Please welcome Dwight Hunter, who is stepping into the role of GSIS webmaster. His familiarity with WordPress has already yielded improvements to our site and I look forward to his providing a more lively venue for member issues and discussion. Dwight is a long time member of the GSIS and currently is employed at ChattanoogaContinue reading “GSIS has a new webmaster!”
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Slides and recording from GSIS-ESIP webinar are available
The slides presented at the June 7, 2023 webinar on Empowering Collaborations that Make Data More Fair are available here. Recording of the webinar is available here. The event featured presentations by Megan Carter and Karl Benedict from the Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP).
Reminder that nominations are sought for awards
Just a reminder that nominations for the various GSIS awards are due soon. Please refer to the list of awards for details about submitting a nomination.
Upcoming webinar: Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP): Empowering Collaborations that Make Data More FAIR
The Geoscience Information Society will host a webinar on June 7 from 2:00 – 3:00 (eastern time). Please join us for a presentation by Megan Carter and Karl Benedict on “Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP): Empowering Collaborations that Make Data More FAIR” followed by time for Q & A. We hope to see you there!Continue reading “Upcoming webinar: Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP): Empowering Collaborations that Make Data More FAIR”
Spring GSIS Newsletter now available!
The newest issue of the GSIS Newsletter is now available! Highlights include: GSIS Committee ReportsCall for Awards NominationsMember NewsUpcoming eventsNew OA journals & Newsand much more!
Nominations Sought for 2023 Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award
Nominees are being sought for the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) 2023 Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes and honors significant contributions to the geoscience information profession. The award is named after Mary Ansari, a former GSIS President and strong supporter of the Society, and will be presented at the GSIS Annual MeetingContinue reading “Nominations Sought for 2023 Mary B. Ansari Distinguished Service Award”
Best Paper Award – request for nominations
The Best Paper Award Committee of the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Best Paper Award through Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The committee is looking for original, significant and scholarly papers published in 2022 OR 2023 in the field of geoscience information. The papers must demonstrate effective professional communication and appealContinue reading “Best Paper Award – request for nominations”
Nominate a favorite research resource for Ansari award
As the 2022-2023 academic year winds down, I ask you to reflect on some of the research resources you’ve used throughout the year. Which ones were your favorite/use all the time? If there’s one or a few, nominate them for the GSIS Best Research Resource Award. Mary B. Ansari Best Geoscience Research Resource Award TheContinue reading “Nominate a favorite research resource for Ansari award”
Nominations sought for Guidebook awards
The Guidebooks Committee of the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) is accepting nominations for the 2023 Best Guidebook Award(s) and Outstanding Geologic Field Trip Guidebook Series award. Geologic field trip guidebooks from any region that were produced from 2021-2023 can be considered for the award, which is awarded in the fall at the annual meeting ofContinue reading “Nominations sought for Guidebook awards”
Sharon Tahirkheli retirement
Shaun Hardy represented the GSIS at long-time member Sharon Tahirkheli’s retirement celebration from the American Geosciences Institute today, March 31, 2023. Following is the statement that was read: On behalf of the members of the Geoscience Information Society, I want to congratulate Sharon on her pending retirement. Over her career, Sharon has been an influentialContinue reading “Sharon Tahirkheli retirement”