Gregory S. Baker (Colorado Mesa University): Dr Greg Baker has advanced techniques in
imaging, from shallow seismic reflection to the use of drones. His publication record is extensive and his
grantsmanship is impressive. He conveys his enthusiasm to his students in a teaching career that has spanned
three decades, through which he has recruited scores of geoscientists and provided them first rate geoscience
education. His record is rich with innovation and myriad efforts to include under-represented peoples. Dr
Baker is a credit to the GSA and our profession. —Dr. Patrick Albert Burkhart
Timothy Beach (University of Texas at Austin): Dr. Timothy Beach’s significant
interdisciplinary contributions include early work on post-settlement erosion and sedimentation in America;
reconstructing ancient Maya history in Central America; and models explaining the formation and human uses of
wetlands. A champion of geoscience education, Beach inspired and mentored countless students toward successful
careers, especially under-represented students. —Anne Chin
Patricia Bobeck: Patricia Bobeck is nominated for most meritorious service to her profession
by her translating from French, two fundamental reports by: Henry Darcy, The Public Fountains of the City of
Dijon, (orig pub. 1856), and Abbé Jean-Baptiste Paramelle, The Art of Finding Springs, (orig pub. 1856), as
well as other translations. —Gareth J. Davies
Dan Breecker (University of Texas): We are nominating Dr. Breecker in recognition of his
sustained scientific achievement through discovery and development of new applications and an impressive
record of training and mentoring geoscientists. —Neil J. Tabor
Erick R. Burns (U.S. Geological Survey): Dr. Erick R. Burns is nominated to GSA Fellowship
for his fundamental contributions to understanding heat flow in groundwater systems, machine learning
applications for resource favorability mapping, development of assessment tools for low-temperature and
underground energy resources, and his leadership for the U.S. Geological Survey geothermal resources
investigations project. —Hongbin Zhan
Michael Cardiff (UW-Madison): Professor Cardiff has strong record of scientific achievement
- both for the theoretical and applied geosciences. He also has an impressive record of mentoring the next
generation of geoscientist. It is clear to me and my co-nominators that Dr. Michael Cardiff not only meets the
requirements, but he also exemplifies many of the characteristics that we look to in a GSA Fellow. —Dr. Randy
Hunt
Sara Carena (Ludwig-Maximilians University): For sustained achievement in training and
mentoring of geoscientists, pioneering work on virtual teaching tools including field trips and 3D
visualization, and scientific discovery in structural geology and active tectonics improving understanding of
plate-boundary zone mechanics. —Anke M. Friedrich
Robinson Cecil (CSU-Northridge): Dr. Robinson Cecil has made outstanding contributions to
the study of the genesis and tempos of Cordilleran batholiths and magmatism related to subduction initiation.
Her dedication to GSA includes convening technical sessions, participating in critical committees, and,
together with her students, attending and presenting research at our meetings. —Nancy Riggs
Thomas H. Darrah (The Ohio State University): Dr. Thomas H. Darrah (The Ohio State
University): Tom Darrah is a geochemist with an outstanding record of achievement in research around the
environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing, gases in the Earth’s crust, geology and health, and an
innovative spirit that has led to the discovery of geological hydrocarbon as novel new source of energy.
—Frank W. Schwartz
Gregg R. Davidson (University of Mississippi): Dr. Gregg R. Davidson (University of
Mississippi): Gregg Davidson is recognized for his outstanding research on the carbon isotope composition of
soil and shallow groundwater and hydrogeologic studies of the Mississippi River alluvial aquifer system, as
well as public outreach at the intersection of science and Christian faith. —Daniel Larsen
Rhawn F. Denniston (Cornell College): Rhawn Denniston has made outstanding contributions to
the field of paleoclimatology using records of stalagmites and corals and published in impactful journals
including Science Advances, Geology and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. He has also
placed large numbers of Cornell College undergraduate advisees in top graduate programs. —Matthew R. Saltzman
Richard E. Ernst (Carleton University): Richard Ernst is a driving force in research of
“Large Igneous Provinces.” He applies lessons learned from Earth to other planetary bodies (Moon, Mars, Venus)
and has pioneered applications of LIPs degassing to climate change. He is a generous mentor, colleague, and
supporter of the geological community, including the GSA. —Timothy W. Lyons
Rebecca Marie Flowers (University of Colorado): From the carving of Grand Canyon to the
development of Great Unconformities, Rebecca Flowers’ studies linking geology and thermochronology have
revealed unexpected and rich details to the history of the continents. She has catalyzed growth in
thermochronology through developing the AGeS program, expanding access to data, and successful mentoring.
—Francis A. Macdonald
Chris A. Gellasch (Eastern Michigan University): Dr. Christopher Gellasch has performed
substantial and exemplary service to GSA and to the training and mentoring of youth and young and early career
geoscientists. Through his volunteer efforts and his professional accomplishments, Dr. Gellasch has shown
himself to be an exemplary representative of the geoscience community. —Christopher P. Carlson
David A. Grimley (University of Illinois (ISGS)): A GSA member since 1992, David Grimley's
expertise in loess, fly ash, terrestrial gastropods, stratigraphic framework, and geologic mapping helps lead
the Illinois State Geological Survey in its Quaternary studies. Dave enjoys collaborating with and supporting
early career, underrepresented geoscientists, as well as mentoring numerous undergraduate and graduate
students. —Ben Curry
Don A. Haas (The Paleontological Research Institute): Don Haas has made significant
contributions for more than two decades in advancing geoscience education in K-12, science teacher education,
and informal science environments. He is a keen advocate for climate change education, innovator in virtual
geology instruction, and a driver of education policy for understanding of the Earth system. —Eric J. Pyle
Mark A. Helper (University of Texas at Austin): Dr. Mark Helper has had indelible impact on
hundreds of students over 32 years of teaching and directing the Jackson School of Geosciences field camp. He
has made outstanding contributions to modern NASA astronaut training in geology, which will directly benefit
our future exploration of the Moon and Mars. —Dr. Claudia I. Mora
Linda A. Hinnov (George Mason University): Professor Linda Hinnov is an international leader
in astrochronology, and a pioneer of quantitative cyclostratigraphic analysis. Her career, spanning three
decades and over 150 publications, has guided both practical and theoretical developments in the field,
shepherding the growth of astrochronology as an essential tool for the state-of-the-art geologic time scale.
—Stephen R. Meyers
David S. Jones (Amherst College): David S. Jones is a sedimentary geologist who examines the
sedimentary record over critical time periods when Earth’s climate and biota changed markedly, including when
mass extinctions occurred. He has made significant contributions in original research and as an educator by
mentoring future earth scientists. —Tekla A. Harms
Daniel Jones (New Mexico Tech): Dr. Daniel Jones is a geobiologist who studies the influence
of microbial metabolisms on mineralogical and biogeochemical processes, crossing disciplinary boundaries
between biology and geosciences. His support and promotion of the work of students and early career
geoscientists is helping to build the future of the Geological Society of America. —Lewis Land
Matthew Kirk (Kansas State University): Matthew Kirk is an outstanding teaching scholar,
passionate about environmental sciences and the pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion. He is a leader in
service to GSA and the profession and renowned for his interdisciplinary research on topics ranging from
arsenic contamination in groundwater to microbial generation of natural gas. —Pamela D. Kempton
Craig Lundstrom (University of Illinois): Craig has advanced understanding of igneous
processes through impactful and creative research that combines experimentation, isotopic measurements, field
observation, numerical models, and new conceptual models. He has mentored thirty graduate students and
post-docs, served as department head at a major research university, and worked to diversify the department’s
graduate program. —Thomas M. Johnson
Lawrence L. Malinconico, Jr. (Lafayette College): Dr. Lawrence L. Malinconico, Jr. is an
exceptional, innovative, and multi-talented geoscientist and mentor, who has made significant contributions to
digital field methods with iPad apps including GeoFieldBook. He has an impressive track record across
geoscience education and research and has served GSA as a continuous member since 1974. —Nazrul I. Khandaker
Joseph A. Mason (Univ. Wisconsin-Madison): Dr. Joseph Mason has an exceptional and sustained
record of innovative research in eolian hillslope geomorphology, generous mentoring, effective academic
leadership, and engagement with GSA. Through theoretical, field-based, experimental and modeling research, Dr.
Mason has demonstrated how the study of geomorphology can provide insights into eolian systems and past
climate. —Erika Marin-Spiotta
Florentin J. Maurrasse (Florida International Univ.): Dr. Maurrasse has a long and
consistent history of excellence in administration of geoscience programs, training, mentoring, scientific
achievement, and exemplary GSA-membership since 1972. He has made outstanding contributions to geoscience
throughout Caribbean/Latin American regions and to understanding of paleoenvironments related to Cretaceous
greenhouse climate and ocean oxygen depletion worldwide. —Miguel E. Valencia
Leslie A. Melim (Western Illinois Univ.): Dr. Leslie A. Melim, Professor of Geology at
Western Illinois University, was nominated as GSA Fellow for distinguished contributions to GSA and the
geologic profession through authorship of numerous research articles, presentations at GSA meetings, exemplary
service as a journal editor and peer-reviewer, and award-winning achievements in mentoring undergraduate
research. —Jack B. Bailey
Kirsten M. Menking (Vassar College): Dr. Menking is an outstanding paleoclimatologist, a
dedicated educator, and GSA community leader as evidenced by her meaningful contributions to paleoclimate
research, mentorship of students and public outreach, and efforts at GSA meetings and committees. She has a
strong commitment to educating the public about climate change. —David P. Gillikin
Ellen P. Metzger (San Jose State University): Ellen Metzger has made important contributions
through her teaching and mentorship of geoscientists, and in increasing public awareness of geology. She is a
national leader in geoscience education. Her columns for the Journal of Geoscience Education set the standard
for our approach to K-12 teacher preparation in Earth Science. —Robert B. Miller
Dr. Lee Ann Munk (University of Alaska): Dr. Lee Ann Munk is a world-class geochemist who
has used laboratory and field measurements to unravel key processes in lithium-brine systems. She has actively
led diverse research teams and undergraduate researchers to improve the understanding of low-temperature
aqueous environments. Her dedication to training and sharing science between academia and industry reflects
her impact on the Geosciences discipline. —David F. Boutt
Benjamin H. Passey (University of Michigan): For outstanding contributions to the
measurement and interpretation for stable isotopes for problems ranging from paleoecology to paleoclimatology
to diagenesis.—Nathan D. Sheldon
Tara L. Root (U.S. Geological Survey): Dr Root has been exceptionally active supporting the
Hydrogeology Division as newsletter editor since 2019. She trained and mentored many geoscientists at Florida
Atlantic University and conducted substantive hydrogeologic work with a particular focus on public awareness
of geology at both Florida Atlantic and in her current USGS position. —Prof. Michael C. Sukop
James D. Schiffbauer (University of Missouri): Dr. Schiffbauer has made many outstanding
contributions in Precambrian-Cambrian Earth history, paleobiology, and taphonomy. His work addresses crucial
challenges in paleontology, particularly the taphonomy of exceptional fossil preservation and how it may bias
the fossil record. —Shuhai Xiao
Dr. Anjana K. Shah (U.S. Geological Survey): Dr. Anjana Shah is a leader in geophysical data
acquisition and interpretation. As a research geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, her research has led
to advances in interpreting seismic risk in intraplate seismic zones, 3D imaging of the crust, and discovery
of new rare earth element (REE) occurrences. —Gregory J. Walsh
Mona C. Sirbescu (Central Michigan University): Mona Sirbescu is a dedicated
teacher-scholar. She has advanced our understanding of the origins and prospectivity of lithium-rich
pegmatites while mentoring 56 undergraduate research projects since 2003. She and her students use field work,
petrology, geochemistry, and experiments to investigate the mechanisms of pegmatite crystallization at
unusually low temperatures. —Dr. Lawrence D. Lemke
Gary S. Solar (Buffalo State University): Dr. Gary S. Solar (SUNY Buffalo State): Dr. Solar
is a field-based structural geologist with expertise in crustal melting. His professional leadership (GSA
section meeting organizer and field trip leader, department chair over 13 years) and his mentorship (75
undergraduate researchers leading to 38 GSA presentations) have been sustained and impactful. —Paul Tomascak
Andrew J. Stumpf (University of Illinois Urbana): Dr. Stumpf has built a diverse career in
the geosciences that includes geologic mapping, critical-zone studies and innovative applied research in
geothermal systems and their design. This diverse career has allowed his mentorship of dozens of students, and
it has contributed to his long-standing participation in GSA. —Jason F. Thomason
Fangzhen Teng (University of Washington): Fangzhen Teng is a world leader in the development
and deployment of non-traditional stable isotopes to understand Earth and planetary processes. —Roberta L.
Rudnick
Wan Yang (Missouri U. of Science and Tec): Dr. Wan Yang has made profound contributions to
geology through insightful studies in important areas such as basin analysis, Milankovitch cycles, the
Permian-Triassic boundary, and carbon capture utilization and storage, bridging theoretical and practical
aspects of geosciences. —Stephen Shangxing Gao