The History and Philosophy of Geology Division will host several topical sessions and social events in Phoenix.
Please join us for our annual Business Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, 24 September, where Professor Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University, will be recognized as the recipient of the 2019 Mary C. Rabbitt History and Philosophy of Geology Award for her rich and varied contributions to our discipline:
“In all her scholarly and public work, from continental drift to the Anthropocene, from women in science to government in science, from economic geology to NY Times editorials, Naomi Oreskes brings her deep understanding of history, as well as her wisdom and passion, to all that she does. As a geologist, historian of geo/ocean sciences, as a philosophy of science and a public figure, Dr. Oreskes is well deserving of the Mary C. Rabbitt Award.”
The Division will also recognize Joseph Moffitt, Mississippi State University, as the recipient of the Michele L. Aldrich History and Philosophy of Geology Division Student Research Award. The Aldrich funding will assist Joey in his research on the historical interpretation of mosasaurs.
The History and Philosophy of Geology Division will also sponsor the Student and Friends Reception Tuesday evening, 24 September 2019. Please join us for a fun evening with friends, refreshments, and our book raffle.
We hope you will consider submitting an abstract to one of our sponsored topical sessions. The portal is now open here (https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2019AM/cfp.cgi ) with an abstract deadline of 11:59 PM PDT June 25, 2019:
T64. Celebrating the Legacy of Professor Eldridge Moores in Global Tectonics and Societal Relevance of Geosciences
We welcome contributions on all aspects of global tectonics, ophiolites, orogenic belts, Precambrian geology, and science for society to reflect on the scientific impact of Eldridge Moores on our research and to celebrate his distinguished career.
T174. Great Concepts and Controversies in Geosciences Since Steno’s Introduction of the Principles of Stratigraphy in 1669
In celebration of the 350th anniversary of Steno’s publication of Prodrumus (which led to Principles of Stratigraphy), we welcome contributions discussing the evolution of significant concepts controversies and how our current dialectic thinking is driving future concepts/controversies in modern geosciences.
T175. Geology and Ethnology of the Canyon Lands
This overarching session delves into all aspects of earth and human processes that affect the Southwestern canyon lands with emphasis on ideas and philosophies relating to the geology and ethnology of the Southwest.
Our History and Philosophy of Geology Division also lends its sponsorship to
T184. Geoheritage: Sharing Earth’s Legacy for Scientific, Societal, and Economic Advancement
This session will highlight the relevance of geoheritage; explore the history, current status, and future of the geoheritage movement; and explore geoheritage’s potential for boosting rural economic development and increasing public interest in the geosciences.
Please mark your calendars. We hope to see you in Phoenix!