The GSA Bookstore is a great source of stocking stuffers for the geoscience enthusiasts in your life! Find jigsaw puzzles, geologic notecards, canvas tote bags, chocolate rock candy, GSA caps, and some excellent leisure-time reading, including Sarah Andrews' thriller, Dead Dry, and Simon Winchester’s new book, A Crack in the Edge of the World. Although we cannot guarantee delivery by Christmas, orders received by 4 pm (MST) on Friday, 16 Dec. will be shipped on Monday.

Geoscientists to work on National Parks, National Forests & BLM lands this summer

GSA is offering 41 paid positions through the GeoCorps America™ program in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. These geoscience positions are opportunities of a lifetime. Application procedures are described in detail on the GeoCorps Web site. The deadline to apply is 3 February.
[ view positions & Apply ]

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Free download available from Alaska Dept. of Natural Resources and USGS: Proceedings from an Alaska Natural Gas Hydrates Planning Workshop held in Anchorage on 17-18 August 2005.
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Help GSA Reward Young Geoscientists —
Volunteer to be a Judge

GSA provides three special awards for earth science project excellence at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. We are seeking judges for this prestigious event, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, 9-10 May 2006. If you are interested in this fascinating and rewarding volunteer activity, please contact Chris McLelland at +1-303-357-1082, educator@geosociety.org.

    GSA is co-sponsoring the American Meteorological Society's 86th Annual Meeting, 28 January-3 February 2006 in Atlanta at the World Congress Center.

    GSA is also co-sponsor of the 100th Anniversary Earthquake Conference, Joint meeting of SSA and EERI, 18-22 April 2006. GSA members are eligible for the member registration rate.

    GSA is helping to organize the Chinese International Conference on Continental Dynamics and Environmental Change of the Tibetan Plateau, 18-21 June 2006, Xining, Qinghai Province, China. The last date to register is 31 January 2006.

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Meeting News

Backbone of the Americas

Mendoza, Argentina 3-7 April 2006. Co-convened by GSA and Asociación Geológica Argentina

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Need an extra day to complete your abstract or financial aid applications?
Abstract Submission and Financial Aid Deadlines
Extended to 16 December 2005

Standard registration rates are in effect through 19 February 2006. More updates on Backbone of the Americas – Patagonia to Alaska are available in the Second Circular.

Backbone of the Americas offers world-class science and a colorful location, combined with the very low costs of lodging, restaurants, and transportation in Argentina. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the Andes with international colleagues!

Title sponsor of the 2006 Annual Meeting

2006 GSA Annual Meeting
Philadelphia —
22-25 October

This meeting is taking shape NOW! Help make it a vibrant and cutting-edge program by submitting a session proposal.

Help GSA diversify! Invite a colleague (from your discipline or an allied science) to submit a proposal. GSA makes it easy! Just download this draft e-mail message with live links, written for people unfamiliar with GSA and its annual meeting, and tailor it for your use.
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2006 GeoVentures

GeoHostel 2006: “The Tectonic Development of Southern California, from the Beaches of San Diego to the San Andreas Fault” 11-16 March 2006, San Diego/Indio, CA Registration deadline: 1 February 2006
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Headquarters Update

GSA staffer Edna Collis is retiring after 20 years …
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GSA Awards & Recognition

Citations and responses for the 2005 GSA Award and Medal Recipients are now available for viewing.
[ view awards ]

Deadline for the GSA 2006 award nominations and 2006 Fellowship nominations is 1 Feb. 2006.
Nominate a colleague today for:
[ GSA Awards | Fellowship ]

GSA Geophysics Division is seeking nominations for the George P. Woollard Award, given annually to recognize outstanding geology contributions through the application of the principles and techniques of geophysics.
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Especially for Students

GSA is now accepting Research Grant Applications for 2006. The primary role of the GSA research grants program is to provide partial support of master's and doctoral thesis research in the geological sciences for graduate students at universities in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. In 2005, 45% of the applicants received funding with the average award being US$1533.
[ full details ]

Applications are due soon for two University of Michigan student training programs in Biosphere-Atmosphere studies.
[ learn more ]

Hurricane Relief Project

GSA Member Allison Dean begins to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.
[ read her letter ]

New postings for needed Library Items are now on the GSA Hurricane Relief Bulletin Board.
[ see if you can help ]

GSA is also accepting monetary donations to help replace K-12 resources. On the GSA Foundation Web page, click on the pull-down list and scroll to "Hurricane Katrina Relief: K-12 Resources."
[ donate now ]

Communicating the Value of Geoscience

Resources

Miocene Mammal Mapping Project (MIOMAP) integrates a Geographic Information System (GIS) with a detailed Miocene database to enable users to pinpoint mammal fossil locations in the Western United States.
[ take me there ]

The Virtual Fossil Museum is an educational resource providing an extensive and growing collection of fossil images.
[ check it out ]