The South-Central Section

Connect with GSA members across the South-Central U.S. and northern Mexico.

14–16 March 2027 in Lawrence, Kansas, USA

JoinDonate
South-Central Division Logo

Explore

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

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.
Stay connected

Community

Find peers and discuss topics pertinent to the South-Central 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.
Network live

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

The South-Central Section Resources

For all inquiries, please contact the South-Central Section Secretary: Pat Harris, pat-harris@shsu.edu.

Access important member documents below.

Read bylaws
Two women smiling and reading magazines at an indoor event. They wear name tags and appear engaged, creating a warm, lively atmosphere.

Student Member Benefits

Find out what you can gain as an undergrad and graduate student in the South-Central section

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

Awards

The South-Central Section awards recognize outstanding student research.

See awards
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.

Explore grants
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

2026–2027
Terms: Chair—1 year, Vice-Chair—1 year, Secretary-Treasurer—4 years

Dr. Liane M. Stevens

Vice-Chair
Stephen F Austin State University

Prof. John Pat Harris, Ph.D.

Secretary-Treasurer
Sam Houston State University

Email

Management Board

Includes officers, officers-elect, and enough at-large members to represent each state. Officers-elect join upon election; retiring officers serve until one week after the next annual meeting begins. Society Council members in the Section are voting board members.

Wendi J. W. Williams, Ph.D.

Past Chair
South Texas College


Dr. Juan Alonso Ramirez Fernandez

Member-at-Large

Brice Lacroix

Member-at-Large

Dr. Brett M. Carpenter, Ph.D.

Member-at-Large

Dr. Michael Maguigan

Member-at-Large

South-Central Region

In the United States:

The states of Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana*, Oklahoma, and Texas.

In Mexico:

The states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tabasco, Tamaulipas, and Veracruz.

*Note: In 1997, Louisiana's affiliation changed from the Southeastern to the South-Central Section.

Membership:

1,945 voting members of the Section as of 31 December 2025.

Conversion Panel Background

Become a Member

At GSA you’ll find the resources, confidence, and connections you need to reach fulfilling new heights in your geoscience career.

Join now