GSA Fellows Elected in 2007
Elected by Council on 29 April 2007
Sarah Andrews, Author
“Sarah Andrews is nominated for Fellowship in the GSA for her contributions to GSA Foundation activities, her ideas about how to teach geology effectively, and her portrayal of geology and geologists through widely read novels and short stories.”
—Michele Aldrich
Jonathan D. Arthur, Florida Geological Survey
“Jonathan Arthur is being nominated for Fellowship in the GSA as a result of his efforts in conducting research aimed at the protection of Florida’s groundwater and determining the water/rock interactions during aquifer storage and retrieval cycling. Also, his efforts in administering programs and professional organizations support his nomination.”
—Thomas M. Scott
Jean H. Bédard, Geological Survey of Canada
“A distinguished petrologist and geochemist, he has applied a combination of mapping, petrology, mineral chemistry, numerical modeling, and experimental simulation to the understanding of the genesis and evolution of oceanic and continental crusts and mantle of eastern North America, from the Archean to the present, discovering new petrogenetic mechanisms and disproving long-held hypotheses and dogmas.”
—John F. Riva
Brian Berkowitz, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
“Brian Berkowitz has earned a worldwide reputation as an influential leader in subsurface hydrology. He has made critical, diverse contributions to conceptual understanding and mathematical description of fluid flow and chemical transport processes in heterogeneous geological media. His research is based on both innovative theory and laboratory experiments.”
—Steven M. Gorelick
Alan R. Carroll, University of Wisconsin–Madison
“Alan Carroll has made fundamental contributions to our understanding of continental depositional systems through his integration of the wide range of tectonics and basin analysis with sedimentology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, and organic and inorganic geochemistry. He is widely cited, active in the Limnogeology Division, and his students become confident, creative researchers.”
—Kevin M. Bohacs
Elizabeth J. Catlos, Oklahoma State University
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 GSA Young Scientist Award–Donath medalist.
Peter A. Copeland, University of Houston
“I nominate Peter Copeland of the University of Houston for his sustained and strategic contributions to understanding the tectonics of key regions around the world using 40Ar/39Ar thermochronometry and for his diligent and insightful stewardship of the GSA Bulletin as associate editor and editor through the transition years of 1997–2004.”
—E. Bruce Watson
H. Allen Curran, Smith College
“Al Curran is a masterful carbonate sedimentologist, paleontologist, and teacher. His publications number over 100 articles, books, book chapters, and guidebooks extending back over 30 years. He has trained several generations of geologists, imparting to each his distinctive scientific rigor, deep curiosity, and diversity of ideas.”
—Mark Allan Wilson
Larissa F. Dobrzhinetskaya, University of California at Riverside
“Larissa Dobrzhinetskaya is nominated for her significant contributions in characterization of nanoscale inclusions in microdiamonds from ultrahigh-pressure metamorphic terranes and in experimental modeling the fate of continental materials at subduction channels. Her research triggered a synergy of research in mineral physics and provides new insights of continent subduction, collision, and mantle dynamics.”
—Juhn G.G. Liou
Rebecca J. Dorsey, University of Oregon
“Becky Dorsey is nominated for her major contributions to understanding the history and processes in many critical areas of the Pacific–North America plate boundary. Becky is a leader in research in structurally complex sedimentary basins along both young and ancient plate margins.”
—Paul J. Umhoefer
Barbara Lee Dutrow, Louisiana State University
“Barb Dutrow is an accomplished and widely published researcher and educator in the fields of mineralogy and metamorphic petrology. Her research on heat and mass transport in heterogeneous porous media and study of thermal and chemical effects of fluids on metamorphic genesis is widely recognized as innovative and influential.”
—Ren A. Thompson
David E. Fastovsky, University of Rhode Island
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 GSA Distinguished Service Award recipient.
Judith E. Fierstein, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park
“Judy Fierstein is known for her comprehensive publications on volcano geology and physical volcanology of pyroclastic deposits in Alaska, the Cascades, and the Andes. Her research forms the basis for hazard assessment at several major volcanic centers. Judy effectively communicates her enthusiasm for volcanology to K–12 students and the public.”
—Charles R. Bacon
Katherine H. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University
“Katherine Freeman has made lasting contributions to the fields of organic and stable isotope geochemistry as a world-renowned innovator in the use of compound-specific stable isotopes to solve geologic problems. Her work on carbon and other isotopes has elucidated the evolution of environment and life over geologic time.”
—Lee R. Kump
Paul H. Glaser, University of Minnesota
“For over 30 years, Paul H. Glaser has led research initiatives on the linkages among ecology, geochemistry, geology, and hydrology of large peatlands. This leadership record, coupled to numerous intellectual contributions, serves as a template for how multidisciplinary research in the earth and biological sciences can be successfully done.”
—Donald I. Siegel
Ethan L. Grossman, Texas A&M University
“Ethan Grossman has contributed to Geology through pioneering research in stable isotope geochemistry and its application to paleoecology, aquifer, and groundwater chemistry and Late Paleozoic climate. His professional activities include organizing numerous symposia, invited presentations, serving on editorial boards, and membership on the Internal Coordinating Committee of CHRONOS.”
—Robert J. Stanton
Sandra Herbert, University of Maryland–Baltimore County
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 GSA Mary C. Rabbitt History of Geology awardee.
Daniel K. Holm, Kent State University
“Daniel K. Holm is being recognized for his productive and innovative research on the tectonic and thermal history of continental crust, his success as a teacher, and his active participation in other activities within the profession.”
—William R. Van Schmus
Randall J. Hunt, U.S. Geological Survey, Middleton, Wisconsin
“Randy Hunt is cited for his work on the role of groundwater in wetland processes, wetland restoration, and creation. He is also a leader in the groundwater modeling community, particularly in bridging finite difference modeling with analytic element modeling and the application of inverse models.”
—Mary P. Anderson
Yukio Isozaki, University of Tokyo
“Yukio Isozaki is nominated for his revolutionary finding of fault-bounded thin chert-turbidite sequences in Japanese and many other accretionary complexes, new interpretation of tectonic evolution of Japan, identification of the oldest bacteria on Earth (3.5 Ga) in W. Australia, and the “Plume Winter” hypothesis for Paleozoic-Mesozoic mass extinction.”
—Juhn G.G. Liou
Jeffrey A. Karson, Syracuse University
“Jeffrey A. Karson, a structural geologist and tectonicist whose contributions are focused on understanding extensional and transform fault environments, ophiolite assemblages, and modern oceanic rift environments, has published 121 papers since 1978. He has been actively engaged in training young geologists, first at Duke University and currently at Syracuse University.”
—Marion E. Bickford
Shu-Guang Li, Michigan State University
“Shu-Guang Li is nominated for GSA fellowship because of his significant contributions in the fields of stochastic analysis and modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport in complex groundwater systems. Of particular interest is the modeling software Interactive Ground Water (IGW) that is well suited to enhancing learning about such topics.”
—You-Kuan Zhang
Xian-hua Li, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, China
“Xian-hua Li is nominated for a GSA Fellowship for his significant contribution to our understanding of the geodynamic evolution of the Western Pacific region, particularly through his excellent work on the petrogenesis of magmatic rocks in the South China region using isotope geochronology and geochemistry.”
—Zheng-Xiang Li
Jian Lin, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
“Jian Lin is nominated as a GSA Fellow for his innovative, significant, and continuing contributions to the understanding of global ocean ridge processes and earthquake interactions.”
—Yaoling Niu
Hui Hai Liu, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
“Hui Hai Liu has used his broad interdisciplinary training to make fundamental contributions to variable density flow in porous media, fractal-based conceptualization of subsurface heterogeneity, flow and transport in unsaturated fractured rock, and, most recently, an understanding of scale-dependent matrix diffusion in fractured rock.”
—Fred J. Molz
Mian Liu, University of Missouri–Columbia
“Mian Liu is nominated for his significant contribution to geodynamic modeling of geological and geophysical processes, including continental tectonics, mantle dynamics, magmatism, and metamorphism.”
—Youxue Zhang
Kenneth G. MacLeod, University of Missouri–Columbia
“For engaging and innovative teaching across the curriculum and for innovative and scholarly research in the fields of paleoclimatology and mass-extinction events, Ken MacLeod is nominated for GSA Fellow.”
—Carol M. Wicks
Peter J. Mehringer, Washington State University (retired)
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 GSA Rip Rapp Archaeological Geology awardee.
Marli B. Miller, University of Oregon
“We recognize Marli Miller for her well-documented and beautifully illustrated publications on the geology of the Death Valley region, particularly the Black Mountains, and for her continued endeavor to increase public awareness of geology, especially through geophotography.”
—Darrel S. Cowan
David R. Montgomery, University of Washington
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 Kirk Bryan Award for Research Excellence recipient.
John W. Morse, Texas A&M University
“John W. Morse has defined the field of the physical chemistry of calcium carbonate in seawater and the controls on the carbonate compensation depth in the ocean. He has distinguished himself in the application of laboratory kinetic and thermodynamic data to the solution of important geologic problems.”
—Fred T. Mackenzie
Tina M. Niemi, University of Missouri–Kansas City
“Tina M. Niemi applies her expertise in active tectonics and paleoseismology to evaluating earthquake hazards in California and the Middle East, where she also completes geoarchaeological studies that advance our understanding of interactions between human activities and natural events. She is currently serving as editor of Geology.”
—Karen Grove
Nora Noffke, Old Dominion University
“Nora Noffke’s studies of the earliest life on Earth have revealed a new group of sedimentary structures created by microbial mats in siliciclastic marine paleoenvironments. She is pioneer of the actualistic approach in studying early Archean life. If we find fossils on Mars, they will probably be Nora’s microbial mats.”
—Donald J. Swift
Lisa E. Park, University of Akron
“Nomination for excellence in lacustrine paleontology research, service to the Paleontological Society and GSA, cofounding of the GSA Limnogeology Division, public service for promoting the teaching of evolution in the classroom, the planning of college geology programs, and the encouragement of students.”
—Elizabeth H. Gierlowski-Kordesch
Christopher J. Poulsen, University of Michigan
“For extraordinary accomplishment in combining climate model simulations with paleoceanographic and paleoclimatic data to achieve novel reconstructions of ancient climate and to improve understanding of the dynamics of climate change on Earth, in publication of the results of this important research, and in nurturing and training of young scientists.”
—Philip A. Meyers
Karsten Pruess, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 O.E. Meinzer awardee.
Frank M. Richter, The University of Chicago
Elected to Fellowship as the 2006 Arthur L. Day medalist.
Benjamin J. Rostron, University of Alberta–Edmonton
“Ben Rostron has conducted seminal work on the hydrogeology of the sedimentary basins. His use of environmental isotopic tracers and fluid pressures to assess the formation of anomalous pressures and transient flow patterns is truly remarkable.”
—Mark A. Person
Elizabeth J. Screaton, University of Florida
“Elizabeth Screaton is nominated for GSA fellowship on the basis of her pioneering contributions in quantifying permeability, heat transport, and fluid flow within convergent margin systems. This work has provided key insights into the links between deformation, fluid pressure, and the earthquake cycle.”
—Demian M. Saffer
Edward L. Simpson, Kutztown University
“Edward Simpson has made outstanding contributions to our understanding of Earth’s history and to the training of the next generation of geoscientists. He has been especially successful at inspiring undergraduate college students to pursue field studies of sedimentary rocks.”
—David B. Loope
Sigmund Snelson, Exploration consultant (retired)
“Sig Snelson’s contributions to geology include major publications that have clarified understanding of the thin-skinned nature of the Appalchians and the existence of major alt nappes in the Gulf of Mexico. Additionally, he has encouraged publications from the private sector and has been active in AAPG and GSA community affairs.”
—John H. Howard
Marios Sophocleous, Kansas Geological Survey
“Marios Sophocleous is recognized for his world-class research and leadership in areas of groundwater resource sustainability and recharge and vadose zone processes, and for his extraordinary record of service to the profession of hydrogeology.”
—Frank W. Schwartz
Abraham E. Springer, Northern Arizona University
“Abe Springer has distinguished himself as an expert on groundwater flow in the Colorado Plateau and on the role of groundwater in sustaining wetland, spring, and stream ecosystems. He has rendered significant service to GSA and other professional organizations and has mentored numerous students.”
—Alan E. Fryar
John P. Szabo, University of Akron
“John Szabo is a prominent glacial geologist with an extensive bibliography, particularly related to northern Ohio region. He has sustained contributions to both the professions and to the public. He chaired the most successful North-Central GSA [Section] Meeting both in quality and number of attendees at the University of Akron in 2006.”
—L. Lynn P. Chyi
“John P. Szabo is an outstanding teacher, researcher, and administrator. During his years as a GSA Member since 1984 he has supported GSA and has participated in many GSA activities. John recently was chair of the outstanding and financially successful GSA North-Central Section Meeting in Akron, Ohio, in 2006.”
—Robert F. Diffendal Jr.
Harold J. Tobin, University of Wisconsin–Madison
“Harold Tobin holds the unique position of co-chief project scientist for the Nankai Trough seismogenic zone experiment, which is arguably the most ambitious project ever attempted in marine geology. Tobin’s interdisciplinary research expertise ranges from fault-zone dynamics to structural geology, borehole geophysics, and elastic-geotechnical properties of marine sediments.”
—Michael B. Underwood
Ralf Topper, Colorado Geological Survey
Elected to Fellowship as the 2005 GSA E.B. Burwell Jr. awardee.
Thomas R. Watters, Smithsonian Institution
“Tom Watters has made significant contributions to the understanding of the tectonic history of Mars and Mercury. Using comparisons with terrestrial compressional features, as well as topographic and imaging data for the planets, his work has documented the role of large-scale compressional tectonism.”
—Ted A. Maxwell
Gregory R. Wheeler, California State University–Sacramento
“Wheeler’s research focuses on Geoscience education and the geology of California. He teaches Geology at the California State University, Sacramento, is their director of general education, improves the awareness of earth sciences in California schools, serves the National Association of Geoscience Teachers’ (NAGT) programs, and advises the CSUS Foundation.”
—Ian D. MacGregor
Steven F. Wojtal, Oberlin College
“Steven Wojtal is nominated to be a fellow of GSA for his excellence in research and publication in the field of structural geology, his contributions to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students over three decades, and his service to the geologic community as an excellent reviewer and editor.”
—Gautam Mitra
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