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The Geoarchaeology Division’s purpose is to provide a forum for interdisciplinary communication and community development among researchers and educators addressing geoscientific and archaeological questions. The division seeks to promote inclusive discussion of investigative and interpretive problems, stimulate research and teaching in human-environmental systems, and support these objectives within the framework of the Geological Society of America.

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  • 2025 Geoarchaeology Awardees

    I'm thrilled to spotlight this year's awardees from the Geoarchaeology division! These exceptional individuals have made a significant impact in their fields, and their dedication, innovation, and leadership truly inspire us all. We're eager to celebrate them and honor this achievement! 🎉

    Sheryl Luzzadder-Beach
    University of Texas-Austin
    Rip Rapp Archaeology Geology Award

    Gabriella Perry
    University of Colorado
    Claude C. Albritton, Jr. Award

    Thomas J. Ulrich
    Vanderbilt University
    Claude C. Albritton, Jr. Award

    Freya Cordell
    University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
    Richard Hay Award

    Congratulations to our incredible awardees! 🌟 If you're interested in learning more about the Geoarchaeology awards, including how to nominate someone or apply, visit https://community.geosociety.org/geoarchdivision/awards.

  • Contribute your nominations for the GSA Geoarchaeology Division Management Board

    Greetings to our Geoarchaeology Division members!

    We are excited to invite nominations to the GSA Geoarchaeology Division Management Board!

    I've been on the Management Boards of a couple Divisions and have found that the experience opened a lot of doors for me in addition to increasing my inner circle!

    We have 2 positions open this year:

    • Vice-Chair (6-yr term, rotates to chair, and then past chair)
    • Student representative (2-yr term)

    You can send your nominations to Scott, (spike@willamette.edu), Fred (fandrus@ua.edu), and/or Rebecca (Rebecca.Taormina@np.edu).

    For reference, the current board is:

    The Chair is responsible for coordination of all activities of the division. At the Annual meeting, he or she presides over the Management Board meeting and the Business-Awards Ceremony meeting. The Chair serves as a division Joint Technical Program Committee representative. The term of office is two years, with the chair transition occurring during the annual division business meeting.

    Scott Pike
    Departments of Environmental Science & Archaeology
    Willamette University
    Salem, OR  
    spike@willamette.edu

    The Past Chair attends the Management Board meeting and serves in an advisory role. The term of office is two years.

    Sam Krause
    Department of Geography
    Texas State University
    San Marcos, TX 
    smk135@txstate.edu

    The Vice-Chair has the primary charge of organizing the division’s symposia and theme sessions at the Annual Meeting one year in advance. The vice-chair also serves as a division Joint Technical Program Committee representative. The term of office is two years, with the assumption of the Chair position taking place during the annual division business meeting.

    C. Fred T. Andrus
    Department of Geological Sciences
    University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL 
    fandrus@ua.edu

    The Secretary-Treasurer coordinates communications among the various officers and GSA Headquarters, monitors Division expenditures, and prepares minutes from the Business Meeting. The term of office is two years.

    Rebecca Taormina
    Department of Math & Science
    National Park College
    Hot Springs National Park, AR 
    Rebecca.Taormina@np.edu

    The Student Representative, Ex-Officio is a non-voting member of the Division Management Board. The student representative advises on matters concerning GSA student and early career issues, as well as Division outreach. Term of office is two years. The Student Representative is expected to attend the Annual Meeting, so the Geoarchaeology Division subsidizes their travel expenses.

    Benjamin Deans
    Department of Anthropology
    Washington University in St Louis
    St Louis, MO 
    B.DEANS@WUSTL.EDU

    Please send your nominations and self-nominations directly to the Board Chair,