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nominee’s most significant publications related to desert Sedimentary Geology Division and Structural Geology
research to Anne Chin (anne.chin@ucdenver.edu). Please sub- and Tectonics Division Joint Award:
mit electronically unless hardcopy previously approved. The Stephen E. Laubach Structural Diagenesis
Farouk El-Baz Award for Desert Research rewards excellence Research Award
in desert geomorphology research worldwide. It is intended to Nominations due 1 Apr.
stimulate research in desert environments by recognizing an The Stephen E. Laubach Structural Diagenesis Research
individual whose research has significantly advanced the Award Fund promotes research combining structural geology
understanding of the Quaternary geology and geomorphology and diagenesis and curriculum development in structural dia-
of deserts. Although the award primarily recognizes achieve- genesis. This award addresses the rapidly growing recognition
ment in desert research, the funds that accompany it may be that fracturing, cement precipitation and dissolution, evolving
used for further research. The award is normally given to one rock mechanical properties, and other structural diagenetic pro-
person but may be shared by two people if the recognized cesses can govern recovery of resources and sequestration of
research was the result of a coequal partnership. Any scientist material in deeply buried, diagenetically altered, and fractured
from any country may be nominated. Because the award sedimentary rocks. The award highlights the growing need to
recognizes research excellence, self-nomination is not permit- break down disciplinary boundaries between structural geology
ted. Neither nominators nor nominees need be GSA members. and sedimentary petrology, exemplified by the work of Dr.
Monies for the award are derived from the annual interest Stephen Laubach and colleagues. The award alternates between
income of the Farouk El-Baz Fund, administered by the being awarded by the Sedimentary Geology Division on odd-
GSA Foundation. More information is online at community numbered years, and the Structural Geology and Tectonics
.geosociety.org/qggdivision/awards/el-baz. Division on even-numbered years, reflecting the focus of the
award on this cycle. Graduate students, postgraduate, and faculty-
Distinguished Career Award level researchers are eligible. For information on application
Nominations due 1 Apr. requirements, go to community.geosociety.org/sedimentary
Submit nominations, including (1) a brief biographical geologydiv/awards/laubach.
sketch; (2) a statement of no more than 200 words describing
the candidate’s scientific contributions to Quaternary geology STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
and geomorphology; (3) a selected bibliography of no more AND TECTONICS DIVISION
than 20 titles; and (4) a minimum of four letters from col-
leagues supporting the nomination, via email to the Division Career Contribution Award
secretary, Sarah Lewis (sarah.lewis@oregonstate.edu). Please Nominations due 1 Mar.
submit electronically unless hardcopy previously approved. This award is for an individual who throughout his/her career
The Distinguished Career Award is presented annually to a has made numerous distinguished contributions that have clearly
Quaternary geologist or geomorphologist who has demon- advanced the science of structural geology or tectonics.
strated excellence in their contributions to science. Because Nominees need not be citizens or residents of the United States,
the award recognizes research excellence, self-nomination is and membership in the Geological Society of America is not
not permitted. Neither nominators nor nominees need be GSA required. Nominations should include the following information:
members. Previous recipients are listed on the QG&G website. (1) name of nominee, present institutional affiliation, and
More information is online at community.geosociety.org/ address; (2) summary statement of nominee’s major career
qggdivision/awards/distinguished-career. contributions to the science of structural geology and tectonics;
(3) selected key published works of the nominee; and (4) name
SEDIMENTARY GEOLOGY DIVISION and address of nominator. More information for how to nomi-
nate, where to send the nomination, and a list of past recipients
Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology is online at http://rock.geosociety.org/sgt/CareerAward.htm.
Nominations due 15 Feb.
Submit (1) a cover letter describing the nominee’s accom- Outstanding Publication Award
plishments in sedimentary geology and contributions to GSA; Nominations due 1 Mar.
(2) a curriculum vitae; and (3) any additional supporting letters This award is given annually for a published work (paper,
electronically to Linda Kah, Sedimentary Geology Division, book, or map) of exceptional distinction that clearly advances
lckah@utk.edu. Nomination materials remain active for three the science of structural geology or tectonics.
years. The Laurence L. Sloss Award for Sedimentary Geology Nominations include: (1) a full citation; (2) nomination
is given annually to a sedimentary geologist whose lifetime (as short as a paragraph; letters or reviews may also be
achievements best exemplify those of Larry Sloss—i.e., included); and (3) the name and address of the nominator.
achievements that contribute widely to the field of sedimentary More information for how to nominate, where to send
geology and service to GSA. Monies for the award are derived the nomination, and a list of past recipients is online at
from the annual interest income of the Laurence L. Sloss http://rock.geosociety.org/sgt/BestPaperAward.htm.
Award for Sedimentary Geology Fund, administered by the
GSA Foundation. For more information, go to community
.geosociety.org/sedimentarygeologydiv/awards/sloss.

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