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2020 GSA Fellows

Society Fellowship is an honor bestowed on the best of our profession by election at the spring GSA Council meeting.
GSA members are nominated by existing GSA Fellows in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the geosciences.
Learn more at https://www.geosociety.org/fellowship.

Jeffrey M. Amato (New Mexico State University): Jeff Amato is Mary L. Droser (University of California): Dr. Mary Droser is a pre-
being nominated for GSA Fellow for exceptional scholarship in eminent scholar of Ediacaran fauna and trace fossils. Her paleoeco-
structural geology and tectonics through his work on Cordilleran logical and paleobiological studies are the gold standard for analysis
tectonics, Precambrian of southwestern North America, and accre- of early metazoan life. Droser’s work has advanced our understanding
tionary prism processes, as well as student mentoring and service of major evolutionary events, particularly the great radiations of the
to the society. —Terry L. Pavlis late Precambrian and early Paleozoic. —Paul M. Myrow

Paul A. Baker (Duke University): For fundamental research contri- Mostafa Fayek (University of Manitoba): Mostafa Fayek’s seminal
butions that further understanding of the geochemistry of marine work on the geochronology of uranium-ore systems has greatly
carbonates, the history and dynamics of the South American sum- affected the exploration for uranium deposits. He has developed and
mer monsoon system, and the geologic record of biotic diversifica- used a variety of mass spectrometry techniques and coupled these
tion in tropical South America. —Sherilyn C. Fritz with other spectroscopic methods to study radionuclide migration
(e.g., U) associated with ore systems. —Frank C. Hawthorne
Kathleen Counter Benison (West Virginia University): Kathleen
Benison utilizes her training in terrestrial sedimentology and geo- Nicole M. Gasparini (Tulane University): I nominate Dr. Nicole
chemistry to inform astrobiology studies and educate the next gen- Gasparini for election to GSA Fellow for her outstanding and
eration of geoscientists. Her distinguished academic accomplish- sustained contributions to the understanding of fluvial landscape
ments inform her public interactions that raise awareness of the evolution, leadership in developing open-source software enabling
importance of the interdisciplinary nature of Earth and planetary others to engage in landscape evolution modeling, and her efforts
systems. —Francisca E. Oboh-Ikuenobe to enhance opportunities for women and underrepresented groups
in the geosciences. —Kelin X. Whipple
“… among the most compelling and enthusiastic
advocates for the value and role of geology in helping David H. Goodwin (Denison University): Professor Dave Goodwin
to make the world a better place.” is an exemplary mentor and exceptional teacher and educator. His
excitement and commitment to training undergraduate students in
Patricia H. Cashman (University of Nevada–Reno): Pat Cashman the geosciences is outstanding. His service to his profession and the
demonstrates sustained excellence in core contributions crossing geosciences has been extensive, and his scholarly research in
teaching, mentoring, and research in linked disciplines crossing sclerochronology and isotope geochemistry is creative and transfor-
tectonic, structural geology, basin analysis, and energy. She is mative. —Alan D. Wanamaker Jr.
among the most compelling and enthusiastic advocates for the
value and role of geology in helping to make the world a better Madeline B. Gotkowitz (Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology,
place. —George Herbert Davis Montana Technological University): For her outstanding applied
research related to groundwater management and contaminant trans-
Louis A. Derry (Cornell University): Using isotopic, major, and port, her administrative service with the Montana Bureau of Mines
trace element and modeling approaches to integrate the Earth’s and Geology and the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History
sedimentary and erosional record into robust geochemical cycles. Survey, and her dedication to effectively communicating geologic
—Suzanne Mahlburg Kay and groundwater issues with the public. —Madeline E. Schreiber

Patrick F. Dobson (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab): Over the last “… selfless service to professional organizations and
three decades, Dr. Patrick Dobson has made transformative scientific mentorship of students and colleagues.”
contributions associated with the hydrogeological and geochemical
assessment of the subsurface for geothermal energy production and Stephen E. Grasby (Geological Survey of Canada): For his inspiring
geologic nuclear waste disposal. —Jens Thomas Birkholzer and exceptionally broad scientific curiosity; ground-breaking funda-
mental and applied research contributions in paleohydrology, hydro-
Stephen Quinn Dornbos (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee): geochemistry, geothermal energy, and mass extinctions; leadership
Stephen Dornbos has made extraordinary contributions to our organizing logistically complex and scientifically successful interna-
understanding of Cambrian life, environments, and evolution. tional Arctic field research programs; and selfless service to profes-
He is best known for his work on spectacularly preserved fossils sional organizations and mentorship of students and colleagues.
in Asia. Steve is a professor at the UW Milwaukee, and currently —Jennifer C. McIntosh
an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the Pentagon.
—Mark A. Wilson

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