Call for Abstracts: GSA Connects 2025 Invites Geoscientists to Share Groundbreaking Research
Boulder, Colo., USA: The Geological Society of America (GSA) invites scientists, researchers, and professionals from across the globe to submit abstracts for its annual meeting, GSA Connects 2025, taking place 19–22 October 2025 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Held annually, GSA Connects is one of the premier international gatherings in the geoscience community, offering a dynamic platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. This year’s meeting will focus on three key themes shaping the future of geoscience:
- Energy and Resource Innovation in the 21st Century
- From Earth to the Cosmos: Geoscience Beyond Our Planet
- Geology without Borders
Abstracts are welcomed across a wide range of topics and may be submitted to nearly 200 specialized technical sessions. For research that does not align with a specific session, authors may submit under a general discipline.
Whether addressing Earth's dynamic systems, exploring planetary geology, or advancing sustainable solutions for global challenges, GSA Connects 2025 encourages participation from all corners of the scientific community.
New this year, GSA is introducing an early abstract submission option, with a deadline of 15 May 2025. This early decision timeline is designed to support all authors—especially those traveling internationally—by offering additional time to schedule visa interviews, book flights and accommodations, and plan their conference participation.
Early Option Submission Deadline:15 May 2025
Final Submission Deadline: 5 August 2025
Submit Abstracts: https://connects.geosociety.org/program/technical-sessions/abstracts
Meeting highlights will include:
- Pardee Keynote Symposia featuring invited speakers on transformative geoscience topics
- Special Lectures and Presidential Address
- A robust technical program with oral, lightning, and poster sessions spanning dozens of geoscience disciplines
- Field experiences exploring the unique geology of central Texas and surrounding areas
GSA is committed to hosting an inclusive, professional, and accessible meeting. Participants are expected to abide by GSA’s Events Code of Conduct. Registration and hotel booking will open in June 2025. For ongoing updates and full meeting information, visit https://connects.geosociety.org.
About the Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with more than 17,000 members across over 100 countries. As a leading voice for the geosciences, GSA advances the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers. GSA publishes Geology, the top-ranked geoscience journal, along with a diverse portfolio of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings—several of which rank among Amazon’s top 100 best-selling geology titles.
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