Geological Society of America Announces 2021–2022 Officers and
Councilors
Boulder, Colo., USA: Barbara L. Dutrow, Gerald Cire and
Lena Grand Williams Alumni Professor, Dept. of Geology & Geophysics,
Louisiana State University–Baton Rouge, takes over the role of president of
The Geological Society of America as of 1 July 2021. The incoming
president-elect is Mark G. Little, University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Rounding out the new executive committee are immediate past president J. Douglas Walker, University of Kansas; returning
treasurer Richard C. Berg, Illinois State Geological
Survey; and Council member-at-large, Wendy Bohrson,
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado.
Dutrow brings to her new role a wealth of non-profit experience across a
range of disciplines, a long service record with GSA, and proven leadership
skills.
“GSA is well positioned to provide and enhance opportunities for future
generations of geoscientists, in part through our mentorship programs, our
outstanding meetings and publications, and our commitment to diversity,
inclusivity, and representation. I welcome the opportunity to further these
goals,” said Dutrow. “I am honored by the opportunity to serve my
geoscience colleagues and excited to continue the efforts of our past
presidents to ensure future generations have a strong society home at GSA.
As members continue to share their groundbreaking research, we are
committed to providing solutions to today’s most pressing problems.”
Dutrow will deliver her presidential address during GSA’s Connects 2021
meeting on Sunday, 10 October, in Portland, Oregon. She will speak on,
“Minerals Matter: Science, Technology, and Society.” The event will be open
to all meeting attendees, and members of the media are invited to attend.
Along with confirmation of ballot results at its May meeting, GSA Council
approved new members and Fellows, the GSA medalists and awardees, the FY22
budgets, and set forth its priorities for the coming year and beyond. Among
other actions:
• Council accepted new
recommendations from its Diversity Working Group
to address short- and long-term remedies for ensuring greater Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion within the society.
• A plan from the ad hoc Committee on Fellowships was approved for making
systemic changes for awarding of GSA fellowships to remove bias and enhance
representation.
Newly-elected Councilors serving four-year terms from 1 July 2021–30 June
2025 are:
J. Wright Horton
, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia
Jean C. C. Hsieh,
Sedimentary Geology Consultants, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Donna M. Jurdy
, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Information about the full
GSA Council is online
.
GSA Executive Director Vicki S. McConnell welcomed the new
Officers and Councilors, saying, “I am excited to commence work with this
talented and dedicated group of GSA Officers and extend a hearty welcome to
our new Councilors. I know they will add depth and knowledge to the GSA
Council.”
The Geological Society of America (GSA) ( https://www.geosociety.org)
unites a diverse community of geoscientists in a common purpose to study
the mysteries of our planet (and beyond), and share scientific findings.
Members and friends around the world, from academia, government, and
industry, participate in GSA meetings, publications, and programs at all
career levels, to foster professional excellence. GSA values and supports
inclusion through cooperative research, public dialogue on earth issues,
science education, and the application of geoscience in the service of
humankind.
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