2024 Joint North-Central and South-Central Section Meeting

58th Annual Meeting of the North-Central Section
58th Annual Meeting of the South-Central Section

Meet in the Mid-Continent!

We are excited to have the opportunity to host the joint meeting of the North-Central and South-Central Sections. We have built a diverse technical program that spans the geology of the Ozarks (Paleozoic units and abundant karst) to Precambrian basement outcrops both east and west of the Ozarks, to the structural features of the southern margin. This geology includes world-class Lead-Zinc deposits, paleontological finds, and fascinating environmental challenges. Beyond the rocks, we also invite you to join us as we explore recent changes in our profession and their implications for educational preparation of the next generation of earth scientists. The program has many opportunities for students—our greatest resource for the future—to develop and build their career paths. We look forward to seeing you at the joint meeting!

Location

The meeting will be held in Springfield, Missouri, USA. Situated near the heart of the Ozarks physiographic province, Springfield is a mid-size town which provides a great launching point to examine mid-continent geology. The Oasis Hotel and Convention Center offer quality meeting rooms along with many relaxing places to sit and connect with your colleagues to continue discussions of geo-topics. Conveniently located near I-44 and US-65, the hotel has in-house and nearby restaurants, an indoor pool with relaxing tropical poolside lounge, and is only steps away from parts of historic US Route 66. Take a field trip to see interesting geology from Paleozoic sediments to the basement; see interactions between geology, society and historical development, or just enjoy one of Missouri’s 7000+ caves! We invite you to join us at Springfield 2024!