The Geological Society of America’s Continental Scientific Drilling Division Distinguished Lecturer awardees are outstanding scientists who highlight the outstanding discoveries and science undertaken through continental drilling, through a series of lectures at academic institutions, GSA events, and the public during the year of the award.
How to Nominate a Candidate or Apply:
If you would like to apply or nominate a candidate for the award, please submit:
- the name of your nominee
- a 2-3 sentence justification for their selection
- the nominee's CV
Send nominations to the Chair of the Division Nominating Committee, Andy Cohen: cohen@email.arizona.edu. Self-nominations are also welcome. The final selection will be made by the Division Management Board.
CSD Distinguished Lecturers should be outstanding researchers with a history of leadership and engagement in continental scientific drilling projects. Lecture topics will focus on results from CSD research, and should be broadly accessible and of interest to the geosciences.
Structure of the Lectures and Award:
The award will pay for part or all of the travel costs (depending on institutional need) for the awardee to give lectures on their research, with the option for remote/virtual lectures. Similar to other distinguished lectureships, the lectures will be advertised widely. We anticipate the awardee will give 6-10 lectures per year.
How to apply to host a lecturer:
The CSD Division and GSA will advertise the lecturer and their research, and interested institutions or events should contact the lecturer directly and/or the Division Chair. The lecturer will work with the institution to schedule the lecture and determine funding levels, with input from the Division as needed. Preference for funding will be given to smaller institutions.