GSA Special Paper 397, Geoinformatics: Data to Knowledge, presents 21 research papers from earth and computer sciences, providing the first organized presentation of the science of informatics as it relates to geology.
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Henry Darcy’s Legacy in Dijon and Paris: Public Fountains and the Railroad.
4-10 June (updated dates). Follow the life and works of Henry Darcy, founder of the science of hydrogeology!
Deposit Deadline: 1 April
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Just For Students:
Desert Trails of the Atacama, Chile. 3-11 June
Explore some of the most rugged topography and spectacular geology in the world!
Deposit Deadline: 1 March
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GSA is a co-sponsor of the 6th International Conference on the Geology of the Middle East. “Exchanging Ideas and Knowledge on the Geology of the Middle East” will take place 20-23 March 2006 in Al-Ain, U.A.E.

GSA is a co-sponsor of the USGS Geoinformatics 2006 meeting, 10-12 May in Reston, VA. Abstract submission deadline is Friday, March 24, 2006.

HELP GSA REWARD YOUNG GEOSCIENCENTISTS
GSA provides three special awards for earth science project excellence at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Indianapolis, Indiana, 9–10 May. If you are in the area and are interested in this fascinating and rewarding volunteer activity (no funding is available), please contact Chris McLelland at educator@geosociety.org, +1-303-357-1082.

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Hurricane Katrina

The Impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Louisiana: America's Coasts Under Siege

GSA and The Pontchartrain Institute of Environmental Studies, University of New Orleans, have just issued this joint white paper.
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You can make a difference!

Needs are great at the University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs. Check the "Resources Needed" on the GSA Katrina Relief Bulletin Board. If you are unable to donate an item but know of someone who can, please forward the link.
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Help replace K-12 teacher resources by donating to the GSA Foundation special fund. GSA member Gail Russell of the University of Southern Mississippi is spearheading this effort. Scroll down to "Hurricane Katrina Relief: K-12 Resources" in the pick list.
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Meeting News

SPECIALTY MEETINGS
•	Save the date… Managing Drought and Water Scarcity in Vulnerable Environments: Creating a Roadmap for Change in the United States 18-20 September 2006, Boulder, Colorado. A participatory conference convened by GSA and multiple partners, the goals of this meeting are to create a forum for improving planning and management of drought and water scarcity in the U.S., and to stimulate national debate through publication of a science- and policy-based discussion document. Focus will be on identifying successful strategies and developing a decisive action plan. [ complete details and call for posters ]
•	Backbone of the Americas — from Patagonia to Alaska 3-7 April, Mendoza, Argentina ALERT!! Standard registration ends this Sunday (19 Feb.). [ save $$ - register now ]

Play It Again, Sam!
•	Recorded sessions include: Pardee Keynote Symposia Late-breaking special session on Hurricane Katrina Topical sessions "In Honor of" or "In Memory of" someone. GSA recorded a limited number of presentations (with permission from the presenters) during the 2005 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. Look for the symbol. [ view recorded sessions ]

Communicating the Value of Geoscience

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Make Your Voice Heard!
Panel appointed by GSA Council seeks input by 15 April for GSA's proposed position statement on Global Climate Change.
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GSA National Leadership Initiative:
The GSA Executive Director and the Geology and Public Policy Committee (GPPC) request community comment on the concept of a GSA Washington D.C. office.
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PRESS RELEASES ISSUED BY GSA

February GEOLOGY Media Highlights (26 Jan.)

Resources

Download current and back issues (from 1881) of four scientific titles from the American Museum of Natural History, including its Bulletin and Novitates series.
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A newly upgraded USGS Seismic Monitoring site will shorten the delay of obtaining recent earthquake data from about 2 hours to 30 minutes. Staff are now onsite 24/7 at the National Earthquake Center to locate and report worldwide quakes.
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