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Daniel Jean Stanley, E-206 NMNH, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. 20560, [email protected] Andrew G. Warne, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg, MS 39180, [email protected]

ABSTRACT land subsidence are principal natural phenomena affecting use of deltas, and humans remain vulnerable to these factors Thirty-four documented archaeological sites, dated >5000 as well as to extensive ecological degradation caused by yr B.P. and located in and adjacent to marine deltas, are identi- increased population pressures. The integrated geoarchaeologi- fied to evaluate early occupation of Holocene deltas world- cal approach serves to refine long-term rates of change in delta wide. Modern marine deltas began to form from ~8500 to evolution and thereby gauge human impact on these depo- 6500 yr B.P., and our survey distinguishes at least 16 archaeo- centers. Moreover, the model presented here provides insight logical sites dated to ≥7000 yr B.P., which indicates that these into environmental conditions during the early to mid- resource-rich ecosystems were used by humans soon after their Holocene transition from hunter-gatherers to sedentary com- development. The model presented here links deceleration in munities, a major turning point in human history. rate of Holocene sea-level rise with the near-synchronous development of deltas and human occupation of these fertile INTRODUCTION plains. The integrated geological and archaeological database shows that conditions in and around deltas (accumulation of During most of the past four million years, hominids sus- fertile soil, reliable water supply, perennial aquatic food tained themselves by gathering wild plants and hunting and sources, ease of travel and trade) were attractive to human immigration and settlement. Currently, rising sea level and Deltas continued on p. 2

Background photo: Wax Lake (left) and Atchafalaya (right), nascent deltas of the Mississippi River prograding into Atchafalaya Bay, Gulf of Mexico. Image shows charac- teristic features of newly formed deltas, which would have been typical during the early Holocene, including low-lying islands isolated by channels. During early phases of delta occupation, humans would have had to overcome challenges such as isolation and peri- odic inundation in this setting. This color infrared image was taken in February 1980 (courtesy of I. van Heerden, Louisiana State University).

Figure 2. Generalized stratigraphic section depicting the late Pleistocene to Holocene subsurface geology at diverse marine delta localities (no thickness scale shown or implied). Particular focus in this study is on stratal unit III, characteristically a coars- Figure 1. Documented archaeological sites, dated from >7000 to ~5000 yr B.P., on and ening-up delta sequence comprising diverse lithofacies dated adjacent to 34 delta sequences compiled in this preliminary survey (Table 1). Sixteen of from ~8500 yr B.P. to present. The start of deltaic sequence for- the 34 delta sequences have been dated (Table 1). Of note are eight sites >7000 yr B.P. mation in the early Holocene was fundamentally controlled by (purple circle) positioned on deltas that are dated to >7000 yr B.P. (red triangle), indicat- the decelerating rate of sea-level rise, as noted on the general- ing early occupation of these depocenters. ized world sea-level curve (after Warne and Stanley, 1995). 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2 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Deltas continued from p. 2 TABLE 1. EARLY TO MIDDLE HOLOCENE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN AND ADJACENT TO MARINE DELTAS EARLY HOLOCENE INITIATION OF Delta seq. Delta or Age Dating Reference MARINE DELTAS WORLDWIDE (Fig. 1) lower plain* (yr B.P.) method† This study focuses specifically on North and Central America deltas, although we recognize that other 1 Mackenzie ~5000 4 Clark (1991) coastal environments, such as barrier 2 Mississippi 6220–5345 1 Russo (1996) islands that formed in the early to mid- 3 Tecolutla, Veracruz 7600 3A Wilkerson (1980) Holocene, were extensively exploited by 4 Santa Maria 6810 1 Ranere and Hansell (1978) humans. Herein, the term delta is used in South America a broad sense and includes alluvial tracts 5 Magdalena 5050 1 Meggers (1979) 6 Orinoco system ~6000 1, 3A Sanoja (1989) of land deposited at or near the mouth of 7 Valdivia 5800 1, 3A Stothert (1985) rivers near the sea. These depocenters 8 Las Vegas 8250–6600 1, 3A Stothert (1985) include settings such as fan-, cuspate-, 9 Huaca Prieta ~5000 1 Quilter (1991) and bird-foot–shaped silty plains, coarse 10 Santa ~7000 4 Wells (1992) fan deltas, and river mouth alluvial plains 11 Camiña ~6000 1 Martinez (1979) located at heads of estuarine, bay, and 12 Porto Alegre plain ~7000 1 Rodríguez (1992) fjord systems. 13 Near Amazon coast 5045 1, 3B Meggers (1979) Radiocarbon-dated late Pleistocene to Europe Holocene sections beneath modern delta 14 Alta ~5600 1, 3A Nygaard (1989) plains typically contain three distinct 15 Ume ~5500 3A Ramqvist et al. (1985) stratigraphic units (Fig. 2). From base to 16 Rhine-Maas ~7000 3A Whittle (1996) top these units comprise: stratal unit I, late 17 Rhône 8000–7000 4 Whittle (1996) Pleistocene fluvial deposits (to as young as 18 Tagus ~7000 4 Whittle (1996) ~11,000 yr B.P.); stratal unit II, late Pleis- 19 Danube ~7000 3C Whittle (1996) tocene to early Holocene shallow marine 20 Dimini Bay–Seskolitis 8000–6400 1 Zangger (1991) transgressive deposits (~18,000 to 8000 yr 21 Troy Bay–Scamander plain 6800–6500 1 Kayan (1995) B.P.); and stratal unit III, Holocene deltaic 22 Zyyi 8000–7000 3A Ronen (1995) deposits of variable lithologies (~8000 yr Africa B.P. to present). Deltaic unit III, the focus 23 Nile ~7000 1, 3B Stanley and Warne (1993) 24 Niger ~5000 4 Devisse and Vernet (1993) of this article, is typically a coarsening- Asia upward, prograding sequence with datable 25 Oren ~8100–7500 1, 3A Galili et al. (1993) peats, shells, and lag gravels at its base. 26 Tigris-Euphrates 7600–7000 1 Sanlaville (1992) To determine the timing of initiation of 27 Indus ~5600 1 Mughal (1990) world deltas, we identified the oldest 28 Bang Pakong ~8000–7000 2, 3C Higham (1989) radiocarbon age available at or near the 29 Zhu Jiang (Pearl) 6000 4 Lo (1990) dated base of documented Holocene 30 Peinan ~5600 3C Lien (1993) deltaic sequences (Fig. 2). 31 Han Jiang (Yangtze) ~7500 1 Stanley and Chen (1996) Global survey of radiocarbon-dated 32 Tokyo Bay 9450 4 Chard (1974) sedimentary sequences in modern marine 33 Ramu ~5600 3B Gorecki (1993) deltas reveals that many (>50) of these Australia depocenters began to develop during the 34 Murray 6020 1 Mulvaney (1969) period ~8500 to 6500 yr B.P. in a variety *Italics indicate deltas that have been radiocarbon dated. of geographic and geologic settings on † 1—Standard 14C radiocarbon; 2—accelerator mass spectrometer (AMS); 3—artifact type: coastal margins of world oceans (Stanley lithic = A, ceramic = B, other = C; 4—undefined. and Warne, 1994; Warne and Stanley, 1995; additional dated delta sites available from the authors). Having considered all erosion to sediment accretion and progra- early development of modern marine major controls (including climate, tectonic dation at the mouth of rivers, took place deltas (~8500–6500 yr B.P.) and human setting, isostasy, coastal hydrodynamics, on a worldwide basis within a span of exploitation of these resource-rich envi- fluvial and sediment discharge, and sedi- ~2000 yr. ronments shortly after their formation. ment accumulation rates), we conclude The focus of this survey is to deter- that sea-level change is the only process DOCUMENTING EARLY HUMAN mine timing of earliest recorded occupa- that could bring about the coeval world- OCCUPATION OF DELTAS tion, rather than the specific nature of wide initiation of Holocene deltas. Surveys human activity (foraging, sedentariness, of sea-level histories from diverse settings Studies of the Nile and Yangtze deltas, plant cultivation, domestication, pottery- (cf. Pirazzoli, 1991) indicate a marked where evidence for occupation extends making, etc.) at the 34 identified sites. deceleration in sea-level rise at ~8000 to to as early as ~7500 yr ago (Stanley and Thus, we do not discuss specific cultures, 7000 yr B.P. (Fig. 2). Recent investigations Warne, 1993; Stanley and Chen, 1996), typologies, or other archaeological desig- attribute this deceleration to abrupt were the catalyst for the present geo- nations. To evaluate the timing of human changes in early Holocene atmospheric archaeologic investigation. Findings occupation of deltas shortly after develop- circulation (Alley et al., 1997; Stager and from these two systems demonstrate that ment of these new ecosystems, we selected Mayewski, 1997). Holocene deltaic humans expanded onto the two depocen- sites for this study on the basis of the fol- sequences began to accumulate as former ters within 500 yr of their development as lowing: (1) only those with material older incised river valleys filled with sediment to fertile plains. We reviewed archaeological than 5000 yr B.P. (Table 1); and (2) avail- the point that the rate of fluvial sediment literature to identify and document pre- ability of radiocarbon-dated material, such input exceeded the declining rate of sea- historic sites in and adjacent to these as charcoal, plant, and bone (20 sites), level rise along coasts. This threshold, depocenters. Our aim was to determine if from marine transgression and coastal there is a worldwide correlation between Deltas continued on p. 4

GSA TODAY, December 1997 3 Deltas continued from p. 3 and/or dated artifacts (lithic, ceramic) assigned a numeric age (14 sites). In this preliminary evaluation of the timing of early occupation of deltas, data are subdi- vided into two temporal categories (Fig. 1): sites known to be older than 7000 yr B.P., or shortly after delta development (n = 16); and those somewhat younger, between 7000 and 5000 yr B.P. (n = 18). This preliminary survey, which is representative but not comprehensive, shows that sites we identified occur in a wide range of latitudes (Fig. 1). However, most are within tropic and northern tem- perate latitudes, primarily in northern South America, the circum-Mediterranean, and eastern-southeastern Asia. Our database records a near-equal number of sites dated >7000 and <7000 yr B.P., older sites being concentrated in European and Mediterranean areas. Sites occur on all continents except those at highest lati- tudes, and we found few documented early delta sites (>5000 yr B.P.) in North America (Coastal Environments, Inc., 1977), southern South America and Africa, Eurasia, and Australia. Also, our research did not identify documented early Holocene sites on some major world deltas, such as the Congo, Ganges, and Yellow, and those of northern Russian rivers.

LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT DATABASE By early Holocene time, humans were widely dispersed in temperate and tropic Figure 3. Integrated geological-archaeological model depicting the relations among late Pleistocene to regions. The majority of prehistoric sites Holocene sea-level change, coastal development near river mouths, and human migration and occupa- are recorded on inland and upland land- tion. Formation of modern marine deltas and occupation of these fertile plains (part C) are inextricably scapes rather than on the coast (Price and linked to deceleration in the rate of sea-level rise. Facies correspond to those depicted in Figure 2. Gebauer, 1995). Current distributions of documented early settlement sites appear in marked contrast to modern demograph- Stright, 1990), and evidence of human and correlating with sites elsewhere that ics, where almost 80% of the world’s pop- occupation is most commonly found contain similar artifacts that have been ulation lives within 100 km of the coast. along more stable and somewhat higher radiocarbon dated. Materials are now com- Thus, one might expect a larger number of margins and apices of these depocenters. monly dated by the standard radiocarbon sites positioned on or close to delta plains In addition, subsequent anthropogenic method, but ages cited in the literature and submerged offshore (Stright, 1990) activity may have further modified and vary in format—e.g., in yr B.P., uncali- than are currently recorded. obscured prehistoric sites. brated or calibrated, or in yr B.C.E. At this There are several possible explana- It is possible that the irregular dis- time, material at only a few delta sites has tions for the relatively small number of tribution of documented early delta sites been dated using the accelerator mass recorded prehistoric sites on deltas. In is influenced by other factors, such as spectrometer (AMS) method, and none many instances, artifacts and sites have uneven intensity of archaeological explo- that we reviewed in the literature incorpo- been buried and obscured by thick ration and access to literature and records. rate reservoir corrections (cf. Stuiver and sequences of Holocene deposits resulting Other explanations for the uneven distri- Brazunias, 1993). from successive floods and generally high bution of sites include increased logistical rates of deposition near river mouths (to difficulty of exploration in areas such as INCIPIENT SETTLEMENT OF 10 cm/yr). Land subsidence, which typi- densely vegetated tropics, climatically RESOURCE-RICH DELTA PLAINS cally affects deltas (Stanley, 1997), would isolated (polar) regions, and submarine also lower early sites below present land Humans occupied a broad spectrum settings. surface and water table. Moreover, rise of of environments by the end of the Pleis- Additional challenges associated with sea level during this period submerged tocene, and the transition to agriculture the systematic worldwide survey of early some coastal sites, such as the Neolithic was under way in widely different regions and mid-Holocene archaeological sites on settlement on the Oren delta (Fig. 1; Table of the world between that time and the deltas pertain to dating. In some regions, 1), Israel (Galili et al., 1993). Hence, many mid-Holocene. By identifying 34 delta sites are dated typologically—that is, by deltaic sites are obscured and inherently sites occupied by at least 5000 yr B.P., our identifying characteristic lithic and difficult to discover and excavate (cf. database suggests that delta environments ceramic manufacture method and/or style

4 GSA TODAY, December 1997 may have been a component in this tran- from ephemeral braided to more stable sition. Eight documented sites are dated to meandering river systems. 7000 yr B.P. or earlier and are positioned During initial stages of development, on or adjacent to deltas that are known to the seaward parts of deltas generally com- have begun at least 7000 yr ago. These prise a series of ephemeral lowlands and include (Table 1): Tecolutla (Mexico), islands isolated by shallow distributaries Santa (Peru), Rhine-Maas (Netherlands), (van Heerden and Roberts, 1980), as illus- Rhône (France), Danube (Romania), Nile trated by the nascent Atchafalaya delta (Egypt), Tigris-Euphrates (Iraq, Kuwait), (see background photo). These frequently and Yangtze (China). These sites are in inundated lowlands compelled humans to diverse geologic, geographic, and climatic overcome difficulties associated with isola- settings along the lower stretches of rivers tion on islands, periodic inundation, and characterized by variable flow and sedi- forced migration (Büdel, 1966). Techno- ment load. These localities, nevertheless, logical advances during the early and mid- have the following common features: dle Holocene enabled some humans to a generally prograding shoreline and exploit these evolving coastal lowland increasing land area, permanent fresh- environments. Abundant freshwater water sources, high water table, aquatic resources and access to inland settlements habitats (fresh, brackish, marine), well- via rivers made deltas more attractive than developed and relatively stable system of other coastal areas to some prehistoric distributary channels, and fertile silt-rich groups. In some deltas, such as the Nile soil. and Yangtze, increasing technology and Archaeological research indicates that human manipulation eventually gave sedentariness occurred in diverse geo- rise to well-developed hydraulic civiliza- graphic and climatic settings, but essential tions (Butzer, 1976). to site location was availability of a reli- The Yangtze in eastern China (Fig. 4) able water supply such that risks of is the most extensively documented exam- drought were minimized. Other advan- ple that demonstrates the close relation tages associated with proximity to water between sea-level change and early human sources include perennially available pro- occupation of deltas. By integrating tein and other aquatic food sources and archaeological information and petrologic ease of regional travel and trade. and radiocarbon data derived from cores, it has been shown that this depocenter INTEGRATED GEOLOGICAL- was occupied by ~7500 yr B.P. or within ARCHAEOLOGICAL DELTA MODEL Figure 4. Yangtze delta of China, which contains five centuries of the beginning of delta the largest number of documented early sites formation (Stanley and Chen, 1996). A delta model that incorporates the (sedentary Neolithic cultures), provides evidence Geoarchaeological studies reveal that posi- geological and archaeological records of human occupation shortly after delta-plain for- tions of Neolithic settlements are related emphasizes the near-synchronous devel- mation. Eastward migration through time is pri- to geography (selection of topographic opment of resource-rich deltaic environ- marily related to the effects of early to middle Holocene sea-level rise on delta landform develop- highs, which are less vulnerable to inun- ments, which offered soil and water ment (after Stanley and Chen, 1996). dation) and advancing techniques in resources conducive to human immigra- adapting to wetland occupancy, and that tion and settlement (Fig. 3). Although cli- their distributions changed systematically mate is the fundamental driving force for through time in direct response to sea- late Pleistocene and Holocene sea-level forming widely distributed, shelly sand level rise. The integrated record indicates oscillations, as well as regional environ- (transgressive) deposits (Fig. 2). Coastal a progressive eastward expansion of settle- mental and associated vegetation changes, processes associated with this marine ments as sea-level rise inundated former our model identifies sea level as the princi- transgression altered or destroyed coastal topographic lows, inducing relocation pal worldwide mechanism that directly sites that had previously been located on toward higher elevations associated with controls delta formation and early human the exposed shelf. Fluvial systems coastal ridges that served as protective occupation of these coastal environments. remained predominantly incised and barriers (Fig. 4). From ~20,000 to 18,000 yr B.P. (Fig. braided. Although groups of hunter-gath- 3A), when sea level was at least 120 m erers continued to occupy alluvial plains RAMIFICATIONS OF THE below present level (Fairbanks, 1989), river near river mouths, these still-incised, INTEGRATED STUDY gradients were greater than those of today, rapidly shifting, sandy, braided-river envi- braided-river systems incised preexisting ronments were not conducive to long- This integrated geological and archae- coastal plains, and deltas formed seaward term settlement. ological investigation of early to middle of present shorelines, near the present From ~8500 to 6500 yr B.P. (Fig. 3C), Holocene deltas can serve to refine the shelf edge. Late Pleistocene alluvial plain the rate of sea-level rise decreased archaeological record for deltas and other deposits on the subaerially exposed conti- markedly (to as little as 1 mm/yr), yet coastal settings and to foster development nental shelf (Fig. 2) served as habitat as landward displacement of most coastlines of effective, long-term coastal protection well as land bridges between continents continued. However, decelerating sea-level strategies. for forager groups. rise induced infilling of incised river val- Systematic geological analyses of From ~18,000 to 8000 yr B.P. (Fig. 3B), leys and a change from marine erosion to continuous borings in deltas and their lat- sea level rose rapidly (to as much as 1 fluvial deposition at river mouths, with eral correlation define three-dimensional cm/yr), while shelf-edge deltas and conti- accompanying accretion and progradation lithofacies distributions and associated nental shelves were concurrently sub- of silty, nutrient-rich delta plain deposits environments of deposition. Such analyses merged. Coastlines retreated landward, (Fig. 2). Moreover, as river gradients provide a context for interpreting both and shelf sediments were extensively decreased there was a widespread change reworked by nearshore waves and currents Deltas continued on p. 6

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G., 1994, Worldwide . initiation of Holocene marine deltas by deceleration fax 607-254-4780, [email protected] Kayan, I., 1995, The Troia Bay and supposed harbour of sea-level rise: Science, v. 265, p. 228–232. M. F. Miller, Vanderbilt University, sites in the Bronze age: Studia Troica, v. 4, p. 211–235. (615) 322-3528, fax 615-322-2137, Lien, C.-M., 1993, Peinan: A Neolithic village, in Buren- hult, G., ed., People of the Stone Age: Hunter-gatherers [email protected] Deltas continued on p. 7

6 GSA TODAY, December 1997 GSA Officers and Councilors for 1998 Victor R. Baker Gail M. Ashley George A. Thompson David E. Dunn President Vice-President Past President Treasurer University of Arizona Rutgers University Stanford University University of Texas—Dallas Tucson, Arizona Piscataway, New Jersey Stanford, California Richardson, Texas

Councilors (1996–1998) Councilors (1997–1999) Councilors (1998–2000) Joanne Bourgeois B. Clark Burchfiel Douglas W. Burbank University of Washington Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pennsylvania State University Seattle, Washington Cambridge, Massachusetts University Park, Pennsylvania John E. Costa Gail A. Mahood Rhea Lydia Graham U.S. Geological Survey Stanford University Pueblo of Sandia Vancouver, Washington Stanford, California Placitas, New Mexico Charles G. Groat J. Leslie Smith Allison R. (Pete) Palmer University of Texas—El Paso University of British Columbia Institute for Cambrian Studies El Paso, Texas Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Boulder, Colorado Warren B. Hamilton Dorothy L. Stout Joaquin S. Ruiz Colorado School of Mines Cypress College University of Arizona Golden, Colorado Cypress, California Tucson, Arizona

Deltas continued from p. 6 Stothert, K. E., 1985, The preceramic Las Vegas culture Louisiana Transfers of coastal Ecuador: American Antiquity, v. 50, p. 613–637. from Southeastern Section Stright, M. J., 1990, Archaeological sites on the North American continental shelf, in Lasca, M. P., and to South-Central Section Donahue, J., eds., Archaeological geology of North America: Boulder, Colorado, Geological Society of America, Decade of North American Geology, Centen- The management boards of the Southeastern and South- nial Special Volume 4, p. 439–465. Central Sections of the Geological Society of America Stuiver, M., and Braziunas, T. F., 1993, Modeling recommended in summer 1997 that GSA member atmospheric 14C influence and 14C ages of marine affiliation in Louisiana be transferred from the South- samples to 10,000 B.C.: Radiocarbon, v. 35, p. 137–189. eastern to the South-Central Section. The GSA van Heerden, I. L., and Roberts, H. H, 1980, The Council approved the transfer pending member input, Atchafalaya delta—Louisiana’s new prograding coast: Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Transac- and in August, GSA solicited the opinion of members in Louisiana. An overwhelming tions, v. 30, p. 497–506. majority of those who responded approved of the transfer, which will bring the South- Warne, A. G., and Stanley, D. J., 1993, Archaeology to Central Section population into proportion with that of other sections. In addition, pro- refine Holocene subsidence rates along the Nile delta fessional geologists in Louisiana are generally more aligned with the activities of the margin, Egypt: Geology, v. 21, p. 715–718. South-Central Section than with those of Warne, A. G., and Stanley, D. J., 1995, Sea-level change the Southeastern Section. as critical factor in development of basin margin sequences: New evidence from Late Quaternary record, Effective immediately, GSA members in The members of the GSA South- in Finkl, C. W., ed., Holocene cycles: Climate, sea levels, the state of Louisiana will be affiliated with Central Section wish to welcome our and sedimentation: Journal of Coastal Research Special Issue No. 17, p. 231–240. the South-Central Section, unless they indi- new affiliates. We remind you that we have an active program of student Wells, L. E., 1992, Holocene landscape change on the cate otherwise. Please note that GSA Santa Delta, Peru: Impact on archaeological site distri- members may choose to maintain support, including travel grants to butions: The Holocene, v. 2, p. 193–204. affiliation with any GSA section, meetings and research awards at Whittle, A., 1996, Europe in the Neolithic: The creation regardless of their residential area. both the undergraduate and graduate of new worlds: Cambridge, UK, Cambridge University However, members may affiliate levels. Our section meetings will be in Press, 443 p. with only one GSA section at a time. Norman, Oklahoma (1998), Lubbock, Wilkerson, S. J. K., 1980, Man’s eighty centuries in Texas (1999), and Fayetteville, Veracruz: National Geographic, v. 158, p. 203–231. Any member who wishes to affiliate with a GSA section outside of his or her residen- Arkansas (2000). Plan to attend Zangger, E., 1991, Prehistoric coastal environments in Greece: The vanished landscapes of Dimini bay and tial area should specify this on his or her these and get to know us! Lake Lerna: Journal of Field Archaeology, v. 18, p. 1–15. dues statement or contact Membership —Elizabeth Anthony, Manuscript received July 15, 1997; revision received Services at (303) 447-2020 or Chair, South-Central Section August 30, 1997; accepted September 5, 1997 ■ [email protected].

GSA TODAY, December 1997 7 SAGE REMARKS

Figure 1. Geoscape Vancouver poster × Raising Community Geoliteracy— (published poster is 90 150 cm). The GEOSCAPE Vancouver Story

Robert J. W. Turner*, John J. Clague, Bertrand J. Groulx Geological Survey of Canada, 101-605 Robson St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3, Canada, (604) 666-4852, [email protected]

OVERVIEW provincial, or national audience and is therefore rather generic. Excellent information is available for the geological “show The Geological Survey of Canada has recently launched a pieces” of North America (e.g., Grand Canyon, Mount St. Helens, geoliteracy initiative in the Vancouver metropolitan region. Our Niagara Falls), but rarely is there anything to explain the geology first product is Geoscape Vancouver, a colorful, jargon-free, graph- of a local watershed or ground-water supply, or nearby moun- ics-rich poster dealing with local geological issues. This poster has tains or shorelines. proven to be a powerful vehicle for educating the public, and we A deterrent to producing such locally oriented geological hope, through this article, to encourage the production of similar information is the possibility that the audience for such a prod- posters for other cities in North America. uct is so limited that the effort is difficult to justify. Large metropolitan centers, however, are ideal places for providing THE LOCAL OPPORTUNITY local geological information: A large population shares a small A great challenge facing geoscientists is to ensure that rele- landscape; the large population places complex demands on vant earth science information is clearly communicated to the earth and water resources, and any geological hazards affect public, and through them to society’s decision makers. To get many people. In addition, the geological database for most urban people’s attention, we must talk about what directly affects their areas is large; thus the geoscientist can draw on a wealth of infor- lives. In large part that means explaining geological issues rele- mation. Further, metropolitan school systems can be important vant to the places where people live and work. People are con- users and distributors of the geological product that is critical to cerned with local geological hazards and are aware of land use its success. These circumstances provided the context for the debates in their community. They value understandable informa- development of the Geoscape Vancouver poster. tion on important issues such as quality of drinking water and resource development. They know best their own local landscape THE POSTER and are curious about what they have observed or experienced, Geoscape Vancouver is a large (90 × 150 cm), full-color, jargon- be it flood or fossil, rockfall, or river stone. free, graphics-rich poster (Fig. 1). A central satellite image of the Unfortunately, most geological information is highly techni- Vancouver area is surrounded by 10 panels, each of which dis- cal, full of jargon, and therefore inaccessible to the public. What cusses an important local geological issue: earthquakes; volcanoes; is produced specifically for the public is often aimed at a state,

8 GSA TODAY, December 1997 floods; the Fraser River delta; geologic substrates of the city; an old standing the geologic landscape is a prerequisite for wise choices mine, debris flows, and the Pleistocene history along a major about where growth takes place and how resources are managed. highway; drinking water from mountain watersheds; groundwater Early on we received some sage advice from a member of our resources; landslides and other slope hazards; and local earth advisory group: To get people’s attention, we should talk about resources (Turner et al., 1996a). We coined the word “geoscape” as things that directly affect their lives. The poster thus emphasizes a contraction of “geologic landscape,” reflecting our belief that it hazards. It also focuses on that most important of resources— is through the landscape that people meet geology. water. The stories behind both the city’s mountain watersheds and ground-water supplies are told. In each case the poster Getting Started emphasizes the natural workings of the landscape and puts the In 1995, the Vancouver office of the Geological Survey of hazard or resource into a landscape context. Canada faced a challenge: With diminishing resources, how The poster interprets the icons of the local landscape: the could we make a significant impact on public awareness of geo- local mountain skyline, Mount Baker volcano, the big Fraser logical issues in British Columbia and Yukon, our mandate area? River, the Fraser River delta, and steep-walled Howe Sound fjord. Our strategy was to focus on the Vancouver area because, with We give people a new look at “old friends.” 1.8 million people, it is home to half of British Columbia’s popu- lation. A variety of issues make geoscience information vital to Telling the Story with Pictures this fast-growing area: earthquakes, landslides, floods, and surface We knew we had to use strong images to tell our stories; and underground water supplies. Local geologic events frequently thus, we made a special effort to find photographs that graphi- make the news. Could we capitalize on this attention to present cally illustrate geologic processes. Photos of a village before and the science behind the geological issues? just after a devastating flood dramatically show the damaging We started by reviewing the situation. Although a large geo- power of flood waters (Fig. 2). A picture of a multitude of past science information base exists for the Vancouver area, almost all Fraser flood-level marks hand-painted on a barn conveys the of it is contained in technical documents and maps that effec- recurrent nature of flooding. tively cannot be used by people untrained in geology. Our task We employ block diagrams to explain local geologic features was to distill the essence of these data, and to repackage them in and processes: acid drainage at an abandoned mine (Fig. 3); an accessible format. geothermal resources and hot springs near a local volcano; river We knew we had the in-house expertise to produce a series processes that have built the Fraser River delta; and ground-water of good products. What concerned us was our ability to ensure in the Fraser Valley. that what we produced was widely used outside the geoscience Most people cannot read topographic contour maps. For this community. Part of our philosophy was to target educators as reason, we present map information on relief maps that look like the primary users; we had to make something that high school, the local landscape (Fig. 4). college, and university teachers would find of value. What they wanted, they told us, was material that would allow them to GEOSCAPE continued on p. 10 teach about local geological issues. Our next step was to invite a group of geoscientists to a brainstorming session to discuss geological issues in the Vancou- ver area. That meeting produced a long list of issues and exam- ples. Our working group took that list and pared it down. At the outset, we intended to make a geologic map showing the distri- bution of surface sediments and rocks, hazards, and resources. However, it quickly became apparent that we needed explanatory text and graphics to communicate the science behind the geo- logic phenomena. As we worked, the explanatory component of the map grew, while the map component shrank—the map evolved into a poster. The poster idea appealed to us. A successful poster can be highly visible within a community. It can also be loaded with information, most of it contained in figures, yet presented in small, easy-to-digest thematic components. We envisioned a poster that would take the reader many visits to complete, but just a five-minute visit to cover a particular theme. Once created, the poster contents and layout could be transferred to the World Wide Web, a medium with its own advantages.

Choosing the Area Several considerations determined our choice of the bound- aries of the Vancouver area. We wanted to emphasize the city’s links to its landscape and so needed to include a significant hinter- land beyond the metropolitan area. It was important that the area contain features and sites well known to residents, including major highway routes into the city and important recreational areas. We also wanted to use a drainage basin boundary to underscore the importance of stream basins as natural subdivisions of the land- scape. We chose the drainage basins of the lower Fraser River and nearby Howe Sound, an area of about 40,000 km2. The central satellite image on the poster was trimmed to the shape of this area.

Keep It Relevant, Keep It Familiar The rapid growth of Vancouver is emphasized in a graphic Figure 2. Telling the story with pictures: Britannia village before and after below the poster title. Our message to the reader is clear: Under- a devastating flood in 1921.

GSA TODAY, December 1997 9 Figure 4. Making maps come alive: a perspective view of mountain water- sheds that supply Vancouver’s water. Figure 3. Using block diagrams to tell geological stories: the Britannia mine, its orebodies, and how acid mine drainage is generated.

tial geoscience information to regional planners, environmental GEOSCAPE continued from p. 9 consultants, emergency preparedness personnel, and educators. We have just completed this map, GeoMap Vancouver (Turner et IN THE CLASSROOM al., 1997; see Clague et al., 1997 for a description). We are assem- bling a set of slides on local geologic features for teachers, and in We have had a positive response to the poster, particularly 1998 we will start work on a book amplifying the material in from local educators teaching geography and earth science classes both Geoscape and GeoMap. at the high school and introductory university levels. At their urging, we produced two companion products. One is a set of 10 OTHER GEOSCAPE POSTERS? poster enlargements of Geoscape theme panels that allow teachers to focus on particular geological issues (Turner et al., 1996b). The Our hope is to see similar posters produced for major second product is a set of 20 overhead transparencies of the best metropolitan areas across Canada, in the United States, and else- Geoscape images (Turner et al., 1996c). where. We can think of no better way to raise geoliteracy than to Several school districts have organized workshops with us provide educators with access to geological stories behind their to introduce the content of the Geoscape poster to teachers. These own local landscapes. Teaching local geology has tremendous sessions have provided us with feedback on the poster and ideas advantages: Students are more interested in the familiar; local on other useful products. field trips provide students with hands-on experience; and local media coverage provides the human interest side of the geologi- RESOURCES cal issues. “We could do that!” is a comment we received from geosci- The poster took 18 months to complete, including produc- entists in a number of cities across Canada. The Geological Sur- tion of a French-language version. The project required research vey of Canada is currently considering what role it can play in staff to establish content and produce draft figures and text (four encouraging production of such posters. And the idea has already months), a computer draftsperson to produce the final figures jumped the border; Curt Pederson of Portland State University is (one month), a geologist-graphics designer to design and produce planning such a poster for the Portland area. We encourage other the poster (three months), and a digital cartographer to prepare local geological groups to consider producing such a geoscience the poster for printing (one month). Scientific contributions were poster for their community. made by a large group of geoscientists from the Geological Survey of Canada, British Columbia Geological Survey Branch, and REFERENCES CITED Simon Fraser University. A draft version was reviewed by a group of educators, geotechnical engineers, and environmental consul- Clague, J. J., Turner, R. J. W., and Groulx, B. J., 1997, Reinventing the geological tants. The poster was assembled in CorelDraw (version 6). Three map—Making geoscience more accessible to Canadians: Geoscience Canada (in press). thousand copies of the poster were printed on high-quality paper Turner, R. J. W., Clague, J. J., and Groulx, B. J., 1996a, Geoscape Vancouver— at a cost of about Canadian $5000, and we currently sell the Living with our geological landscape: Geological Survey of Canada, Open File poster for Canadian $15. Copies of the poster can be obtained 3309, 1 sheet (English or French). from Sales and Publications, Geological Survey of Canada, 101- Turner, R. J. W., Clague, J. J., and Groulx, B. J., 1996b, Geoscape Vancouver— 605 Robson St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3, Canada, (604) 666-0271; thematic poster series: Geological Survey of Canada Open File 3353, 10 posters. fax 604-666-1337; [email protected]. Turner, R. J. W., Clague, J. J., and Groulx, B. J., 1996c, Geoscape Vancouver The poster contents are also available on the Web at overhead transparency set: Geological Survey of Canada Open File 3354, 20 http://sts.gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/page1/urban/geoscape/geoscape.htm. overheads. Turner, R. J. W., Clague, J. J., Groulx, B. J., and Journeay, J. M., 1997, GeoMap WHAT’S NEXT? Vancouver—Geological map of the Vancouver metropolitan area: Geological Survey of Canada Open File 3511, 1 sheet (English or French). ■ The Geoscape Vancouver project introduced us to educators, environmental professionals, and land-use planners in the Van- couver area. These contacts encouraged us to prepare other prod- To Order the Poster … ucts that push the boundaries of traditional geoscience. The next Sales and Publications, Geological Survey of Canada, 101- step was to produce the geological map for nongeoscientists that 605 Robson St., Vancouver, BC V6B 5J3, Canada, (604) 666-0271; had been our initial idea. Our objective was to provide useful spa- fax 604-666-1337; [email protected].

10 GSA TODAY, December 1997 The Climate Change Debate Is Heating Up

Tamara Nameroff, 1996–1997 GSA Congressional Science Fellow

The climate change debate in Wash- the climate. Climate models suggest that, ington is heating up as nations of the during the steamy days of the dinosaur, world consider setting binding global atmospheric concentrations of carbon limits on emissions of greenhouse gases. dioxide likely were considerably higher At the heart of the debate are questions than they are today. In contrast, ice-core about the significance of the large increase records show that during cold, dry periods in concentrations of atmospheric climate- like the last Ice Age, the concentrations of forcing gases since pre-industrial times, atmospheric CO2, CH4, and N2O were dra- and the economic impacts of a climate matically lower. treaty. Earth science collides with economics Because of the enormous complexity As geologists, we recognize that and politics when the more recent climate of the climate system, the fingerprints of Earth’s climate has changed over time record is considered. Observational evi- human activity on the climate have been in response to natural variations. When dence, such as the worldwide retreat of difficult to isolate. Nevertheless, after an dinosaurs roamed the planet 100 million glaciers and rise in sea level, indicates that extensive process that evaluated both years ago, the planet’s mean global surface the surface of the planet has warmed over empirical and theoretical studies, the temperature may have been as much as the last century. Whether these changes Intergovernmental Panel on Climate 6–8 °C above that of today. During the are the result of human emissions of Change— a group of expert scientists Last Glacial Maximum—about 15,000 greenhouse gases or are attributable to from around the world—concluded in to 23,000 years ago—mean surface tem- natural variability has been the subject 1995 that the warming trend observed peratures were significantly cooler. Atmo- of one of the most intensive research in the past 100 years “is unlikely to be spheric greenhouse gas levels have waxed efforts—and political debates—of the entirely natural in origin,” and “the bal- and waned in tandem with changes in past 20 years. ance of evidence suggests a discernible human influence on the climate.” The IPCC predicts that mean surface tem- peratures could rise 1–3.5 °C by the year 2100 if we do nothing to limit anthro- Congressional pogenic emissions of greenhouse gases. Those who challenge the IPCC’s pre- 1998–1999 dictions point to the number of assump- GSA Science Fellowship tions that must be made about the climate system in the computer models used to develop projections of future climate. For he Geological Society of America is accepting applications for the example, the skeptics point to the models’ 1998–1999 Congressional Science Fellowship. The Fellow selected will spend failure to capture decade-scale climate 15 months (September 1998–December 1999) in the office of an individual T variations as an indication that the projec- member of Congress or a congressional committee for the purpose of con- tions for future warming are flawed. The tributing scientific and technical expertise to public policy issues and gaining firsthand skeptics also highlight the uncertainties experience with the legislative process. The American Association for the Advance- of the IPCC’s projections regarding the ment of Science conducts an orientation program to assist the Fellow seeking a con- magnitude, location, and timing of the gressional staff position in which he or she can work on major legislative issues. predicted warming. CRITERIA The two-part question that legislators The program is open to highly qualified Ph.D. earth scientists. Candidates should must answer when faced with an incom- have exceptional competence in some area of the earth sciences, cognizance of a plete scientific understanding of the cli- broad range of matters outside the Fellow’s particular area, and a strong interest in mate system is whether the science pre- working on a range of public policy problems. sents a sufficiently compelling reason to put limits on greenhouse gas emissions, AWARD and if it does, what the best way of mov- The GSA Congressional Science Fellowship carries with it a Deadline for ing forward might be. Formulating a rea- $42,000 stipend, and limited health insurance, relocation, and receipt of all sonable climate policy is made difficult by travel allowances. The fellowship is funded by GSA and by application the fact that great uncertainty exists about a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey. (GSA regrets that the the benefits (the damages avoided) of fellowship is available only to U.S. citizens, and employees of the materials is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in USGS are ineligible to apply for this fellowship. For information February 2, addition to great uncertainties about the about other programs, contact the AAAS or the Geological 1998 costs of attaining those reductions—mod- Society of America.) eling the world’s economy is no less chal- TO APPLY lenging a task than modeling the world’s Procedures for application and detailed requirements climate system. Although the Clinton are available in the geology departments of most Administration has accepted the conclu- colleges and universities in the United States or sions of the IPCC, many members of upon request from: Executive Director, Geologi- Congress have not. This has led to a cal Society of America, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, fundamental disagreement regarding the CO 80301. urgency and nature of the steps needed

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GSA TODAY, December 1997 11 WASHINGTON REPORT and other water bodies. All of these acres are planted to vegetative cover or other Bruce F. Molnia forms of wildlife habitat. This new joint program will attempt Washington Report provides the GSA membership with a window on the activities to have as many as 100,000 environmen- of the federal agencies, Congress and the legislative process, and international interactions tally sensitive acres of land along Mary- that could impact the geoscience community. These reports present summaries of agency land streams and rivers set aside and and interagency programs, track legislation, and present insights into Washington, D.C., maintained to protect water quality. The geopolitics as they pertain to the geosciences. new component of this partnership, the State Enhancement Program, is designed to build on the broad foundation of the CRP. It permits the USDA to work in part- New Federal-State Cooperation in nership with states, link resources, and share costs to meet conservation and envi- Watershed Protection ronmental objectives. Nationally, about 27.8 million acres are enrolled in the CRP; “While we begin this effort in Maryland, we believe it is a model that can only about 20,000 acres are in Maryland. Full enrollment in the Maryland program apply to other states as well. Clean water is not a regional issue. It is a could provide buffers along 5,000 miles of national issue.” streams by the year 2002. This would put a —Vice President Al Gore, Centerville, Maryland, October 20, 1997 buffer between every permanent stream in the state and its adjacent farmland, as well as a buffer along many seasonal streams. The new State Enhancement Program In late October, the White House This new federal-state partnership expands follows on the heels of USDA efforts to announced that the state of Maryland and an existing USDA program, the Conserva- reinvigorate the CRP, which has a rela- the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) tion Reserve Program (CRP) that protects tively long and rocky history. The nearly have joined together in a new initiative to millions of acres of American topsoil from 28 million acres enrolled today is down help protect the Chesapeake Bay and its erosion. According to the USDA, by reduc- from nearly 37 million acres enrolled in tributaries. It is their hope that this agree- ing water runoff and sedimentation, it ment will serve as a model for other coop- protects ground water and helps improve erative water-quality efforts nationwide. thousands of lakes, rivers, ponds, streams, Washington Report continued on p. 13

Climate Change continued from p. 11 low per-capita emissions compared to levels in the 2008–2012 time period. This industrialized countries. is a relatively modest goal compared to to address climate change in the future. A 95–0 vote in the Senate on a resolu- proposals from some nations that would While acknowledging our lack of precise tion sponsored by Robert Byrd (D—WV) require industrialized nations to cut emis- scientific information, the Administration and Chuck Hagel (R—NE) illustrates grow- sions by 2010 to 20% below 1990 levels. believes that the risks posed by climate ing concerns in the Congress about this To try to address concerns about the eco- change are sufficiently serious that action approach. The resolution states that the nomic impact of such a reduction, the must be taken now, and that costs of the United States should not agree to limit President will propose a $5 billion package climate treaty can be mitigated with flexi- emissions unless developing countries also of tax cuts and R&D for new energy tech- ble implementation policies. In contrast, adopt binding targets. As indicated by nologies. The Administration also has many members of Congress see the risks floor statements made during debate on redoubled its efforts to gain additional of climate change as too uncertain and are the nonbinding measure, some senators commitments from developing countries convinced that the costs of reducing emis- do not believe that climate change is a in the treaty, and the President has stated sions would be too high to warrant any serious problem, and therefore a treaty that the United States will not adopt bind- kind of action. They would prefer a wait- would harm the economy for no good ing obligations without the participation and-see policy or, at most, a limited reason. Other senators feel that by leaving of developing countries. Whether any expenditure on emission reductions. developing countries off the hook at compromise will be adequate to satisfy The debate in Washington is fueled Kyoto, the treaty could harm the U.S. Congressional critics remains to be seen. by the fact that international negotiations economy for no environmental benefit. Judging by the range of concerns on a binding agreement to limit emissions These senators believe that if emissions expressed on the Senate floor during of greenhouse gases are scheduled to con- reductions covered only industrialized debate on the Byrd-Hagel resolution, clude in December in Kyoto, Japan. It is nations, industries would move overseas the 67 votes necessary to ratify a climate widely expected that the treaty will set to countries that have no emissions limits. treaty will be difficult to secure. ■ binding limits on emissions for industrial- A third group of senators endorsed the ized nations. While developing nations sentiment of the resolution—that develop- Tamara Nameroff is the 1996–1997 GSA likely will commit to strengthen their ing countries ought to do more to reduce Congressional Science Fellow. The one-year existing voluntary commitments to reduce emissions—but disagreed with the sub- fellowship is supported by GSA and by the U.S. emissions, it is unlikely that they would stance of the bill. Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, also be subject to binding limits in the Given this potential impasse between under Assistance Award 1434-HQ-96-GR- agreement. The rationale for this approach the President and the Senate, the Adminis- 02768. The views and conclusions contained in is that developing nations bear little his- tration has tried to steer a middle course. this document are those of the author and should toric responsibility for the buildup of President Clinton announced in October not be interpreted as necessarily representing the greenhouse gases above pre-industrial lev- that the United States would seek to official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. government or GSA. els in the atmosphere, and have relatively reduce greenhouse-gas emissions to 1990

12 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Washington Report continued from p. 12 ers to devote environmentally sensitive State Enhancement Program agreement is farmland or marginal pasture-land adja- directly linked to President Clinton’s ini- 1995. During the CRP’s early years, 1986– cent to streams, rivers, or other water bod- tiative, announced in Kalamazoo, Michi- 1989, the USDA accepted about 33.9 ies to long-term resource conservation gan, in August 1996, to target federal farm million acres of cropland into the CRP. practices. Participating landowners will programs to protect water quality and to This acreage was enrolled in nine separate receive 87.5% of the cost of planting buffer create stronger incentives for farmers to signups under authority of the Food Secu- strips, restoring wetlands, or implementing help reduce agricultural runoff. Illinois rity Act of 1985. CRP enrollment was other measures to protect water quality. and Minnesota have already submitted extended through 1995 with passage of The philosophy behind this program participation proposals to the USDA. the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and is that wetlands play a vital role in filter- On October 20, Vice President Al Trade Act of 1990. Three additional signup ing pollutants and restoring water quality. Gore stated, “This new partnership will periods were held in 1991 and 1992, and The goal is to develop “riparian buffer further protect the water resources of about 2.5 million additional acres were areas.” These are strips of land along Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay.… This enrolled under significantly revised pro- stream and river banks, that, if properly agreement means cleaner water, healthier gram rules. No CRP funds were appropri- planted with protective vegetation, can be fish, and a stronger environment for every ated for growth in fiscal years 1993–1995, used to reduce the amount of sediment family in Maryland. By protecting the and many contracts have expired. and nutrients reaching streams or rivers by lands adjacent to the tributaries of the Earlier this year, Dallas Smith, USDA as much as 90%. To encourage applicants Bay and by restoring wetlands, we can Acting Under Secretary for Farm and For- to protect these environmentally sensitive significantly reduce the amount of nutri- eign Agricultural Services, told a congres- lands, USDA will make annual incentive ents, sediment, and pesticides that reach sional agriculture subcommittee, “The CRP payments. USDA and Maryland also will the waters of the Bay.” Gore was joined by is an effective, voluntary approach to help pay for the cost of planting long-term DOA Secretary Dan Glickman and Mary- improving the nation’s natural resource resource-conserving vegetation and for land Governor Perris Glendening. “This base.” Landowners enter into contracts restoring wetlands. These conservation new initiative reflects the Clinton Admin- with USDA to place erodible and other measures are essential to combating soil istration’s commitment to voluntary, cost- environmentally sensitive cropland in erosion as well as to protecting Chesa- effective conservation programs,” Glick- long-term conservation practices. In peake Bay tributaries and other Maryland man said. He continued, “Problems exchange, the landowners receive annual waters from runoff of phosphorus, nitro- associated with run-off from agricultural rental payments for the land and cost- gen, and other pollutants that impair lands, as well as from urban areas, are real share assistance for establishing those prac- water quality. Polluted runoff from agri- and must be addressed. Working with tices. “We are very eager to move forward culture and a range of other sources such farmers, ranchers and other landowners and enroll land under the new contracts to as sewage and urban runoff is known to through these kinds of state and federal set the stage for conservation in the 21st contribute to the proliferation of harmful partnerships will go a long way to address- century,” Smith said. “The new CRP will marine organisms in Chesapeake Bay. This ing water quality problems.” ■ provide wonderful conservation opportu- nities to thousands of farmers and landowners who had land in the program before and thousands more who have never enrolled land in the CRP. Under the new CRP, the taxpayers get a better deal and landowners and farmers have a potent, flexible conservation tool.” Accord- ing to a 1990 nationwide survey conducted by the Soil and Water Conservation Soci- ety, the average CRP contract holder is 57 years old, has a high school education, is owner-operator of 323 acres, put 93 acres into CRP, and obtains less that 50% of the household income from farming. Maryland is the first state to partici- pate in a State Enhancement Program. Maryland will provide technical support to all applicants and also may purchase per- manent conservation easements to protect riparian areas. The enhancement agree- ment establishes a voluntary, $200 million incentive program, under which Mary- land’s landowners may enroll up to 100,000 acres of cropland in the Conserva- tion Reserve Program to restore wetlands and to establish forest and grass buffers between farms and fragile waterways. Under this program, through the enhance- ment program, the USDA will make annual rental payments to participating farmers through 15-year contracts, and Maryland will fund permanent conservation ease- ments on 20,000 acres of enrolled lands. This includes cost-share assistance, and technical assistance to encourage landown-

GSA TODAY, December 1997 13 GSAF UPDATE

Valerie G. Brown, Director of Development, GSA Foundation Fund to Honor Chuck Drake

With Chuck quently, we are truly proud that Chuck’s In facilitating such an important gift, Drake’s death contributions and achievements will be Hanshaw commented: “As we all know, last July, permanently honored by a memorial fund young people were very special to Chuck, GSA lost a carrying his name and dedicated to a who was always seeking ways to enhance respected purpose he cherished. their careers. What better way to do so scientist and At Bruce Hanshaw’s recommendation, than to set up an award that will help good friend. the Operating Committee of the 28th these young folks get into the mainstream In more than International Geological Congress (of of geoscientific thinking at a major meet- 40 years of which Chuck was president), has donated ing in North America. The more the award membership, $50,000 to establish the Charles Lum fund grows, the greater will be the oppor- Chuck’s gen- Drake Travel Grant Program. The fund tunity to realize Chuck’s ideas about help- erous com- will be used to provide assistance to young ing young scientists from around the mitment of foreign geoscientists, enabling them to world achieve their fullest potential.” time and attend GSA’s Annual Meetings. Following Contributions to the Charles Lum talent were reflected in many aspects of the initial gift, other memorial donations Drake Travel Grant Fund may be sent to GSA’s governance and activities. Conse- have already been added to the fund. the GSA Foundation. ■

Donors to the Foundation, September 1997 (Please note: All contributions, both annual and Second Century Fund, are included under the fund designated by the donor.)

Building Expansion History of Geology John T. Dillon Alaska Northeastern Section F. Michael Wahl*◆ Award Scholarship Award Endowment Arthur Mirsky* John M. Murphy* Kathryn H. Lohmeyer◆ Cordilleran Section Joseph E. Nadeau◆ Endowment Hydrogeology Division J. Hoover Mackin Award William D. Romey◆ Robert A. Larson◆ Award Dwight L. Schmidt F. Beach Leighton◆ Leonard Alton Wood* in Publications Carol G. and memory of James H. Irwin Richard A. Hoppin* Dwornik Planetary John T. McGill Fund Brian J. Swanson Geoscience Award Institute for Robert A. Larson* Paul A. Catacosinos◆ Environmental F. Harold Weber, Jr. Rip Rapp Archaeological Richard W. Harper Education Geology Award Minority Fund Thea Welsh Phinney Edward E. Geary◆ Arthur Mirsky* Michele L. Aldrich* Arthur Mirsky* Engineering Geology John E. Costa◆ Research Grants Newmont Gold Company*◆ Award Florian Maldonado Robert F. Dill Samuel E. Swanson*◆ Richard E. Gray Roscoe G. Jackson II*◆ North-Central Section Robert A. Larson* International Division Endowment Award GEOSTAR Norris W. Jones◆ Donors to the Foundation Pembroke J. Hart* in memory Norma Westman Del Giudice John C. Palmquist◆ continued on p. 15 of Charles L. Drake Alan E. Leviton*

GSA Foundation 3300 Penrose Place Digging Up the Past P.O. Box 9140 Most memorable geologic experience: Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 447-2020 • [email protected] In 1951, as a neophyte mapping alone in remote Navajo country, I was having lunch when a man carrying a rifle approached. Enclosed is my contribution in the amount of $______. I became frightened, especially when he Please add my name to the Century Plus Roster (gifts of $150 or more). demanded to know what I was doing. Please credit my gift to the ______Fund. I told him and invited him to share PLEASE PRINT my lunch, which he did. We talked about geology and the Name ______land, and I found we had much Address ______in common. City/State/ZIP ______—Arthur Mirsky Phone ______

14 GSA TODAY, December 1997 STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS Most GSA Student Associates and Members are juniors, seniors, or graduate Brian Exton, University of Texas at Austin students. The Lifetime Learning Credit, which applies to expenses paid after June Student News and Views provides GSA membership with commentary on matters relating to 30, 1998, establishes a second tax credit for undergraduate and graduate students in the geosciences. The Correspondent for Student News juniors and seniors, graduate students, pro- and Views welcomes comments and suggestions, sent to [email protected]. fessional students, and adults pursuing a continuing education regardless of the num- ber of hours taken, and for an unlimited num- ber of years (pending future legislation, of Credit Where Credit Is Due course). This credit entitles you to claim 20% of the first $5,000 of qualified tuition What better way to start off a column Students will use the first credit, and related expenses each year through the for students than by saving them money! dubbed the “HOPE Scholarship,” during year 2002. At that time, that amount will be Last summer, while many of us were their first two years of postsecondary educa- increased to 20% of the first $10,000. Once pounding on rocks at research sites and tion. Beginning with expenses paid after again, if you are in the 15% tax bracket, you field camps, Congress was hammering out December 31, 1997, freshmen and sopho- will deny the IRS—an equally satisfying way the details of a new tax bill. The House ver- mores enrolled at least half-time may claim of thinking of it—a maximum of $1,000 per sion of the bill, however, threatened to 100% of the first $1,000 and 50% of the sec- year per family. My advice to you: Save this eliminate Section 117(d) of the tax code, ond $1,000 spent on tuition and academic column and file it away with your tax forms. which would have required graduate fees each year, but excluding costs for I’ll leave word with the next Student Corre- teaching and research assistants to pay books, nonacademic fees, and room and spondent to remind you about it. taxes on their tuition waivers. The alarm board. If you are a typical student in the The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 con- was sounded, rallying students and scien- 15% tax bracket (income less than $24,000), tains many other provisions related to tists alike to a last-minute lobbying effort. this translates into a maximum savings of educational expenses, including interest GSA President George A. Thompson wrote $225 per year. With the money you’ll save deductions on educational loans, educa- an exemplary letter to the House Ways and you can buy a decent mountain bike, or if tional IRAs, and more. To learn about these Means Committee (see Legislative Alert, you have already declared yourself a geol- and other tax code changes and how they August 1997 GSA Today, p. 3), and when ogy major, that gold-plated Estwing ham- might affect you, visit the following Web the dust finally settled, Section 117(d) mer you always wanted. If your parents still sites: http://www.finaid.org/finaid/ remained intact. In addition, the Taxpayer claim you as a dependent, send them a copy documents/hr2014-summary.html; http:// Relief Act of 1997 contains several new and of this column and earn brownie points for www.ed.gov/offices/ope/ppi/97918tax.html; important provisions, including two sub- financial savvy and responsibility. They’ll and http://www.nagps.org/StudentAid/ stantial tax credits for undergraduate and also want to know that they can claim this 105th/97TaxReconciliation.html. ■ graduate students. credit for each student.

Donors to the Foundation Kathryn H. Lohmeyer◆ continued from p. 14 David B. MacKenzie*◆ Phillip H. Manger◆ Rock Park Jay Glenn Marks* George A. Thompson*◆ Arthur Mirsky* ◆ SAGE Joseph E. Nadeau John C. Palmquist◆ BHP Minerals International, ◆ Inc.*◆ William D. Romey Edward E. Geary◆ Yoko Sato Richard H. Mahard* Raymond T. Stotler, Jr. in memory of Joseph L. Weitz ◆ Dr. Wilson M. Laird John Wiley & Sons, Inc.* Sherwood D. Tuttle* Southeastern Section Karl W. Wegmann Endowment Katharine L. Avary◆ Unrestricted—GSA Phillip H. Manger◆ Victor R. Baker* William P. Brosge* Alexander Sisson Fund James Helwig* ◆ Virginia B. Sisson* Owen Kingman Unrestricted— Women in Science Foundation Jennifer A. Head Keros Cartwright*◆ Charles S. Denny* Norris W. Jones◆ *Century Plus Roster ◆ (gifts of $150 or more) Robert A. Larson ◆ F. Beach Leighton◆ Second Century Fund

GSA TODAY, December 1997 15 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS REMINDERS

PENROSE AND DAY M EDALS, AND vice to the Society. GSA Members, Fellows, Associates, or, in excep- HONORARY FELLOWSHIP tional circumstances, GSA employees may be nominated for con- Nominations for 1998 Penrose and Day Medals and for Hon- sideration. Any GSA member or employee may make a nomina- orary Fellowship in the Society are due by FEBRUARY 2, 1998. tion for the award. Awardees will be selected by the Executive Committee, and all selections must be ratified by the Council. YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD (DONATH MEDAL) Awards may be made annually, or less frequently, at the discretion The Young Scientist Award was established in 1988 to be of Council. This award will be presented during the annual meet- awarded to a young scientist (35 or younger during the year in ing of the Society. Deadline for nominations for 1998 is which the award is to be presented) for outstanding achievement in MARCH 2, 1998. contributing to geologic knowledge through original research that marks a major advance in the earth sciences. The award, consisting JOHN C. FRYE ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AWARD of a gold medal called the Donath Medal and a cash prize of In cooperation with the Association of American State Geolo- $15,000, was endowed by Dr. and Mrs. Fred A. Donath. gists (AASG), GSA makes an annual award for the best paper on For the year 1998, only those candidates born on or after Jan- environmental geology published either by GSA or by one of the uary 1, 1963, are eligible for consideration. In choosing candidates state geological surveys. The award is a $1000 cash prize from the for the Young Scientist Award, scientific achievement and age will endowment income of the GSA Foundation’s John C. Frye Memorial be the sole criteria. Nominations for the 1998 award must include Fund. The 1998 award will be presented at the autumn AASG meet- • biographical information, ing to be held during the GSA Annual Meeting in Toronto. • a summary of the candidate’s scientific contributions to geology Nominations can be made by anyone, based on the following (200 words or less), criteria: (1) paper must be selected from GSA or state geological sur- • a selected bibliography (no more than 10 titles), vey publications, (2) paper must be selected from those published • supporting letters from five scientists in addition to the person during the preceding three full calendar years, (3) nomination must making the nomination. include a paragraph stating the pertinence of the paper. Deadline for nominations for 1998 is FEBRUARY 2, 1998. Nominated papers must establish an environmental problem or need, provide substantive information on the basic geology or OFFICERS AND COUNCILORS geologic process pertinent to the problem, relate the geology to the The GSA Committee on Nominations requests your help in problem or need, suggest solutions or provide appropriate land-use compiling a list of GSA members qualified for service as officers and recommendations based on the geology, present the information in councilors of the Society. The committee requests that each nomi- a manner that is understandable and directly usable by geologists, nation be accompanied by basic data and a description of the quali- and address the environmental need or resolve the problem. It is fications of the individual for the position recommended (vice- preferred that the paper be directly applicable by informed layper- president, treasurer, councilor). sons (e.g., planners, engineers). Deadline for nominations for 1998 Deadline for nominations for 1999 service is FEBRUARY 18, is MARCH 30, 1998. 1998. NATIONAL AWARDS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD The deadline is April 30, 1998, for submitting nominations for The GSA Distinguished Service Award was established by these four awards: William T. Pecora Award, National Medal of Sci- Council in 1988 to recognize individuals for their exceptional ser- ence, Vannevar Bush Award, Alan T. Waterman Award.

Coal Division Offers Medlin Award

The Coal Geology Division of the Geological Society of Interested students should submit five copies of the following: America announces the availability of the Antoinette Lierman (1) a covering letter indicating which award(s) is (are) sought; Medlin Scholarship in Coal Geology for the 1998–1999 academic (2) a concise statement of objectives and methods, and a state- year. The scholarships provide full-time students who are involved ment of how the scholarship funds will be used to enhance the in research in coal geology (origin, occurrence, geologic charac- project. The proposal would be no more than five (5) double- teristics, or economic implications of coal and associated rocks) spaced pages in length, including references; (3) a letter of rec- with financial support for their project for one year. ommendation from the student’s immediate advisor which Scholarship funding can be used for field or laboratory includes a statement of financial need and the amount and expenses, sample analyses, instrumentation, supplies, or other nature of other available funding for the research project. expenses essential to the successful completion of the research Send the material to: Peter D. Warwick, Chairman, A. Lier- project. Approximately $2000 will be available for the man Medlin Scholarship Committee, U.S. Geological Survey, MS 1998–1999 scholarship award. In addition, the recipient of the 956, National Center, Reston, VA 22092, (703) 648-6469, E-mail: scholarship may be provided with a stipend of up to $750 to pre- [email protected]. sent results of the research at the 1999 GSA Annual Meeting. For the academic year 1998–1999, the Coal Geology Division is also The proposal and letter of recommendation must arrive no offering a field study award of $1500. The recipient of this award later than February 15, 1998. Applicants will be notified of the will also be eligible to receive travel funds to present results of Scholarship Committee’s decision by April 1, 1998. their study at the GSA Annual Meeting. The scholarship was established as a memorial to Antoinette Proposals for the scholarship and the field study award will be “Toni” Medlin, who for many years worked toward the advance- evaluated by a panel of coal geoscientists. Applicants may apply for ment of coal geoscience and encouraged students in coal geol- the scholarship award, the field study award, or both; however, only ogy. Monies for the scholarships are derived from the annual one award will be made to a successful applicant. interest income from the scholarship fund.

16 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Final Announcement rials will be charged the full professional registration fee. Access. GSA’s North-Central Section NORTH-CENTRAL SECTION, GSA is committed to making all events at the 32nd Annual Meeting 1998 meeting accessible to all people interested in attending. The Ohio Union Columbus, Ohio complies with all ADA requirements. March 19–20, 1998 If you have special requirements, please ★ indicate this on the registration form or call William I. Ausich at (614) 292-0069. We will be happy to make whatever he Department of Geological Sciences, The Ohio State arrangements we can to enable full par- University, in conjunction with the College of Mathematical ticipation in the meeting. If possible, let and Physical Sciences, the Byrd Polar Research Center, the Divi- T us know by the preregistration deadline sion of Geological Survey of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. so that we will have time to make any Geological Survey Water Resources Division will host the 32nd Annual Meeting of the necessary arrangements. North-Central Section of the Geological Society of America. The meeting will be in the Ohio Union, Orton Hall, Mendenhall Laboratories, and the Faculty Club on the Ohio CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES, State University campus. Societies and organizations meeting with the North-Central AND REFUNDS Section include the Association for Women Geoscientists, the East-Central Section of the All requests for registration additions, National Association of Geoscience Teachers, the Geology Division of the Council on changes, and cancellations must be made Undergraduate Research, the Great Lakes Section of SEPM, the North-Central Section of in writing and received by February 20, the Paleontological Society, and the Pander Society. These organizations join in extend- 1998. Faxes (303-447-0648 or 303- ing a warm invitation to meet with them in Columbus for pre- and postmeeting field 447-1133) will be accepted. Advance trips and two full days of scientific interchange. registrations will be refunded for all such cancellations. NO REFUNDS WILL BE SETTING by completing the enclosed registra- MADE ON CANCELLATION NOTICES Columbus, Ohio’s capital and largest tion form and sending it with full RECEIVED AFTER FEBRUARY 20, 1998. city, is situated in the center of of the state payment by check or credit card to Refunds paid by credit card will be credited at the confluence of the Scioto and Olen- the Geological Society of America according to the card number on the pre- tangy Rivers and the intersection of U.S. North-Central Meeting, P.O. Box registration form. NO refunds will be given Interstate Highways 70 and 71. Columbus 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140. Full for on-site registration or ticket sales. lies just a few miles west of the edge of payment MUST accompany registration. the Allegheny Plateau, which is underlain Please preregister only one professional, ON-SITE REGISTRATION by flat-lying Carboniferous bedrock and one student, or one K–12 educator per SCHEDULE sprawls over some 400 square miles of form. 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Scattered through tion is required for attendance at the wel- TRAVEL ASSISTANCE GRANTS Columbus are numerous fine restaurants coming party, annual dinner, scheduled The North-Central Section will award and shopping malls. Central Ohio is home luncheons, and field trips; however, guests $100 for up to eight papers judged to be to a large number of institutions of higher who do not wish to attend these functions the best in their respective technical ses- education, including The Ohio State Uni- need not register and may find it of inter- sions and whose author and presenter is versity and Columbus State University in est to visit the numerous local museums, a graduate or undergraduate student. 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Full One for travel assistance grants, students must Meeting Day be currently enrolled in an academic Preregistration Deadline: department and certify their student February 13, 1998 Professional Member $65 $40 membership in GSA. Applications for Preregistration is encouraged to aid Professional travel assistance grants may be obtained local committees in making final plans Nonmember $70 $45 by writing to William I. Ausich, General for the meeting. A discount is available to Student Member $30 $15 Chairman GSA North-Central Section, those who preregister by using the form Student Nonmember $35 $30 Dept. Geological Sciences, The Ohio State provided in this announcement. Preregis- K–12 Professional $35 NA University, 125 So. Oval Mall, Columbus, tration is required for field trips. Pre- Guest or Spouse $ 5 NA registration may be accomplished North-Central continued on p. 18

GSA TODAY, December 1997 17 North-Central continued from p. 17 7. Global Change and Natural Authors are encouraged to load slides Climate Variability Recorded in in their own carousels. A few carousels will OH 43210. Applications for travel assis- Mountain Glaciers. Lonnie G. Thomp- be available for loan to those unable to tance must be received on or before Friday, son, Dept. Geological Sciences, OSU, 125 supply their own, but these will be loaned February 6, 1998. So. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, (614) out on a first-come, first-served basis and 292-2616, fax 614-292-7688; and Byrd must be returned to the speaker-ready TECHNICAL PROGRAM Polar Research Center, 082C Scott Hall, room immediately following the technical Questions regarding the technical 1090 Carmack Rd., Columbus, OH 43210, session in which they are used. program should be addressed to David (614) 292-6652, fax 614-292-4697, Elliot, Program Coordinator, NC-GSA, [email protected]. POSTER SESSIONS Dept. Geological Sciences, The Ohio State 8. Sedimentologic and Paleoecologic Students and professional geologists University, 125 So. Oval Mall, Columbus, Approaches to Interpreting Sea- are encouraged to take advantage of this OH 43210, fax 614-292-7688, elliot.1@ Level Changes and Sequence Stratig- effective means of presentation. Please osu.edu. Technical sessions will begin at raphy. (Sponsored by Great Lakes Section, indicate Poster Session on the GSA abstract 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 1998, SEPM.) Brian Witzke, Iowa Geological form. Each poster booth will contain two and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Survey, 109 Trowbridge Hall, University areas, 4′×4′each, arranged at table March 20, 1998. of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242-1319, height. Poster sessions will be in the (319) 335-1590, fax 319-335-2754, exhibit area in the West Ballroom of the SYMPOSIA [email protected]. Ohio Union. Posters will be available for 1. Ecology and Evolution of Encrust- 9. R. L. Bates Symposium on Indus- viewing for four hours during each ing and Boring Organisms. (Sponsored trial Minerals. D. E. Pride, Dept. Geo- session, and authors should arrange to by North-Central Section, Paleontological logical Sciences, OSU, 125 So. Oval Mall, be present for the full four hours during Society.) Halard Lescinsky, Dept. Life and Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-9523, fax which their poster is on display. Earth Sciences, Otterbein College, Wester- 614-292-7688, [email protected]; and R. O. Poster Session for Undergradu- ville, OH 43081, (614) 823-1565, fax 614- Utgard, Dept. Geological Sciences, OSU, ate Research. (Sponsored by the Geology 823-3042, [email protected]. 125 So. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, Division of the Council on Undergraduate 2. Spreading the Good Word. The (614) 292-0138, fax 614-292-7688, Research.) Undergraduates are encouraged Importance of Outreach Programs [email protected]. to submit posters to this special-topic in Geoscience Education. (Sponsored 10. Geophysics for Shallow-Depth poster session. Additional information by Central Section, National Association of Site Characterization. Paul Wolfe, may be obtained from the convener, Geoscience Teachers.) David H. Malone, Dept. Physics and Geological Sciences, Karen H. Fryer, Dept. Geology and Geogra- Dept. Geography-Geology, Illinois State Wright State Univ., Dayton, OH 45435, phy, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, (937) 775-2990, fax 937-775-3462, OH 43015, (614) 368-3618, fax 614-368- IL 61790-4400, (309) 438-2692, fax 309- [email protected]; and Jeffrey J. 3999, [email protected]. 438-5310, [email protected]; and Daniels, Dept. Geological Sciences, OSU, G. G. Anderson, Dept. Earth Sciences, 125 So. Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, WORKSHOPS St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, (614) 292-4295, fax 614-292-7688, The following workshops are sched- MN 56301-4498. [email protected]. uled. There will be no charge for partici- 3. Hot Topics in Conodont 11. The Midwest Response of pation, but preregistration is encouraged Biochronology. (Sponsored by the Pander Physical Systems to Abrupt Climate so that organizers may prepare adequate Society.) Mark Kleffner, Dept. Geological Change. Tom Lowell, Dept. Geology, numbers of printed materials. Additional Sciences, OSU at Lima, 4240 Campus Dr., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, information may be obtained from the Lima, OH 45804-3576, (419) 221-1641, OH 45226-0013, (513) 556-4165 or organizers, whose names and addresses ext. 208, fax 419-221-1658, kleffner.1@ (513) 556-3732, fax 513-556-6931, are given below. osu.edu; and Walter C. Sweet, Dept. Geo- [email protected]; and Donald Pair, 1. Learning from the Fossil Record. logical Sciences, OSU, 155 So. Oval Mall, Dept. Geology, University of Dayton, Day- (Sponsored by the North-Central Section, Pale- Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-2326; ton, OH 45469-2364, (937) 229-2936, fax ontological Society.) Halard Lescinsky, Dept. fax 614-292-1496, [email protected]. 937-229-2889, [email protected]. Life and Earth Sciences, Otterbein College, 4. Conodont Evidence for Impacts 12. Appalachian Cyclothems. Eliza- Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 823-1565, and Extinctions. (Sponsored by the beth Gierlowski-Kardesch, Department fax 614-823-3042, hlescinsky@otterbein. Pander Society.) Charles A. Sandberg, U.S. of Geological Sciences, Ohio University, edu. Friday, March 20; location to be Geological Survey, Box 25046, MS 940, Athens, Ohio 45701-2979, (614) 593-1898, announced in NC-GSA Abstracts with Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225, (303) [email protected]; and David L. Kidder, Programs volume. 236-5763, fax 303-236-0459, sandberg@ [email protected]. 2. ESSTEP Workshop for High School usgs.gov. and College Earth Science Teachers: 5. Geology of Ohio. (Sponsored by Geolog- PROJECTION EQUIPMENT Effective Use of Computer-Based ical Survey Division, Ohio Department of Nat- Each meeting room will have two Technologies in the Classroom. ural Resources.) Thomas Berg, State Geolo- standard 35 mm carousel projectors for (Earth and Space Science Technological Edu- gist and Chief, Geological Survey Division, 2″×2″slides and two viewing screens. cation Project, Sponsored by Central Section, ODNR, Fountain Square, Bldg. B, Colum- Overhead projectors for transparencies National Association of Geoscience Teachers.) bus, OH 43224, (614) 265-6988, fax 614- will be available upon request. A speaker- David H. Malone, Dept. Geography- 268-3669, [email protected]. ready room will be available for review Geology, Campus Box 4400, Illinois State 6. The Contribution of Bedrock and of slides and overheads and for speaker University, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL Glacial Debris to the Quality of Life preparation. Each carousel to be used in 61790-4400, (309) 438-2692, fax 309- in the Midwest. E. Scott Bair, Dept. Geo- an oral presentation should be clearly 438-5310, [email protected]; and Fred logical Sciences, OSU, 125 So. Oval Mall, identified with the speaker’s name, session Siewers, Dept. Physical Science, Rock Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-6197, number, and speaker number. Carousels Valley College, 3301 N. Mulford Rd., fax 614-292-7688, [email protected]. must be turned in to the projectionists at Rockford, IL 61114, (815) 654-4385, ohio-state.edu. the beginning of the appropriate technical [email protected]. Saturday, session.

18 GSA TODAY, December 1997 March 21; location to be announced in basis. On-site training in the use of self- Participants will examine the geo- NC-GSA Abstracts with Programs volume. rescue and mine safety equipment will be morphology and Quaternary stratigraphy 3. Workshop on Effective and Inno- provided. March 18. Cost: $53. of Licking County east of Columbus. vative Techniques for Teaching Geo- 2. Field Excursion to an Under- This area was glaciated by the Scioto Lobe, science. (Sponsored by National Association ground Salt Mine. Thomas M. Berg, which flowed eastward over the Allegheny of Geoscience Teachers.) Heather Macdonald, State Geologist and Chief, Geological Escarpment onto the Allegheny Plateau. Dept. Geology, College of William and Survey Division, Ohio Department of We will examine multiple Wisconsinan Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23187, (757) Natural Resources, 4383 Fountain Square and Illinoisan units at the classical Gahanna 221-2443, fax 757-221 2093, rhmacd@ Dr., Columbus, OH 43224-1362, cut and at a stream cut near Alexandria, facstaff.wm.edu. Saturday, March 21, 8 a.m. (614) 265-6988, fax 614-268-3669, Ohio. Near the glacial boundary at Newark, to 5 p.m.; location to be announced in NC- [email protected]. we will visit outcrops of Illinoisan outwash GSA Abstracts with Programs volume. This This excursion will take participants cemented by pedogenic carbonate and cry- workshop, sponsored by NAGT and funded to northeastern Ohio in the vicinity of oturbation features in a mixed zone of partially by NSF’s Division of Undergradu- Cleveland. The glaciated terrain and the loess and Illinoisan outwash. Valley mor- ate Education, is designed to give partici- wide expanse of Lake Erie will be left phology, stratigraphy, and reversals of the pants specific strategies for more effective behind as field trippers descend a nearly Licking River system and their relationship teaching. Workshop will emphasize inno- 2,000-ft elevator shaft into salt beds of the to Black Hand Gorge will be discussed in vative techniques for actively engaging Silurian Salina Group. Participants will the field. March 21. Cost: $40. students in the classroom, lab, and field. travel within the mine to as much as a 5. Sedimentology and Provenance of Workshop is aimed toward college and mile horizontally beneath Lake Erie. Min- the Permo-Carboniferous of Athens university teachers and graduate students ing methods will be explained, and the County, southeastern Ohio. Elizabeth interested in teaching careers. Saturday, sedimentology and small-scale structural Gierlowski-Kordesch, Joseph P. Smith, and March 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., no charge. features of the salt beds will be discussed. Gregory C. Nadon, Dept. Geological Sci- Space is limited; prospective participants The trip is limited to 12 participants who ences, Ohio University, 316 Clippinger must register in advance. Refreshments will be registered on a first-come, first- Laboratories, Athens, OH 45701-2979, provided. Presenters are Barbara Tewksbury served basis. On-site training in the use (614) 593-1101, fax 614-593-0486, (Hamilton College) and Jeffrey Niemitz of self-rescue and mine safety equipment [email protected]. (Dickinson College). will be provided. There will be opportuni- Participants will view selected ties to collect large, clear halite crystals outcrops of Pennsylvanian (Pottsville- FIELD TRIPS from some of the resolution channels in Monongahela) and Permian (Washington) Field trip coordinators are Douglas E. the salt beds. March 18. Cost: $80. sandstones, shales, and limestones Pride, Dept. Geological Sciences, The (cyclothems). Variations in provenance Ohio State University, 125 So. Oval Mall, Postmeeting and depositional environments will be Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-9523, 3. Hydrogeology Tour of Acid Mine discussed within the context of the fax 614-292-7688, [email protected]; and Drainage in Southeast Ohio. Dina Alleghenian Orogen. March 21. Cost: $40. Thomas Berg, State Geologist and Chief, Lopez and Mary Stoertz, Dept. Geological 6. Geology Along the Towpath: Geological Survey Division, ODNR, Sciences, Ohio University, 316 Clippinger Stones of the Ohio & Erie and Miami Fountain Square, Bldg. B, Columbus, OH Laboratories, Athens, OH 45701-2979, & Erie Canals. Joe Hannibal, Inverte- 43224, (614) 265-6988, fax 614-268-3669, (614) 593-9435, fax 614-593-0486, lopezd@ brate Paleontology Dept., Cleveland [email protected]. All inquiries oak.cats.ohiou.edu. Museum of Natural History, 1 Wade Oval about field trip arrangements should be Highly acid waters generated in coal Dr., University Circle, Cleveland, OH directed to Douglas Pride. Trip charge spoil piles and underground mine work- 44106-1767, (216) 231-4600, fax 216- includes transportation, lunch, and guide- ings in southeast Ohio contaminate 0231-5919, [email protected]. book. All trips begin and end on the west streams and affect aquatic life. Studies of Two great canals, the Ohio & Erie Canal, side of the Ohio Union on College Road. acid mine drainage in abandoned coal and the Miami & Erie Canal, were construct- mines in southeast Ohio indicate that sea- ed in the 1800s to link Lake Erie with the Premeeting sonal variations in the volume of water Ohio River. Participants on this trip will 1. Field Excursion to a Longwall discharged from the mines dominate the examine sites along both of these canals. Coal Mine. Douglas L. Crowell, Head contaminant loads (Fe, Al, Mn, sulfate, Emphasis will be on stone used for locks Coal Geologist, Geological Survey Divi- etc.) discharged to streams. Higher flows and other structures, but we will also dis- sion, Ohio Department of Natural during late winter and early spring dis- cuss the historical aspects of the canals Resources, 44383 Fountain Square Dr., charge loads tens to hundreds of times and their effect on the stone industry. Columbus, OH 43224-1362, (614) greater than those of summer and fall, March 21. Cost: $40. 265-6594, [email protected]. when evapotranspiration is higher and This trip will be the opportunity of a less water infiltrates the overburden. Dur- BUSINESS MEETINGS AND lifetime for anyone who has never been ing this trip we will observe environmen- SOCIAL EVENTS inside an operating underground coal tal degradation at three sites, which repre- A Welcoming Reception will be held mine. Located in the rugged hill country sent typical sources of acid mine drainage in the Ohio Union from 6 to 9 p.m., on of southeastern Ohio, the Southern Ohio in the region: Rock Run, a coal spoil pile; Wednesday evening, March 18, 1998. Access Coal Company will open its mine doors the Esco No. 40; and the Majestic under- to this event will be limited to registered par- to a limited number of people to see the ground coal mines. March 21. Cost: $40. ticipants identified by their name badges. mining of coal by longwall technology, 4. Quaternary Geology along the The GSA North-Central Section an efficient method of mining that leaves Eastern Margin of the Scioto Lobe. Management Board will hold its busi- very little waste. The technology is fasci- John Szabo, Dept. Geology, University of ness meeting with breakfast on Thursday, nating and the machinery is astoundng. Akron, Akron, OH 44325-4101, (330) March 19, 1998, between 7 and 11 a.m. in Participants will visit either the Meigs #31 972-7630, fax 330-972-7611, jpszabo@ the Ohio Union. No charge. Exact location mine or the Meigs #2 mine. Only 10 peo- uakron.edu; and Tod A. Frolking, Dept. will be given in the Abstracts with Programs ple will be taken into either mine, so the Geology and Geography, Denison Uni- volume. trip is limited to 20 participants who will versity, Granville, OH 43023, frolking@ be registered on a first-come, first-served cc.denison. edu. North-Central continued on p. 20

GSA TODAY, December 1997 19 North-Central continued from p. 19 COLUMBUS The North-Central Section of the AREA Paleontological Society, the Pander Society, and the Great Lakes Section of SEPM will meet jointly for lunch at noon on Thursday, March 19, 1998, in a private dining room on the second floor of the Ohio Union. Please register in advance for this luncheon. Cost: $11. The Annual Banquet will take place in the Faculty Club on Thursday evening, March 19, 1998, preceded by a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please register in advance. Cost: $26. A special address will follow the Annual Banquet at 8 p.m. in the Menden- hall Laboratories auditorium, a few steps east of the Faculty Club and accessible to those who do not attend the banquet. There is no charge for attendance at this event. Breakfast meetings are also scheduled on Friday, March 20, for GSA Campus Representatives (no cost) and the Asso- ciation for Women Geoscientists (cost: $11). See the Abstracts with Programs volume for the location of these events in the Ohio Union. Preregistration is required for both. A luncheon will also be scheduled on Friday for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. Location will be printed in the Abstracts with Programs vol- Holiday Inn— ume. Please register in advance. Cost: $11. Worthington, (614) 885-4355, OSU CAMPUS SPECIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS I-270 at State Alternative opportunities for regis- Rte. 23 (175 trants and guests will be available during Hutchinson the meeting, including informally orga- Ave.). About nized and hosted trips to museums, gov- three miles ernment buildings, and other sites of north of OSU interest in Columbus. Registration is not on COTA bus required for these ad hoc events, but those line. Single or who might be interested should indicate double room their interests and leave their local address $86. and telephone number at the Registration The 1998 Desk in the West Ballroom of the Ohio NC-GSA meet- Union. ings will coin- cide with Winter HOUSING Quarter Com- We have reserved blocks of rooms in mencement at several motels one to three miles north of OSU as well as the University (check the map) but readily the State High School Basketball Tourna- Days Inn—University, accessible by car or bus. Please indicate ment, which is held on the OSU campus; (800) 325-2525 or (614) 261-8523, that you are registering for the NC-GSA hence motels and hotels close to campus 3160 Olentangy River Rd. meeting. These motels are: will be completely booked well in advance Parke University Hotel, Ramada University Hotel and of our meetings and are understandably (614) 267-1111, 3025 Olentangy River Rd. Conference Center, (614) 267-7461, reluctant to reserve blocks of rooms for us. Red Roof Inn—University, 3110 Olentangy River Rd. (State Rte. 315). However, if you will book your rooms (614) 267-9941 or (800) THE ROOF. One mile north of OSU. Single or double promptly upon receipt of this announce- Olentangy River Rd. at Ackerman Rd. room $71. ment, chances are good that you will find Cross Country Inn (OSU North), Clarion Hotel Worthington, a space in one of the following motels, (614) 267-4646, 3264 Olentangy River Rd. (614) 436-0700, I-270 at State Rte. 23 which are all on State Route 315 (Olen- Best Western University Inn, (7007 N. High St.). About three miles tangy River Road), south of W. North (614) 261-7141 or (800) 528-1234, 1 north of OSU on COTA bus line. Single Broadway and 1–1 ⁄2 miles north of the 3232 Olentangy River Rd. or double room $80. OSU campus (see Columbus area map). Holiday Inn—OSU area, AmeriSuites (Columbus/Worthington), It would be difficult to walk from any of (614) 294-4848, 328 W. Lane Ave. (614) 846-4355, I-270 at State Rte. 23 these motels to the Ohio Union, but there (Just across the street from the north (7490 Vantage Dr.). About three miles is COTA bus service along Olentangy River edge of the OSU campus and within easy north of OSU on COTA bus line. Single Road (=State Rte. 315), and it is easy to or double room $88. reach the campus by car from any of them: North-Central continued on p. 22

20 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Amount ______1 ______$ 1 ______$ 1 ______$ 1 ______$ 1 ______$ FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE TOTAL FEES TOTAL $______(60) $35(90) $ 5 NA NA 1 $ ______1 $ ______(30) $30(32) $35 $15 (31) (33) $30 1 $ ______1 $ ______Full Meeting One Day Qty...... $70 (14) $45 (15) 1 $ ...... (10) $65...... (10) $40 (11) 1 $ ...... DR CR ...... FOR OFFICE USE Member fee applies to any current Professional OR Student of GSA or Associated Societies listed at left. Discount does not apply to guest registrants. A ______CK#______V ______M ______Bal. A/R 1233-12450 ______Ref. A/P 2006 ______Refund ck# ______PREREGISTRATION FEES PREREGISTRATION Professional Member* Professional Nonmember Guest or Spouse * SPECIAL EVENTS 1. GSA N-C Section Management Board Breakfast . March 19 (301) WORKSHOPS 1. Learning from the Fossil Record ...... March 20 (601) FIELD TRIPS 1. Field Excursion to a Longwall Coal Mine ...... March 182. Field Excursion to an Underground Salt Mine ...... March 18 $ 53 (401) 13. Hydrogeology of Acid Mine Drainage...... March 21 (402) $ 80 $ ______1 E. Margin of Scioto Lobe4. Quaternary Geology, ...... March 21 (403) $ 40 $ ______15. Permo-Carboniferous of Athens County ...... March 21 (404) $ 40 $ ______1 Stones of the Canals.....March 216. Geology along the Towpath: (405) $ 40 $ ______1 (406) $ 40 $ ______1 $ ______Student Member* Student Nonmember Professional KÐ12 2. Paleo/SEPM/Pander Luncheon . March 193. Annual Banquet. . March 19 (302) $11 __ Breakfast4. AWG (303) $26 . March 20 $ ______5. GSA N-C Campus Reps Breakfast . (304) $11March 20 $ ______6. NAGT Luncheon . March 20 (305) $ ______(306) $11 __ $ ______212. ESSTEP—Computer-Based Technologies...... March on Geoscience Teaching...... March3. NAGT Workshop 21 (602) (603) I ⁄ fax Expires Home Phone Business Phone I Columbus, Ohio, March 19–20, 1998 Columbus, Ohio, March ( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______ORM F Employer/University Affiliation Mailing Address (use two lines if necessary) February 13 Name as it should appear on your guest’s badge City State February 20 Name as it should appear on your badge (last name first)

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GSA TODAY, December 1997 21 North-Central continued from p. 20 Final Announcement walking distance of the Ohio Union. Also the largest motel of the group listed—and NORTHEASTERN SECTION, GSA the one that is likely to fill up first with 33rd Annual Meeting parents, families, and basketball fans!) Registrants are responsible for making Portland, Maine their own housing arrangements. March 19–21, 1998 MEALS There are many fine restaurants in he hosts for the 1998 meeting of the Geological Society of Columbus and nearby suburbs, and a vari- ★ America Northeastern Section are geologists from the Univer- ety of small, ethnic eating facilities in the sity of Southern Maine, the Maine Geological Survey of the university area. Downtown restaurants are T Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center (Maine Department of Conserva- reached easily by COTA bus, which loads tion), the University of Maine at Farmington, Bates and Bowdoin Colleges, and Lepage on the High Street (east) side of the Ohio Environmental Services, Inc. Union. A list of restaurants will be avail- Meeting in conjunction with the GSA Northeastern Section will be the Eastern able at the Registration Desk. Section of SEPM, Northeast Section of the Paleontological Society, Eastern and New Lunch is readily available in the Ohio England Sections of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, Association for Union, which includes a selection of fran- Women Geoscientists, and Council on Undergraduate Research Geology Division. chise facilities. In addition, there are many The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, fast-food establishments along High Street, Maine. which parallels the Ohio Union on the east. REGISTRATION Registration will not be processed GETTING TO COLUMBUS unless full payment is received. Unpaid Preregistration discounts are given The Ohio State University campus is purchase orders are NOT accepted as valid to members of GSA and the associated approximately three miles north of the registration. Charge cards are accepted as societies listed on the preregistration form. center of Columbus, which can be reached indicated on the preregistration form. Please indicate your affiliation(s) to regis- from both east and west by U.S. Interstate If using a charge card, please recheck the ter using the member rates. Students and Highway 70 and from the northeast and card number given. Errors will delay your K–12 teachers must show a CURRENT ID southwest by U.S. Interstate Highway 71. registration. The confirmation sent to you in order to obtain these rates. Students or Port Columbus International Airport, sev- by GSA will be your only receipt. teachers not having a current ID when eral miles east of the University, is served Badges are needed for access to all registering on site will have to pay the by most major airlines and is the eastern activities, from 8 a.m. Wednesday through professional fee. Preregistration forms hub of America West Airlines. Local bus noon Saturday. Guest registration is must be received at GSA no later than service along High Street will deliver par- required for those attending guest activi- February 13, 1998. Please register only ticipants to the door of the Ohio Union ties, technical sessions, or the exhibit hall. one professional or student per form and from either the north or south parts of Guest registrants MUST be accompanied retain a copy for your records. Columbus. by a registered professional, a student, or By Mail: Northeastern Section GSA Those who drive to the university a K–12 teacher. A guest is defined as a Annual Meeting, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, may park in the Ohio Union ramp, which nongeologist spouse or friend of a profes- CO 80301-9140. is directly north of the Union. Passes that sional, student, or K–12 teacher registrant. By Fax 303-447-0648 or 303- will enable you to park in the Union ramp All registrations received after Febru- 447-1133—credit card use only. Fax line will be available at the Registration Desk ary 13, 1998, will be considered on-site is open 24 hours. Do not send another for $4.50 a day. Visitors are cautioned to registrations and charged accordingly. copy in the mail. avoid parking in spaces elsewhere on cam- Absolutely no registrations should be If you preregister, you will not have pus that are restricted (by sign) to staff, mailed or faxed after February 21. All to wait in long registration lines to pick students, or faculty. Parking at meters in forms received after February 13, regard- up badges in the registration area, because certain areas of the campus, or along High less of when postmarked, will be held for they will be mailed to you two weeks prior Street, is possible, but charges and time on-site processing. Delegates who will to the meeting. Save yourself time and limits may prove prohibitive. Some motels attend only a short course or workshop money—preregister today. Advance regis- and hotels will provide shuttle service to must pay at least the one-day registration tration is required for many of the special and from the campus. fee. Registration fees do not include provi- activities because of participation limits. Use the preregistration form provided in EXHIBITS this announcement. Northeastern continued on p. 23 Exhibits by educational and commer- cial organizations will be displayed in the West Ballroom of the Ohio Union from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18; REGISTRATION FEES from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19; and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance (by 2/13/98) On Site (after 2/13/98) on Friday, March 20. Exhibit space must Full Meeting One Day Full Meeting One Day be reserved by February 13, 1998. For fur- Professional Member $65 $40 $80 $50 ther information, contact Jim Collinson, Professional Nonmember $80 $45 $95 $55 Dept. Geological Sciences, The Ohio State Student Member $25 $20 $30 $25 University, 155 So. Oval Mall, Columbus, Student Nonmember $35 $30 $40 $35 OH 43210, fax 614-292-1496, collinso@ K–12 Professional $30 $15 $40 $20 mps.ohio-state.edu. ■ Guest or Spouse $15 NA $20 NA

22 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Northeastern continued from p. 22 Spring Street and proceed to the Holiday Richmond, IN 47374, (765) 983-1231, Inn by the Bay. [email protected]; Sandra Barr, Acadia sions for insurance of participants against Those arriving from the north on University, [email protected]. theft or property damage. Participants and Route I-295 should also take the Forest S2. Coastal Geology and Public accompanying guests are advised to take Avenue South Exit and proceed following Issues. (Sponsored by the GSA Geology and out whatever insurance they consider nec- the directions given above. Those arriving Public Policy Committee) Robert Marvinney, essary. from the north on the Maine Turnpike Maine Geological Survey, 22 State House should use exit 8. From exit 8 turn left, Station, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 287-2804, Cancellations, Changes, and proceed to Brighton Avenue (Route fax 207-287-2353, robert.g.marvinney@ and Refunds 25). Turn left on Brighton (Route 25) and state.me.us; Sue Halsey, New Jersey All requests for additions, changes, proceed to Congress Street. Turn left onto Department of Environmental Protection, and cancellations must be made in writing Congress and then turn right onto State [email protected]. and received by February 20, 1998. NO Street. From State Street turn left onto S3. Two Decades of Progress in REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE MADE Spring Street. Maine Geology. Robert Marvinney, ON CANCELLATION NOTICES RECEIVED Maine Geological Survey, 22 State House AFTER THIS DATE. Refunds for fees paid TECHNICAL PROGRAM Station, Augusta, ME 04333, (207) by credit card will be credited according to 287-2804, fax 207-287-2353, robert.g. The technical program will begin at the card number on the preregistration [email protected]. 8 a.m., Thursday, March 19, and end at form. There will be NO refunds for on-site S4. The Sebago Batholith. John Creasy, noon on Saturday, March 21. Oral sessions registration, Abstracts with Programs, and Dept. of Geology, Bates College, Lewiston, will normally include 15 minutes for pre- ticket sales. ME 04240, (207) 786-6153, jcreasy@ sentation and 5 minutes for questions and abacus.bates.edu; David Gibson, Univer- discussion. Two 35 mm carousel slide pro- ON-SITE sity of Maine, [email protected]; jectors, two screens, and one overhead REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Henry Berry, Maine Geological Survey, projector will be provided for each oral Holiday Inn by the Bay [email protected]. session. Speakers are encouraged to bring Wed., March 18 . . . 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. S5. Late Quaternary Paleohydrology their slides already loaded into carousel Thurs., March 19 . . 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. of Northeastern North America. trays. A speaker-ready room will be avail- Fri., March 20 . . . . 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Heather Almquist-Jacobson, Dept. of able for previewing slides. Additional Sat., March 21 . . . . 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Geological Sciences and Institute for carousel trays may be signed out from Quaternary Studies, University of Maine, the speaker-ready room. ACCESSIBILITY FOR REGISTRANTS Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1502, Additional computer technology or WITH SPECIAL NEEDS [email protected]. Internet access will be provided at direct S6. Deglacial History and Relative The GSA Northeastern Section is com- additional cost to the presenter(s). Those Sea-Level Changes, Northern New mitted to making every event at its 1998 individuals desiring these services must England and Adjacent Canada. meeting accessible to all people interested make their own arrangements. For those Thomas K. Weddle, Maine Geological Sur- in attending. If you have special require- wishing additional technical services, vey, 22 State House Station, Augusta, ME ments (such as an interpreter or wheel- please contact: David Coffin, Headlight 04333, (207) 287-7170, fax 207- 287-2353, chair accessibility) indicate this on the Audio–Visual, 874 Brighton Ave., P.O. [email protected]; Michael J. meeting registration form or contact Box 1316, Portland, ME 04104-1316, Retelle, Bates College, mretelle@abacus. Stephen Pollock, Department of Geo- (207) 774-5998 or 1-800-247-0504, fax bates.edu. sciences, University of Southern Maine, 207-874-7803. S7. Evolution of Tidal and Nontidal Gorham, ME 04038, (207) 780-5353, fax Poster sessions will allow at least three Wetlands. (Sponsored by Eastern Section 207-780-5167, [email protected]. hours of display time; the authors must be of SEPM.) Jim Pizzuto, Dept. of Geology, Please let us know of your needs by present for two hours. Three 4-ft by 8-ft University of Delaware, Newark, DE February 15, 1998. tack boards will be provided for each U- 19716, (302) 831-2710, fax 302-831-4158, shaped booth. Access to electrical outlets [email protected]. WEATHER and furniture for poster sessions must be S8. Educating the Public about requested well in advance. Portland weather during March varies. Earth Scientists: How We Can General questions on format of ses- Mid-March temperatures range from upper Put OURSELVES in the Limelight. sions should be addressed to Technical 20s to 60s °F. Clear weather, rain, sleet, R. Laurence (Larry) Davis, Dept. of Biology Program Co-Chair Marc Loiselle, Maine snow, or a combination of these are all and Environmental Sciences, University Geological Survey, 22 State House Station, possible. of New Haven, 300 Orange Ave., West Augusta, ME 04333, (207) 287-2801, fax Haven, CT 06516, (203) 932-7108, fax 207-287-2353, [email protected]. LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS 203-931-6097, [email protected]. For general questions on equipment, edu. Meeting registration, technical ses- contact Stephen Pollock, Dept. of Geo- S9. The Contributions of Marland sions, poster sessions, and exhibits will be sciences, University of Southern Maine, Billings and Katherine Fowler- in the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Gorham, ME 04038, (207) 780-5353, fax Billings to Understanding the Geol- Street, Portland, Maine. For those arriving 207-780-5167, [email protected]. ogy of New England. Peter Robinson, by air, the Holiday Inn by the Bay operates In addition to general technical Dept. of Geosciences, University of Mas- a shuttle to and from the Portland Jet Port. sessions organized by discipline, the sachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, (413) Those arriving by automobile from the following symposia, theme sessions, and 545-2593 or 2286, [email protected]. south should use exit 6A of the Maine special poster sessions are planned. edu; Dykstra Eusden, Bates College, Turnpike (I-95), and proceed toward Port- [email protected]. land on Route I-295. From I-295, take the Symposia Forest Avenue South exit. From there, take S1. Tectonic History of the Eastern the first right onto State Street. Follow Margin of the Appalachians: New State Street to Spring Street. Turn left onto England and Atlantic Canada. Dave West, Dept. of Geology, Earlham College, Northeastern continued on p. 24

GSA TODAY, December 1997 23 Northeastern continued from p. 23 Hamilton, University of Southern Maine, market. The Shlemon Mentors Program, [email protected]. led by environmental consultants Russ Theme Sessions T11. Internet Applications in Intro- Slayback (Leggette, Brashears & Graham, T1. The Role of Hydrogeologists ductory Geoscience Courses. Willis Inc.) and Allison Kozak (HKS Environmen- in the 21st Century. Grover Emrich, Hayes, Dept. of Geosciences, University tal, Inc.), will consist of presentations and Emrich and Associates, 1488 Hancock of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 04038, interactive dialogue about the environ- Lane, Wayne, PA 19087, (610) 296-5068, (207) 780-5890, fax 207-780-5167, mental hydrogeology consulting field. [email protected]. [email protected]. Participants will gain a better understand- T2. Fractured Rock Hydrology and ing of what environmental consultants Contaminant Transport. Andrews Special Poster Sessions look for in employment candidates and Tolman, Gerber-Jacques Whitford, P1. Results from FEDMAP, what to expect from their initial years of 174 South Freeport Rd., Freeport, ME STATEMAP, EDMAP, and NATMAP: employment in the field. The six-hour 04032, (207) 865-6138, atolman@ National Cooperative Geologic program will cover the full range of con- jacqueswhitford.com. Mapping Programs in the USA and sulting work opportunities for environ- T3. Geoarchaeology: Using Geo- Canada (POSTER ONLY). Peter Lyttle, mental hydrogeologists and how best to logical Techniques to Model Past U.S. Geological Survey, Mail Stop 908, prepare for a career as a consultant. Environments. Alice R. Kelley, Dept. of Reston, VA 20192, (703) 648-6943, fax Wednesday, March 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Geological Sciences, University of Maine, 703-648-6937, [email protected]; Michael Cost: Free. Preregistration required. Morn- Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-2056, Cherry, Geological Survey of Canada, ing and afternoon beverages will be pro- [email protected]; David Sanger, [email protected]. vided; lunch is not provided. University of Maine, sanger@maine. P2. Undergraduate Research maine.edu. (POSTER ONLY). (Sponsored by the SHORT COURSES T4. Evolution of the New England Council on Undergraduate Research Geology 1. Environmental Geophysics. Coast. (Sponsored by Eastern Section of Division.) Students must be listed as the (Sponsored by an award from the U.S. SEPM.) Daniel F. Belknap, Dept. of Geo- authors and must have been the major Department of Energy/Maine Science and logical Sciences, University of Maine, preparer of the poster. Topics may vary but Technology Foundation Experimental Program Orono, ME 04469-5711, (207) 581-2159, must be the result of the student’s own to Stimulate Competitive Research [EPSCoR].) [email protected]; Duncan participation in undergraduate research Wednesday, March 18. Stewart Sandberg, FitzGerald, Boston University, dunc@ programs. Larry Malinconico, Dept. of Dept. of Geosciences, University of South- crsa.bu.edu. Geology, Lafayette College, Easton, PA ern Maine, Gorham, ME 04038, (207) T5. Evidence and Impacts of Storms 18042, (610) 250-5193, fax 610-252-3904, 780-5154, [email protected]; in Shallow Marine Environments. [email protected]. Lee Slater, University of Southern Maine, (Sponsored by Eastern Section of SEPM.) [email protected]. Carrie Kievman, Dept. of Geology & STUDENT AWARDS AND This one-day course is an introduc- Meteorology, Kean College of New Jersey, TRAVEL ASSISTANCE tion to the application of geophysical Union, NJ 07083, (908) 527-2515, Awards will be given by the North- methods in environmental investigations, [email protected]. eastern Section of GSA for the best oral including monitoring of remediation, sup- T6. Economic Mineral Deposits of paper and best poster session presented plementing hydrogeological evaluations, Northeastern North America. William by students. Although the faculty mentor and site characterization. The course will Kelly, New York State Geological Survey, may appear as the junior author, a major be appropriate for those with little to no 3140 CEC, Albany, NY 12230, (518) part of the paper or poster session must experience with near-surface geophysics. 474-7559, fax 518-486-3696, wkelly@ represent work by the student author. The aim is to provide enough information museum.nysed.gov; Robert Altamura, Uni- NOTE: Only those papers designated as so that participants are at least familiar versity of Pittsburgh, [email protected]. student author on the abstract form are with many of the capabilities and limita- T7. Teaching with Fossils. (Sponsored considered for awards. tions of geophysical methods in the envi- by the Paleontological Society.) Steve Good, The Northeastern Section of GSA will ronmental setting. Limit: 75. Cost: $75 Dept. of Geology & Astronomy, West award travel grants to students who give professional; $30 student. Cost includes Chester University, West Chester, PA papers (oral or poster) of which she or he lunch and morning and afternoon 19383, (610) 436-2203, [email protected]. is the presenter and author or coauthor at refreshments. T8. Paleontology as a Tool for Inter- the meeting. In addition, the Northeastern 2. Hydrology and Ecology of Wet- preting Ancient Depositional Envi- Section will award student research grants lands. Wednesday, March 18. Instructors: ronments. (Sponsored by the Paleontologi- to undergraduates in 1998. Andrew Reeve, Dept. of Geological Sci- cal Society.) Steve Good, Dept. of Geology Applications for travel assistance and ences, University of Maine, Orono, ME & Astronomy, West Chester University, guidelines for student research may be 04469, (207) 581-2353, asreeve@maine. West Chester, PA 19383, (610) 436-2203, obtained from Kenneth N. Weaver, Secre- maine.edu; Aram Calhoun, University of [email protected]. tary-Treasurer, Northeastern Section, GSA, Maine. T9. Environmental and Engineering c/o Maryland Geological Survey, 2300 St. Topics will include an introduction to Geophysics. David Lesmes, Dept. of Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21821-5210, the hydrologic and ecologic principles rel- Geology and Geophysics, Boston College, (410) 554-5532, fax 410-554-5502. evant to wetland systems. We will discuss Chestnut Hill, MA 02167, (617) 552-0839, the monitoring methods in wetlands and [email protected]. ROY G. SHLEMON identification of linkages between ecology T10. Archaeological Stone Artifacts: MENTORS PROGRAM and hydrology. Vernal pools and peatlands Contributions to Sources, Petrology will be used to showcase the principles and Distribution. O. Don Hermes, The Roy G. Shlemon Mentors Pro- presented in the class. A field trip to these Dept. of Geology, University of Rhode gram in Applied Geology sponsored by wetland systems will be included. Limit: Island, Kingston, RI 02881, (401) 874-2192, the GSA Institute for Environmental Edu- 14. Cost: $37, includes lunch, morning fax 401-874-2190, [email protected]; cation (IEE) is a new program developed to and afternoon refreshments, and field trip. Stephen Pollock, University of Southern present workshops for upper-level under- 3. Environmental Hydrogeology. Maine, [email protected]; Nathan graduates and graduate-level geoscience (Sponsored by Eastern Section of SEPM; SEPM students who will soon be entering the job

24 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Short Course #32.) Saturday, March 21. Instructor: Eric Eslinger, Alpha Earth, Inc., HOUSING FORM — Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine Glenmont, New York. For details contact Kathy Browne, Dept. of Geological and Northeastern Section, Geological Society of America Marine Sciences, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Wednesday, March 18–Saturday, March 21 Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648- Arrival Date ______Departure Date ______3099, (609) 895-5408, [email protected]. PERSON REQUESTING HOUSING (type or print) A one-day introduction to practical environmental hydrogeology for geolo- Last Name First gists with little first-hand experience in environmental consulting. This course Institution or Firm covers basic principles of subsurface hydrology, the environmental regulatory framework, and Phase 1, 2, and 3 assess- Address or P.O. Box ments. Limit: 80. Cost: $100 for SEPM or GSA professional; $115 for nonmember City State/Province ZIP Code professional; $60 for SEPM or GSA stu- Phone: () () dent; $75 for nonmember student. Cost Work Home includes course materials and morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch not Place reservation in name of: ______provided. Name of all other occupants: 4. Introduction to Seismic Stratigra- phy. (Sponsored by Eastern Section of SEPM.) ______Saturday, March 21. Instructor: John Armentrout, Mobil Research and Develop- ______ment, Dallas, Texas. For details contact Kathy Browne, Dept. of Geological and RATES PER ROOM* (price does not include 7% Maine room-use tax). Marine Sciences, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Single or Double Occupancy $95 Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648- Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is noon. 3099, (609) 895-5408, SPECIAL NEEDS Smoking Room Nonsmoking Room Special Room [email protected]. Special Room Requirements ______A one-day introduction to the fun- damentals of seismic-based stratigraphic *Enclose check or money order (for amount of one night’s lodging) payable to Holiday Inn by the Bay or analysis using examples and exercises. major credit card number and date of expiration. No cancellations accepted within 72 hours of arrival. Prior coursework in stratigraphy and Reservations must be received prior to February 18, 1998; reservations received after that date sedimentology needed. Limit: 30. Cost: will be accepted on a space-available basis only and the group rate will not be guaranteed. $90 for SEPM or GSA professional; $105 Telephone reservations accepted: (207) 775-2311; (800) 345-5050; fax 207-761-8224. for nonmember professional; $65 for SEPM or GSA student; $80 for nonmember Type of Card Card Number student. Cost includes course materials and morning and afternoon refreshments. Lunch not provided. Name as it appears on the credit card

EXHIBITS Exp. Date Signature Companies or organizations wishing SEND THIS FORM AND REMITTANCE OR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION TO: to sell or display publications, scientific Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04101-3924. equipment, or other products, services, or public relations materials may rent a dis- play area for the duration of the meeting. 780-5350, fax 207-780-5167, novak@usm. Poland Spring Bottling Com- The exhibit area will be adjacent to the maine.edu. Space will be allocated on a pany Tour. Saturday, March 21. Kristin poster area. Morning and afternoon bever- first-come, first-served basis. Tardiff, Northeast Natural Resource man- age service will be in the immediate vicin- ager, will lead a tour of the Poland Spring ity of the exhibit area. The 10 ft × 10 ft FIELD TRIPS AND sources and bottling plant. The trip will booths framed with 8-ft-high rear and 3-ft- GUEST ACTIVITIES include a discussion of site geology and high side drapes are $300 for commercial water-quality monitoring. A bus will leave exhibitors, and $200 for educational, gov- Geology of the Portland Water- the Holiday Inn by the Bay at 1 p.m. and ernment, and nonprofit organizations. front by Narrow Gauge Railroad. return at 5 p.m. There is no charge for the A table, two chairs, and a sign will be pro- Lunch hour Thursday through Saturday. trip, but space is limited, so please prereg- vided for each booth. A limited number Professor of geology (Bowdoin College) ister. of unsecured table-top exhibit spaces at and engineer Arthur Hussey will lead daily Self-Guided Trips. The local com- reduced rates will be available at the rear excursions via original narrow gauge rail- mittee will provide descriptions of inter- of the exhibit area. Exhibits will be open way equipment owned by the Maine Nar- esting geologic sites so that meeting par- from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and row Gauge Railroad and Museum. The trip ticipants may use them for self-guided Friday, March 19 and 20. Application will make periodic stops along the Port- field trips within the greater Portland area. deadline for space is March 1, 1998. For land waterfront to discuss the geology of Each self-guided trip will take between 90 information contact Irwin Novak, Dept. outcrops and views. A small fee will be of Geosciences, University of Southern required for this trip, payable upon arrival Maine, Gorham, ME 04038, (207) at the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Northeastern continued on p. 26

GSA TODAY, December 1997 25 Northeastern continued from p. 25 SPECIAL EVENTS ([email protected]), Maine Geo- logical Survey, 22 State House Station, GSA Northeastern Section Man- minutes and 3 hours, depending upon the Augusta, ME 04333-0022, (207) 287-2801, agement Board Meeting. Wednesday, distance from the Holiday Inn by the Bay. fax 207-287-2353. March 18, 7–9 p.m. Holiday Inn by the The Holiday Inn by the Bay is cen- Fun Run. Friday, March 20. Weather Bay, York Room. trally located and within walking distance permitting, this will be an approximate Welcoming Reception. Wednes- of the Portland Museum of Art and the 3.75 mile run around the scenic path that day, March 18, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Holiday shopping district located in the Old Port borders Back Cove in Portland. Van trans- Inn by the Bay, Ballroom. Nonalcoholic section of Portland. portation will leave the reception area of beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be the Holiday Inn by the Bay at 6:15 a.m. served. A cash bar will be available for ACCOMMODATIONS Association for Women Geosci- beer, wine, and mixed drinks. entists Breakfast. Friday, March 20, The GSA Northeastern Section has Eastern Section of NAGT 6:45–8:30 a.m. Cost: $13 for professionals, reserved a block of 190 rooms at the Holi- Luncheon and Business Meeting. $8 for students. Preregistration required. day Inn by the Bay. These will be assigned Thursday, March 19, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Northeast Section of the Paleon- on a first-come, first-served basis. After the Cost: $15; $11 for students. Preregistration tological Society Luncheon. Friday, block is filled, and regardless of the cut-off required. March 20, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15 date, preregistrants will be given the SEPM Eastern Section Business for professionals, $11 for students. Prereg- option of a comparable, nearby hotel that Meeting and Reception. Thursday, istration required. has been selected to serve as an overflow March 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Annual GSA Northeastern facility. For meeting planning purposes, Lee Krystinik, president-elect of SEPM, Section Reception and Banquet. and to ensure the guaranteed room rates, “Synsedimentary Tectonic Controls Friday, March 20, 7–9 p.m., Holiday Inn it is imperative that you reserve your on Sequence Stratigraphic Architecture.” by the Bay, Ballroom. Cost: $28 or $25 for room(s) by February 18, 1998. When mak- Refreshments will be served. The meeting professionals; $15 for students. Preregistra- ing reservations by phone, you must state is open to all SEPM members. tion required. A very limited number of that you are attending the Geological Soci- Map Blast. Thursday, March 19. banquet tickets will be available for sale ety of America Northeastern Section meet- This special, informal evening session is on Wednesday evening only. ing. Mail the housing form (p. 25) directly for the display and discussion of newly Bird Walk. Saturday, March 21, to the Holiday Inn by the Bay. published, unpublished, or in-progress 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Cost: Free. geologic maps of any sort. Maps should Limit: 13. Preregistration required. March PARKING have a title and stand-alone explanation. in Maine is typically a time between the This is not a poster session, and abstracts Parking for guests registered at the departure of wintering bird populations are not required and will not be published. Holiday Inn by the Bay is free. For those and return of early spring migrants. This Authors must be present. Display space is registrants not staying at the Holiday Inn, informal walk will be to two or three loca- ample but finite. Refreshments available. parking is available at several nearby com- tions in the greater Portland area. Trip Before the meeting, interested contribu- mercial parking facilities. leader will be Linda Woodard. Van trans- tors should contact Tom Weddle (thomas. portation will leave the reception area of [email protected]) or Henry Berry the Holiday Inn by the Bay at 6:15 a.m.

NEWS ROOM Receive Duplicate Mailings The Northeastern Section News Room staff will coordinate and assemble infor- from GSA? mation on topics for release to the news Did you receive more than one copy of the new GSA Pub- media. Please let them know of material lications catalog? Or have you, in the past, received duplicates that is newsworthy for the science or gen- of other pieces from GSA? We understand your frustration in eral and local press. Members of the press receiving duplications. Here are some of the reasons why this may receive complimentary meeting regis- sometimes occurs. tration with appropriate press credentials GSA purchases commercial mailing lists to use in many by contacting Robert Caswell or Susan mailings, along with our own lists. This usually is where the dupli- Swain, University of Southern Maine, cation comes from, and it is virtually correction-proof given our present Media and Community Relations, 209 level of mailing-list technology. Deering Ave., Portland, ME 04101, (207) Even GSA’s own internal lists sometimes produce duplicates because 780-4200, [email protected]; they are not yet organized in ways that make it practical to do “merge [email protected]. and purge” operations. We’re working on a consolidated “client” mail list now, to include all members and nonmembers who deal with GSA. When that consolida- CHILD CARE tion is ready sometime in 1998, we hope to be able to avoid most address duplications. Child care arrangements for the A related problem is that people frequently and regularly identify themselves to period March 19 through noon March 21 GSA under different names. For example, we’ll often have the same person as J. Smith, will be coordinated by Linda L. Pollock, John Smith, and John R. Smith on different lists because that’s the way they have pro- Dept. of Geosciences, University of South- vided their information on various forms such as membership forms, meeting registra- ern Maine, Gorham, ME 04038, (207) tions, abstract submissions, publication orders, etc. Frequently one or more of these 780-5353; fax 207-780-5167, pollock@ iterations are at different addresses (office and/or home), further frustrating efforts to usm.maine.edu. Deadline: February 18, identify duplicates—last names, ZIP codes, and phone numbers are the common data 1998. ■ used for that purpose. Knowing all this, we usually put notices on all mailing faces suggesting: “Get two copies? Share one with an associate.” We apologize for overlooking this step on this year’s catalog. But, please do pass one along if you’ve received more than one copy.

26 GSA TODAY, December 1997 Amount 1 $ ______1 $ ______1 $ ______1 $ ______1 $ ______1 $ ______FREE TBD FREE FREE FREE FREE (305) egetarian Student (301) $11Student __ $______(302) $Student 8 __ (303) $11 $______$______20March 21March (402) (403) (304) V TOTAL FEES REMITTEDTOTAL $______Full Meeting One Day Qty. StudentStudent MemberProfessional Nonmember (504) $115 (501) $ 30Student Nonmember __ __ (503) $ 60 $______$______(504) $ 75 __Student Member $______$______Professional Nonmember (506) $105Student Nonmember __ (505) $ 65 $______(506) $ __ 80 $______$______

(circle one) (circle ...... Professional Member (505) $ 90 __ $______ProfessionalStudent $28 $15 $25 $15 __ $______$______Member fee applies to any current Professional OR Student of GSA or Associated Societies listed at left. Discount does not apply to guest registrants. PREREGISTRATION FEES PREREGISTRATION Professional Member* ...... (10) $65 ...... (11) $40Professional Nonmember ...... (14) $80 ...... (15) $45Student Member* ...... 1 (30) $25 ...... (31) $20 $ ______1Student Nonmember ...... (32) $35 ...... (33) $30 $ ______1K–12 Professional ...... (60) $30 ...... (61) $15 $ ______Guest or Spouse ...... 1 (90) $15 ...... $ ______* 1 N/A $ ______1SPECIAL EVENTS $ ______19...... Professional1. NAGT Luncheon, March (301) $15 __ 20 Breakfast, March 2. AWG ...... Professional $______(302) $13 __ 203. Paleontological Society Luncheon, March ...... Professional $______(303) $15 __ 20...... 4. Annual Banquet, March Prime Rib $______WORKSHOP 1. Roy G. Shlemon Mentors Program...... March 18 (601) COURSES SHORT 181. Environmental Geophysics, March ...... Professional 18...... (502) March 2. Hydrology and Ecology of Wetlands, $ 37 __ 21...... Professional March Member 3. Environmental Hydrogeology, $______(501) $ 75 (503) $100 __ $______$______21 March 4. Seismic Stratigraphy, FIELD TRIPS AND GUEST ACTIVITIES 19 & Narrow Gauge Rail...... March 1. Geology of Portland Waterfront (401) 212. Poland Spring Bottling Company Tour...... March 3. Bird Walk...... March 21 (404) (405) I ⁄ fax Expires DR CR Home Phone Business Phone FOR OFFICE USE I Portland, Maine, March 19–21, 1998 Portland, Maine, March ( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______( ______) ______-______A ______CK#______V ______M ______Bal. A/R 1233-12450 ______Ref. A/P 2006 ______Refund ck# ______ORM F Employer/University Affiliation Mailing Address (use two lines if necessary) February 13 Name as it should appear on your guest’s badge City State February 20 Name as it should appear on your badge (last name first) City State or Country City State or Country ZIP Code Country (if other than USA)

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GSA TODAY, December 1997 27 Final Announcement NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER FEBRUARY 13, 1998. Refunds will be mailed after the meeting, and fees paid SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION, GSA by credit cards will be credited accordingly 32nd Annual Meeting to the card number on the preregistration form. NO refunds will be given for on-site Norman, Oklahoma registration and ticket sales. March 23–24, 1998 ★ STUDENT PAPER AWARDS AND TRAVEL GRANTS he School of Geology and Geophysics and the Okla- Awards will be presented for the homa Geological Survey at the University of Oklahoma Best Oral Student Paper and Best Student T invite you to the annual meeting of the South-Central Section of Poster at the meeting. Awards will be the Geological Society of America. Technical Sessions will be held Monday, March 23, based on quality of research and effective- and Tuesday, March 24, on the University of Oklahoma campus: The technical meetings ness of presentation. To be eligible, the will be held at the Oklahoma Center for Continuing Education (OCCE), with opening abstract must list only student authors activities and Sunday sessions at the Sarkeys Energy Center. and must be identified clearly as a student paper. LOCATION Anyone wishing to attend the techni- cal sessions, exhibits, or field trips must STUDENT POSTER SESSION Norman, located in central Okla- register for the meeting. Return the prereg- homa, is ~25 minutes from the Will The Geology Division of the Council istration form included here with payment Rogers World Airport (Oklahoma City) via on Undergraduate Research will sponsor a no later than February 6, 1998. Interstates 240 and 35. student poster session to showcase senior Norman was born in the historic theses and other undergraduate research On-site registration Land Run of 1889. Norman’s prominence projects. First authors must be undergrad- For those who cannot preregister, on- as the education capital of Oklahoma was uate students and responsible for the bulk site registration will be available Sunday, assured with the founding of the Univer- of the research, preparation of the poster, March 22 from noon to 8 p.m. at the sity of Oklahoma the following year. Nor- and presentation of the results. Please Sarkeys Energy Center; Monday, March 23, man offers diverse cultural, educational, indicate submission to this special session from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, March and recreational opportunities. on the GSA abstract form. 24, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at OCCE. For more information contact Diane Credit cards will not be accepted for on- REGISTRATION Smith, Dept. of Geosciences, Trinity Uni- site registration. versity, 715 Stadium Dr., San Antonio, TX Preregistration deadline: Attendees are encouraged to order an 78212, (210) 736-7656, fax 210-736-8264, February 6, 1998 abstract book either with their GSA annual [email protected]. dues or from GSA Publica- tion Sales. There will be only TECHNICAL PROGRAM a limited number of abstract books available for purchase Papers are invited from students and on-site. professionals for presentation at both sym- posia and in general sessions in oral or Cancellations, poster format. Oral presentations will be Changes, 15–20 minutes. Poster sessions will be set and Refunds up for at least four hours, and authors will All requests for be available for two hours. registration additions, Volunteered abstracts not included changes, and cancellations in symposia will be scheduled for regular must be made in writing technical sessions. and received by Sara Moody, University of Symposia Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd 1. Innovative Ideas for College-level St., Suite 810, Norman, Field Trips and Labs. Mike Soreghan, OK 73019-0628, by Febru- OU School of Geology and Geophysics, ary 13, 1998. Faxes will be [email protected]; Neil Suneson, Oklahoma accepted. Geological Survey. 2. Application of Trace Elements and Isotopes to Igneous and Sedimen- REGISTRATION tary Systems. Barry Weaver, OU School FEES of Geology and Geophysics, bweaver@ ou.edu. Professional 3. Geologic Mapping (STATEMAP). Member...... $50 Ken Johnson, Oklahoma Geological Professional Survey, [email protected]. Nonmember ...... $60 4. Climatic Signals in Paleozoic Strata Student of the Mid-Continent. R. Douglas Member ...... $25 Elmore, OU School of Geology and Geophysics, [email protected]; Gerilyn Student Soreghan, [email protected]. Nonmember ...... $30

28 GSA TODAY, December 1997 5. Basinal Fluids. David Deming, come, first-served basis. Complete the teville, AR 72701, (501) 575-3370, fax 501- OU School of Geology and Geophysics, form provided with this announcement. If 575-3846; Patrick Sutherland. [email protected]; Tom Dewers you register for a field trip only, you must This trip, sponsored by the South- [email protected]. pay a $25 nonregistrant fee in addition to Central Section of the Paleontological 6. Rock Deformation and Structure the field-trip fee. Society, will examine the lithofacies Style. T. Gene Scott, OU Rock Mechanics changes and biostratigraphic relations Institute, [email protected]. Premeeting Trips within the Chesterian-Morrowan-Atokan 7. Mid-Continent Basement Charac- 1. Basement Rocks of the Southern interval in northwestern Arkansas and ter. R. E. Denison, University of Texas at Oklahoma Aulacogen. Friday, northeastern Oklahoma. Several new and Dallas, [email protected]; W. R. Van March 20 (1 p.m.), through Sunday, important roadcuts are now available in Schmus, University of Kansas. March 22 (3:30 p.m.). Rodger E. Denison, the Fayetteville area. Cost: $150 (2 8. Taphonomy: New Looks at Fos- Geosciences, University of Texas at Dallas, lunches, 2 nights hotel). Limit: 18. silization. Walter Manger, University of Box 830688, Richardson, TX 75083, (972) Arkansas; P. K. Sutherland, OU School of 883-2453, fax 972-883-2537, denison@ Postmeeting Trip Geology and Geophysics. utdallas.edu; Ed G. Lidiak, University of 4. Stratigraphy and Depositional 9. Geoscience Information. Claren Pittsburgh; John P. Hogan, University of Environments of the Lower Perm- Kidd, Youngblood Geology Library, Oklahoma, [email protected]; M. Charles ian, Oklahoma City Metro Area, OU School of Geology and Geophysics, Gilbert, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Wednesday, March 25 [email protected]. [email protected]. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Neil H. Suneson and 10. Geology and Travel: Historical This trip will examine the older 1.4 Ga LeRoy A. Hemish, Oklahoma Geological Perspective. Ken Taylor, OU History of basement, representing the edge of Neo- Survey, 100 E. Boyd, Room N-131, Science Department, [email protected]. proterozoic Laurentia, and the contrasting Norman, OK 73019, (405) 325-3031, 11. Pennsylvanian-Permian Early(?) Cambrian Southern Oklahoma fax 405-325-7069, [email protected]. Boundary—New Biostratigraphic aulacogen basement, both exposed in the uoknor.edu. and Sequence Stratigraphic Data. Arbuckle Mountains. We also will see the We will examine stratigraphy and J. Chaplin, Oklahoma Geological Survey. full suite of basement lithologies of the depositional environments of the Lower 12. Geophysics at the Norman, aulacogen in the central and eastern Permian red-bed units in the Oklahoma Oklahoma Landfill. Roger Young, Wichita Mountains and a beautiful expo- City metro area. Stops will focus on forma- OU School of Geology and Geophysics, sure of Carlton Rhyolite against the Tim- tion contacts and on the Garber and [email protected]. bered Hills Group unconformity. Subjects Wellington Formations (principal aqui- to be highlighted include: crustal growth fers). Many of the units are correlated WORKSHOP and evolution; tectonics, including Penn- with, and are named for, units in Kansas, sylvanian overprints; magma evolution; and we will evaluate these correlations Learning from the Fossil Record. and shallow igneous processes. Cost: $175 and nomenclature. Cost: $25 (1 lunch). This workshop for grades 6–12 teachers in (2 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 nights hotel). Limit: 20. Oklahoma will be presented by paleontol- Limit: 20. ogists and earth science teachers. The 2. Biostratigraphy and Sequence PROJECTION EQUIPMENT workshop will give teachers information Stratigraphy of the Pennsylvanian- on how scientists have used fossil evi- Please bring your own loaded carousel Permian Boundary in Kansas and dence to reconstruct the past. It will also trays. There will be two 35 mm projectors Oklahoma. Friday, March 20 (8 a.m.), offer some ideas about how to cultivate There are numerous other hotels in the through Sunday, March 22 (3:30 p.m.). and use students’ interest in fossils to Norman area at which meeting attendees (You can start in Norman or join the trip encourage them to be scientists them- may arrange their accommodations, Friday evening in Eldorado, Kansas, by fly- selves. including Residence Inn (405) 366-0900; ing into Wichita, Kansas.) Darwin Board- There will be a general session fol- Holiday Inn (405) 364-2882; and Hamp- man II, School of Geology, Oklahoma lowed by break-out groups for further ton Inn (405) 366-2100. State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, discussion and hands-on activities. Each (405) 744-6358, fax 405-744-7841; Sal activity or focus topic will be related to the EXHIBITS Mazzullo; Merlynd Nestell. National Standards for Science Education. We will examine all the cyclothemic- Exhibit facilities for business, educa- This event will be held Sunday, scale depositional sequences of the Admire, tional, and governmental institutions will March 22, 1997, in Sarkeys Energy Center. Council Grove, and Chase Groups. An be available. Space rental is $175, which Organized by Jim Chaplin, OGS. Instruc- additional focus will be the correlation will include one complimentary registra- tors will include Rena Bonem, Baylor of the Lower Permian stage boundaries, tion. Exhibits will be open from 8 a.m. to University. including the Gzhelian-Asselian, Asselian- 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 23 Sakmarian, and Sakmarian-Artinskian and 24. Exhibitors should plan to set up FIELD TRIPS boundaries. Cost: $200 (3 lunches, 1 din- on Sunday between 1 and 5 p.m. in Con- All field trips will leave from and ner, 2 nights hotel). Limit: 20. ference Room B. For information, contact return to the parking lot south of the 3. Sequence Stratigraphy of the Mid- Jane Weber, Oklahoma Geological Survey, Sooner Hotel at the OCCE in Norman. dle Carboniferous of the Southwest- 100 E. Boyd, Sarkeys Energy Center, Nor- Several trips can be joined in the field. For ern Ozark Mountains. Friday, March 20 man, OK 73019, (405) 325-3031, fax 405- general questions on field-trip activities, (1:00 p.m.), through Sunday, March 22 325-7069. contact Ken Johnson, Field-Trip Chair, (5:00 p.m.). (You can start in Norman or Oklahoma Geological Survey, 100 E. Boyd, fly or drive to join trip Friday by 6:00 p.m. ACCOMMODATIONS Rm. N-131, Norman, OK 73019, (405) in Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you drive to We have reserved the Sooner Hotel, 325-3031, fax 405-325-7069, ksjohnson@ Fayetteville, you must leave your car there, a hotel on the OU campus and adjacent ou.edu. For detailed information on any join vans, and return to Fayetteville in a to the OCCE Forum Building where the specific trip, contact the field-trip leaders van at the end of meeting on Tuesday or meeting is being held. The rate is $38 sin- identified with each individual trip. Wednesday.) Walter Manger, Dept. of Preregistration for all trips is required. Geology, University of Arkansas, Fayet- Participants will be accepted on a first- South-Central continued on p. 30

GSA TODAY, December 1997 29 South-Central which meeting attendees may arrange OKLAHOMA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION continued from p. 29 their accommodations, including Resi- dence Inn (405) 366-0900; Holiday Inn gle and $42 double. Compli- (405) 364-2882; and Hampton Inn (405) mentary continental breakfast 366-2100. is included. Also, separate cottages PARKING AND MEALS (suites) containing two bed- There is free parking available at the rooms (each with one queen- OCCE. Sunday parking at the Sarkeys sized bed) and living room, Energy Center is also free. kitchen, and one private bath, There are a several restaurants within are available. Rates are: $65 one to two miles of the OCCE. In addi- double, $70 triple, and $75 tion, the conference center has a cafeteria quad occupancy. Complimen- that will be open for lunch. tary continental breakfast is included. SPECIAL EVENTS Please call (405) 329-2270 to make your own arrange- Welcoming Party. Please plan to ments. Cutoff date for attend the Welcoming Party beginning at reserving rooms at these 5 p.m. and lasting until 8 p.m. on Sunday, rates is February 20, 1998. March 22, in the West Atrium of the There are numerous other Sarkeys Energy Center. On-site registration hotels in the Norman area at will be available beginning at noon, and those who have preregistered may pick up their name badges, tickets for the Monday dinner, and programs. During the welcom- ORDER FORM—1998 GSA Abstracts with Programs ing party plan to visit: 1. The Youngblood Energy Library, featur- To purchase copies of GSA Abstracts with Programs, you may use this form. Prepayment ing displays of historic geologic maps is required. Members, provide member number and deduct your 20% discount. and publications. This library, a branch Check your records to make sure you have not previously purchased any of these publications of the university library system, con- on you dues statement, or through Publication Sales. No refunds for duplicate orders. tains 94,000 volumes, 140,000 maps, List and 271,000 Oklahoma petroleum com- Meeting Meeting Dates Price Quantity Amount pletion cards. Northeastern 3/19–3/21 $15 $ 2. The Halliburton Rock Mechanics Labo- North-Central 3/19–3/20 $15 $ ratories and facilities of the Institute of Rock Mechanics of the Sarkeys Energy South-Central 3/23–3/24 $15 $ Center. Come by and listen to rocks Southeastern 3/30–3/31 $15 $ crack! Cordilleran 4/7–4/9 $15 $ GSA South-Central Section Rocky Mountain 5/25–5/26 $15 $ Management Board. Sunday, March 22, Annual Meeting (Toronto) 10/26–10/29 $38.75 $ 4 p.m., Sarkeys Energy Center. GSA South-Central Section Check here if GSA Member Total $ Business Meeting. Sunday, March 22, Members deduct 20%. It will not be applied later. ➝ –20% $ 5:30 p.m., East Atrium of the Sarkeys Energy Center. After you check in, register, Member # ______TOTAL $ and join the Welcoming Party in the West SHIP TO: Atrium, slip over to the East Atrium for an update on section affairs and elections for Name ______the coming year. You will not be far from Address ______the refreshments or the Welcoming Party. Paleontological Society Lun- Address ______cheon. Monday, March 23, for PS mem- City______State ____ ZIP ______Daytime Phone ______bers and other interested parties, OCCE Common Dining Room. METHOD OF PAYMENT: Section Special Dinner. Monday, CHECK or MONEY ORDER (payable in U.S. funds on U.S. bank) March 23, on the campus of the Univer- Credit Card (Please print information) sity of Oklahoma; reception 6:30 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Tickets ($20 per person) MC VISA AmEx Diners (circle one) Exp. Date ______must be purchased in advance. Card No. ______National Association of Geo- science Teachers (Texas Section) Signature of Cardholder ______Luncheon. Tuesday, March 24, for NAGT TO PLACE YOUR ORDER BY MAIL: members and other interested parties, Send this form to GSA Publication Sales, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301-9140 OCCE Common Dining Room.

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GSA TODAY, December 1997 31 Scholarship and Grant Opportunities

Society of Women Engineers field projects in arctic, sub-arctic, or other MRC 902, Washington, DC 20560, Scholarship Program challenging field areas. A third group of [email protected]. The postmark deadline The Society of Women Engineers is student research grants is funded in part for applications is January 15, 1998. seeking qualified applicants for scholar- by gifts from BHP Minerals. These grants In addition, the Smithsonian Minor- ships varying from $1,000 to $5,000. provide funds for research in economic ity Internship Program invites graduate All SWE scholarships are open to women geology that focuses on new descriptive and undergraduate students to participate majoring in engineering (aerospace, chem- data on ore deposits, mining districts, in research and museum-related activities ical, mechanical, industrial, electrical, and other topical subjects. for periods of 10 weeks. The appointment materials, or petroleum) or computer sci- Application forms may be obtained carries a stipend of $300 per week, and ence in a college or university with an from Chair, SEG Student Research Grants, may provide a travel allowance. Deadline ABET-accredited program or in an SWE- 5808 South Rapp St., Suite 209, Littleton, is February 15, 1998. See address above for approved school. Women in any year CO 80120, (303) 797-0332, fax 303- more information. ■ of undergraduate or graduate school are 797-0417, [email protected]. Forms encouraged to apply. There are also awards are also available on the Web at http:// for women who have been out of school www.mines.utah.edu/~wmgg/SEG.html. and out of the engineering job market for Applications must be postmarked by March 1, a minimum of two years. These scholar- 1998, and awards will be announced by GSA Offers Awards in ships are to help recipients obtain the cre- May 1, 1998. Geomorphology and dentials necessary to reenter the job mar- ket in computer science or engineering. Smithsonian Research Fellowships Micropaleontology Applications, which must be post- Smithsonian Fellowships are awarded marked no later than February 1, 1998, to support independent research in resi- Through the generosity of W. Storrs may be obtained from SWE National dence at the Smithsonian Institution in Cole, two awards for support of research Headquarters, 120 Wall Street, 11th Floor, association with the research staff. Under are offered through GSA. The Gladys W. New York, NY 10005-3902, (212) 509-9577, this program, senior, predoctoral, and Cole Memorial Research Award provides fax 212-509-0224, [email protected]. postdoctoral fellowships of 3 to 12 support for the investigation of the geo- months and graduate student fellowships morphology of semiarid and arid terrains Society of Economic Geologists of 10 weeks are awarded. in the United States and Mexico. It is to Foundation Student Research Proposals for research may be made in be given to a GSA Member or Fellow Grants the earth sciences, including meteoritics, between 30 and 65 years of age who Students of mineral resources mineralogy, paleobiology, petrology, plan- throughout the world may apply for etary geology, sedimentology, and vol- has published one or more significant thesis research grants from the Society of canology, and in the history of science papers on geomorphology. Funds Economic Geologists Foundation and the and technology, including air and space, cannot be used for work already accom- Society of Economic Geologists. Individual computers, electrical technology, mathe- plished, but recipients of a previous grants for 1998 will range from $500 to matics, social dimensions of science and award may reapply if additional support $3,000 and are intended to fund specific technology, transportation, natural his- is needed to complete their work. The graduate thesis research expenses. tory, and physical sciences. amount of this award in 1998 will be Grants from the Hugh E. McKinstry Awards are based on merit. For an $11,000. fund are awarded to support research application form, write the Smithsonian with a substantial field component. The Institution, Office of Fellowships and The second award, the W. Storrs Hickok-Radford Fund awards grants for Grants, 955 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000, Cole Memorial Research Award, has been established to support research in invertebrate micropaleontology. This award will carry a stipend of $9,000 in 1998, and will be given to a GSA Mem- ber or Fellow between 30 and 65 years of age who has published one or more significant papers on micropaleontology. Additional information and applica- tion forms may be obtained from the Research Grants Administrator, GSA, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301, [email protected]. All applications must be post- marked on or before February 1, 1998. Actions taken by the Committee on Research Grants will be reported to each applicant in April. These are two of GSA’s most presti- gious awards; all qualified researchers are urged to apply.

32 GSA TODAY, December 1997 CALENDAR GSA ANNUAL MEETINGS

Only new or changed information is published in GSA Today. A com- 1997 plete listing can be found in the Calendar section on the Internet: http://www.geosociety.org. Salt Lake City 1998 Penrose Conferences May meeting registers May 14–18, Linking Spatial and Temporal Scales in Paleoecology and Ecology, Solomons, Maryland. Information: Andrew S. Cohen, Dept. 5625 attendees!! of Geosciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721, (520) 621-4691, fax 520-621-2672, [email protected]. See photos and story in January GSA Today or visit June the GSA home page for details. June 4–12, Evolution of Ocean Island Volcanoes, Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. Information: Dennis Geist, Dept. of Geology, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, (208) 885-6491, fax 208-885-5724, [email protected]. 1998 July July 4–11, Processes of Crustal Differentiation: Crust-Mantle Interac- tions, Melting, and Granite Migration Through the Crust, Verbania, Italy. Information: Tracy Rushmer, Dept. of Geology, University of Vermont, TORONTOTORONTO Burlington, VT 05405, (802) 656-8136, fax 802-656-0045, [email protected]. 1998 Annual Meeting September September 13–17, Ophiolites and Oceanic Crust: New Insights from Field Studies and Ocean Drilling Program, Marshall, California. Informa- October 26–29 tion: Yildirim Dilek, Dept. of Geology, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, (513) 529-2212, fax 513-529-1542, [email protected]. Metro Toronto Convention Centre Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel 1998 Meetings www.geosociety.org/meetings/98 April April 9–10, Michigan Geological Survey Division 5th Symposium on General Chairs: Jeffrey J. Fawcett, University of Toronto, the Geology of Michigan, Lansing, Michigan. Information: Michigan Geo- Peter von Bitter, Royal Ontario Museum logical Survey Division, P.O. Box 30256, Lansing, MI 48909, Ray Vugrinovich, (517) 334-6937, fax 517-334-6919, [email protected]. Technical Program Chairs: April 17–19, Mid-America Paleontology Society National Fossil Exposi- Denis M. Shaw, Dept. of Geology, McMaster University, tion, Macomb, Illinois. Information: Tom Witherspoon, 6611 Miller Rd., Dear- Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M1, Canada, born, MI 48126-1915. [email protected] June Andrew Miall, Dept. of Geology, University of Toronto, 22 Russell June 8–10, Integrated Technical Approaches to Site Characterization, St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B1, Canada, Chicago, Illinois. Information: Lorraine M. LaFreniere, Argonne National Labo- [email protected] ratory, 9700 South Cass Ave., Bldg. 203, Argonne, IL 60439-4843, (630) Symposia and theme proposals due to GSA: January 2, 1998 252-7969, fax 630-252-5747, [email protected], http://www.anl.gov/ITASC. (Abstract deadline: January 2, 1998.) Send proposals and correspondence to GSA. Proposal form and guidelines available from: May 1. GSA Web site — http://www.geosociety.org May 11–14, Yellowstone National Park and Montana State University Symposium, Bozeman, Montana. Information: Carolyn Manley, Mountain 2. November GSA Today (guidelines) Research Center, P.O. Box 173490, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 3. GSA Meetings Department, (303) 447-2020, x113, 59717-3490, (406) 994-5178, fax 406-994-5122, [email protected]. or fax 303-447-0648 September Call for Field Trip Proposals September 5–7, American Quaternary Association (AMQUA) 15th Field Trip Chairs: Biennial Meeting, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Information: Socorro Lozano Garcia, Instituto de Geología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Pierre Robin, Dept. of Geology, University of Toronto, Erindale Ciudad Universitaria, Apartado Postal 70-296, 04510, México D.F., Mexico, Campus, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada, fax 52-5-550-6644. (905) 828-5419, [email protected] October Henry Halls, Dept. of Geology, University of Toronto, Erindale October 7–9, Risk Analysis 98, First International Conference on Computer Campus, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6, Canada, Simulation in Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation, Valencia, Spain. Informa- (905) 828-5363, [email protected] tion: Paula Doughty-Young, Risk Analysis 98 Conference Secretariat, Wessex Institute of Technology, Ashurst Lodge, Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA, UK, Or call Edna Collis at GSA, (303) 447-2020, x134 phone 44-1703-293-223, fax 44-1703-292-853, [email protected], See November GSA Today for a preliminary list of trips. http://www.wessex.ac.uk. All proposals are due January 15, 1998. October 19–21, 8th International Williston Basin Symposium, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Information: Doug Paterson, Saskatchewan Geological Society, P.O. Box 234, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2Z6, Canada, (306) 787- 2625, fax 306-787-4608, [email protected], http://www.gov.sk.ca/ener- mine/about/semnew.htm. TORONTO MINI-CALENDAR—1998 Send notices of meetings of general interest, in format above, to Editor, GSA January 2—Theme and Symposia Proposals Due to Technical Program Chair Today, P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301, e-mail: [email protected]. April 1—Call for Papers Published and Distributed May 1—Electronic Abstract Submittal Form Available on GSA Web Site June 1—Registration and Lodging Information printed in June GSA Today July 13—Abstracts Deadline September 13—Preregistration and Housing Deadline

GSA TODAY, December 1997 33 New GSA Members

The following 934 Members were elected by Council action during the period from March through October 1997.

Mark B. Abbott John G. Cargill IV David A. Fowle William F. Holden Robert J. Leventry Karen J. R. Mitchell Sigal Abramovich Donna D. Carlson Kari A. Fox Curtis D. Holder David W. Leverington Martin L. Mitchell Rolf V. Ackermann Jeffrey W. Carnahan Terry W. Fox Joshua W. Holloman Shoshana Z. Levin Aleksandra Moch Tolu M. Adedeji Alejandro Carrillo Andrea K. Freeman Stephen D. Holloway Gaylia H. Levkoff Charles E. Montgomery Minolu Aizawa Leslie S. Carver Stratton French Michelle M. Howell Michael E. Lewis Melanie Moreno Hisham A. Al-Siyabi John S. Cesarek Henry C. Fricke Shane M. Howell Roger Lewis Deborah J. Morrow Edward F. Albin Sandra L. Chandler S. Julio Friedmann Mark S. Huffman David J. Ley Lisa S. Morrow Nicholas E. Allmendinger Richard L. Chaney Anke M. Friedrich Sik Huh Sonjia M. Leyva Melissa J. Morse Subramanya Ho-Wan Chang Donald A. Friend Richard C. Hulbert, Jr. Bo Li Allan E. Morton Ananthnarayan Dominique H. G. Thomas Fritzsche Michael L. Hulver Olav B. Lian Roger L. Moses Louise Ander Chardon David Froehlich Mads Huuse Joseph Licciardi Angela M. Moss Lesleigh Anderson Paul D. Chasco Joseph Galewsky Kristin T. Huysken Bruce S. Lieberman Claire E. Muirhead Robert J. Andress Laural L. Cherednik Joseph W. Galluzzi Fenton M. Isenor Adam F. Light Kevin R. Mulligan William M. Andrews, Jr. Gabrielle C. Chianese Pilar E. Garcia Zeshan Ismat Bin Lin Stephen C. Myers Ryo Anma Yong S. Chol Valerie C. Garcia Noel W. Jackson Heather A. Lin Joe M. Namlick George P. Aponte Clark William P. Clement R. Christopher Gardner Donald M. Jacobs WenLong Liu Charles E. Narwold T. Bruce Appelgate, Jr. Susan A. Cochran Carmala N. Garzione Glenn S. Jaecks Darren R. Locke Mohammed O. Nassief Hans C. Areback Hermione A. P. Cockburn Marten Geertsema John M. Jaeger Mark A. Loewen Cheryl A. Naus Brittina A. Argow Monika Cogoini Michael A. Geffert Keith H. James William S. Logan Jay R. Neuhaus MaryAnn R. Arias Denis Cohen Deboarah L. Gellar Gary E. Jaroslow Kimberly A. Lohuis Nathan A. Niemi Mary E. Armstrong Camilla J. Colebatch David L. Genger John J. Jelke Caroline M. Loop Josef Nievoll Phillip A. Armstrong W. Marc Connolly Martha L. Gerdes Michael D. Jensen Monica G. Lopez de Melissa M. Nihsen Lois B. Arnold Janet K. Cook David S. Gerwe Guohai Jin Luchi Francis Nimmo Christina L. Baack Christopher D. Cooper Jim J. Gharib Lance W. Johnson Darline Lott Lee C. Nordt Nina L. Baghai Robert A. Corbin Brandy D. Gibson William C. Johnson K. Matthew Louth Jon S. Novick Russ A. Baker Thomas J. Corcoran Eulalia Gili Wendell L. Jolley Cole K. Lovett Trish A. Nuskievicz René W. Barendregt Maree L. Corkeron Alexsander Glisic David A. Jones Crystal G. Lovett Michael P. O’Connell Daniel H. N. Barker Paul K. Coski Robert H. Godwin, Jr. Gwyneth Jones Fabio Lozano Diane D. O’Connor Jorge R. Barragan Robert M. Cox Kathryn M. Goessel Terry A. Jones Laura C. Lozano- Catherine H. O’Dell Keith M. Barron Sandra A. Crabtree Robert A. Goff Mette S. Jordan Velazquez Michael L. O’Neal Michelle L. Bart Peter A. Craig Udaya K. Gollapudi Peter J. J. Kamp Guoping Lu Susan D. Oakley Charles John Barthel, Jr. Benjamin S. Cramer Arturo Gomez-Tuena Paul A. Kapp George M. Lukert Emily M. Oatney Georgio Basilici Norman B. Cranford Susan T. Goodfellow Adityamoy Kar Jose L. Macias Karen R. Olson Kari N. Bassett Timothy J. Cronan Kevin L. Gooding Wendy L. Karna Erika L. Madaski Peter A. Omenda Vanessa C. Bateman Karen N. Csonka Matthew R. Goolsby Michael C. Kasenow Eric J. Magnusson Holly A. Orndorff Stephen W. Bates Jennifer A. Curtis Thomas J. Gorgas Bodo Katz Markus Maier Robert E. Page Thomas M. Bawden Brian P. Cyr Spela Gorican Yaron Katzir Jody V. Maliga James L. Palandri Frederick C. Beall Patricia L. Daniel Jeffrey S. Grandy Lev S. Kaufman Simon Manoyan Scott W. Parks Lynne M. Beatty Joy D. Dass Cinda M. Graubard Michelle L. Kearney Tara P. Marden Fatima Patel Patricia A. Beddows James T. Davenport Shannon L. Greenan Katherine A. Kelley Lucia Marinangeli Andrew P. Patrick Ken J. Bell Monica D. Davis Christopher A. Scott Kelley James R. Marlatt Karen F. Patterson Ellin Beltz Christopher D. Dawkins Greenhoot Louise H. Kellogg Allen W. Marquette Robert T. Pavlowsky Tara L. Benda Katja Deckart Matthias Grobe Scott J. Kendzierski Michael J. Marsh Samuel T. Peavy Peter A. Bennett Kathleen A. DeGraaff Kristelle R. Groves Muhammad A. Khan James D. Marshall James M. Peck Kimberly M. Berends Louis Detofsky Yingjie Guo Mark A. Kiessling Aaron J. Martin Mike Peffer Jill Berenson Steve C. Devine Ismael Gutierrez-Moreno Irene P. Kijak Daniel R. Martinioni Sharon D. Perez-Suarez Sandra Bezenek Nancy T. Dewitt Sang-Hwan Gwak Randy L. Kilian-Smith Jeffrey M. Marts Dominic A. Perruccio Frank D. Bilotti Raffaele Di Cuia Sanjeev Gypta Won-Sa Kim Erik P. Mason Carl Petersen Michael P. Bishop Derek W. Dice Susan H. Hadden Eileen Kincaid Jason A. Mastrine Candace A. Peterson Heather M. Bittner Frank E. Dickerson Eckart Hakansson Ruth A. Kirkby David L. Matchen Kristine M. Peterson Bruce A. Blake B. Christopher Dimeo Galen P. Halverson Margaret H. Kloska Scot A. Mathis Mark A. Petrie Jonathan I. Bloch Luis Vicente Dimieri Caitlin E. Hamer James C. Knight Mark E. Mathison Michael S. Petronis Jonathan G. Blount Ru Ding Scott A. Hamilton Richard H. Knight Crystal A. Mattox Stephen D. Pierson Lisa M. Boettcher Stewart A. Dixon Kazuchika Hamuro Paul O. Knorr Joseph A. Maule Jeffrey T. Pietras Marie-Pierre Bolle Ravin Donald Bradley J. Harris Karen Knuuti Mike B. Maxwell Michelle A. Pike Claudia I. Borchert Lisa C. Donohoe John H. Harris Barry P. Kohn Rachael A. Mays Timothy J. Piwowar, Jr. Mitchell S. Bornyasz Bruce C. Dougan John P. Harris Edward J. Kohut Maxine E. McBrinn Michael P. Poland Rita M. Bouchard Frank L. Dougher Margaret J. Harris David A. Korejwo Lon A. McCarley Victor J. Polyak Judith Ann Boughner Charles E. Drevo David M. Hartz Eduardo A. M. Theodore C. McCarthy III John J. Ponczynski Steve D. Bowman Steven E. Druiett Anne M. Harvey Koutsoukos Patricia E. McCartin David E. Pratt Karin H. Brack John H. Dudley Stephen T. Hasiotis Robert N. Kowalkowski Wendy G. McClellan Nicole E. Preuss Angela K. Braden Michael D. Duffy Robert W. Hastings Sharon L. Kozak Jeremy A. McCreary Alan P. Price Sean T. Brennan Jason K. Dunning David P. Hawkins Andrew L. Kozlowski Eileen M. McGowan Jeffrey S. Price William D. Briggs Jack L. Dysart Kraig A. Heiden Michael A. Krol Michael F. McHugh Linda F. Prosperie Jason P. Briner Barry W. Eakins Tiffani L. Heil Eric L. Kruger, Jr. John P. McKiness Giacomo Prosser Brendan M. Brodie Jaelyn J. Eberle Wayne G. Henderson Stephen F. Kulinski Marjorie Jackson Michael H. Pulver Charles E. Brown Mark A. Ehrlich Ken E. Herkenhoff Alan G. Kunze McKinney Warren C. Purdy David O. Brown Shawn T. Eisner Nora Berggren Herrera Peter C. LaFemina Travis L. McLing Jodi L. Purser Gordon E. Brown, Jr. Nasser El-Deiraki Angela M. Hessler Susan M. Landon James L. McMindes Andrew I. Quarles van Daniel Brownstein Jennifer A. Elder Gerald S. Heston Stephen R. Lane Carl A. Medoza Ufford Nick Brozovic Norlene R. Emerson M. Jean Hetherington Jennifer C. Latimer Andrew L. Mehlhop Luis Quintana Karl F. Brunner Javier Escartin Montgomery E. Higgins Natalie E. Latysh Erwin A. Melis C. P. Rajendran Christy J. Brush Alan J. Eschenbacher Michelle A. Hill Michael T. Leach Ted S. Melis Frank C. Ramos Chris C. Bryarly Madge Evans Melanie J. Hinzpeter Dal-Heui Lee Marc D. Melker Penelope K. Ramos Norman S. Buchanan Olivier L. Fabbri James D. Hirsch Hee-Kwon Lee Sarah C. Meyer Andrew S. Reeve Jonathan M. Bull Karen L. Farleigh Brian R. Hitchens Hyomin Lee Melvin C. Milaor Eduard G. Reinhardt Melody B. Burkins Harold R. Fitch Laura R. Hite Michael T. Lee Monica P. Miley Jon C. Reiten Michael F. Burns Tanja M. Fitzgerald Anita M. Ho Leonardo Legarreta Ann Marie Miller James Repka James H. Burton Robert M. Flatland Charles M. Hodges Adam C. LeGrande Jennifer Diane Miller Thomas H. Reppe Brian D. Campbell Godlove T. Fonjweng Joost Hoek Marna K. Lehnert Kevin B. Miller Kevin G. Cannariato Mark A. Fonstad Phillip J. Hogan Robert S. Leighty Mary K. Millus New Members Lucia Capra Amy L. Fortin John A. Hoke Amanda J. LeNay Raymond J. Minarovic, Jr. continued on p. 35

34 GSA TODAY, December 1997 New Members Denise M. Romano Karen R. Schmitt Steven J. Skotnicki Jeff L. Spencer John O. Strong continued from p. 34 Julia A. Rosdeutscher Michael J. Schnieders Michael Slattery Blanka Sperner Laura Ann Stuart Leslie Robert M. Roseen Lindsay Schoenbohm Andris J. Slesers Roger K. Spivey Maureen A. Stuart Darin M. Reuter Gregory T. Roselle William W. Schroeder James F. Slezak Brad A. Sporleder Diana J. Sturm Amy L. Rhodes C. Elizabeth Ross Andi Schuerzinger Stephen E. Smail Lisa E. Spracklin M. Pete Suess Robert M. Riberdy Thomas P. Ross Peter A. Schultz Kevin J. Smart Alan Spraggins Toshihiko Sugai Tracy A. Rice Roland M. Rueber Phil R. Schweitzer Jennifer L. Smith Jill O. Stachura Michael A. Summerfield David R. Richards Jaime Rueda-Gaxiola Nina Serman Joshua B. Smith Andrew G. Stack Gloria J. Summers Toby A. Rickabaugh Garry L. Running IV H. James Sewell Marian M. Smith C. Russell Stafford William D. Surratt Richard D. Ricketts Kelly A. Rust Bruce A. Shabino Michael Smoliar Kenneth R. Stalder Roger Swart Eric M. Riggs Regina M. Ryan Stacy H. Shafer Dustin G. Smyth Josette Stanley David W. Sweeten David A. Rightmer Isabelle Sacramentogrilo Dean E. Shanklin Darin C. Snyder Don W. Steeples Neil J. Tabor Robena D. Robinett Hee Sagong Rajesh Sharma Jeffrey A. Snyder Theodore R. Steinke Paul J. Tackley James P. Robinson Craig E. Saunders Tracy S. Shirley Nikolas K. Sokol Allan Stephens Samuel J. Talbert Richard S. Robinson David L. Sawicki ShayMaria M. Silvestri Luigi A. Solari Robert S. Sternberg Peter W. G. Tanner Kristen A. Rocha Robert M. Schapiro Christopher J. Simpson Chad C. Soliz Emily M. Stewart Javier Rodriguez Allison B. Schill Suvinay K. Sinha Alejandro E. Soto Uwe Strecker New Members Jonathan Paul Rogers Sarah A. Schlichtholz Darren B. Sjogren Beth A. Spear Christian A. Strobl continued on p. 36

New GSA Fellows

The following 100 Members were advanced to Fellowship in October 1997. Vincent P. Amy Francesco V. Corona Jonathan H. Fink Gerald H. Johnson Tom Parsons Judith Terry Smith L. Clark Arnold, Jr. Michael Levi Cummings Tim P. Flood Samuel Y. Johnson Terry L. Pavlis Parke D. Snavely III Rosemary A. Askin Declan G. De Paor Kenneth A. Foland Lee R. Kump Simon M. Peacock Arthur E. Soregaroli William I. Ausich Helen L. Delano John W. Geissman C. Michael Lesher Noel Potter, Jr. Richard G. Stanley Atilla Aydin Donald J. DePaolo Mark S. Ghiorso Peter Henry Lufholm Benjamin N. Powell Robert J. Stern Loren E. Babcock Albert B. Dickas Arthur G. Goldstein R. Heather MacDonald Donald R. Prothero Harold H. Stowell Abhijit Basu Patricia Wood Dickerson Andrew M. Gombos, Jr. Jerome F. Machamer James M. Robertson Neil C. Sturchio Robert L. Bauer Roy K. Dokka Vivien M. Gornitz Richard A. Marston Stefan Schmid Christian P. Teyssier Kevin T. Biddle John D. Dolan Jeffrey K. Greenberg Gregory E. McKelvey Paul G. Schmidt William F. Thomann Robert F. Biek Mark S. Drummond Peter L. Guth Lawrence D. Meinert Jill S. Schneiderman Othmar T. Tobisch James D. Carl Hugo T. Dummett Claudia J. Hackbarth Calvin F. Miller Richard L. Sedlock Susan H. Treagus Philip J. Carpenter Christopher J. Eastoe Robert B. Halley Molly Fritz Miller Paul Segall Raphael Unrug Rufus D. Catchings David H. Elliot Vicki L. Hansen Howard D. Mooers Steven B. Shirey Peter N. Webb Odin D. Christensen Eric A. Erslev Vicki M. Harder Charles O. Morgan Richard H. Sillitoe David V. Wiltschko K. W. Ciriacks James E. Evans Richard N. Hey Donald C. Noble Carol Simpson Roy Woodall ■ John D. Cooper Sandra C. Feldman Murray W. Hitzman James F. Olmstead Virginia B. Sisson Christopher D. Condit Michael Fellows John D. Humphrey Naomi Oreskes John F. Slack

New GSA Student Associates

The following 224 Student Associates became affiliated with the Society during the period from March to October 1997.

Kalsoum A. Abbasi David A. Cornell Erin K. Hiatt Sara E. A. Lyle Christa J. Placzek Toni M. Sullivan Lisa M. Adamo Andrew J. Crittenden Susan M. Hinesley Elizabeth A. Madsen Chris Pollatos Anne E. Swasey Julie A. Adgurson Peter B. Davis Miriam E. Hornstein Eric S. Magdar Martina G. Prinzhorn Seth D. Tanner Khashayar Ahvari P. Allison Dean Brian G. Hough Elizabeth A. Magno Richard M. Quesada Randal B. Thomas Lesa A. Bagby James F. DeAngelo Craig M. Hovey Frank J. Marascia Terrie L. Ragins Anne C. Tillery Erinn M. Banks Aisha H. Dennis Andrea H. M. Hulshof Robert J. Mark Jose Norberto Ranalli Anne R. Tocker Matthew A. Barner Nathalie N. Derrick Grey P. Ingram Lisa D. McAuliffe Melvin E. Rauch, Jr. Mark S. Trevor Daniel J. Beaudoin Laura A. Dietz Matt C. Jacobs Joseph C. McCarthy Harold A. Ray Charles B. Trout Thomas P. Becker Mimi N. Divjak Ryan T. Jakubowski Luke J. McCartney Mark A. Record Matthew J. Tucker Jacob S. Benner Lisa J. Duke Shannon R. Jock Louise P. McGarry Nancy R. Reese Tiffany Tye Valerie A. Bennett Michelle J. Dwyer Adam N. Johnson John A. Miatech Donald E. Rehmer Erik A. Vander Horst Amy E. Benoit Rana Farshoukh Christopher L. Johnson Koreen M. Mielke Geoffrey Reichold Mark D. Vanderbilt Richard H. Benson Kristin L. Ferri Steven C. Johnson Tanya C. Mieras Jeff P. Reinprecht Jodi M. VanderVelden Brent A. Berge Timothy J. Fives Sarah E. Johnston Michael J. Miller Monica K. Relle Elisheva C. Verdi Eric M. Blackburn Ricardo S. Flores Sean E. Keneally Zachary J. Miller Stephanie A. Reynolds Joseph B. Vilcheck Matthew T. Bleakley Bryan J. Flynn Melody J. Kent Dorene L. Montler Anabella A. Rivara Deborah J. Waiting Mark T. Bolivar Jennifer E. Folta Amanda E. Kilgore David T. Moore Amelia C. Robinson Kristoffer T. Walker Mary L. Borzi Nancy K. Forsberg Maria A. Koons Adam P. Morse James D. Robinson Nathaniel S. Wanner Alexander S. Bradley Philip E. Foster Sarah E. Kopczynski Jason R. Mulkey Nickolas R. Rogers Mary-Morning F. Michelle H. Brewer Ranae L. Friend Anthony G. Koval Angela P. Murillo Shannon R. Rose Washburn Joel A. Brieske Phyllis E. Gaskin Lena Krutikov Robert M. Myers Demetra O. Salisbury Amy L. Weislogel Julie Brown Matt I. Gavette Tara L. Kuhn Angelyn Nebeker Nicholas J. Salkowski Heather L. Welhouse Adam K. Bucki Gregory Giuliani Michelle M. Lake Joy D. O’Donnell Brenda K. Saville Beth A. Wenell Nathan E. Burnside Jeffrey K. Goodman Robert W. Lambert Jeffrey J. Olejnik Maria Scalzitti Carrie Anne White Malia B. Burrows Zakhia X. Grant Joanna R. Latham Jennifer R. Olejnik Justine L. Schneider Lee A. White Luis F. Camacho Michael D. Gravely Sebastien Lavoie Elisabeth V. Osborn Gunther J. Schnorr Philipp Wilflingseder Sarah J. Cardamon Jessica K. Graybill Melanie A. Leach Niki L. Pace Matthew O. Schrenk Judy L. Wilkinson Sarah K. Carmichael Matthew A. Gregory Brian G. Lebreck Judith M. Paiva Kathy L. Schwager Howard O. Wilson Tina L. Carrick Eric S. Gustafson Carrie E. Lee Daniel A. Parsons Philip G. Scoggins Rick L. Wilson Ping Y. Chang Markus G. Hagedorn Lai Man Lee John P. Pasmore Dave R. Scott-Queckett Jennifer R. Wingate Denise S. Chidester Christopher S. John V. Leone Benjamin H. Passey Nicole M. Seibert Heidi A. Woelfel Kaneen E. Christensen Hauptfleisch Alanna P. Lester Yvonne E. Paul Michell R. Sequera Rebecca L. Yates Ryan D. Christensen Amanda M. Heasley Gordon Levin Adam E. Pearsall Danielle K. Sheheen Mary Lynn Yurko Cynthia A. Colbert Kirk A. Heim John S. Linker Jeffrey C. Perkins Maria S. Skidmore Kurt K. Zeiler Christopher R. P. Collet Jennifer L. Hensinger Peter Lissitschenko J. Vincent Perryman Heather Laurina Smith Darla K. Zelenitsky Robert J. Conner Stephen M. Hensler Vanesa D. Litvak Noah E. Petro Shane V. Smith Vladimir B. Zivkovic ■ James E. Conolly Scott W. Herman Daniel M. Litzenberg Christine M. Philips Rachel C. Stansbery Tim D. Cope Rebecca J. Heumann Andrew M. Lorrey David S. Pinkus Kiera Strohm-Herman

GSA TODAY, December 1997 35 GSA SECTION MEETINGS—1998 Environmental & Engineering NORTHEASTERN SECTION, March 19–21, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine. Information: Stephen G. Pollock, Dept. of Geosciences, Geoscience Contents University of Southern Maine, Gorham, ME 04038, (207) 780-5350, fax 207-780-5167, [email protected]. Preregistration deadline: February 13, 1998. NORTH-CENTRAL SECTION, March 19–20, Ohio State University, Volume III, Number 3, Fall 1997 Columbus, Ohio. Information: William I. Ausich, Geological Sciences, Ohio State University, 275 Mendenhall, 125 S. Oval Mall, Columbus, 329 Holocene Activity of the Mt. Currie Scarp, Coast Mountains, British OH 43210, (614) 292-0069, fax 614-292-7688, [email protected]. Columbia, and Implications for its Origin Stephen C. Thompson, John J. Clague and Stephen G. Evans Preregistration Deadline: February 13, 1998. 349 Ground-Penetrating Radar Studies of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant SOUTH-CENTRAL SECTION, March 23–24, OU Continuing (WIPP) Near Carlsbad, New Mexico Education Center, Norman, Oklahoma. Information: M. Charles Gilbert, Mitch Kannenberg and W. M. Roggenthen School of Geology and Geophysics, University of Oklahoma, 100 E. Boyd 359 Fingerprinting Arsenic Contamination in the Sediments of the St., Suite 810, Norman, OK 73019-0628, (405) 325-4424, fax 405- Hylebos Waterway, Commencement Bay Superfund Site, Tacoma, 325-3140, [email protected]. Preregistration Deadline: February 6, 1998. Washington SOUTHEASTERN SECTION, March 30–31, Embassy Suites, Paul E. Mariner, Fred J. Holzmer, Richard E. Jackson, Janis E. White, Allan S. Wahl and Frederick G. Wolf Charleston, West Virginia. Information: Larry D. Woodfork, West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey, P.O. Box 879, Morgantown, WV 369 Drilling, Sampling, and Construction of Monitoring Wells Under 26507-0879, (304) 594-2331, fax 304-594-2575, woodfork@geosrv. Flowing Artesian Conditions wvnet.edu. Preregistration Deadline: February 27, 1998. Gary D. Rogers and Daniel R. Moore 375 Contaminated Sediment in Two United Kingdom Estuaries CORDILLERAN SECTION, April 7–9, California State University, Long P. Lindsay and F. G. Bell Beach, California. Submit abstracts to: James C. Sample, Dept. of Geolog- ical Sciences, California State University, Long Beach, CA 90840, (562) 389 Engineering Geological Characterization and Evaluation of 985-4589, [email protected]. Abstracts Deadline: December 12, 1997. Liquefaction Susceptibility of Foundation Soils at a Dam Site, Southwest Turkey ROCKY MOUNTAIN SECTION, May 25–26, Northern Arizona Uni- Hasan Tosun and Resat Ulusay versity, Flagstaff, Arizona. Submit abstracts to: Wendell Duffield, U.S. 411 Laboratory Studies on Factors That Influence the Strength of Geological Survey, 2255 Gemini Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, (520) 556- Reinforced Cemented Sand 7205, [email protected]. Abstracts Deadline: January 8, 1998. Adnan A. Basma, Azm S. Al-Homoud, Salah Taqieddine and Malek M. Al-Smadi 423 Effect of Variable-pH Landfill Leachate on a Carbonate Rock Aggregate GSA Student Associate Member William L. Niemann and Allen W. Hatheway 431 Incorporation of Historical Aerial Photographs and Land-Use TRAVEL GRANTS Information Into Environmental Site Assessment The GSA Foundation has awarded $4,000 grants to each of the six John T. Zellmer and Susan M. Eastman GSA sections. The money, when combined with equal funds from the sections, is used to assist GSA undergraduate Student Associates, as Technical Notes well as graduate Student Members, traveling to GSA meetings. For 443 Study of a Gravel Deposit Created by Wave Action information and deadlines, contact your section secretary. Robert W. Day Cordilleran—Bruce Blackerby, (209) 278-2955, bruceb@zim- 449 Laboratory Testing of Air-Dried Diatomaceous Fill Robert W. Day mer.csufresno.edu; Rocky Mountain—Kenneth Kolm, (303) 273-3932. [email protected]; North-Central—Robert 453 ESC: Just Another New Acronym or Maybe Something Meaningful Dick Benson Diffendal, Jr., (402) 472-7546, [email protected] Northeastern—Kenneth Weaver, (410) 554-5532, Book Reviews [email protected]; South-Central—Rena Bonem, (817) 755- 457 Land Subsidence: Natural Causes, Measuring Techniques, 2361, [email protected]; Southeastern—Harold Stowell, The Groningen Gasfields (205) 348-5098, [email protected] by F. B. J. Barends, F. J. J. Vrouwer and F. H. Schroder (Editors) reviewed by Roy J. Shlemon 458 Interpretation of Airphotos and Remotely Sensed Imagery New Members Trenton N. Twedt Robert L. West by Robert H. Arnold continued from p. 35 James A. Tyburczy Brian D. Westhoff reviewed by William J. Mallio Emmanuel E. Udoh Kelly D. Wheeler 460 Paleoseismology by James P. McCalpin (Editor) Christine Tappen Maria E. Uhle Lisa L. White reviewed by Norman R. Tilford Paul Tapponnier Chad A. Underwood Noel C. White Rozemarijn F. A. Tarhule Jon W. Van de Grift Robert E. Whittemore 461 The Geology of Earthquakes by Robert S. Yeats, Kerry Sieh and Lucius H. Taylor Dixon Van Hofwegen Joanne C. Wilkin Clarence R. Allen Dennis O. Terry, Jr. William P. Van Liew Holly K. Williams reviewed by Eldon Gath E. Robert Thieler Leah May B. Ver William J. Willis 462 Exercises in Active Tectonics, An Introduction to Earthquakes and Tec- Douglas M. Thompson Jan M. Vermilye Virginia D. Winslow tonic Geomorphology by Nicholas Pinter Bai Tian William T. Viitala Victoria Wise reviewed by Deborah J. Green Susan M. Timmons Michael J. Vollinger Chris Wojick Keith L. Tischler Albert F. Waibel Virginia Wong 463 Active Tectonics, Earthquakes, Uplift, and Landscape Alan L. Titus Todd E. Wallbom Michele M. Wood by Edward A. Keller and Nicholas Pinter Shinji Toda Douglas J. Walsh Marcia G. Wyatt reviewed by Deborah J. Green John Townend Charles W. Ward Koshi Yamamoto 464 Alternatives for Ground Water Cleanup by The National Research Carolyn R. Trayler Thad A. Wasklewicz Catherine H. Yansa Council–Committee on Ground Water Cleanup Alternatives, Water Chin-Ho Tsai Cheryl L. Waters Dawn A. Youngblood Science and Technology Board, Board on Radioactive Waste Management, Silvio Tschudi Laura E. Webb Yong Jae Yu and the Commission on Geosciences, Environment and Resources Andrei Tudoran Jennifer M. Weber Zhongbo Yu reviewed by Todd Kincaid Eva-Lena Tullborg Mark Webster Hongbin Zhan Allison R. Tumarkin Kathy C. Weinberg Natalie B. Zieske David Tupper Richard A. Welch Jennifer A. Zwiebel ■ Memorials Aleta van Riper Turner Robert E. Welsh 467 Memorial to Albert J. Depman (1922–1997) Robert J. Tuttle Micah A. Weltmer Noel M. Ravneberg

36 GSA TODAY, December 1997 The Geological Society of America December BULLETIN and Volume 109, Number 12, December 1997 GEOLOGY Contents CONTENTS 1515Ð1535 Formation of sequences in the cratonic interior of North America by interaction between mantle, eustatic, and stratigraphic processes Peter M. Burgess, Michael Gurnis, and Louis Moresi 1617Ð1630 Amanz Gressly’s role in founding modern stratigraphy Timothy A. Cross and Peter W. Homewood 1536Ð1562 Ophiolitic basement to the Great Valley forearc basin, California, from seismic and gravity data: Implications for crustal growth at the North 1631Ð1632 A tale of 10 plutons—Revisited: Age of granitic rocks in the White American continental margin Mountains, California and Nevada: N. J. Godfrey, B. C. Beaudoin, S. L. Klemperer, and Mendocino Discussion: Brooks Hanson Working Group Reply: James E. Conrad and Edwin H. McKee 1563Ð1575 The Triassic and associated rocks of the Nakhlak and Aghdarband 1633Ð1639 Paleomagnetism of Jurassic radiolarian chert above the Coast Range areas in central and northeastern Iran as remnants of the southern ophiolite at Stanley Mountain, California, and implications for its Turanian active continental margin paleogeographic origins: Mehdi Alavi, Hamid Vaziri, Kazem Seyed-Emami, and Discussion: D. M. Hull, C. D. Blome, and E. A. Pessagno Jr. Yaghoub Lasemi Reply: Benita L. Murchey and Jonathan T. Hagstrum 1576Ð1594 Mid-crustal flow during Tertiary extension in the Ruby Mountains 1640 The GSA Data Repository core complex, Nevada Tyler MacCready, Arthur W. Snoke, James E. Wright, and Keith A. Howard 1641Ð1642 Guidelines for the Preparation of Tables 1595Ð1616 Active tectonics, paleoseismology, and seismic hazards of the Hollywood fault, northern Los Angeles basin, California 1643Ð1662 Annual Index James F. Dolan, Kerry Sieh, Thomas K. Rockwell, Paul Guptill, and Grant Miller

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1059 Along-axis magmatic oscillations and exposure of ultramafic rocks 1119 Enhancement of leaf fossilization potential by bacterial biofilms in a second-order segment of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (33°43′N to K. A. Dunn, R. J. C. McLean, G. R. Upchurch, Jr., R. L. Folk 34°07′N) Eulàlia Gràcia, Daniel Bideau, Roger Hekinian, Yves Lagabrielle, Lindsay M. Parson 1123 Flysch to molasse transition in peripheral foreland basins: The role of the passive margin versus slab breakoff 1063 Are channel networks statistically self-similar? H. D. Sinclair Anicet A. Beauvais, David R. Montgomery 1127 Anticlustering of small normal faults around larger faults 1067 New model for evolution of fold and thrust belt curvature based Rolf V. Ackermann, Roy W. Schlische on integrated structural and paleomagnetic results from the Pennsylvania salient 1131 Magma flow inferred from anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility in Mary Beth Gray, John Stamatakos the coastal Paraná-Etendeka igneous province: Evidence for rifting before flood volcanism 1071 Closure of the Tornquist sea: Constraints from MONA LISA deep Jonathan M. G. Glen, Paul R. Renne, Simon C. Milner, Robert S. Coe seismic reflection data MONA LISA Working Group 1135 Active detachment faulting in the San Francisco Bay area? Roland Bürgmann 1075 Evidence for asymmetric accretion and low-angle, planar faults in slow-spreading oceanic crust 1139 Constraints on the amplitude of late Pliocene eustatic sea-level Jenny S. Collier, Juan J. Dañobeitia, CD82 Scientific Party fluctuations: New evidence from the New Zealand shallow-marine sediment record 1079 Hydrothermal alteration of oxygen isotope ratios in quartz Tim Naish phenocrysts, Kidd Creek mine, Ontario: Magmatic values are preserved in zircon 1143 Refractory trace elements in diamond inclusions: Further clues to Elizabeth M. King, C. Tucker Barrie, John W. Valley the origins of the ancient cratons Rodger J. Hart, Marian Tredoux, Maarten J. de Wit 1083 Paleohydrology of Lake Victoria, East Africa, inferred from 18O/16O ratios in sediment cellulose Forum Kristina R. M. Beuning, Kerry Kelts, Emi Ito, Thomas C. Johnson 1147 Rapid sea-level changes at the close of the last interglacial 1087 Interplay of static loads and subduction dynamics in foreland (substage 5e) recorded in Bahamian island geology basins: Reciprocal stratigraphies and the “missing” peripheral bulge Comment: Pascal Kindler, André Strasser Octavian Catuneanu, Christopher Beaumont, Paula Waschbusch Reply: A. Conrad Neumann, Paul J. Hearty 1091 Coseismic deformation during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and 1149 Tale of three cratons: Tectonostratigraphic anatomy of the Damara range-front thrusting along the southwestern margin of the Santa orogen in northwestern Namibia and the assembly of Gondwana Clara Valley, California Comment: Sören B. Dürr, D. Pieter Dingeldey V. E. Langenheim, K. M. Schmidt, R. C. Jachens Reply: Anthony R. Prave 1095 Late Archean and Early Proterozoic crustal evolution of the Mount 1151 Grenvillian extensional tectonics in northwest Scotland Isa block, northwest Queensland, Australia Comment: I. S. Sanders Graeme D. McDonald, Kenneth D. Collerson, Peter D. Kinny Reply: Stephen Temperley, Brian F. Windley 1099 Late-stage sinking of plutons 1152 Reaction-induced microcracking: An experimental investigation of a Allen F. Glazner, David M. Miller mechanism for enhancing anatectic melt extraction: Correction 1103 Variscan accretionary complex of northwest Iberia: Terrane correla- 1153 Guidelines for Geology Authors tion and succession of tectonothermal events Geology Editorial Policy José R. Martínez Catalán, Ricardo Arenas, Florentino Díaz García, Jacobo Abati 1154 Suggestions for Producing Geology Artwork 1107 Seismic image of the basal portion of the Bjerkreim-Sokndal layered 1155 Suggestions for Producing Geology Tables intrusion Sharon Deemer, Charles Hurich 1156 Estimating Final Size of Geology Manuscripts The GSA Data Repository 1111 Landscape evolution at the margin of the Basin and Range David Jorgensen Harbor 1157 1997 Annual Index 1115 Silica redistribution and hydrologic changes in heated fractured tuff Walter Matyskiela

GSA TODAY, December 1997 37 Position Announcements (from Employers using GSA’s Employment Service at the 1997 GSA Annual Meeting)

AMHERST COLLEGE hydrology/Applied Geophysics beginning in August 1998. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENTIST The position will be at the Assistant Professor level, ABD is vigorous research program, supervise graduate students, The Department of Geology at Amherst College seeks required, Ph.D. preferred. Applicants must show promise in attract external funding, and to participate actively in our applications for a tenure-track position at the level of research, be committed to excellence in teaching at the graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate teaching Assistant Professor, to begin in the fall semester of 1998. undergraduate and graduate levels, and have good rapport programs. Possible fields of expertise include one or more of the fol- with students. The successful candidate will teach an under- Applicants should send a letter of application, a state- lowing: aqueous geochemistry, biogeochemistry, glacial graduate course in Principles of Geology and graduate ment of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, geomorphology, hydrogeology, paleoclimatology, paleoe- courses in Groundwater Modeling, Geophysics, and other transcripts, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, cology, and/or surficial geology. Teaching responsibilities related courses; supervise M.S. students in our Geohydrol- and phone and fax numbers of at least three references will include participation in the Department’s introductory ogy graduate program; and conduct research. to: Search Committee Chair, Applied Geophysics Position, courses, an intermediate level course that focuses on For more information about Illinois State University con- Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences, 253 environmental and surficial processes, and an advanced tact our web page at: http://www.ilstu.edu. Applicants must Science I, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011-3212. level undergraduate course in the candidate’s specialty. submit a curriculum vitae; official transcripts of all college Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in geosciences at the time Amherst College provides competitive start-up funds in work; a statement of teaching and research interests; and of appointment. To ensure consideration, applications support of research. In addition, if the successful candi- the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail should be received by December 1, 1997. Information date is a woman, she will be appointed the Clare Boothe addresses of three references to: Dr. David Malone, about the Geological Sciences group can be found on the Luce Assistant Professor of Geology. Department of Geography-Geology, Illinois State Univer- World Wide Web at: http://www.geology.iastate.edu. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is sity, Campus Box 4400, Normal, IL 61790-4400. Tele- Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirma- desirable. Submit a resume, three letters of recommenda- phone: (309) 438-2692; Fax: (309) 438-5310; e-mail: tive Action Employer and encourages applications from tion, and a brief statement of your research interests to: [email protected]. Applications must be received by Jan- women, minorities, and other protected groups. Professor Tekla A. Harms, Department of Geology, uary 15, 1998. Illinois State University is an Affirmative Amherst College, Amherst MA 01002-5000 (taharms@ Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Diversity. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS amherst.edu). Review of applications will begin on Jan- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PALEONTOLOGY uary 1, 1998, but applications will be accepted until a pool UNIVERSITY OF IOWA The Department of Geology of The University of Kansas of qualified candidates is identified. Amherst College is an STRUCTURAL GEOLOGIST invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, The Department of Geology, University of Iowa, invites Professor with a specialty in invertebrate paleontology or minorities, and persons with disabilities are particularly applications for a tenure-track position in structural geol- micropaleontology. The appointment will begin on August encouraged to apply. ogy. Field-oriented individuals with a wide range of inter- 18, 1998, with a later starting date possible. Primary con- ests in structural geology and tectonics are especially sideration will be given to applicants whose emphasis is EXXON PRODUCTION RESEACH COMPANY (EPR) encouraged to apply. The appointment will begin in on specimen-based study of invertebrate fossils or micro- CAREERS IN GEOSCIENCE. August 1998 at the assistant professor level. We seek an fossils. Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and Degree/Discipline Needed: Ph.D. Geology, Geophysics, outstanding researcher and teacher who will best accom- graduate levels, developing and maintaining an active pro- Geochemistry. Desirable areas of specialization include modate the diverse missions of the department. Teaching gram of research, and working with other faculty members structural geology, sequence stratigraphy/stratigraphic responsibilities for an academic year will include a one- to develop a stronger program in sedimentary geology modeling, seismic interpretation/seismic stratigraphy, semester course in structural geology at the junior-senior and paleontology. image processing/remote sensing, seismic data acquisi- level and two additional classes/seminars at the under- Applicants should have the Ph.D. degree or be in the tion, organic geochemistry, geologic modeling, geostatis- graduate or graduate level. final stages of completing the degree. A letter of applica- tics, reservoir quality/diagenesis, rock mechanics, petro- The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. and be tion, a complete résumé, graduate-school transcripts, and physics. active in research that will complement other research three letters of recommendation should be sent to Roger MS candidates with specialization in rock mechanics, programs in the department. Women and minorities are L. Kaesler, Search Committee Chairman, Department of geological data analysis/mathematical geology, seismic especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a Geology, The University of Kansas, 120 Lindley Hall, interpretation. complete resume (including a bibliography and statement Lawrence, Kansas 66045-2124 (tel: 785-864-3338; fax: MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science (artificial intelli- of teaching and research interests) and have at least three 785-864-5276; e-mail: [email protected]). Review of gence), Petroleum Engineering (geostatistics). letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. C.T. Foster, Search completed applications will begin January 10, 1998, and Geoscience Summer Intern, Ph.D. candidates in any Committee Chair, Department of Geology, University of will continue until the position has been filled. EO/AA geoscience-related field may apply for summer employ- Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1379 (Phone: 319-335-1818; employer. The University is committed to increasing the ment (3-month assignments). fax: 319-335-1821). Final evaluation of the applicants will ethnic and gender diversity of its faculty, and we strongly Work location is in Houston, Texas. EPR is responsible begin on December 1, 1997 and continue until the position encourage women and minority candidates to apply. for developing exploration and production technology for is filled. The University of Iowa is an affirmative action- Exxon Corporation’s global upstream activities. Additional equal opportunity employer. LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY employment information can be obtained from Judy SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGIST Baker, Exxon Production Research Co., P.O. Box 2189 - VISITING POSITION IN QUATERNARY SOILS The Department of Geology and Geophysics at Louisiana Mail Stop ST-3204, Houston, TX 77252-2189. EQUAL The Department of Geology, University of Iowa, seeks a State University invites applications for an anticipated OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Visiting Professor who is an outstanding teacher and tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to researcher in the area of Quaternary studies, with focus on begin in the fall semester of 1998. The successful candi- GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY soils and associated surficial materials. The appointment date must have a Ph.D. at the time of employment. Prefer- STRUCTURAL GEOLOGIST will begin in August 1998 and extend for 2 years, with the ence will be given to individuals with postdoctoral and/or The Department of Geology and Geography invites appli- possibility of starting January 1998 for 2.5 years. Teaching industrial experience. cations for a tenure-track position in Structural Geology. responsibilities will involve at least four courses per year. We seek an outstanding sedimentary geologist with Ph.D. required by starting date of the position, August 1, These will include two upper-level undergraduate/graduate strong interests and expertise in physical sedimentary pro- 1998. Assistant Professor level with salary dependent courses, Modern and Ancient Soils, and Glacial and Pleis- cesses and the evolution of sedimentary rocks. The ideal upon qualifications. Teaching duties include teaching tocene Geology, and one of our general education courses candidate will be field oriented with a firm grasp of fundamen- introductory geology (Physical and Historical) as well as (Earth History and Resources). Other courses would tal and globally relevant problems in sedimentology. The advanced courses in area of specialization. The success- depend on the candidate’s expertise and departmental applicant should also be proficient with modern techniques ful candidate shall be versed in both descriptive and quan- needs, and may include a portion of Remote Sensing. for characterizing and analyzing sedimentary rocks on a titative methods. Applicants who are field oriented and The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. and be range of temporal and spatial scales. The successful candi- have familiarity with or interest in the Appalachians and active in research that will complement ongoing Quater- date will be expected to contribute to our undergraduate and Piedmont are preferred. nary research and surficial-process programs in the graduate teaching programs, including developing courses in Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae, Department. Women and minorities are encouraged to such areas as sedimentation, sedimentary field and labora- unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate work, apply. Applicants should send a complete resume (includ- tory methods, basin analysis, and sedimentary petrology. evidence of teaching effectiveness, and have three cur- ing a bibliography and statement of teaching and research Interested persons should send a copy of their vita, a rent references submit letters of recommendation to: Dr. interests) and have three letters of recommendation sent summary of research and teaching interests, and the Kelly Vance, Search Chair, Search # 34919, Department to: Dr. Richard G. Baker, Search Committee Chair, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three refer- of Geology and Geography, P.O. Box 8149, Georgia Department of Geology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, ences to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460-8149. Appli- Iowa 52242-1379 (Phone: 319-335-1827; fax: 319-335- of Geology and Geophysics, Louisiana State University, cation postmark deadline is January 5, 1998. 1821; e-mail [email protected]. Final eval- Baton Rouge, LA 70803. The search will be continued Georgia Southern University is a unit of the University uation of the applicants will begin on 1 December 1997 until a suitable candidate is found. System of Georgia. The names of applicants and nomi- and continue until the position is filled. The University of Louisiana State University is an equal opportunity/affir- nees, resumes, and other general non-evaluative informa- Iowa is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. mative action employer. tion are subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern is an Equal Oppor- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE tunity, Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who need APPLIED GEOPHYSICIST STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY/PLANETARY reasonable accommodation(s) under the Americans with The Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS Disabilities Act in order to participate in the application invites applications for a tenure-track position in applied The Department of Geography & Geology at Mount process should notify the search chair. geophysics at the assistant professor level beginning in Holyoke College invites applications for an anticipated full- mid-August 1998. Preference will be given to individuals time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY with a strong background in the application of one or more contingent upon final approval, beginning September 1998. GEOHYDROLOGY/APPLIED GEOPHYSICS of the following fields: seismic methods, electromagnetics, The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in structural The Department of Geography-Geology at Illinois State Uni- electrical methods, ground-penetrating radar, gravity, and geology, planetary science, geophysics, or a related field versity invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geo- 3-D subsurface imaging. and will be expected to teach structural geology, introduc-

38 GSA TODAY, December 1997 tory geology, and other courses related to his or her area of Phyllis Brown, Recruitment Administrator, Office of the TRW/SAIC expertise. The ideal person will also be able and willing to Dean, College of Sciences, Old Dominion University, Nor- CHEMIST/GEOCHEMIST teach introductory and/or advanced courses in either the folk, VA 23529-0163. e-mail: [email protected]. TRW (including subcontractors, e.g. Science Applications Physics Department or Astronomy Department. edu. For full consideration, applications should be received International Corp.), Management and Operating Contrac- To apply, send curriculum vitae, a one-page statement by January 1, 1998. Review of applications will begin imme- tor, U. S. Department of Energy Yucca Mountain Project, of immediate teaching and research goals, and names of diately and it is anticipated that appointments will begin on Las Vegas, Nevada three references to: Steven R. Dunn, Department of August 1, 1998. Old Dominion University is an Affirmative Position Description: Perform geochemical modeling of Geography & Geology, Mount Holyoke College, South Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and requires compli- the degradation of high level nuclear waste forms and Hadley, MA 01075. ance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. other materials in a waste package emplaced in an under- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, but We encourage applications from women and minorities. ground repository, and of the interaction of the degrada- must be received by January 1, 1998. Mount Holyoke is tion products with the material surrounding the waste committed to fostering cultural diversity and multicultural PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY package, to evaluate the possibilities of accumulating sig- awareness in its faculty, staff, and students and is an Affir- BIOGEOCHEMISTRY nificant concentrations of these degradation products in mative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and The Geology Department of Portland State University locations external to the waste package. minorities are especially encouraged to apply. seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area Selection Criteria/Required Skills: Demonstrated capa- of Biogeochemistry to begin Fall, 1998. The successful bility in modeling of chemical processes; ability to UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and gradu- research and evaluate reaction parameters available in STRATIGRAPHY AND HISTORICAL GEOLOGY ate courses and conduct a vigorous research program, the literature and/or to identify and obtain results of ongo- The Department of Earth Sciences (http://met.unco.edu) including supervision of master’s students in Geology and ing research; ability to formulate modeling problems for invites applications for a tenure-track position in Geology master’s and Ph.D. students in our interdisciplinary Envi- solution by recognized computer codes; ability to commu- at the assistant professor level starting August 19, 1998. ronmental Sciences and Resources Program. Primary nicate with team members and with consultants and We seek an individual with a Ph.D. in geology with pri- interest is in low-temperature microbial-geochemical pro- reviewers from other organizations. The individual should mary expertise in stratigraphy and historical geology. cesses in geological systems. Candidates should also be have good skills in the following subjects: chemical ther- Additional expertise in paleontology, groundwater, envi- interested in applying their knowledge and skills to the modynamics, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, ronmental geology or geophysics is desired. general education of all undergraduate students. mineralogy. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship and ser- The Ph.D. is required by the date of hire. A detailed Required Education: Ph.D. in chemistry or geochem- vice in support of the Department’s undergraduate pro- resume including two letters of professional references istry. Required Experience: 10 years post-Bachelor’s grams in geology, environmental earth sciences, sec- and a statement of research and teaching interests must degree or 5 years post-Ph.D. ondary earth science teaching and general earth be received by February 15, 1998. Address the Biogeo- Please address correspondence to: Dr. Paul L. Cloke, sciences, and Master’s program in earth sciences. Teach- chemistry Search Committee, Geology Department, Port- TRW/SAIC, 1180 Town Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV ing will include introductory geology, historical geology, land State University, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751. Fax 89134, (702) 295-4867, fax 702-295-4438, e-mail: and stratigraphy and paleontology. Additional subjects 503-725-3025. E-mail [email protected]. The [email protected]. could include regional geology, field methods, groundwa- Geology Department home page is http://www.geol. ter geology, introductory geophysics or other courses in pdx.edu. Portland State University is an equal opportu- UNOCAL & SPIRIT ENERGY 76 the individual’s area of expertise. nity/affirmative action employer and the Geology Depart- GEOLOGIST POSITIONS To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, official ment is committed to diversifying its faculty. The following positions are with Unocal’s Exploration and graduate transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Production Technology group, and require an M.S. (Ph.D. William D. Nesse, Department of Earth Sciences, Univer- QUEENS COLLEGE (CUNY) preferred). sity of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado, 80639; AQUEOUS GEOCHEMISTRY (1) Basin Modeling, 2-D and 3-D: Requires a background phone: (970) 351-2830; e-mail: wdnesse@bentley As part of its reconfiguration as a School of Earth and in commercial 2-D modeling programs, including expertise .unco.edu. Review of applications begins December 1, Environmental Sciences, the Department of Geology at with fluid flow and thermal maturation predictive abilities. 1997 and continues until a candidate is found. Position Queens College (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure- (2) Structural Geology: Requires an in-depth knowledge of contingent on funding. UNC is an AAEO employer. track faculty position in aqueous geochemistry to begin in structural styles and rock behavior during deformation. the 1998 fall semester. A Ph.D. is required and candidates Prefer experience in seismic interpretation, fault analysis, OHIO UNIVERSITY should have experience in field-based research. balanced cross-section techniques, qualitative structural APPLIED SUBSURFACE GEOLOGIST Duties will include teaching undergraduate through modeling, salt tectonics and/or extensional basin/thrust The Department of Geological Sciences at Ohio University doctoral courses in geochemistry and introductory envi- belt structural styles. invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in ronmental geology; establishing an active field-based (3) Sequence Stratigraphy: Requires expertise in clastic applied subsurface geology that, pending administrative research program; supervising student research; interact- sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy. Must be able approval, is anticipated to begin September 1998. We are ing with our physical hydrologist; and helping to develop to analyze stratigraphic architecture within a comprehen- seeking an individual who is committed to research and curricula for the new School, including programs focused sive petroleum system. the development of courses in subsurface geology to on Earth Science Education. (4) Petroleum Geochemistry: Requires expertise in inter- expand and complement our existing programs in ground- The appointment will be at either the assistant profes- preting molecular and isotropic geochemical data within a water hydrology, environmental geology and geophysics, sor ($29,931Ð$52,213) or associate professor ($39,003Ð petroleum system. A strong background in geology is pre- and to expand our petroleum-related expertise which cur- $62,394) level, depending on qualifications. ferred. rently includes seismology, sequence stratigraphy, basin Letters of application, a curriculum vitae, transcripts of The following position is with Spirit Energy 76, and tectonics and basin analysis. Additional interests in engi- all degrees, and three letters of reference should be sent requires an M.S.: Sequence Stratigraphy. Utilize regional neering geology or coal geology would be advantageous, by January 31 to Dr. Allan Ludman, Chairman, Depart- sequence stratigraphy expertise to generate prospects as would some applied experience in industry or govern- ment of Geology, Queens College, Flushing, NY 11367. and address reservoir issues in the Upper Tertiary of the ment. The successful applicant will possess a Ph.D. in Address questions to Dr. Ludman at: 718-997-3300 or e- Gulf of Mexico shelf region. geological sciences and must show demonstrated poten- mail [email protected]. For additional information Qualified applicants should send a cover letter refer- tial for teaching and research in subsurface geology com- about the department and college, see our Web Site: encing the listed opening and a resume to Unocal, Attn: mensurate with the rank of assistant professor. http://www.qc.edu/Geology. Human Resources Department SLC, P.O. Box 4551, For further information visit the university web site at Houston, TX 77210-4551. No telephone calls please. http://www.ohiou.edu. SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY Equal Opportunity Employers. Applicants should send a vita, a description of research NEOTECTONICS/STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY interests, and the names and addresses of three referees The Department of Geosciences invites applications for a UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN—OSHKOSH to: Dr. R. Damian Nance, Chair, Department of Geological tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level (2 POSITIONS) Sciences, 316 Clippinger Laboratories, Athens, Ohio in Neotectonics/Structural Geology, beginning in August HYDROGEOLOGY AND MINERALOGY/PETROLOGY 45701-2979. Applications should be received before 1998. The position requires a Ph.D. in geology. Some The Geology Department invites applications for two February 1, 1998, but will be considered until the position background in teaching is necessary, and experience in tenure-track, assistant professor positions starting Sept. 1, is filled. Ohio University is an affirmative action/equal industry or government agency from areas of engineering 1998. Ph.D. required. 1) Hydrogeologist to teach under- opportunity employer. Women and minorities are espe- geology such as trench analysis, fault interpretation and graduate courses in physical hydrogeology, chemical cially encouraged to apply. environmental geophysics is required. The successful can- hydrology, environmental geology, and perhaps geochem- didate will have prime responsibility for teaching under- istry or geophysics. 2) Field-oriented geologist to teach OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY graduate and graduate courses in structural geology, neo- undergraduate courses in mineralogy and petrology every HYDROGEOLOGY, REMOTE SENSING, AND ENVI- tectonics and plate tectonics, and will share responsibility year and possibly geochemistry, economic geology, or RONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY for courses in engineering geology, geophysics and field physical geology in alternate years. Candidates should be Old Dominion University Geological Sciences Program methods, as well as non-majors classes at the introductory committed to undergraduate education and to developing a seeks individuals to fill three tenure track positions, one level. We seek someone to work with local environmental research program that includes undergraduates. By Jan. 1, each in hydrogeology, remote sensing, and environmental firms and agencies and to assist in expanding our new 1998, please submit a letter of application, which includes a geochemistry. Successful candidates will join highly col- graduate program in Applied Geosciences. concise statement of your teaching and research interests laborative efforts in environmental sciences and/or marine To apply, send curriculum vitae including a statement and experience, a resume, and transcripts; also have 3 cur- sciences, and be able to collaborate with existing research of teaching and research interests, and names and rent letters of reference sent directly to the department. efforts conducted by faculty in geological sciences, addresses of three references to: John Monteverdi, Send to: Dr. Norris Jones, Chair, Geology Department, Uni- oceanography, biology, chemistry, geography, engineer- Department of Geosciences, San Francisco State Univer- versity of Wisconsin Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wis. 54901. ing, and scientists at nearby NASA Langley Research sity. 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132. The Geology Department is a University of Wisconsin Center and the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 1998. System Center of Excellence with 8 full-time faculty and Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree, including a strong For more information, contact the Dept. of Geosciences about 55 undergraduate majors. The faculty have a strong academic background in geology. web site at http://tornado.sfsu.edu/geosciences/geo- commitment to undergraduate instruction, which is sup- Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, description sciences.html. San Francisco State University is an Equal ported by excellent facilities and equipment. Additional infor- of research and teaching activities, and the names and Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. mation about the department and its programs can be found addresses (including E-mail) of three references to: Ms. at http://www.uwosh.edu/departments/geology. AA/EOE.

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We encourage you to make when the reservation is made. We will do our best to accommodate your decision as soon as possi- special needs, including dietary requirements and physical disabili- ble. There is great interest in ties. Please feel free to discuss your situation with us; however, we these trips. reserve the right to decline any person as a member of a trip. We General Fee Information: also reserve the right to require a person to withdraw from the trip If you have been with us previ- at any time when such action is determined to be in the best inter- ously on a GeoTrip, the non- ests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the group. member surcharge will be Air Travel: We urge you to make air travel arrangement via waived. Please remind us of agent Rodney Saunders of Cain Travel. Rodney’s direct telephone this when you register. Sorry, number is (303) 938-2741, [email protected]. We have dis- there is no nonmember cussed the trips in detail with Rodney and he is ready to help you surcharge waiver for GeoHos- find the least expensive routing to your destination. Please call Rod- tels; however, if you attend ney for a no-obligation price quote at the above number or at Cain both 1998 GeoHostels, we will Travel’s toll free number 1-800-346-4747, or (303) 443-2246. The waive the surcharge. fax number is (303) 447-0145. Single or Shared Accom- Cancellation Processing Fee: Deposits and payments are refund- modation: Some trip fees are based on double occupancy. However, able, less processing fee, up to the cut-off date. Termination by an if you wish single accommodations, a limited number of rooms are individual during a trip in progress for any reason whatsoever will available at extra cost on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case not result in a refund, and no refund will be made for unused parts of double occupancies, we will do our best to help find a suitable of the trip. roommate, but if none is found, the single rate will apply. Please Full Itineraries: Detailed itineraries for each GeoVenture read the lodging information for each trip. and helpful travel information are available from GSA. Please Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 21 years old. feel free to contact Edna Collis, GSA Meetings Department, at Health Recommendations and Special Needs: You must be in 1-800-472-1988, ext. 134 or (303) 447-2020, fax 303-447-0648, good physical and mental health. Any physical condition requiring [email protected]. special attention, diet, or treatment must be reported in writing

1998 GeoVentures Fee Schedule Grand Canyon Durango Tetons Dates April 10–18 June 27–July 2 July 18–23 No. of Days 9 6 6 Member Fee $1745 $660 $675 Nonmember Fee $1845 $710 $725 Deposit $200 $100 $100 Balance Due January 2 April 30 May 29 100% Deposit refund date (less processing fee) January 2 ($50) April 30 ($20) May 29 ($20)

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40 GSA TODAY, December 1997 GeoTrip see, first hand, the effects of another artifi- cial flood scheduled for release in late 1997. Joel Pederson, a geomorpholo- gist and sedi- mentologist working in the western end Grand Wash Trough, will review the evidence for the timing of the cutting of the canyon. He will also review the various models for the evolution of the Grand Canyon, from stream capture via headward erosion to Major John Wesley Powell’s models of “superposition” and “antecedence.” This is an exceptional opportunity for the physically fit person to visit the world’s premier natural laboratory. April is a beautiful time of year to visit the Grand Canyon. There are few other trips From the Birth on the river at that time, and the weather is usually perfect for hik- ing. Participants will see locations in the canyon that are rarely vis- of a Continent ited by standard commercial trips. We will run some of the world’s best white water and visit such magical locations as Elves Chasm to Glen Canyon and Deer Creek Falls, in the context of learning about the cutting Dam: a Grand edge of Grand Canyon geologic theory. Lodging, Meals, and Transportation Canyon Voyage Arizona River Runners and the science leaders will provide all meals, field instruction, professional river guides, river-related April 10 –18, 1998 equipment (including camping gear), and transportation from Las 9 days, 8 nights Vegas, Nevada, to Lee’s Ferry, Arizona, on April 11 and from Pearce Ferry, Arizona, to Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 18. Photo by Adam Read Elite Travel is familiar with the trip itinerary and can handle Scientific Leaders all reservations in and out of Las Vegas; they can also arrange hotel Brad Ilg, Cerro Alto Geological Consultants, Inc., and airfare discounts. Call Jill or Dora with Elite Travel at 1-800- Glorieta, New Mexico 441-5880. Jeff Bennett, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Mike Timmons, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Physical Requirements Joel Pederson, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque This trip includes several moderately difficult, always optional, hikes that are usually less than two miles round trip from the boats. This fantastic trip will float the Colorado River in the Grand Although at a reasonable pace with many points to rest and to Canyon with several Grand Canyon geologists. Brad Ilg, the lead explore the geology, these hikes should be undertaken only by per- instructor for the trip, has been guiding exciting geology river trips sons in good health who are physically active. Verification of health in the Grand Canyon since 1990 for various universities and muse- coverage will be required. No rafting experience is necessary. ums. His work on the Precambrian rocks of the Upper and Middle Granite Gorges is included in the new Geologic Map of the Eastern Fee and Payment Grand Canyon. Brad will show the group seldom-visited side GSA Member: $1745 Nonmember: $1845 canyons in the Granite Gorges, locations that yield insights to the Based on 25 people. The trip may be more if there are fewer regis- island-arc origins of the highly deformed Precambrian rocks. The trants. A $200 deposit, due with your reservation, is refundable group will discuss the models for continental growth through island through January 2, 1998, less $50 processing fee. Total balance arc accretion and examine features that record island arc assembly due: January 2, 1998. Minimum age: 21. to the proto–North American continent. Mike Timmons, a Grand Included: All meals beginning with lunch on April 11 and Canyon Supergroup specialist and professional Grand Canyon river ending with breakfast on April 18. Transportation by bus from guide, will lead the group to the old “horse thief trail” in Chuar Las Vegas, Nevada, to Lee’s Ferry, where you will meet the science Valley, to explore the Precambrian rift-related Chuar sedimentary leaders and crew, and bus transportation from Pearce Ferry, Ari- rocks, visit 800-million-year-old stromatolites, and see the incredi- zona, back to Las Vegas, Nevada. All river equipment including bly organic-rich Precambrian Chuaria Formation. Jeff Bennett, a tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, geological reading materials, Grand Canyon beach and aquatic systems specialist and profes- and river guidebook. sional Grand Canyon river guide, will lead discussions on the Not included: Airfare to and from Las Vegas. results of the experimental flood of 1996 and discuss sediment mass balance and river systems dynamics in the postdam envi- ronment. The strong monsoon season of 1997 has had a dramatic effect on the sediment load in the river channel, and the group will More GeoVentures on p. 44

GSA TODAY, December 1997 41 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Published on the 1st of the month of issue. Ads (or can- to, contaminant transport, basinal fluid flow, multi-phase Applicants for this position should send a letter outlining cellations) must reach the GSA Advertising office one flow, fluid-flow/tectonics interactions, unsaturated zone teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae and month prior. Contact Advertising Department (303) flow, and hydraulic properties and their scaling relation- names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone num- 447-2020, 1-800-472-1988, fax 303-447-1133, or ships.We are particularly interested in individuals whose bers of five references. Send to Chair, Screening Commit- E-mail:[email protected]. Please include com- research couples observation with theory, and whose tee, Department of Geology, Box 4099, Northern Arizona plete address, phone number, and E-mail address with all research is of both an applied and fundamental nature. University, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011. The search will remain correspondence. The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic and open until the position is filled; however, the screening com- well-equipped department dedicated to innovative teach- mittee will begin reviewing applications on December 1, Per line ing and research, which seeks a national and international 1997. Visit our web site at http://www.nau.edu. The North- Per Line for each leadership role in Hydrosciences. Opportunities exist for ern Arizona University community is composed of faculty, for addt'l month campus-wide collaborative research and teaching in the staff, and students from a wide range of cultural back- Classification 1st month (same ad) Hydrosciences. Appointments as an affiliate of the Earth grounds. Applicants should have the experience and com- Situations Wanted $1.75 $1.40 System Science Center and the Center for Environmental mitment necessary to work with such a diverse population. Positions Open $6.50 $5.50 Chemistry and Geochemistry are possible. Consultants $6.50 $5.50 Applicants should demonstrate a history of, or potential CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY 94720-4740. University of Services & Supplies $6.50 $5.50 for, funded research and high-quality teaching. A Ph.D. is California, Berkeley, tenure-track Assistant Professor Opportunities for Students required at the time of appointment. Applications should position, starting 1 July 1998, for a Physical Geographer/ first 25 lines $0.00 $2.35 include a complete resume, examples of published work, Earth Scientist with primary research in geomorphology additional lines $1.35 $2.35 a statement outlining teaching and research interests and and environmental change. A commitment to a high rate Code number: $2.75 extra the names and addresses of at least four (4) individuals of scholarly productivity and excellence in classroom and who could provide references. Send application materials field methods teaching is expected. Applicant must have Agencies and organizations may submit purchase order or to: Head, Department of Geosciences, The Pennsylvania Ph.D. or completed dissertation. Submit letter of applica- payment with copy. Individuals must send prepayment State University, 503 Deike Bldg., University Park, PA tion, vitae, and complete list of publications, and the with copy. To estimate cost, count 54 characters per line, 16802. names of three references and addresses, by January 12, including all punctuation and blank spaces. Actual cost The search process begins immediately and will con- 1998. Apply: Richard Walker, Chair, Department of may differ if you use capitals, centered copy, or special tinue until suitable candidates are identified. Geography. characters. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Affirmative Action Employer. To answer coded ads, use this address: Code # ----, GSA Advertising Dept., P.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO CHAIR, GEOSCIENCES CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO 80301-9140. All coded mail will be forwarded within UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA—LINCOLN The Geology Department at California State University, 24 hours of arrival at GSA Today office. The Department of Geosciences, University of Sacramento seeks to fill one tenure-track position in Engi- Nebraska—Lincoln, invites applications and nominations neering Geology and/or Surficial Processes at the assis- for the position of department chair. The successful candi- tant professor level. Closing date for applications is February date will be responsible for promoting the growth and 1, 1998, or until position is filled. Positions Open stature of the department, budgetary and personnel mat- Submit resume, letter of application, and three letters ters, developing teaching schedules, and alumni develop- of reference to: Dr. Brian Hausback, Geology Department, FACULTY POSITION ment. The chair must also guide the instructional and out- California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, ENVIRONMENTAL STABLE ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY reach activities of the department, and provide appropriate Sacramento, CA 95819-6043. Geological Sciences / Ohio State University service to the University. The successful candidate should Further details can be found at: tions for one tenure-track position at the assistant profes- recognized, externally funded research. Evidence of effec- sor level, or higher, to begin as early as September 1998. tive leadership in academic administration or in funding CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A Ph.D. in geological sciences or related field is required. agencies will be a positive factor. Candidates should have POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR IN GEOLOGY Candidates should have a strong record of funded a research specialty that bridges departmental strengths We are seeking a well-qualified individual for a postdoc- research, refereed publications, a commitment to teaching, in hydrogeology, meteorology and climatology, micropale- toral position in geology at Caltech. Expertise of the suc- and collaboration with colleagues in other areas of special- ontology, Quaternary geology and geomorphology, cessful applicant may be in any area of current geological ization. The successful candidate will be expected to remote sensing and GIS, sedimentology, and vertebrate research encompassed by our faculty. These areas develop an independent research program in paleoclimatic paleontology. include plate tectonics, continental tectonics, earthquake reconstruction, work closely with the Ohio State ice-core Screening of applications will begin on December 15, geology, paleomagnetism, magnetostratigraphy, petrol- paleoclimate research program (including the elemental 1997, and continue until the position is filled. Potential ogy, mineralogy, volcanology, and quaternary geology. and isotopic composition of trapped gases in ice cores or candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum The duration of the appointment will be for 2 years, contin- atmospheric isotope geochemistry), and participate vitae, and the names of 5 references. Send nominations gent upon good progress in the first year. The annual broadly with Department research programs. Teaching will and applications to: Dr. Richard M. Kettler, Department stipend will be $30,000 or higher in the first year, depend- involve courses at introductory and advanced levels. Chair Search, College of Arts and Sciences, 1223 Oldfa- ing on qualificaitons. Scholars may participate in Caltech’s The Department of Geological Sciences has 24 full- ther Hall, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE benefit package. Completion of the Ph.D. is required. Cal- time faculty and approximately 70 graduate students. The 68588-0312. Phone: (402) 472- 2663; fax: 402-472-4917; tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity Department is well equipped with laboratory and comput- e-mail: [email protected]. employer.Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled per- ing equipment and is occupying newly renovated labora- The University of Nebraska—Lincoln is committed to a sons are encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral scholars are tory, classroom, and office space. The successful candi- pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action eligible to participate in Caltech health plans. date will be expected to maintain strong research ties with and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of Applications may be acquired through our website, the Byrd Polar Research Center and with faculty in Geo- dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommoda- www.gps.caltech.edu. Further information may be logical Sciences and other departments and disciplines, tion under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact obtained by contacting Marcia Hudson, GPS Division e.g., Department of Chemistry and Atmospheric Sciences. Richard Kettler for assistance. Office, 170-25, Caltech, Pasadena, CA 91125 (tel.: (626) Also,the successful candidate will be expected to gener- 395-6111; e-mail: [email protected]) ally participate in the Ohio State University Environmental ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION IN Sciences initiative. GEOMORPHOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMIST To apply, send a curriculum vitae, statements of The Department of Geology and the Center for Environ- SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY research and teaching interests, and names of three refer- mental Sciences & Education at Northern Arizona Univer- The Earth Sciences Program is seeking to fill a tenure- ees to Search Committee Chair, Department of Geological sity solicit applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Profes- track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area Sciences, 155 South Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. sor position in geomorphology, to begin in August 1998. of geochemistry. The ideal candidate will be capable of The search committee will begin reviewing applications The position is a joint appointment between two academic teaching some combination of low-temperature, environ- January 1, 1998, and continue until a suitable candidate is units in the College of Arts & Sciences. mental, and isotope geography at the graduate and under- hired. The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences. graduate levels, and will have an established record of Affirmative Action Employer. Women and Minorities, Viet- The successful candidate will be a process-oriented and research in geochemistry related to field studies. The suc- nam-era veterans, disabled veterans and individuals with quantitative geomorphologist with research experience in cessful candidate must have a commitment to both under- disabilities are encouraged to apply. neotectonics, geochronology, climatology, and ecosys- graduate and graduate education as well as to developing tem-level processes. Because NAU is committed to serv- a funded research program. An interest in field research, TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN ing the rural, Hispanic, and Native American populations as well as laboratory studies, is a necessity. For detailed HYDROGEOLOGICAL SCIENCES of the Colorado Plateau and Southwest, experience with information about this position refer to the Program’s DEPARTMENT OF GEOSCIENCES diverse cultures is desirable. home page: http://www.sfu.ca/earth-sciences. THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Primary teaching responsibilities will be courses in A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment and the The Department of Geosciences at Penn State seeks an geomorphology and climatology. Additionally, the suc- successful candidate will be eligible, prefereble, for pro- individual in the field of hydrogeology, for a tenure-track cessful applicant will teach introductory core courses in fessional registration in BC (APEGBC). The appointment faculty position to be filled at any level. Rank, salary, and Geology and Environmental Sciences on a rotating basis, will commence in September 1998. In accordance with tenure-status will be commensurate with prior experience and will devlop undergraduate and graduate courses in Canadian Immigration requirements this advertisement is and qualifications. his/her specialty. He/she will be expected to seek external directed to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. We seek an outstanding scientist and educator in any funding and establish an active research program in geo- Simon Fraser University is committed to the principle of area of hydrogeology which emphasizes subsurface fluid morphology centered around the Colorado Plateau and equity in employment and offers equal employment oppor- flow. Examples of interest include, but are not restricted the desert Southwest. tunities to qualified applicants. This position is subject to

42 GSA TODAY, December 1997 budgetary approval. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a letter describing current and near-term research interests and copies of appropriate reprints; an e-mail address, a fax number and names of at least three refer- ees by January 31, 1998 to: Dr. Michael C. Roberts, Director, Earth Sciences Program, Simon Fraser Univer- sity, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5A 1S6. Phone (604) 291- 4657; Fax (604) 291-4198; [email protected].

SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY AT DUKE UNIVERSITY The Division of Earth & Ocean Sciences (EOS) of the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track position Ads in the general area of sedimentary geology to be filled at GET the assistant professor level. The starting date will be open, but we hope to fill the position by fall 1998. EOS at Duke includes 14 full-time faculty, 3 faculty with secondary appointments from other units, and 3 research RESULTS scientists. Research and educational programs of EOS cover a broad spectrum of subdisciplines in geology, marine geology, hydrology, and oceanography. Support- ing facilities at Duke include a wide range of computer hardware and software, analytical equipment, laborato- ries,and research vessels. We look forward to receiving GSA applications from qualified applicants who will enhance the existing strengths of EOS and NSOE in these areas. Marketing Please see our web site at http://www.geo.duke.edu for addtional information. 1-800-472-1988 The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. degree and will be expected to develop a vigorous research program in his or her specialty as well as being committed to both P.O. Box 9140 undergraduate and graduate teaching, including B.S., Boulder, CO 80301 M.S., and Ph.D. level geology degree candidates. The position is broadly defined in terms of specialty and could include outstanding individuals with innovative approaches (303) 447-2020 to stratigraphy, sedimentation, sedimentary petrography, fax 303-447-1133 basin analysis, etc. We especially encourage applications from candidates who use the sedimentary record in inves- tigations of global change and tectonics. acrawfor@ Send vitae and names of 3 references to: Chair of the geosociety.org Search Committee, Division of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Box 90230, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0230. All applications received by March 1, 1998 will be guaranteed consideration. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY The Department of Physics at Southwest Texas State Uni- versity (SWT) invites application for a tenure-track, assis- tant professor of geology position to begin September 1, 1998. Geology faculty is housed administratively within the Department of Physics and offer a minor in geology. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in geology with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship. The courses that must be taught are Physical and Historical Geology, Mineralogy, Hydrogeology, Sedi- mentation and Stratigraphy, Applied Geology, and a Field Course in Geology. Send curriculum vitae with publica- tions list, a list of three references with addresses and telephone numbers, and a brief statement of research interest and teaching philosophy to Dr. James R. Craw- ford, Department of Physics, Southwest Texas State Uni- versity, San Marcos, TX 78666-4616. Completed applica- tions will be reviewed starting January 15, 1998. SWT has an enrollment of over 20,000 and is located on the edge of the Hill Country in central Texas between Austin and San Antonio. Southwest Texas State University is an Affirma- tive Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified minority and women applicants.

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOSCIENCE MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE The Geology Department invites applications for an entry- level tenure-track appointment in environmental geo- science beginning September, 1998. Appointment will be made at the rank of assistant Professor (Ph.D.) or Instruc- tor (ABD). Candidates should have training in environ- mental aspects of geology and related fields. Expertise should be in one (preferably more) of the following sub- fields: earth resources and economic geology, soils, sedi- mentary geology, low-temperature geochemistry, hydrol- ogy and environmental geology. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching introductory-level geology courses and courses in the interdisciplinary environmental studies program. A vigorous student/faculty research pro- gram, particularly on environmental problems, is Classifieds continued on p. 44

GSA TODAY, December 1997 43 Description Durango, Colorado, was founded more than a century ago as the supply center for the mining camps of the San Juan Mountains. Located at the boundary of the Colorado Plateau and the Colorado Rockies, the town today is the recreational center for some of the most scenic, historic, and geologi- GeoHostel cally diverse country in the west. The Durango townsite was the terminus Geology of to the Ice Age Animas River glacier, largest to drain the San Juan icefield. Fort Lewis College is 300 feet above the Southwestern the town, on the remnant of an out- wash terrace. Erosion during Neogene San Juan Mountains uplift has exposed Precambrian base- Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado ment rocks, a complete Paleozoic and June 27–July 2, 1998 Mesozoic sedimentary section, and (Saturday through Thursday) Tertiary caldera-related pyroclastic rocks and associated mineral- 6 days, 6 nights ization. The area is home to the historic Durango & Silverton Nar- row Gauge Railroad, Anasazi Indian ruins, ghost towns, and spec- tacular mountain wildflowers and scenery.

Lodging, Meals, and Ground Transportation The group will be lodged at Fort Lewis College, West Hall. All lodging is based on single occupancy, or doubles for couples. Meals will include plentiful hors d’oeuvres at the Welcoming Reception– Orientation on Saturday evening, daily breakfasts and sack lunches, and a hearty farewell dinner on Thursday evening. Field trip trans- portation will be provided in air-conditioned, 15-passenger vans.

Fee and Payment $660 for GSA Members $710 for Nonmembers $100 deposit is due with your reservation and is refundable through April 30, less $20 processing fee.

Photo by Ken Kolm. Total balance due: April 30. Scientific Leaders Included: Classroom programs and materials; field trip Gregory Holden and Kenneth Kolm, transportation; lodging for 6 nights (single-occupancy, or double for Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado couples); breakfast and lunch daily, train ride on the Durango & Sil- verton Narrow Gauge Railroad, welcoming and farewell events. Greg Holden and Ken Kolm are experienced GeoHostel leaders Not included: Transportation to and from Durango, Colorado; and ran a Durango GeoHostel in 1992. Both are associate profes- transportation during hours outside field trips; and other expenses sors at the Colorado School of Mines and know the Durango area not specifically included. well. You will find them informed, informing, and enthusiastic.

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expected. Candidates should provide evidence of commit- August, 1998. Individuals with research and teaching EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY ment to excellent teaching and demonstrate scholarly interests in any sub-discipline of structural geology, includ- EARTH-SYSTEM SCIENCE potential. The successful candidate will complement a 4.5- ing rock mechanics, fabric analysis, and active tectonics, The Earth Science department solicits applications in the person faculty with expertise in marine geology, oceanog- or in tectonophysics, are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. is field of earth-system science for an entry-level, tenure- raphy, geomorphology, structural geology and igneous required at the time of appointment. track position to begin fall semester 1998. Teaching petrology. The department runs a field-oriented program Applicants should have the abilities and interest neces- responsibility includes an introductory course in earth sci- centered on the natural environment in Vermont. The sary to effectively incorporate field studies in their teach- ence (geology, meteorology, astronomy), undergraduate department has XRD, SEM and ICAP lab facilities, a mod- ing and research. The successful candidate will also pos- courses in physical geography, climatology and meteorol- ern, well-equipped research vessel on Lake Champlain, sess strong quantitative skills and will be expected to: 1) ogy, and graduate courses in the area of expertise. up-to-date computer facilities including a silicon Graphic teach the undergraduate course in structural geology and Research interests should include aspects of interactions workstation, and access to a high-speed network and a additional graduate and undergraduate courses in his/her within the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere in the GIS laboratory. A new science facility is under construc- field of expertise, 2) supervise M.S. theses and under- Earth (modern or ancient) or on other planets. Experience tion and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1999. graduate research projects, and 3) establish an active, would be desirable for computer modeling, remote sens- Send a letter of application with curriculum vitae, state- externally funded research program. ing, field investigations, authoring web pages, and/or dis- ment of research and teaching interests, transcripts, a Please submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, tance learning. sample of scholarly work, and three letters of recommen- statement of research and teaching interests and objec- Ph.D. required at the time of employment, August 9, dation, to Patricia L. Manley, Chair of Search Committee, tives, and the names, phone numbers and e-mail 1998. Screening will begin January 15, 1998 and continue Geology Department, Middlebury College, Middlebury, VT addresses of three references to: Search Committee, until the position is filled. Send letter of application 05753 by January 30, 1998. Middlebury College is an Department of Geosciences, Boise State University, addressing teaching goals and research interests, com- Equal Opportunity Employer and it encourages applica- Boise, ID 83725. Review of applications will begin Febru- plete resume, transcripts, relevant supporting materials tions from women and members of minority groups. ary 1, 1998. Details about our department can be found including evidence of teaching experience of potential, on the World Wide Web at: http://earth.idbsu.edu. BSU is and three letters of reference under separate cover to J. S. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY / TECTONICS an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women Aber, Earth Science, Campus Box 4030, Emporia State Boise State University seeks applications for a tenure- and minorities are encouraged to apply. University, Emporia, KS 66801-5087. Telephone (316) track position at the assistant professor level beginning 341-5981; fax 316/341-5886; e-mail aberjame@esumail.

44 GSA TODAY, December 1997 on Pleistocene paleoclimates recorded in GeoHostel saline lacustrine sediments of Death Valley, California.

Description The geology of the Grand Teton– Yellowstone country is some of the most spectacular in North America. From Archean metamorphic rocks to Quater- nary glacial deposits, the Grand Teton- Yellowstone region has geology that pro- motes dynamic discussion and debate. The GeoHostel will include trips to look Geology of at Archean through Holocene geology of the Grand Tetons, the glacial and tectonic the Grand Teton– history of Jackson Hole, the eruptive his- tory of the Yellowstone caldera in Yellow- Yellowstone Country stone National Park, mafic volcanics of the Snake River Plain country, and exten- Teton Village, Jackson, Wyoming sional tectonics of the “wake zone” of the July 18–23, 1998 Yellowstone hot spot in the Quake Lake (Saturday through Thursday) region of southwestern Montana. The trips 6 days, 6 nights are both full day and half-day, and some

Photo by Sheila Roberts. leisure time will be available to enjoy sightseeing in Jackson and the spectacular Scientific Leaders scenery of the Grand Teton–Yellowstone country. Rob Thomas and Sheila Roberts, Western Montana College–UM, Dillon, Montana Lodging, Meals, and Ground Transportation Rob Thomas is an associate professor and chair of the Depart- The group will be lodged at The Hostelx in Teton Village. All ment of Environmental Sciences at Western Montana College– lodging is based on single occupancy, or doubles for couples. Meals UM, in Dillon, Montana. Rob developed an interest in the geology will include plentiful hors d’oeuvres at the Welcoming Reception– of the Grand Teton–Yellowstone country while working on Cam- Orientation on Saturday evening, daily breakfasts and sack lunches, brian mass extinctions for his dissertation at the University of and a hearty farewell dinner on Thursday evening. Field trip trans- Washington. Since then, his research has broadened to include portation will be provided in air-conditioned, 15-passenger vans. the study of the dynamics of carbonate platform development and destruction, the origin and timing of extensional tectonism Fee and Payment in southwestern Montana, interdisciplinary geosciences program $675 for GSA Members $725 for Nonmembers development, and geoscience teacher-education reform. $100 deposit is due with your reservation and is refundable Sheila Roberts is an assistant professor of geology in the through May 29, less $20 processing fee. Department of Environmental Sciences at Western Montana Total balance due: May 29. College–UM, in Dillon, Montana. Having lived and worked much Included: Classroom programs and materials; field trip trans- of her life in Montana and Wyoming, she has a deep passion for portation; lodging for 6 nights (single-occupancy, or double for educating people about the geology of her home area. She has couples); breakfast and lunch daily, welcoming and farewell events. extensive experience with the geology of Wyoming as a result of her Not included: Transportation to and from Jackson, Wyoming; tenure as geoscience editor at the Wyoming Geological Survey in transportation during hours outside field trips; and other expenses Laramie. Her doctoral research at the University of Calgary focused not specifically included.

emporia.edu; website http://www.emporia.edu/www. by three people familiar with your teaching and research, for information on specific program areas refer to earthsci/earthsci.htm. AA/EOE adn 3) a current resume to: Don Woodrow, Department of http://unr.edu/homepage/schultz. Geoscience, Geneva, NY 14456. The Search Committee THREE-YEAR FACULTY POSITION will begin evaluating applications on December 1 and con- ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF GEOLOGY IGNEOUS/METAMORPHIC PETROLOGY tinue until the position is filled. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA HOBART AND WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES The Department of Geosciences invites applications for a GENEVA NEW YORK MACKAY SCHOOL OF MINES tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall The Department of Geoscience seeks applications for a UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO Semester, 1998. We seek a broadly trained, field-oriented full-time, three-year position to replace a colleague on Applications are invited for graduate students to join our geologist with a preferred area of speciality in Shallow- assignment with the Colleges’ administration. program in Geomechanics. One new position is antici- Earth Geophysics, Geomorphology, Environmental Geo- This is one of two solid-earth positions in a four-person pated for a qualified Ph.D. student starting in July 1998 in chemistry, or Paleoclimatology. A person capable of offer- department. The successful applicant will teach each year the area of planetary structural geology and numerical ing courses in two or more of the above fields and in introductory geology and mineralogy and in alternate geomechanics. The successful applicant will possess related fields such as Field Geology, Structural Geology, years, either structure or petrology. In addition, an upper strong academic skills, be highly motivated, and have Petrology, GIS, and/or Remote Sensing is most desired. level geoscience course which complements the other demonstrated prior experience in research. Applicants Additional responsibilities include supervision of student offerings in the department may be developed for the sec- must also have background and/or experience in plane- research and participation in University and community ond and third years. Undergraduate research is very tary science; M.S. degree in planetary geology or geo- affairs. A Ph.D. is required, but ABD candidates will be important in the department and this new colleague will physics would be an assest. Related attributes include considered. Candidates must have a primary interest in work with us to foster it. good field and interpersonal skills along with proficiency in undergraduate teaching and a clear vision for a research The Colleges' web site (www.hws.edu) and the Depart- computer applications including unix systems. program that involves undergraduate students. ment's (www.hws.edu/aca/depts/geo/index.html) provide For information contact Prof. Richard Schultz, Geome- The University of Southern Indiana is a young and more information about the institution, the Department of chanics-Rock Fracture Group, Department of Geological vibrant institution that is the fastest-growing university in Geoscience, its programs and equipment. Sciences/172, Mackay School of Mines, University of Indiana (http://www.usi.edu/). The department has about To apply, please send 1) a letter describing teaching Nevada, Reno, NV 89557-0138; [email protected]; 20 undergraduate majors and is currently expanding in and research interests, 2) have letters of reference sent physical space. Program start-up funds are available. The

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The UA Department of Geol- The Department of Geology, University of Illinois at tor at (507) 646-4425 or e-mail: [email protected]. ogy trains M.S. and Ph.D. students in environmental geo- UrbanaÐChampaign, invites applications for two full-time chemistry and hydrogeology, as well as more traditional (9 month academic year) faculty appointments to begin in areas of geology. Opportunities for interdisciplinary August, 1998.We will consider applications at all levels in Services & Supplies research exist with the Environmental Geology faculty (R. the following fields: microbial geoscience, mineralogy/ J. Donahoe, W. B. Lyons, and C. Zheng), and other fac- environmental mineralogy, sedimentary geology, environ- Advertise to over 15,000 earth scientists each month! ulty associated with the Center for Freshwater Studies. mental geochemistry. 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46 GSA TODAY, December 1997 our programs can be obtained by writing Spring Verity, Stu- Graduate Research Opportunities in Active Tectonics. Room 213, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167-3843. Phone (617) dent Affairs Officer, Department of Earth and Space Sci- The Geology Dept. at Southern Illinois University at Car- 552-3640. Fax 617-552-2462. E-mail: [email protected]. ences, University of California, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1567, bondale offers funding for Masters- or Ph.D.-level http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/geo/geologyhome- or e-mailing [email protected], or by calling toll-free (888) research in the area of Active Tectonics. Active Tectonics page.html. ESS-UCLA. (377-8252). Please note that completed applica- involves the multidisciplinary study of the Earth’s dynamic Applications received by February 1, 1998 will receive tions are due January 15, 1998; applications can be submit- crust, particularly as it relates to human society such as fullest consideration for financial assistance. ted electronically via http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu. Also, watch through earthquake hazard. New graduate-student pro- our evolving departmental home page at http://www.ess. jects include research in the Pannonian Basin of Hungary Needed: for graduate students studying geostatistics ucla.edu/. and in the Northern Channel Islands off the coast of at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul southern California. For more information about these pro- (UFRGS): Information regarding exhausted diamond mine Graduate Research Assistantships in Earth Surface jects, contact Dr. Nicholas Pinter at [email protected] data or areas without identification on which to apply geo- Processes. 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