GS Adopts Code of Ethics
January 15, 2019
The GS board of directors approved the society's first code of ethics in December, following more than a year of research and discussion. The code helps define the values of scientific and professional integrity that the society has been committed to since its founding. All members are encouraged to read it.
CORES Study Seeks Community Input
January 10, 2019
The U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is now conducting a study on Catalyzing Opportunities for Research in the Earth Sciences (CORES), sponsored by the National Science Foundation's Division of Earth Sciences.
The purpose of the CORES study is to (1) identify a concise set of high-priority scientific questions for the next decade, (2) assess infrastructure needed to address these questions, and (3) determine opportunities for greater collaboration with other NSF divisions and directorates, federal agencies, and domestic and international partners.
The CORES committee is soliciting input through a questionnaire about upcoming research priorities and GS members are encouraged to submit their ideas: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4717567/CORES-Community-Input
Learn more about the study: http://nas-sites.org/dels/studies/cores/
Meet the Scientist: Jesse Reimink
December 13, 2018
Name: Jesse Reimink
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Institution: Carnegie Institution for Science
Place of residence: Washington, DC
Q: What kind of science do you do?
A: I am a geologist and geochemist working on understanding how continents were formed on our planet, particularly on the early Earth. My work includes fieldwork and primary sample collecting, as well as developing new analytical techniques that can be applied to existing sample sets. I can be somewhat distractible scientifically, but I think that is a feature of how interesting our field is and maybe not the worst thing in the world!
Meet the Scientist: Janne Blichert-Toft
November 26, 2018
Name: Janne Blichert-Toft
Title: Research Director
Institution: CNRS and Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon
Place of residence: Lyon, France
Personal website: http://perso.ens-lyon.fr/janne.blichert-toft/index.htm
Q: What kind of science do you do?
A: I am an isotope geochemist using radiogenic and stable isotopes as clocks and tracers to date and understand the workings and evolution of the Earth and other terrestrial planets and planetary bodies in our Solar System.
Meet the Scientist: Asmaa Boujibar
October 25, 2018
Name: Asmaa Boujibar
Title: Postdoctoral Associate
Institution: Geophysical Lab, Carnegie Institution for Science
Place of Residence: Washington, DC
Website: https://sites.google.com/carnegiescience.edu/asmaaboujibar/home
Q: What kind of science do you do?
A: I am a petrologist, geochemist and planetary scientist. I study several aspects of planetary accretion and differentiation. I perform experiments at high pressure and temperature to simulate conditions under which planets form and evolve. Using experimental data, I model the chemical reactions occurring during planetary growth and the resulting physical states of planetary interiors. The main goal of my work is to understand how and why each terrestrial planet of our solar system and beyond are different in chemical composition, structure, thermal state and geologic history. Using meteoritic data, I also help unravel the differences between planetary, asteroidal and meteoritic compositions, which enables a better knowledge of the dynamic evolution of our solar system in its early stages.
The New Geochemsoc.org
October 05, 2018
Welcome to the new Geochemical Society website! The site has been completely updated to help you easily find the latest information on the society's programs and events. It's now fully responsive and can be easily navigated on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. If you are visiting the new site for the first time, here are a few tips for using it:
- Find the latest news right here on this page, including important deadlines and announcements.
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Membership for Scientists from Countries with Low-income Economies
October 03, 2018
In order to make membership more affordable for scientists in every county, the GS Board of Directors recently approved a new dues structure for professional members. A reduced professional rate of $15 is now available to scientists from countries classified by the World Bank as having low-income or lower-middle-income economies. If dues are paid before Dec. 31, then the rate is only $10. This new rate is available to both new and continuing members.
List of qualifying countries (scroll down to find income classifications)
Join the GS or Renew Your Membership
Graduate students from qualifying countries may apply for free membership through the Introductory Student Membership program.
Goldschmidt2018 in the News
August 22, 2018
The groundbreaking science presented at the 2018 Goldschmidt Conference made headlines around the world. Here are a few highlights:
BBC Radio: Interview with Ian Power on magnesite
China.org.cn: Scientists create mineral to absorb CO2 from atmosphere
Scientific American: Meteorites May Have Created Some of Earth's Oldest Rocks
Newsweek: Earth's Ingredients Are Uncannily Similar to Planetary Systems 456 Light-Years Away
Die Welt: Fukushima schlimmer belastet als erwartet
Organic Geochemistry Division Announces Best Paper Award
March 31, 2018
The society's Organic Geochemistry Division recently restructured its Best Paper Award and accepted nominations for articles published in 2015. The OGD is now pleased to announce that the award will recognize the authors of, "Reappraisal of hydrocarbon biomarkers in Archean rocks" (PNAS May 12, 2015. 112 (19) 5915-5920). The meticulous work described in the paper was done by Katherine L. French, Christian Hallmann, Janet M. Hope, Petra L. Schoon, J. Alex Zumberge, Yosuke Hoshino, Carl A. Peters, Simon C. George, Gordon D. Love, Jochen J. Brocks, Roger Buick, and Roger E. Summons. In choosing the article, the selection committee commented that "There are few papers that have made such a profound contribution to this field."
The authors would like to acknowledge funding of this unique study by the Agouron Institute and, in particular, John Abelson and Mel Simon.
Position Opening: Executive Editor of GCA
February 19, 2018
The Geochemical Society and the Meteoritical Society are seeking qualified candidates to serve as Executive Editor (EE) of Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta (GCA). GCA publishes research papers that address fundamental aspects of geochemistry and cosmochemistry, and articles relating to key activities of the sponsoring societies.
The GCA EE is responsible for and has control over the scientific content of the journal, taking into account the aims and scope of the journal, the publisher's editorial policies, and guidance from the sponsoring societies. The duties of the EE are to oversee the editorial process, provide and defend final decisions on all manuscripts, establish editorial policies for the journal, and communicate with the scientific community both directly via authors and reviewers, and through the sponsoring societies and the publisher.
The EE works closely with a team of Associate Editors (AE) to evaluate the scientific content and perceived impact of submitted papers. An important responsibility of the EE is to identify, recruit, and nominate AEs as needed to sustain the editorial demands of the journal, for approval by the societies and the publisher. There are currently close to 90 AEs for GCA, all of whom receive complementary membership in the Geochemical Society. The EE is nominated by the societies to the journal's publisher, Elsevier. The EE manages GCA's editorial team, with assistance and support from Elsevier, in a scientifically sound, efficient and ethical way using Elsevier's online system for handling manuscript submissions, revisions, reviews, and communications with the authors. Duties include initial evaluation of manuscripts relative to the scope and standards of the journal, allocating manuscripts to Associate Editors, overseeing the review process, and providing final decisions regarding their acceptance or rejection. The journal receives over 1,000 new submissions per year, of which about half are accepted for publication.
The GCA EE is a leadership position in both of the sponsoring societies. The EE is a member of the Board of Directors of the Geochemical Society and is expected to participate in all activities of the Board. The EE also presents an overview of the state of the journal progress reports at the annual meetings and communications with members of both societies.
Financial support is available from the publisher. The appointment is for an initial 3-year term commencing 1 January 2019. Additional terms are possible by negotiation with the societies and the publisher.
To apply, please send a CV and letter of application to gca@geochemsoc.org. Questions about the selection process may also be sent to this address. All applications must be received by 15 April 2018.