Unlocking Earth's Mysteries: GSA Connects 2023 Technical Program Schedule Now Available

The Geological Society of America’s Annual Meeting is 15–18 October.

Boulder, Colo., USA: The countdown to discovery has begun as the Geological Society of America (GSA) gears up for its highly anticipated annual meeting, GSA Connects 2023, set to take place from 15–18 October in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. An expansive array of researchers from top universities, institutions, and government agencies will share groundbreaking data and research findings focused on the latest developments in geoscience. The GSA Connects 2023 scientific program schedule and abstracts are now online and searchable.

Media Participation

Media professionals and public information officers representing scientific societies, educational institutions, and government agencies are cordially invited to join and report on the latest findings in geoscience research. Complimentary press credentials are available to facilitate coverage of the event. Learn more about media eligibility requirements, request complimentary media registration, and prepare to be welcomed and inspired.

Media professionals are encouraged to register by 9 October to ensure smooth access to all meeting activities.

Discover the GSA Connects 2023 Technical Program

Under the overarching themes of "Diverse Science for a Sustainable Future" and "Climate and Energy Transition," the GSA Connects 2023 technical program integrates thousands of papers, weaving together insights from over 40 distinct geoscience disciplines. It includes engaging oral presentations and captivating poster sessions on a wide range of scientific topics, ensuring something to captivate every attendee. Browse the technical program or search in your areas of interest by typing in keywords, an author’s name, or a session title.

Exciting Program Highlights

A Presidential Address by GSA President Christopher (Chuck) Bailey, "Geoscience at the Confluence," will set the stage for the event, offering a visionary perspective on the future of the earth sciences.

The Michel T. Halbouty Distinguished Lecture by Susan L. Brantley, "How Fracking Affects Our Water," will shed light on a critical and timely topic at the intersection of energy and the environment.

Noontime Lectures: Dive deep into pressing issues with enlightening talks by experts like Richard Alley, who will discuss "Sea-level Rise: The Solid and the Scary," and Patrick A. Burkhart, presenting "East Palestine, Ohio: Train Derailment and Chemical Incineration."

Pardee Keynote Symposia: Five Symposia with invited speakers cover topics of broad interdisciplinary interest, including addressing society’s urgent need for critical minerals, the past, present, and future of waste management, encouraging positive mental health in the geosciences, and spotlighting positive and diverse female role models.

Find additional details and highlights in the 11 July meeting announcement.

GSA endeavors to host an inclusive meeting and is committed to providing a professional environment at all of its events, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging points of view. All attendees and participants are expected to abide by GSA’s Events Code of Conduct. Please let us know if you have special requests regarding the ADA. For more information about GSA Connects 2023, including the complete technical program, registration details, and event updates, please visit the meeting homepage.

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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For Immediate Release
14 September 2023
GSA Release No. 23-30

Contact:
Justin Samuel
+1-303-357-1026
jsamuel@geosociety.org