Geochemical Society News

Special Lectures at Goldschmidt 2026

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

The Robert Berner, Endowed Biogeochemistry, Earl Ingerson, and Paul Gast Lectures will be presented during Goldschmidt 2026 in July.

GS and EAG Announce 2026 Geochemistry Fellows

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0000

The GS and EAG are pleased to announce the 2026 Geochemistry Fellows. These 16 exemplary scientists are recognized for major contributions made over the course of their careers.

Volunteer Opportunities

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0000

Get more involved in the Geochemical Society and give back to the community by serving as a volunteer.

John Eiler Named 2026 Recipient of V. M. Goldschmidt Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:20:00 +0000

John Eiler will receive the 2026 V. M. Goldschmidt Award, the society's highest honor, presented annually for major achievements in geochemistry over a career.

Steven Rowland Named 2026 Recipient of Alfred Treibs Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:04:00 +0000

Steven Rowland will receive the 2026 Alfred Treibs Award, given for major achievements, over a period of years, in organic geochemistry.

Robert Mason Named 2026 Recipient of Clair C. Patterson Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:03:00 +0000

Robert Mason will receive the Clair C. Patterson Award, presented annually for an innovative breakthrough in environmental geochemistry of fundamental significance within the last decade, particularly in service to society.

Melisa Diaz Named 2026 Recipient of F. W. Clarke Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Melisa Diaz will receive the 2026 F. W. Clarke Award, presented for a single outstanding contribution to geochemistry or cosmochemistry by an early-career scientist.

Francien Peterse to Receive John Hayes Award

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:26:00 +0000

Francien Peterse will receive the John Hayes Award, given to a mid-career scientist for outstanding accomplishments that draw together multiple fields of investigation to advance biogeochemical science.

Elements: Earth’s Carbon Cycle Thermostat: Beyond the Textbook Model

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0000

February's issue discuses Earth’s geological carbon cycle.

New Members Join Board of Directors

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:48:00 +0000

Shogo Tachibana, Janne Koornneef, and Zhen Wang were elected to the Geochemical Society Board of Directors.

Elements: The Variscan Orogeny in Europe – Understanding Supercontinent Formation

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:58:00 +0000

The Variscan Orogeny in Europe – Understanding Supercontinent Formation

Vote in the GS Board Election

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:19:00 +0000

All current GS members are entitled to vote in the annual Board of Directors election. The board governs the society throughout the year and represents the interests of the membership. Please take a moment to review the candidates and vote. The election is open until 22 December. If you have not received your ballot by email, please let us know at gsoffice@geochemsoc.org.

Annual GS Members Meeting

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:41:00 +0000

The GS will hold its annual meeting of the membership on Tuesday, December 9 at 10:00 EDT. Society President Liz Sikes will present an update on programs and finances, followed by an open discussion. All Geochemical Society members are encouraged to attend. The meeting will take place virtually via Zoom.

Elements: Sample Return Through the Ages

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:54:00 +0000

The October 2025 issue of Elements “Sample Return Through the Ages”, demonstrates the power of mineralogical, petrological, and geochemical studies of oftentimes small amounts of material to learn about the formation and evolution of planetary bodies, the Solar System, and our place in it. Access it now on the Elements website.

Elements: Re-Os – Clock with Clout

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:05:00 +0000

The August 2025 issue of Elements Magazine discusses the special properties of the Re-Os system.

Share Internships in the Geochemical Career Center

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Share internship opportunities for free in the Geochemical Career Center

Announcing Goldschmidt 2028

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000

The 2028 Goldschmidt Conference will be held in Tokyo, Japan from July 9-14.

Nominations for Early Career Board Member

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:57:00 +0000

The Geochemical Society invites self-nominations from early career researchers (ECRs) for a two-year Board position, offering full voting rights and leadership experience. ECRs include advanced PhD students, recent postdocs, early-career faculty, and industry professionals within four years of their last degree. One ECR director will be elected this year to join the staggered rotation. Nominations are due by July 10, 2025.

Annual Report to Our Members

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:13:00 +0000

The Geochemical Society's annual report describes our programs and finances for the past year.

Elements: Greenalite

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:33:00 +0000

The June 2025 issue of Elements highlights Greenalite, an Fe(II)-serpentine mineral now recognized as a key player in early Earth and Martian geology. Recent nanoscale research challenges long-standing BIF formation models and opens new questions about serpentinization on Mars. Access it now on the Elements website.