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achievement(s) in contributing to geologic knowledge through North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature:
original research which marks a major advance in the earth sci- One vacancy (3-year term, Nov. 2018–Nov. 2021) (E/M): This
ences.” All of the committee’s work will be accomplished during committee develops statements of stratigraphic principles, recom-
the months of February/March. All committee decisions must be mends procedures applicable to classification and nomenclature
made by 1 April. of stratigraphic and related units, reviews problems in classifying
and naming stratigraphic and related units, and formulates expres-
GSA REPRESENTATIVES TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS sions of judgment on these matters.
GSA Representative to the AAAS Consortium of Affiliates for GSA Representative to the U.S. National Committee for Soil
International Programs (CAIP) Science (USNC/SS): One vacancy (3-year term, 1 July 2018–
One vacancy (3-year term, 1 Jan. 2018–1 Jan. 2021) (B/E): 30 June 2021) (B/E): The mission of the USNC/SS is to promote
CAIP encourages cooperation on projects with international the advancement of soil science in the United States and through-
aspects and facilitates networking in its member societies. out the world in order to strengthen U.S. soil science as a con-
Qualifications: Interest in the international area of his/her society, tributor to the international scientific community and to inform
but no other specific qualifications. the U.S. scientific community of soil science activities carried out
elsewhere in the world.
GSA Representative to the AGI Environmental Geoscience
Advisory Committee (EGAC) Committee, Section, and Division Volunteers:
One vacancy (3-year term, 1 Jan. 2018–1 Jan. 2021) (E/M): Council Thanks You!
Fosters communications within the community about issues related
to serving the broader international community; helps identify GSA Council acknowledges the many member-volun-
and focus on the highest priority environmental informational teers who, over the years, have contributed to the Society
needs and issues best addressed by the geoscience community. and to our science through involvement in the affairs of
Qualifications: Well-acquainted with GSA programs in environ- the GSA. Your time, talent, and expertise help build a solid
mental geoscience. and lasting Society.
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