groundwork article type also flourished received Ohio University’s College of during Fastovsky’s tenure, and a new Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher method for comment and reply publica- Award and serves as associate editor of tion was devised. Gondwana Research in addition to being Fastovsky is a vertebrate paleontologist GSA Today’s new science co-editor. and chair of the Dept. of Geosciences at In 1982, Nance, along with fellow de- the University of Rhode Island. He is a Bernard (Bernie) Housen, who partment member Tom Worsley, pro- GSA Fellow and the 2006 recipient of stepped in as GSA Today science co- posed the supercontinent cycle, the GSA’s Distinguished Service Award, in editor in July 2009, remains on the job now-substantiated theory that Earth’s recognition of his work as Geology editor through June 2013. He is professor and geologic, climatic, and biological evolu- from 1999 to 2005, service on numerous chair of the Geology Department at tion has been dominated by the episodic GSA committees, and his time as associ- Western Washington University (WWU), assembly and breakup of superconti- ate editor for GSA Bulletin (1996–2000). and his main research focus is on Cor- nents. Nance’s continued research inter- Learn more at www.uri.edu/cels/geo/ dilleran tectonics and structure. In 2007, ests include the origin and evolution of GEO_Dfastovsky.html. Housen and a multidisciplinary group the Rheic Ocean and its role in the as- Fastovsky’s research focuses on the of WWU faculty began development of sembly of Pangea; late Precambrian– evolution of Mesozoic terrestrial paleo­ the Advanced Materials Science and Paleozoic structural, kinematic, and tec- environments, particularly those that Engineering Center (AMSEC) there. tonothermal evolution of the Acatlán and contain dinosaurs and other terrestrial Now in its third year, AMSEC is advanc- Granjeno complexes, Mexico, and the vertebrates. He notes, “Many paleobio- ing its mission is to “educate students in Avalon terrane in Maritime Canada; and logical questions are uniquely addressed materials science, support interdisci- Earth’s long-term tectonic, geochemical, through geological means, and so for plinary research, and enhance regional climatic, and biological history. Learn more than 25 years I have been studying industry competitiveness and innova- more at www.ohio.edu/geology/nance/. the sedimentary geology of a variety of tion.” Learn more at http://myweb.facstaff GSA Today science editors are charged with terrestrial settings—from the Triassic of .wwu.edu/bernieh/. obtaining first-class, focused articles that col- Arizona, to the Cetaceous of Mongolia As science co-editor, Housen is work- lectively reflect and summarize current topics and Mexico, to the Cretaceous-Tertiary ing to ensure that GSA Today remains a and discoveries in the earth sciences. Science boundary in the upper Great Plains of dynamic venue for the presentation of editors also solicit “Groundwork” articles, the United States.” Fastovsky is also a new research and synopses of impor- which are meant to further the influence of musician; a 2006 Geotimes article notes tant topics in the geosciences. He con- earth science on education, policy, planning, that “David Fastovsky has played the tinues to draw on his interdisciplinary and funding. All submissions, whether solicit- viola in some of the finest dinosaur fossil background to encourage articles that ed or volunteered, are peer reviewed. To submit sites in the world…” (www.agiweb.org/ are both of value to specialists and of a science or Groundwork article to GSA Today, geotimes/oct06/profiles.html; last accessed interest to professionals, educators, and please go to www.geosociety.org/pubs/gsatguid 29 Nov. 2010). the general GSA Today readership. .htm for instructions and a link to our online manuscript tracking system.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 21 John J. Farber Chang Bock Im Kristina Faul Pervaiz Iqbal Richard Alan Feely Timothy Ireland Vince L. Felt Linda Jacobsen Alejandro Fernandez-Martinez Peter R. Jaffe Judson Byrd Finley Je-Hun Jang Welcome New GSA Members! Baruch Fischhoff Ghaleb H.K. Jarrar Eugene P. Fisher Shelley Jaye The following individuals submitted their applications for GSA John R. Forster Chris J. Jenkins membership between March and September 2010 and were Lucja Fostowicz-Frelik Bruce Dale Johnson approved by GSA Council at its fall 2010 meeting. Gillian Rose Foulger Christopher L. Johnson Leigh Franks James Roger Johnson Michael Freiheiter William David Johnson PROFESSIONALS Stephen Cheung Hirokazu Fujimaki Alison H. Jones Yasser Medhat Abd El-Rahman Wu-Cheng Chi David W. Gallaher Caroline M. Jonsson Mohamed Omar Abouelresh Ashwini Kumar Choudhary Mladen Garasic Young-Shin Jun Emilio Antonio Ahumada Sarah Christen Phil A. Gensler Niko Jan Kampman Dan Aiken Jessica McDonough Ciosek Nicholas Gianoutsos B. Keith Kaneda Asma Mohamed Al-Ketbi John Joseph Cipar Jeffrey J. Gillis-Davis Leonard J. Karr II Richard T. Amos Michael K. Cobb Adam Matthew Gilmore Jaswant S. Kathait William A. Anders Lisa Ryan Coffey Cynthia Gilmour George Richard Kear Fumiyasu Arakawa Cristiano Collettini John Giorgi Kyle Vincent Keator Heather Emma Arends Heather A. Collins Frank Stuart Glass Waqas Khalid Khokher Mónica Arias Peter Condon Sabrina Claire Golay Kyu Han Kim Antonio Expedito Azevedo Kathryn M. Conko Leila M. Gonzales Gregory G. Kipp Eric Baer David Conner Robert Goodhue Carl S. Kirby David Elliott Bailey Margo Danielle Corum Brian Scott Goodman Shiloh L. Kirkland Marcos Soares Barbeitos Claire M. Coyne Richard Greenberg Kim B. Knight Rene W. Barendregt Shandra Craig Stephen Gridley Michael Knight Roswell Keith Barranco David Crawford Brenda Faye Griffin Mike Knoper Douglas J. Baumwirt Dianna M. Crilley Eleanor R. Griffin Michael Helmut Kobler IV Sheryl Luzzadder Beach Shane J. Csiki Mark Kenichi Gross Allan J. Koch Larry V. Benolkin Raymond C. Culotta Amber R. Grzymski Karen Elizabeth Kohfeld David C. Benson Jonathan A. Czuba Evan Gulling Alan Stanley Kornacki William Marc Benzel Cynthia Dacre Michael Gunderson David P. Krabbenhoft Pieter Berendsen Samuel Boakye Dampare Harold Gurrola Mark Otto Kruger Frederic Besozzi Claude Daniel Danglot John B. Gustavson Timothy Kusky Zibonele Mhlaba Bhebhe Gary Thomas Dannemiller Marilyn S. Hajicek Michael Lacey Noma Biggar Janel Day Terry Lee Hamrick Jr. Lisa Marie LaFlame John Boast Jason L. De Cristofaro Evan Hart Malcolm Arthur Lamb Suama Nambashu Bolden Mario G. De Freitas Martin Hassellöv James Wood LaMoreaux James W. Borchers F. Brett Denny Benjamin D. Haugen Michael Landsman Mustapha Boujana Jeffrey S. DeTienne Jonathan A. Haws Norman H. Lazarus Catherine Bowman Maurice Deul Jason J. Head Dennis Cody Lees Alexander Braun Fionnuala Devine Christian Heine Lynsey E. LeMay Tammy K. Bravo Robert K. Downing Elizabeth Helton Mary E. Lennon Christina Jo Brown Ruth Duerr Tom Wax Hill Shannon Leslie Cindy Burns Alicia S. Dye Dorothee Hippler Jun Li Robert G. Burns Yael Edelman-Furstenberg Arthur B. Hobbs Sanzhong Li William Lee Burns Bradley Carl Edmison James D. Hodge Delberta “Birdie” Lipscomb Craig Allan Campbell Karen Lea Elliott Thomas Frank Hoffman Kelly Liu Kate Marie Campbell Scott Elrick Thomas Ethan Howes Mark S. Lober Jessica E. Campbell-Murphy Mehmet Burak Emci Jon Hronsky Suzanna Long Andrew Geddes Capes Steven H. Emerman Xiumian Hu Gregory Lowry Noelia Carmona Cintia R. Emery Hao-Jen Huang Isaac Yimonkpa Mabee Janel Kay Carpenter Joan S. Esterle Philip Hughes Kristine Y. Macaluso Michael J. Carroll Paula Frost Even Mark Edward Hulett Janet Manchester John Leonard Chambers John Robert Faba Danielle M. Huminicki Craig R. Manker Stephen J. Champa Paul Falkowski James Ronald Humphrey Craig Patrick Marshall

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Patricia Gallagher Mason Mahnaz Rezaeian Sara J. Unsworth Andrew Dorn Earl D. Mattson Bryony Gail Richards Thomas van Hoof Nathan John Downey Norihumi Matushita Thomas R. Richardson Lisa Van Loon Lindsay Dunahee David Mays Anthony N. Rios David M. Vance Sandra Dee Elliott Carol M. McAdams Mohammad Rizki Joshua I. Villalobos Ben Ellis Thomas B. McCord Derrick R. Rodriguez Kenneth M. Voglesonger Kimberly Joy Elson Mack McGillivray David Rowlands Lowell Evert Waite Kevin Arthur Endsley Molly M. McGuire Sandip Kumar Roy Connie Walker Matt L. Fassel Anna McIntyre-Wressnig Xiaoyan Ruan Ken D. Wallace Elizabeth Ferriss James G. McLaughlin Jenni Rush Terry A. Walters Stephanie Fischer Paul McNeill Robert Sadownyk Chengshan Wang Jonathan Jacob Foley Norman Caston Meyer Raymond Christopher Salmon Guoquan Wang Jeremy Franz Louise Irene Miltich Segroves Mototaka Saneysohi Richard G. Warren Jason G. Frels Donald Miser Shuxun Sang Joseph Wartman Burcu Gacal Isler Victor I. Mocanu John William Sauri Jonathon Wells Ashleigh Ann Gartman Thomas Monecke Brennon John Schaefer Scott James Wheeler Densie Colleen Gatlin John N. Monroe Jr. Thomas D. Scheiwe Patrick A. Wickman Kian Chee Goh Kallie Moore Anja Maria Schleicher Bruce Wielinga Micah Gregory-Lederer Hector Mora-Paez Janet A. Schramke Emily C. Wild Leigh Moore Hammel Siobahn Morgan Vera Schulte-Pelkum Jason Dean Windingstad Robert Clayton Helvey John Morrone Alisa Ann Scott Thomas R. Wood Tessa S. Hermes Jennifer Bauer Morton Eric Scott Francis T. Wu Meghan Hughes Robert Moucha John Edward Sebastian Yuxin Wu Robert E. Jacobsen Roberto A. Munoz Jacob Sewall Yuling Xie Jessica Marie Jamsgard Kyle Edward Murray K. C. Sharma Xiaoping Yang Esther Dolz Jimenez N. Nagesh Alexander Iain Shaw Tian-Chyi Jim Yeh Dillon Matthew Johnson Pritam Nasipuri Roy C. Sidle Sarah J. Zappitello Sarah Jorgenson Steven M. Nelson Luc Emile Siebenaller Mark Zellman Yoshihiro Kaneko Steven R. Newkirk Malcolm Siegel Xiaoming Zhai Katharine Rose Kangas Gregory L. Neyman Bruce Siegmund Mengqiang Zhu Yu Hsuan Kao Gene-Hua Crystal Ng Steven Singletary Andrew R. Zimmerman Kristina Marie Kasper Stefan Nielsen Francisco Javier Sinisterra Alan Zindler Kristen Kennedy Alan G. Nunns Jason Sitchler Maria Theresa Zuber Casey Dawn Kern Eric G. Ober Emmanuel Skourtsos Ashley Kerschner Michael O’Donnell David V. Smith RECENT GRADUATES Bryn Elizabeth Kimball Robert H. Oldfield Gerardo A. Smith Rosemary Patricia Abbitt Kateryna Klochko Richard Edward Oliver Rani Kottiath Smith Neyda Abreu Julia Martine Klofas Richard A. Olsen Achim Soelter Nancy A. Albury Salifou Sanogo Mohamed Ramon Dagoberto Orozco Connie Sorell Michael Robert Anderson Lamine Teresa Orozco-Esquivel Richard Kent Spruill Ryan Bruce Anderson Amanda Leigh Lepelstat Anthony L. Ortmann Eckardt E. Stein Bradley Keith Arnett Benjamin Donald Lewis David L. Parkhurst Clay Stevens Laura Elizabeth Bartholomae Aaron Lingwall Rosann E. Park-Jones Lora Stevens Alana Marie Bartolai Maureen Logan Terri Lynne Patton Susan Gail Stover James Bethune Lucy P. Logsdon Keith Andrew Payne Raymond Strom Devin Black Seghan Jeanette MacDonald Christa J. Placzek Richard K. Stucky Miranda A. Boenisch Greg McCudden Elia Pliego Vidal James Sutherland Brian Tyler Booth Eric McDaniel Jason Philip Pope Kate Swanger Sydney Grace Bowles Jacob Milner Matthew O’Bryhim Porter Gina Seegers Szablewski Amber Nicole Brooks Benjamin Bernhard Mirus Michael George Povey Lindsay Ann Szramek Nancy Carlson Calhoun Alexander Morrison Alden Provost Hidetsugu Taniguchi Livia Bolender Capaldi Christopher David Neeley Carol Jane Ptacek David Alan Tarailo Scott Carter Kyle Nelson Phillip Lloyd Pumphrey David R. Teoste Mirona Chirienco Stephanie M.U. Neuhuber Scott Purcifull Joanna Thamke Brent Thomas-Matthew Cobb Bethany Kelley Nichols Leonardo Ramirez-Guzman Marguerite K. Timbel Giancarlo Cretaro Brett Michael Normandeau Birger Rasmussen Dan Tschopp Leonardo Cruz Andrew W. Opsitnick Moumtaz Razack Christa Tyrrell Vivien M. Cumming Hitarth J. Patel Joel D. Reed Trevor George Underwood Kate Lynn Dallas Cody L. Pink Gene M. Renard Neeraj Uniyal Jeff Dobbins Abel Louis Plaud

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Thomas Patrick Powers Jessica Lynn Aho Mary Elizabeth Badame Yuval Boneh Corey Ramstad Eyitayo Aina Matthew R. Baird Melissa Sue Bonnar Bridget B. Reichert Kingsley Beeter Akem Holly Baker Joshua Thomas Bonner Nicholas Mark Reittinger Shola Benjamin Akinyemi Kristopher Michael Baker Christine Marie Bonthius Nicholas Kenneth Riordan Saeed Ali Al-Ahmari Tom Baldvins Evan Booher Xavier Robert Rebecca Alcorn Jonathan Alex Baldwin Nicholas Wade Bosshart Scott A. Robertson Rachel J. Aldoroty Natalie Jean Ballew Samantha Claudia Bova Leah Rosen Lara M. Alexander Sayandeep Banerjee Rachel Erin Bowles Brittany Lee Ruiter Mazhar Ali Kristina Barclay Heather Bowman Caleigh Evelyn Hollister Ali Hussein Al-Jumah Kiah Kathleen Barrette Brittnee Brannan Samuels Mohammed Ali Al-Khalifah Lee Bartholomew Michael P. Braunscheidel Julia Schwarz Elizebeth D. Allen Rickey Wayne Bartlett Kris E. Breckenridge Robert Shuchman Husam Almuhedb D. Corey Barton Ashley Ann Breiland Katherine Elizabeth Sides Abdulmajeed Lafi Almutairi Linda M. Barton Karen L. Bridges Steven A.F. Smith Ahmed Abdullah Alnasser Aaron W. Bauer Clinton Matthew Broach Joshua Stover Thamer Zayed Alotaibi Andrew Bauer Alicia Brockelbank Michael Lee Stroble Jr. Hammam Ibraheem Al-Oweiny Harald Bauer Grace Brofman Mark Kevin Strom Mohammed Ahmed Al-Sahhaf Mike Baumgartner Paul Christopher Brooks Sandra S. Swenson James Ivan Alston Whitney Gustin Bausch Elliot Nathan Brown Kati Tänavsuu-Milkeviciene Abdullah Mofarreh Alsubate Sr. Evan Bay Harry Lore Brown Derek Michael Tessneer Mohammed A. Altammar Andrew Bucklin Beach Keenan T. Brown Kristen Lynn Theesfeld Abdullah Al-Thuwaini Irina Beal Malcolm Brown Jason B. Thomas Eric Anthony Altobellis Jared Bean Kelley J. Brumley Mary Anne Thompson Daryl Anthony Alvarez Samuel F. Bean Jessica Joanna Bruns Peter Edward Tice Gail Amalfitano Eric Beard Jade Ashley Brush Matthew Tidwell Samuel Michael Ambrose Lindsay Bearup Katie Bryant Charuleka Varadharajan Dan S. Ambuehl Lora Elise Beatty Jesse Wallace Buchanan Gregory Todd Ventura Jason Ames Greg S. Beauchamp Nicholas J. Bull Zoe Vulgaropulos Ana Luisa Amezquita Jacqueline Nicole Beauchamp Mary Burch Amy J. Wagner Leonard D. Ancuta Zelalem Kubsa Bedaso Douglas Buren Brittany Willett Chelsea Anderson Melissa Beebe Derek Thomas Burgess Carolyn Elaine Wilson Jamie Kathleen Anderson Mercedes Belica Angela Burgett Randall H. Wilson Jesse Alexander Anderson Thomas Carine Belligoi Brooke Burich Dana Wingfield Sloan Taylor Anderson Laura Bellomo Paul Burkeland Wenzheng Yang Zachary Wright Anderson Maria Ann Bengert Matthew Cole Burnette Sinclair Yim Sierra K. Anseeuw Richard Craddock Benson Lisa Burnside Jinhui Yin Joanne Vinopal Antibus Michael Berger Grigory J. Burton Christopher Zahasky Simon Richard Anzaldua James Lundstrom Berglund Sasha Kay Butkovich John A. Zinck Elizabeth Ellen Anzinger Judy Bernal Ad Byerly Travis Apgar Tony Bernardin Sarah Byram STUDENTS Sarah Nicole Appleton Melissa Bernardino Micheal Anthony Cabrera April N. Abbott Angelica Aquino Patricia Anne Berry Erik M. Cadaret Tirzah Abbott Terrisse Trianna Arete John Bertalott Maria Caffrey Ayrat Kamilevich Abdullin James R. Armstrong Ryan Bestel Denise Caldwell Sumaiya Abedin Katrina M. Arredondo Michael Matthias Betzen Justin Calhoun Erin Jessica Abel Omoniyi Asaolu Andrew Philip Bevan Andrew Camacho-Cook Kali M. Abel Jeanine L. Ash Erika Hildegarde Beyer Jake Neville Cammack Takashi Abiko Jason James Asmus Aditi Bhaskar Brendon Campbell Kate E. Abshire Adam Lee Atchley Mohammad Amir Hossain Emily M. Campbell Jessica Ackerman Sara Ates Bhuiyan Crystal Marie Campos Caren Joy Ackley Shea Atkins Matthew F. Bigl Joseph Anthony Cancellare Madelyne Adams Nicholas Jon Atwood Patrick Allen Bishop Matthew Raphael Cannon Phil Adduci Chi Keung Au Ashis Biswas Sebastian Cantarero Ekenemolise Nwabua Adigwe Yik-Yu Au Kyle C. Blauvelt Ian Joy Cappelle Avery Trillium Africa Anne E. Austin Daniel Bochicchio Daniel K. Capps Iheanyichukwu Christopher Emily Pauline Ayscue Gretchen Ann Boerner Matthew Donald Cardwell Agbor Stuart Babin Megan Jane Bogenschutz Christopher Tyler Carlson David Aguinaga Aviv Bachan James Bolen Alberto Carmenate Khaldoun Ibrahim Ahmad Allan Roy Bacon Elizabeth Marie Bollen Melissa Carnicle

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David Michael Carpenter John Collis Jason David Dayley Rachael Ellen Jason Carr James F. Colony Angela Yvette De La Fuente Sara J. Elliott Emily M. Carroll Douglas Tynan Conner Benjamin de Marseille Brian R. Ellis Timothy R. Carroll Shannon Mae Connors Matthew De Paoli Karen Ellis Grace Carter Ashley A. Contreras David De Vleeschouwer Michael Martin Ellis Sahale Casebolt Kathryn Mae Converse Jesse Dean Eleanor W. Emery Zachary A. Cassill David Andrew Conwell Elizabeth Kate Deering Julienne Ruth Emry Crystal Abril Castellanos Amy S. Cooper Darlene Marie DeFabio Deborah Encontra Rolando Javier Castilleja Joshua Thomas Cooper Murphy Degen William D. England Jeff A. Castro Olivia Reid Cooper Brian Patrick Demet Kyle Eno Craig Lee Cato Jeffrey Corbett Trent Denyes Marcus Vincent Enriquez Craig Caton Nathan A. Corbin Tyler J. Depke Elizabeth Ann Erickson Shannon Cavanaugh Gabriela Orellana Cordova Jamie Rebecca DePriest Theresa A. Erpelding Brittany Danielle Cavender Elson Core Jeff Dermond Jessica Cori Errico Joshua R. Cavender Katie Helen Costigan Christine DeVono Rachel Errthum Elizabeth Ceperley Lisa Cotsimopoulos Samantha Ellen DeWald Rachel Eveleth James Chambers Benjamin Court Kara Alexandra Dias Matthew James Even Mariah Chambers Jennifer Anne Court Jesse Dietderich Nathan Samuel Evenson Aniela Chamorro Lopez Kimberly Elaine Couts Giovanna Diffenback Brent C. Everett Joshua Chandler Brian Michael Covellone Angela Rene Dimond Elizabeth P. Everett Anirban Chatterjee Hannah Leigh Cowan Corey Allen Dimond Laura Elizabeth Fackrell Vasilios Chatzaras Natasha Michel Cowie Piero D’Incecco Oluwole Ezekiel Fadipe María Jazmín Chávez Tamara G. Cox Julie Ditkof Perapon Fakcharoenphol John Chawula Margaret J. Crackel Brandon S. Dixon Daniel Jake Farhar Sara Lindsey Cheek Suzanne Dorothy Craddock Joseph Andrew Dixon Esad Fazlic Michael Ian Cheetham Bradley Kevin Craig Tyler Doane Melissa Renee Fear Lei Chen Christina Marie Craig Michele C. Dodge Nicholas David Fedorchuk Cheng Cheng Ellen Janine Craig Devan Leo Doherty Jessica Paige Feenstra Drew Chenoweth Laura Crimmins Synnove S. Dominguez Sarah Jane Feiner Linda J. Chernak Mary Lynne Crispo Kevin C. Donahue Thomas H. Felts Elizabeth Green Chesebrough Ronna M. Cristobal Tyler Donchez Jufang Feng Patricia D. Chesnulovitch Karl Anthony Cronberger Patrick R. Dooling Emily L. Fenwick Crista Lee Childers Edward Albert Cross III Patrick Gordon Doran Amanda Ferguson Kelly A. Childers Heather E. Cruz-Konen Ryan Doucette Raoul I. Fernandes Wendell Chindra Bart Thomas Cubrich Andrew K. Dressler Aaron Michael Fields Tyler Sarah Chisholm Kathi Lynn Cudney Amanda Drewicz Valerie Finlayson Taejin Choi Selby Cull Erin Driver Amanda K. Finnen Waters Curtis Chopping Mike Curran Robert E. Drost Erin P. Fitch Sarah Choyke Grzegorz Czapla Sarah Drummond David G. Fite Margaret A. Christie Ben Carl Czeck Dennise Olivia Drury Alex Fitzjarrald Peter Andrew Christoffersen Paige Alana Czoski Jessica Drysdale Ryan Flake Xu Chu Rick Dahl Rachel L. Duckworth Nicholas Lorin Flinner Rachael E. Cilley Elisa L. Dahlberg Nicole Marie Duhamel Diana Flores Ashley M. Cirone Ethan Matthew Dahlhauser Rachel Anne Dunn Heather Lene Fluharty George F. Clancy III Ashley Caroline Dameron Alex Dutchak Shane N. Folk Alexander David Clark Serena Dameron Steven Dutra Kiernan F. Folz Donahue Hailey E. Clark Broc M. Dandrea Elizabeth Earp Kiersti Rae Ford Hannah-Maria Rachel Clark K. Sean Daniels Jill Easterday Blake J. Forrest Phillip Todd Clayton Peter Dao Naomi Ruth Eckerd Louiscendre Fortin Amy C. Clement Yousef Marwan Dardas Sr. Madeline D. Eddlemon Lyndsey M. Fox Nathan Cleven Matthew Stephen Dare Amy Edwards Sara Beatrice Fox Victoria Coates Jenna David Emily Ann Edwards Matt Francsis Gisela Cobenas Jake L. Davidson Sarah Edwards Andrew Everett Franz Kaceelyn Coddington-Hallberg Jamie Renee Davies Taneisha Carissa Edwards Roxanna Frary Ashley Brooke Cohen Cody John Davis Sarah Ehlinger Joseph Alexander Frederickson Erik A. Cohen Denise Marie Davis Brittani Eicher Rebecca Anne French Kyle R. Colburn Jeremy Michael Davis Clayton Drew Elder Renee French Jason L. Cole Justin Tyler Davis Michael E. Eldredge Emanuelle Frery Harmony Colella Sherry Davis Alyssa Christina Eliopoulos Jonathan H. Friend

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Jamin Frommel Eduardo Francisco Guerrero Keaton A. Henry Charles Ryan Jeffcoat David C. Fry Carl Guilmette Stanley Arthur Hensley II Matthew Jefferson Zamara Fuentes Laurisa C. Gulich Emily Hernandez Goldstein Julie Renee Jensen Christopher Robin Funk II Fatma Gülmez Carlos Hernandez Kaitlin Jensen Dylan Henry Gaffin Ashley Paul Gumsley Natlee Marie Hernandez Amy Lynn Jeska Amy Marie Gahala Ankit Gupta Benjamin Herrmann Marcus Jessee Nicholas Anthony Gailloreto Prateek Kumar Gupta Seth Hewitt Hillary R. Jochens Sohini Ganguly Nick Alan Haberman Emily Margaret Hildreth Benjamin Garrick Johnson Graham Ganssle Elizabeth Karen Haddon Amie Hinds Heather Raelynn Johnson Feng Gao Thomas Hafner Nathan Hinrichs Jason D. Johnson Katherine G. Garcia Graham Hagen-Peter Kimberly Sue Hlava Kerri N. Johnson Christopher Gardner Ian Joesph Hagmann Kevin Hoch Michele Lee Johnson Aileen Gaudinez Dipti Halder Jamie A. Hockemeyer Luissa Johnston Kevin Patrick Gauthier Tyler Hall Patrick Micheal Hoefle Sara Ann Johnston Gabriel Eduardo Gavidia Wesley Scott Hall Julia E. Holland Anna L. Jones Samantha Kelly Gebauer Theresa Halligan Timothy Jon Holling Dylan Foster Jones Martin Geissler Johannes Hammerli Becky Hollingshaus Mitchell Jones Andrew Genco Brad Hammond Brittany Elise Hollon Jason Robert Jorgensen Elizabeth Jean George Timothy Hampel Tommy Hollowell Ajit Joshi Laura Gerson Scott Hampton John Frederick Holsinger Justin Jurgerson Michelle Lynne Gevedon James Hanafin James Colby Hook III Brennan Kadulski Christopher John Geyer Sophie Jane Hancock Timothy L. Hoops Ryan Dean Kaiser Adam Gibson Harry Hanneman Kristina Hopkins Mehmet Isik Kaldirim Kerrie P. Gibson Jeffrey S. Hannon Ulyana Nadia Horodyskyj Alexander Paul Kalenuik Maria Gibson Matthew T. Hansen Brendan Kelly Horton Shauna G. Kapica Andrew R. Giebel Nathaniel James Hansen Geoffrey Hosley Jr. Chishala Elizabeth Kapupu Nathan Steven Giles Anne Hanson Tyler Houghton Hannah Karlsson William Ward Gillette Matthew Coombs Hanson Ana K. Houseal Kelly Kathe Sean Charles Gillian Peter Jasura Haproff Katlin Elizabeth Howard David Katopody Eva Gladish Jevon Harding Samuel Makas Howard Nathan James Katsiaficas Paul Glasser Andrew Forman Hardwick Thomas Royal Howe III Harry Alexander Katz Patrick James Gleason Christopher Harig Logan Skillman Howell Jennifer Kavalench Coreyn A. Goddard Amity Christine Harlan Allison Hsiang Dylan Kavanaugh Kathleen Roselle Goff Michael Thomas Harp Wynee Hu Asako Kawatsura Maya L. Gomes Winnie Ramona Harrell Tessa Huckaba Aimee Keener Sonnet Wilson Gomes Thomas Harrington Etienne Hudon-Gagnon Sean Kyle Keffer Sydney Taylor Gosnell Erica Harris Judith Donaldson Hughes Leslie Keiser Jacob Nathaniel Gottlieb John Andrew Harris Kaitlyn Johanna Hughes Evan Allen Kelly Percival Gou Megan C. Harris Kassie Lynn Hughes Kathy C. Kelsey Ashley Rose Gould Thomas Reed Hartzog Myrna Lynne Hutcherson Julie Ann Kemble Nicole Marie Grabos Megan Joy Haserodt Jack A. Hutchings Stephen M. Kemp Brent A. Graham Rachel Hatch Mark Hymes Jamie Anderson Kendall Jamie Donnell Grant Makenzie Hatfield Tomonori Hyodo Stuart Michael Kenderes Lorenzo Edi Maria Gratton Arias Storm Hathaway Turner Susanne Iberle Linda Kennedy Shane Lawson Gray Emily Hawley Paul Campbell Imrie Allen Kent Eric J. Grazia Kelly M. Hayden Louis R. Infante Tucker Keren Kyle A. Greenberg Ryan Joseph Hayes Stanton Ingram III Katharine Kerr Jason W. Greer Shannon Joan Haynes Megan Innis Nicholas Kerr Julie McDermott Griffin Dean G. Hazle Zachary Irvine Mitra B. Khadka Amanda Rose Griffith Emma Louise Head Randi Jo Lee Isham Ranyah Kharwat Andrea K. Griffith Beatty Hean Michael Blair Ives-Ruyter Deborah Khider Tomas Israel Grijalva Chris Hebert Daniel Alexander Jack Casey Lee Kidney Rodriguez David M. Heffner William Thomas Jackson Jr. Andrew Kieta Kyle Grimsley Christine Anne Hellbusch Lauren Rolston Jacob Melody Kight Michael Grobicki Austin Thomas Heller Lydia Jane Jagger Kristen N. Killen Bartosz Grudzinski Ian Hellman M. Katy Janes Jessica E. Kilpatrick Kevin James Gryger Susan Amara Helwig Emilia Barbara Jarochowska Donghyun Kim Maria Helga Gudmundsdottir Brandy Marie Henderson Andrea Marie Jaszlics Hyojin Kim Gessika Lee Guerra Robert Hendricks Kelly Joann Jaworski Sho Kimura

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GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 27 Welcome New GSA Members

David A. Mosher Alejandro Ortega Nieto Nicholas Powers Dee Roberts Matthew Adam Motter Emily B. Osborne Diana Carolina Prado Garzon Dwight Loren Roberts Glen Moulder Angela Osen Kevin Pratt Jonathon Michael Roberts Danielle Mountjoy Andrew Christian Ostendorf Steven Charles Prescott Samantha Roberts Katherine Marilena Mouzakis Katrina Samantha Ostrowicki Rachael Pressley Peter Robertson Austin W. Moyers Matthew J. Overbeck Todd Michael Preston Alexander Michael Roberts- Kristen Davis Mulholland Amanda Owen Virginia Priegnitz Pierel Joseph Loren Mulvaney-Norris Jeremy Owens James Leighton Priestley Richard Rockel Erik Munson Pedro Owsik Casandra M. Pritchard Cindy Ann Rocz John Thomas Murphy Jr. Manuel Padilla Joseph Pritt Belinda J. Roder Jamie Rene Myers Seth Joel Page Stephanie Lozier Protopappas Bruno Miguel Rodrigues Gonga-Saholiariliva Nahossio Nicole Constance Paizis Bruno Protti Carlos A. Rodriguez-Russo Aleece Nanfito Cory Christian Paliewicz Ann Marie Alice Prue Clayton Roehner Emily Elizabeth Napier Sarah Michelle Palladino Jeffrey Michael Purcell David J. Rogers C. Bryan Narwich Faith Monique Palmer Rebecca Puta Tamera Lynn Rogers Natalie Anne Nebilak Jason Palu Felicia Qualls Megan Rohrssen Allison Marie Ned Stephen P. Panol Antoine Quilichini Janelle Joy Rohweller Ryan M. Nell Carolyn Ann Pantle Manuel Quiring Camilo Rojas Sarah M. Neuman Matthew Paradeis Luis Ignacio Quiroz Temistocles Simon Rojas Patrick James Newman Jason Robert Parizek Blaine Christopher Rabel Michael Roman Melanie N. Newton Michael S. Park Nathan Michael Rabideaux Gina Yolanda Romano Sara Newton Adam Thomas Pasciak Rachel Racicot Leanndra Romero Desiree L. Nichols Amber Danielle Passini Brandon Gregory Radoman Abigail T. Rooney Diana Eileen Nichols Gaurang Patel Shaw Alan Rooney Sheila M. Niedziela Masio Patria Mina Rahimi Zachary M. Rosch Bradi Tennille Nielsen Kathryn N. Pauls Eman Lee Ramos Paul R. Rosen Austin Nijhuis Kathryn Teresa Paulson Molly Joanna Ramsey Nurul Syazwina Rosli Jennifer L. Norman Jonathan L. Pegram Kathy M. Randall Daniel Ross Ashley R. Norton Jeffrey M. Pelczar Jimmy B. Randolph Kristen Ross Parker Norton II Matthew Pendleton Deirdre Ratigan Justin Michael Roth Martha “Anna” Elizabeth Nathaniel Elias Pepe Elizabeth Ravens Katherine Ann Rouse Nowicki Dominick Percoco Lorena del Pilar Rayo Feras Hamid Rowaihy Alvaro Nunez Jr. Enrique Perez Jeff Taylor Read Craig Ryan Rowden Nick C. Nuno Daniel Eugene Perigo Angela Denise Reddick Robert Benson Rowsey Rami Aran Nyanat Mauricio Miguel Perillo Jacob Harrison Redish Sagarika Roy Caleb C. Nyboer Trevor Perkins Angela M. Reed Julie Lynn Rozen Kari Lee Oakman John Phillip Perry Joseph Reedy Gabriel Isaac Rubio Arthur Chidubem Obiadazie Jamie Marie Persico Sarah Regen Victoria Elaine Rudolph Haley D. O’Brien Mark E. Peter Maria Alejandra Reimi Philip Michael Ruggeri Rachel Marie O’Brien Matthew Alan Petersen Scott Reinemann Ryann Marie Runyan Seare Gebregiorgis Ocubalidet Holly Esther Peterson Andrew Joseph Retzler Caitlin R. Rushlow Kathi Oetting Jennifer Anita Peteya Alexandria Kay Reynolds Gabriel Dean Russell Caroline Vance O’Keefe Caroline Rose Pew Charles Louis Reynolds Jr. Whitney K. Rutherford Brian Vegas Oller D.J. Philbrick Erik Rheams Leslie C. Rye Elizabeth Ann Olliver Charlotte Philip Megan Michael Rheaume Danijela Sabljak Jordano Olsen Catie Phillabaum Damon Rhoades Waleed Saleh Saeed Kira Olsen Alan Richard Phillips Joshua S. Rice Abigail L. Saenger Stephen Olsen Kim Picard Mariah Richards Kelly Sager Karl Anton Olson Morgan Leigh Pierce Kelly J. Richardson Abhishek Saha Pamela Renee Olson Nicholas Patrick Pierce Dave J. Richey Diana Sahy Rhonda L. Olson Jacob M. Pierson Jason Ricketts Said Mohamed Said John Patrick O’Malley Liza J. Piltz Sean David Riddle Masafumi Saitoh Nathan Omland Maya Rebecca Pincus Paul Alexander Rimer Erika M. Salamonsen Sherifat Olayemi Onasanya Rachael Christine Pinkoski Micah Risacher Sergio Adrian Salgado Souto Denton O’Neal Allison Pluda Martin Rittner Emad Samir Sallam Sean Patrick O’Neal Heather Policicchio Andrew Douglas Ritts Matan Avshalom Salmon Laurie Christine O’Neill Michael Albert Poltenovage Alec Jospeh Rizzo Pablo Victor Sanchez Munachiso Onwuchekwa Andrea Portier Lydia D. Roach Jack Edward Sanders Jr. Lillian Oquendo Michael Powers Randal Philip Roberson Sean Michael Sanguinito

28 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY Welcome New GSA Members Laura Rose Santare Lauren Elizabeth Short Andrew Streeter Derek Turner Ruanlly Santizo Kelly Shugart Meghan Stuart Hope Turner Carlos Enrique Santos Ryan Jacob Sibert James Douglas Stucker Robert W. Turner Chiranjeeb Sarkar Alexa Rae Sieracki Elizabeth Whitney Studebaker Sarah Turner Stan H. Sasser Natasha Sihota Conni Stuehler Kyle Kevin Uhing Megan L. Saunders Erica R. Siirila Allison Stumpf Shams ul-Hadi Christopher John Sautter Cesar Silva Arne Sturm Samuel Morris Ullman Carlos Ruben Sayavedra Christopher S. Simmons Emily Sturnfield Kelly Umlauf John Brendan Sayer Alan Simonis Merril Julia Stypula Zach Umperovitch Frances Claire Sayler Kishan Singh Cristina Subt David Forrestor Underwood Melissa Schaar Kathryn Sipple Stan Suiter Jennifer Annette Urrea Scott Schaefer Chandawimal H.E.R. Kelly Ann Sullivan Jessidee Valdes Noel Schaff Siriwardana Aaron Kent Summerfield Joshua D. Valentino William Schellenbach Adam James Slaker Christine Suppan Gabriela Valenzuela Judith Schenk Amanda L. Smith James A. Sutter Cynthia Valle Janett Leigh Scheunemann Emily Frances Smith Nancy E. Svinicki Alexandra Marie Vallowe Katharine Logan Schleich Ethan D. Smith Erin Michelle Swan Emily Van Guilder Christopher Schmid Ivy Smith Ryan David Swanson Tyler Van Riper Joseph D. Schmidt Jessica Smith Maile Sweigart Henry Carl Vandervoort Mary Kate Schneeweis Sandra J. Smith Robert Swift Audrey Johanna VanDyken Brandon Schneider Stephen G. Smith Edwin M. Sykes Emily M. VanWieren Kimberlin Schnittker Tyler Cavin Smith Jonathon Syrek Phillip J. Varela Scott Schoefernacker Wesley Con Smith Cynthia Tapia Cibrian Luz M. Vargas Jared Schoenrock William W. Smith Surinder Singh Tara Singh Jordan C. Vastine Eric W. Schrimsher Connie Kathleen Smith-Barnes Allison Tarbox Kiefer Allen Vaughn Kathryn Emily Schroeder Jacob Alan Smokovitz Brian C. Tattitch Sonia Venturi Elena R. Schroeter Michael D. Snader Chad Eric Taylor Christopher Allen Vidito Kyle Matas Schultheis Kelli Rae Soll Benhur Bahta Tedros Armand Villaverde Mia Schultz-Baer Daniel Reuben Solway Ellyssa Jane Tennant Zachary Daniel Vineyard Holly Lynne Schulz Louis Andrew Songor Hannah Alicen Thatcher Danilo Lomônaco Vitorelli Daniel Schur Lee Soo Yong Lisa Danielle Thayer Todd M. Volkenand Kathleen Schwabe Yadira Soto Leonor J. Thomas John Samuel Wagle IV Frank Schwartz Ryan P. Sovereign Marion Thomas William Wagner Aarron Frederick Scott Tyler Louise Spano Jennifer L. Thompson Jacqueline West Walden Julie J. Scott Juliana Jennifer Spector William Daniel Thompson Cheyenne Waldman Laura Maile Gierach Scott Patricia Spellman Hanna Thornberg Kevin C. Walker Sean Ross Scott Mark Spindler Steven J. Thornock James Whitney Wallace Amber Scoufos Gabriela A.E. St. Pierre Jonathan Ray Thurman Kerstan J. Wallace David Kirk Seagers Dallon M. Stang John William Thurston Franklin Joseph Cortez Elizabeth Seal Jessica Stanley Meng Tian Wallbrown Heather Nicole Sealey Sean Stanley Sandra Timsic Kent Andrew Walters William Clay Searcy Paul Stapell Henok Woldegiorgis Tiruneh Ryan Charles Wanamaker Amy Segovia Amy Staples Zachary Titus Dongbo Wang Gus Seixas Reid Staples Nicholas Tokach IV Renfu Wang Michael Finn Sekigahama Sean Kristian Steen Kevin Tomita Yejian Wang Bettina Seler Christy Steffke Christopher A. Toney Chamandika Warusavitharana Angela Nicole Seligman John Stegemeier Nancy R. Toney Karel Waska Christopher Juan Seligman Robert W. Steinberg Janet M. Traub Brenda Wasler Spencer Mark Seman John Holt Stephens Marin Cherise Trautman Hannah Nicole Wasserman Baris Semiz Allison Stepnitz Garrett Traweek William David Watkins Aparupa Sengupta Karin I. Steuber Jessica Treanton Colleen Elizabeth Watling Ali Shafiei Laura Ann Stevens Elizabeth Trower Jennifer H. Watt Thomas P. Shalala Justin Allen Stine Con Bryant Trumbull Matthew Craig Wayman Fei Shang Mary Christine Stinson Cho Man Tsang Michael Waynick Cassandra J. Shenefelt Susann Stolze Mikhail Tsypin Forrest Charles Webb Brandon Sherfield Eric Kyle Storie Chad Tubb Lisa Christina Weber Brett Sherman Jona M. Stoskey Nesrin Tüfekçi Daniel Gregory Wedding Brittnei Michelle Sherrod Lauren N. Stout Peprah M. Tuffour Wes D. Weichert Clark Short Joseph Street Candler C. Turner Ari Weil

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 29 Welcome New GSA Members

Travis Wellman Jody Wycech Lawrence Mitchell Houghton David Glendinning Kara Brooke Wells Guangjian Xu M. James Johnson III David Grod Russell Gregory Wells Chienyen Yang J. van den Koppel Pamela Hamilton Andrew D. Welshhans Ningfang Yang Corey Kramer Randy C. Hunsaker Andrew James Wendruff Muthanna Yaqoob Trish Kuberra Annie Merrill Ingram Eric Matthew Whiting Amber M. Yates Dina Ledford Kenneth Wayne Johnson Jennifer Whitten Changqing Yin Xianghui Li Russell Jones Julie Anne Whittle Young Seok Yoon Ann Elizabeth Linsley Senem Onan Karagšzo Ûlu Kurnia Setiawan Widana Amanda Yoshino R. Lobo Dan Kaveney Jelle P. Wiersma Bruce M. Yoshioka Michelle L. Loeffler-Bollin Satoko Kitahara Anna Wieser Katie Young Sharon Ann Milito Gary Knudson Steven Wild Kelsey Evans Young Brett J. Nadan-Buresh Jon Kreiter Christopher Bray Wilkins Nuli Yudhandono Michael P. Nelson Steven Douglas Lawrence Wesley Ray Wilkins Alamin Bola Yussuf Jeanne Cooper Nesbit LeRoy Edwin Lewis William Justin Wilkins Fatemeh Zaeimnia Aeron O. O’Brien Roger L. Long Benjamin P. Williams Richard H. Zaggle Stanley Earl Perkins Jr. Nils Lundin Charly Thumbalina Williams Diana Zamora Daniel Phelps Karen Mahurter Jessica Williams Ashley C. Zawacki Kathryn Przasnyski Philip Michael Malone Kelly Williams Michael Craig Zbrozek Jr. Antoinette Lynne Schlobohm Katherine Mickle Ross Williams Mildred del Carmen Zepeda Elaine M. Schmid Bob Moberg Stephen David Williams Ryan P. Zernis Colette Simonds Kathryn A. Morrow Walter N. Willis Xuewei Zhang Sandra L. Simonds Dave Nelson Josh A. Willoughby Shuyang Zhu Markus Gerhard Speidel John E. Noble Elizabeth P. Wilson Mark Ziminsky Cathy Wissehr Richard Raymond O’Dea Elizabeth Ice Wilson Jessica Ann Zinger D. Joseph Olson Jeff Wilson Andre Zular AFFILIATES Julie Anne Padilla Jeremy T. Wilson Andrew Vincent Zuza Roy John Adams Holly J. Patterson Jeremy Roger Winston Jaiyh Amatuli Patricia Ann Peroni Julia Linnaea Wise K–12 TEACHERS Stella Aquilina Terrence R. Pinder Jr. Cait Witkowski Robert Gail Babb Stanley H. Balducci Veronica M. Polidori Harrison A. Witt Carol Binggeser Richard Benson Kristin Quick Georgia Loudon Wolfe Markus Georg Boenisch Ronald E. Bowers Greg Redfern Andrea Marilina Wolfowicz John D. Boynton Don L. Chaplin Samiran Roy Teresa Wong Jill Carpenter Boyd Coffey Morteza Rozakhtar Felicity D. Wood Cynthia A. Casby Angus Coskerie Tony Ryan Lori Ann Wood Matteo Cattadori Russell A. Dale Todd H. Sandell Scott Wooten Harlan James Clare Michael E. Davias James Frankling Scurlock Emily Elizabeth Wooton Ronnie Colvin Glenisson de Oliveira Bill Shankle Caleb Worthman Carl Costanzi Richard W. Diemer Vic Smith Ashley Rachelle Wright Kara Dietz Greg Domino Timothy Edward Stone David Fletcher Wright Paula J. Farland Eric L. Effmann Janet Ann Stumpf Jason R. Wright Lynn Fuller Jeanette C. Gadt Manferd Swan Assaf Wunsch Willis F. Haller Stuart Garrett Shawn D. Thornton Clinton J. Wyatt Laurence Graham Hoard C A. Girling Jeffrey Watabe

30 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY GSA ELECTIONS

GSA’s success depends on you—its members—and the for you to review at that time. Paper versions of both the work of the officers serving on GSA’s Executive Committee ballot and candidate information will also be available. and Council. Please help shape GSA’s future by voting on the nominees In early March, you will receive a postcard with instruc- listed here. tions for accessing your electronic ballot via our secure web- site; biographical information on the nominees will be online

2011 Officer and Council Nominees PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT TREASURER (July 2011–June 2012) (July 2011–June 2012) (July 2011–June 2012) John W. Geissman George H. Davis Jonathan G. Price University of New Mexico University of Arizona Nevada Bureau of Mines & Geology Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Tucson, Arizona, USA Reno, Nevada, USA

Councilor Position 1 COUNCILOR POSITION 2 COUNCILOR POSITION 3 (July 2011–June 2015) (July 2011–June 2015) (July 2011–June 2015) Harvey Thorleifson Laura F. Serpa Russell S. Harmon University of Minnesota University of Texas at El Paso U.S. Army Research Office–Environmental Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA El Paso, Texas, USA Science Division Janet S. Herman Robert J. Tracy Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA University of Virginia Virginia Polytechnic Institute John M. Holbrook Charlottesville, Virginia, USA and State University University of Texas at Arlington Blacksburg, Virginia, USA Arlington, Texas, USA

Ballots accepted beginning 10 March 2011 Ballots due electronically or postmarked by 9 April 2011

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 31 GSA Foundation Update

Donna L. Russell, Director of Operations Funding Student Research as Global as Our Science

GSA Research Grants—International Program In order to initiate the GSA Research Grants—International GSA has initiated a non-North American–based Graduate Program in the near future, we need to build its funds. You can Student Research Grants Program to include GSA’s international contribute in two ways: student members. We are asking for your help with the funding 1 Send your check payable to the GSA Foundation to P.O. of this exciting new program. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301, USA. Please note on the The current North American program is one of the largest memo line that your donation is for “GSA Research and most prestigious funding programs for geoscience gradu- Grants—International Program.” ate students in this arena. The program helps fund the field and 2 Go to the GSA Foundation’s website (gsafweb.org) and laboratory costs of geoscience projects conducted by master’s click on the “Make a Donation” tab at the top-center of and doctoral students at universities in the United States, Canada, the page. Enter the amount of your donation and select Mexico, and Central America. Since its inception in 1933, GSA “GSA Research Grants—International Program” from the has awarded over US$11.6 million to almost 10,000 students. pull-down menu. This program is an essential element in supporting the educa- We thank you in advance for your interest in growing GSA’s tion and training of future geoscientists while instilling in our support of student research. student members a sense of loyalty to the Society.

GeoTales on the Web Announcing an exciting new way to enjoy GeoTales: Online! In addition to GeoTales booklets volumes 1–4, we have created a section on the Foundation’s website for never-before published stories. Please go to gsafweb.org/ Most memorable early geologic experience: geotales/ to read these additional new adventures submit- Collecting Tigris and Euphrates sediment samples in ted by GSA members. Iraq in the 1960s, surrounded by archaeological sites of For each gift to the Foundation of US$50 or more, you great antiquity, not to mention some curious Bedouins. may select one complimentary copy of GeoTales as a —Richard W. Berry token of our appreciation.

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32 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY 2010 OEST AWARD RECIPIENTS NAMED CALL FOR PAPERS The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) has announced its 2010 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Award recipients. For details, go to www.geosociety.org/awards/oest.htm.

GSA Congratulates These Outstanding Earth Science Teachers!

SECTION AWARDEES Iowa: De Anna Tibben, Ames High School, Ames Central Section: De Anna Tibben, Louisiana: Chris Campbell, The goal of the GSA Today “Ground- Ames High School, Ruston work” series is to lay the groundwork for Ames, Iowa, USA Maryland: Mona Becker, furthering the influence of earth science Eastern Section: Sykesville Middle School, Sykesville on education, policy, planning, and fund- Heather H. McArdle, ing. Articles can include in-depth geosci- Minnesota: Kate Rosok, ence commentary, short observations and Mahopac High School, Edison High School, Minneapolis Mahopac, New York, USA analysis of hot topics, and discussion of Mississippi: Brittany Brewer, policy news and issues. Far Western Section: Diamondhead Nick Crooker, Characteristics of Modesto High School, New Jersey: Peter Dorofy, a “Groundwork” Article: Modesto, California, USA Burlington County Institute of 1. This should be a complete, stand- Technology, Medford New England Section: alone article (ongoing or serial Jennifer Judkins, New York: Heather McArdle, commentary or meetings summaries Wilmington Middle School, Mahopac High School, Mahopac are not appropriate). Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA North Carolina: Joshua David 2. If authors have supplemental Pacific Northwest Section: Roberts, Durham information, they may include it as an online GSA Supplemental Data Chris Hedeen, Oregon: Mike Rockow, item. Oregon City High School, Leslie Middle School, Salem Oregon City, Oregon, USA 3. Articles must be no longer than Pennsylvania: Karen Aucker, 1,400 words with two small figures Southeastern Section: Jersey Shore Area Senior High, or 1,600 words with one figure Bryan Freeman, Jersey Shore Clinton High School, (which equals two typeset pages in Clinton, Tennessee, USA South Carolina: Jeanne Hartley, GSA Today). Lexington Middle School, Lexington Southwestern Section: 4. Color figures may be included at no Laura Lukes, Tennessee: Bryan E. Freeman, cost to authors. Clinton High School, Clinton Saguaro High School, 5. GSA Today science editors are Scottsdale, Arizona, USA Washington: Kareen Border, responsible for review and Key Peninsula Middle School, acceptance of the articles (all are Lakebay peer-reviewed), as well as guiding authors regarding GSA Today STATE AWARDEES West Virginia: Andrea Anderson, Weirton High School, Weirton standards. Alabama: Kim Ouderkirk, 6. Articles will be published on a Tuscaloosa space-available basis after Alaska: David Gillam, acceptance. Nicholas J. Begich Middle School, Anchorage Learn more and submit a manuscript at Florida: Minerva Santerre, Frank C. Martin K–8, Miami www.geosociety.org/ Georgia: Michael McClain, Powder Springs ® pubs/gsatguid.htm. Indiana: Mark Ruckert

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2011 GSA Section Meetings SAVE $ Be a part of the geoscience action with GSA’s spring meetings! by registering early! NORTHEASTERN/NORTH-CENTRAL Joint Meeting 20–22 March 2011 • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Pittsburgh is built around the confluence of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which join in the city to form the Ohio River. This area offers a variety of geologically interesting venues, including excellent examples of the Allegheny Front separating the Valley and Ridge and Appalachian Plateau Provinces.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Photo courtesy Greater Pittsburgh Chamber Early registration deadline: 14 February of Commerce.

SOUTHEASTERN 23–25 March 2011 • Wilmington, North Carolina, USA This meeting will follow the theme “Exploration to Exploitation: Geosciences’ Role in Natural Resource Stewardship” and will be held at the new Wilmington Convention Center on the banks of the scenic Cape Fear River, just minutes from the scenic North Carolina coast. Early registration deadline: 22 February

Grandfather Mountain; image courtesy North Carolina Tourism.

SOUTH-CENTRAL 27–29 March 2011 • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Headquarters for this meeting will be at the historic Chateau Bourbon hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter, within easy walking distance of the winding Natchez River. Field trips will assess the impacts of Hurricane Katrina, investigate the effects of sea-level rise on the Louisiana coastal plain, and explore New Orleans cityscape, 2007; photo courtesy New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. the Cane Bayou by canoe. Early registration deadline: 22 February

ROCKY MOUNTAIN/CORDILLERAN Joint Meeting 18–20 May 2011 • Logan, Utah, USA Logan is located at a nexus of western geology, with the Rocky Mountains to the east, the Basin and Range to the west, and the Snake River Plain to the north. Geologic formations near Logan range in age from paleo-Proterozoic to Quaternary and in character from crystalline to karst.

Early registration deadline: 18 April Old Main on the Utah State University Campus, with the stunning Wellsville Mountains in the background. Photo by Donna Barry.

Find more meeting information at www.geosociety.org/meetings/ and look for your meeting brochures in the mail. NOTICE Philmont of Spring 2011 GSA Council Meeting Scout Ranch Volunteer Geologist Program Cimarron, New Mexico, USA Sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Volunteer to teach and Meetings of the GSA Council are open to Fellows, Members, and demonstrate area geology in Associates of the Society, who may attend as observers, except dur- back-country New Mexico! ing executive sessions. Only councilors and officers may speak to agenda items, except by invitation of the chair. Philmont Scout Ranch is one of three national high-adventure bases­ Council will meet next on Friday, 29 April, 1–4:30 p.m.; Saturday, owned and operated by the Boy 30 April, 8 a.m.–noon; and Monday, 2 May, 8 a.m.–noon. The GSA Scouts of America. Located in the corporate meeting will be Friday, 29 April, 4:30–5 p.m. Meeting southern Sangre de Cristo Moun- location: TBA. tains of northern New Mexico, Philmont is a 137,000 acre ranch dedicated to outdoor activities. The twelve-day backpacking experience serves over 21,000 high-school-age The Geological Society of America, 3300 Penrose Place, P.O. Box 9140, boys and girls from all over the USA Boulder, CO 80301-9140, USA | +1-303-357-1000, option 3, or +1-888-443-4472 as well as several foreign countries. Fifty-four positions are open again this year, to be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Volun- teers will receive a sign-up packet with scout applications (you have FUNDING to be a scout, at least for the sum- mer!), medical forms, and bro- chures in May 2011. Students who for GSA’s Research would like to volunteer must show proof of enrollment in a graduate- Grants Program level program. The 2011 season begins on Sun- In 1933, R.V. Anderson received the first Geological Society of America day, 12 June; 8 August begins the research grant, using it to study the geology of the coastal Atlas Mountains in last week of the program. western Algeria. Seventy-seven years later, GSA’s Research Grants Program is still growing and providing students with much-needed funding.

The GEOSTAR fund, created in 1987, augments the Research Grants Program. Contributions to GEOSTAR from individuals, industry, and institutions are For more information and vital—you can help support a young geoscientist’s future by donating today. to sign up, contact Ed Warner, P.O. Box 480046, Denver, CO Send your check to the GSA Foundation, 3300 Penrose Place, Boulder, CO 80248-0046, USA, +1-720-904-0560, 80301, USA; call +1-303-357-1054; or donate online at gsafweb.org. [email protected]. Alternate contact: Bob Horning, P.O. Box 460, Tesuque, NM 87575, USA, +1-505- 820-9290, [email protected]. Learn more about the geology of the area at http://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/ pp_505/html/pdf.html.

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 35 Quick Reference GSA News & Information on the Web More news about GSA members: www.geosociety.org/news/memberNews.htm GSA Annual Meetings Information about current, past, and future GSA meetings: Look toward the Future www.geosociety.org/meetings/ 2011 Dates and information about other Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA geoscience-related meetings: (9 –12 October) www.geosociety.org/calendar/ 2012 Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Resources for K–12 earth science educators: (4 –7 November) www.geosociety.org/educate/resources.htm 2013—125th Anniversary of GSA! Denver, Colorado, USA Find your science at GSA: (27–30 October) www.geosociety.org/themes/ 2014 GSA press releases: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada www.geosociety.org/news/ (19 –22 October) 2015 Sign up for e-news via link on our home page: Baltimore, Maryland, USA www.geosociety.org (1– 4 November)

36 FEBRUARY 2011, GSA TODAY View Classified and GeoMart ads online at www.geosociety.org/advertising.htm

Classified Rates—2011 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY however, Canadians and permanent residents will INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Ads (or cancellations) must reach the GSA advertising office no later be given priority. The University of Victoria hires on UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD than the first of the month, one month prior to the issue in which the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle Petroleum Technology (Instructor/Assistant Professor), of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and they are to be published. Contact [email protected], non-tenure stream, beginning Fall 2011. Requirements: encourage applications from all qualified women and B.S. (higher degree preferred) with considerable oil +1.800.472.1988 ext. 1053, or +1.303.357.1053. All correspondence men, including persons with disabilities, members of and gas industry field experience. Job duties include must include complete contact information, including e-mail and mail- visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. teaching courses in Petroleum Technology and related ing addresses. To estimate cost, count 54 characters per line, includ- courses such as Drilling and Completion, Gathering and ing punctuation and spaces. Actual cost may differ if you use capitals, Transportation, Petroleum Geology & Geophysics, and CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING boldface type, or special characters. Rates are in U.S. dollars. Environment & Safety. Submit letter of application, C.V., FACULTY POSITIONS statement of teaching philosophy (a statement of experi- Per line each HYDROGEOLOGY AND PETROLOGY ence working with students of diverse backgrounds is Per Line for addt’l month AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY encouraged), and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Classification 1st month (same ad) The Department of Geosciences at Austin Peay Assad Panah ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair, State University, Tennessee, invites applications for University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, 300 Campus Drive, Positions Open $8.90 $8.65 two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor Bradford, PA 16701 (www.upb.pitt.edu/acadsearch.aspx). Fellowship Opportunities $8.90 $8.65 level beginning Fall 2011. One position is for Igneous/ Review of completed applications will begin 15 Feb. Opportunities for Students Metamorphic Petrology-Mineralogy and the other is 2011, and continue until position is filled. Pitt-Bradford is First 25 lines $0.00 $4.50 Hydrogeology-Low Temperature Geochemistry. Details a beautiful, friendly campus with an emphasis on teach- about the position and how to apply can be found ing. While faculty have the advantage of the expansive Additional lines $4.50 $4.50 at www.apsu.edu/human-resources/faculty/ resources and research opportunities available through currentjobopenings. Information about the department the University of Pittsburgh system, they also enjoy one- can be found at www.apsu.edu/geosciences. on-one contact with their students in a secure, personal- ized environment. Individuals representing all aspects of Positions Open diversity are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

DIRECTOR, NEPTUNE CANADA OCEAN NETWORKS CANADA AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Location: Victoria, British Columbia Date posted: 4 Jan. 2011 Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) invites applications for the position of Director, NEPTUNE Canada. The position is for an initial five year term and is renewable subject to funding. This world-leading cabled ocean observatory began operations in 2009, delivering real time data to researchers around the world from the seafloor on the coastal margins of Vancouver Island to the deep ocean at the Juan de Fuca Ridge. NEPTUNE Canada repre- sents a capital investment of $130M, with a $12M annual O&M budget. The 40 dedicated staff of scientists, engi- neers, data management specialists, and administrators maintain the subsea facility, the data archive and design new approaches to ocean data collection, management and distribution in partnership with the large scientific user community. The Director’s duties include • responsibility for overall leadership, advocacy and management of the observatory; • leadership in building the Canadian and international user community; • promotion of the role of ocean observation in under standing earth systems; • strategic planning for maintaining excellence, future development and funding of the observatory; and • support for the vision of ONC in areas of ocean policy, outreach and private sector engagement. With NEPTUNE Canada transitioning from its installa- tion to operational phase, an exciting opportunity exists for the next Director to catalyze further development of the dynamic research environment in ocean sci- ences. ONC is seeking a visionary leader, a recognized researcher, an experienced project manager, a team builder, and a steward of science. ONC was created in 2007 by the University of Victoria to oversee the gover- nance and management of the NEPTUNE Canada and VENUS cabled ocean observatories. The NEPTUNE Canada Director reports to the ONC President and CEO and will normally be eligible for an academic appoint- ment at the University of Victoria. The successful candidate will have an extensive background in a relevant science discipline, including an excellent research track record and strong ties with the international community. The individual will be an accomplished leader, with a strong managerial and research track record. Excellent interpersonal, problem- solving and communication skills are essential as well as superior skills in administration and organizational leadership and project management. Applications should include a statement of relevant experience and accomplishments, a full CV, and a list of four referees. Review of candidates will begin by 15 Feb. 2011; the appointment of the Director will begin on 1 July 2011 or as mutually agreed. The position description and details about ONC, NEPTUNE Canada and the University of Victoria can be found at www.oceannetworks.ca and www .neptunecanada.ca. For more information, please contact Martin Taylor ([email protected]).

GSA TODAY, FEBRUARY 2011 37 Coming to GSA Today in 2011 Science Articles March: G. Shields-Zhou and L. Och, “The emergence of a more oxygenated earth system during the Neoproterozoic: Geochemical evidence, biological consequences, and future changes” April/May: P. Kapp, J.D. Pelletier, A. Rohrmann, R. Heermance, J. Russell, and Lin Ding, “Wind erosion in the Qaidam basin, central Asia: Implications for tectonics, paleoclimate, and the source of the Loess plateau” In the queue: P. Hammer, R. Clowes, F. Cook, K. Vasudevan, and A. van der Velden, “The big picture: A lithospheric cross-section of the North American continent” In the queue: P. Reiners, C. Riihimaki, and E. Heffern, “Clinker geochronology, Plio-Pleistocene glaciation, and landscape evolution in the northern Rockies”

Groundwork articles: In the queue: S. O’Connell and M.A. Holmes, “Obstacles to the recruitment of minorities into the geosciences” In the queue: J. Libarkin, E.G. Ward, S. Anderson, G. Kortemeyer, and S. Raeburn, “Revisiting the geoscience concept inventory: A call to the community” GSA Today articles from 1995 on are open access via link at www.geosociety.org/pubs/.

Geology Gets to Work at E&EG Environmental & Engineering Geoscience seeks contributions in the broadly defined areas of environmental and engineering geosciences, including geomorphology, hydrogeology, low-temperature geochemistry, neotectonics, and other earth-surface processes. Co-published quarterly by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists and GSA, the journal accepts both theoretical and empirical contributions, but preference is given to papers of an applied nature. Science Editors Ira D. Sasowsky, The University of Akron Abdul Shakoor, Kent State University Submit papers: http://eeg.allentrack.net/ View a free sample issue: http://eeg.geoscienceworld.org/

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