The Geological Society of America

GSA helps a diverse community of geoscientists find the tools, confidence, and connections they need to navigate the complexity involved in advancing our science and driving their careers to fulfilling new heights.

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Our Vision
To be the premier geological society supporting the global community in scientific discovery, communication, and application of geoscience knowledge.
Our Mission
To advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and the geosciences profession.

The Geological Society of America (GSA), founded in 1888, is a global scientific society with members from academia, government, and industry in more than 100 countries. Through its meetings, publications, and programs, GSA enhances the professional growth of geoscientists at all career levels, encourages cooperative research among earth, life, planetary, and social scientists, fosters public dialogue on geoscience issues, and promotes the geosciences in the service of humankind. GSA is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

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Primary Activities
  • Organizing scientific meetings and conferences
  • Publishing scientific journals and books
  • Disbursing research grants
  • Bestowing medals and awards
  • Supporting geoscience teachers
  • Enabling students from diverse backgrounds to seek and maintain careers in the geosciences
  • Fostering public awareness of geoscience issues

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Membership Categories
  • Professionals
  • Early Career Professionals
  • Students
  • K–12 Teachers
  • Afilliates

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Publications
  • GSA Bulletin
  • Geology
  • Geosphere
  • Lithosphere
  • GSA Today
  • Memoirs
  • Special Papers

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Meetings
  • Annual Meetings
  • Section Meetings
  • Penrose Conferences
  • Thompson Field Forums
  • Specialty Meetings

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Multidisciplinary and Regional Connections
  • Geographic Sections
  • Scientific Divisions
  • Associated Societies
  • GSA International

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GSA's Commitment to Diversity

The Geological Society of America (GSA) affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and will continue to develop its diverse base. GSA is dedicated to maintaining an organizational climate where differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds, and needs are fostered with opportunities for members from divergent experiences to participate and contribute. GSA recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making and leadership. Therefore, GSA strongly encourages the participation in any GSA activity of all its members regardless of race, sex, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability and will undertake reasonable efforts to ensure that its activities are open to all. Read GSA's Official Position Statement on Diversity in the Geosciences Community.

GSA Headquarters

GSA HQ

Located at 3300 Penrose Place in Boulder, Colorado, GSA Headquarters is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning building featuring solar panels both on the roof and on the ground. Inside, you'll find a collection of rocks, minerals, and other specimens donated over the past 125 years.

GSA HQ Visitor Guide

Visit us in Boulder or take a virtual tour: [ Flip Book | PDF ]