The Rocky Mountain Section

Connect with GSA members across the Rocky Mountain region in the U.S., parts of Canada, and northern Mexico.

8–10 May 2027 in Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

Explore

Engage online, meet peers in person, and discover the latest research insights.

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Community

Find peers and discuss topics pertinent to the Rocky Mountain Section.

Join the conversation

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Meetings

Gather, share, and learn together in person.

Attend a meeting

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Past presentations

Abstracts

Explore our collection of previous abstracts for insights.

Dive into research

Three people sit together on a couch, smiling. Two hold laptops, one wears a red headscarf. They appear cheerful and engaged in a bright room.

Community

Find peers and discuss topics pertinent to the Rocky Mountain Section.

Join the conversation

Three people engage in conversation at a geology school exhibit. A woman in an orange jacket holds a rock sample, smiling warmly. Keywords include geology, education, and interaction.

Meetings

Gather, share, and learn together in person.

Attend a meeting

A person stands smiling next to a scientific poster titled "Human Impacts on Dune Recovery in a Lake Michigan Dune System," featuring text, charts, and images.

Past presentations

Abstracts

Explore our collection of previous abstracts for insights.

Dive into research

Stay Informed

Rocky Mountain Section Resources

For all inquiries, please contact the Rocky Mountain Section Secretary: Dr. Stephen S. Harlan, sharlan92@gmail.com.

Access important member documents below.

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Student Member Benefits

Find out what you can gain as an undergrad and graduate student in the Rocky Mountain section

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Awards

The Rocky Mountain Section awards recognize outstanding student research.

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Grants

Funding for student research and travel.

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Representatives

Apply to serve on GSA’s Student Advisory Council.

Nominate yourself

A young woman enthusiastically presents a scientific poster, gesturing at detailed maps and images, while another woman listens with interest.

Awards

The Rocky Mountain Section awards recognize outstanding student research.

Two people smiling at a conference poster session, wearing name tags. They stand in front of display boards with research posters. The atmosphere is professional and friendly.

Grants

Funding for student research and travel.

A young man enthusiastically shows a globe to three attentive young women. They're engaged, suggesting a dynamic, educational setting.

Representatives

Apply to serve on GSA’s Student Advisory Council.

Nominate yourself

Section Officers

2025–2026
Terms: Chair, Past Chair, Chair-elect, and Vice-Chair—1 year; Secretary—4 years

Carolyn M. Tewksbury-Christle

Chair
Fort Lewis College

Dr. John Singleton

Past Chair
Colorado State University

Amy K. Gilmer

Chair-elect

Dr. Stephen S. Harlan

Secretary

Management Board

Includes the section officers and one voting member appointed by the chair.

Kristen Elizabeth Smith

Member-at-Large

James R. Gutoski

Graduate Student Representative

Zoe Dodd

Student Representative

Rocky Mountain Region

In the United States:

The states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, and that part of Arizona north of 35 degrees North Latitude.

In Canada:

The provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

In Mexico:

The state of Chihuahua.

Membership:

2,610 voting members of the Section as of 31 December 2025.

Conversion Panel Background

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