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European Geologist Journal Article Submittal Request

In the name of the Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ) I would like to invite you to submit articles for the 48th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is 'geological heritage of Europe' and it will be published in November 2019. We expect contributions related to the topic.

Please send your article proposal first (name of the author(s), working title of the article and a short abstract of about 10 lines) by 20 July 2019 to me (eva.hartai@eurogeologists.eu) and cc staff and layout editor Anita Stein (anita.stein@eurogeologists.eu).

The Editorial Board of EGJ will decide about the acceptance of the article proposals by the end of July and selected articles shall be submitted in their full version by 15 September 2019. The articles will be peer reviewed and also reviewed by a native English speaker.

You may find the guidelines for the authors at http://eurogeologists.eu/journal/.

Position Open - EFG Executive Director

EFG seeks to appoint a new Executive Director for its head office in Brussels. The deadline for applications is 21 June 2019 and the contract should ideally start at the beginning of September 2019.

Here below you can read a short summary of the position requirements and main tasks:

About EFG:
The European Federation of Geologists is a non-governmental professional organisation representing more than 45,000 geoscientists all across Europe. EFG’s main aims are to contribute to a safer and more sustainable use of the natural environment, to protect and inform the public and to promote a more responsible exploitation of natural resources. EFG’s members are National Associations, NAs, whose principal objectives are based in similar aims. The guidelines to achieve these aims are the promotion of excellence in the application of geology and the creation of public awareness of the importance of geoscience for society.

Minimum Requirements:

BSc Management, Engineering or Geosciences or equivalent (or higher);
Proven affinity with geology/earth sciences;
Minimum working experience of 5 years in international organisations preferably linked to European affairs, geoscience professional activities or consultancy; (additional workexperience in leadership positions is an advantage);
Leadership and self-leadership (self-starter and self-motivating) capable of managing of its own work;
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) clearly in English (level B2 or higher) and good presentation skills;
Ability to adjust to changing situations, while maintaining the existing structures;
Stationed in or near Brussels and willingness to travel regularly, mainly in Europe;
Basic knowledge of French and/or Dutch will be considered as an added value.

Summary of tasks (objectives and scope):

Complies with the defined EFG strategies to achieve the objectives, and defines the strategy to achieve these objectives in the short and medium term, including setting targets and reports this to the EFG board;
Establishes financial requirements, jointly with the acting responsible board member(s);
Supervises EFG office staff, Projects Managers, Project Controller and In-House Consultants, ensuring that the work programmed and executed corresponds effectively to what was agreedwith the European Commission, partners and other stakeholders;
Is committed to the prompt reporting (i.e. annual, periodical etc. reports) for the European Committee and the preparation of other operational documents (i.e. Bylaws, contracts) of the EFG;
Is committed to a constant and active communication between EFG and policy-makers, decision-makers and various stakeholders, including the EFG members;
Represents the EFG in public.

Timeframe:

Deadline for applications: 21 June 2019
Tentative dates for interviews: 11 or 12 July 2019
Contract start: 2 September 2019

You may find the full job vacancy here.
Please send your application to info.efg@eurogeologists.eu

Research Fellowship on Professional Licensing in the Geosciences

The American Geosciences Institute seeks a Research Fellow for Fall 2019 to research, document, and communicate the value of professional licensure for geologists. The position will involve communicating with geoscientists across the United States to determine when and how the presence or absence of licensed geologists has impacted the public, covering issues including water quality and supply, resilience to natural hazards, ground stability, infrastructure quality, environmental liability, and public health.

The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, familiar with the work of professional geologists, skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and comfortable conversing with a large, diverse community of geoscientists from across the country. Some experience with graphic- and web-design is a plus.

This is a full-time exempt position for 14 weeks and carries a fixed stipend of $7,875, plus an excellent benefits package. The start date is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of both AGI and the successful applicant. The position will be located at AGI Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

Position Objective:
Research, document, and communicate the value of professional licensure for geologists

Essential Functions:
• Communicate with scientific societies, companies, and individuals across the United States to gather information, data, and stories about how the presence or absence of licensed geologists has impacted the general public, businesses, and private citizens
• Conduct surveys, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, write case studies and longer research-based reports
• Build a web-hosted collection of results to allow public access to the research and its derivative products
• Write and co-design several high-quality briefs on specific case studies or topical areas

Other Duties:
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work is largely in an office setting with long periods sitting/standing at a desk and computer. Work will require a large number of phone calls.

Required Education & Experience:
• Degree and/or professional experience in the geosciences
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with others
• Ability to research, synthesize, and communicate complex topics for a non-expert audience

Preferred Education & Experience:
• Some familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and html/web editing.

Employee must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

AGI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to jobs@americangeosciences.org and include "Licensure Fellow" in the subject.

Representative Needed for Nautilus Editorial Board of Advisors

As part of our exciting new relationship with Nautilus science magazine, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has arranged to have a representative from our Member Societies on the Nautilus Editorial Board of Advisors. You are invited to nominate an individual from the geoscience community to serve in this position to help AGI bring geoscience into the Nautilus editorial space.

AGI is seeking nominees who possess a knowledge of publishing, are thoughtful about the full range of the geosciences, have an acute awareness of current events and trends in the geosciences, and maintain a perspective that is politically unbiased in promoting strong science.

As a member of the Nautilus Editorial Board of Advisors, this individual would weigh in on editorial direction and focus to help Nautilus expand its coverage of the geosciences through the soon to be launched Nautilus EARTH Channel. The content in the EARTH Channel will also be part of the feed of broader geoscience content into the online and print versions of the magazine. The direct participation of the geoscience community is vital to ensuring high-quality, relevant geoscience coverage in Nautilus.

This call for nominations is being offered exclusively to AGI Member Societies. If you would like to nominate a geoscience community representative, please reply with the individual's name, position, email address, phone number, and a brief basis for your nomination by 5pm ET Friday, June 14.

I encourage you to pass this opportunity along to your AGI Member Society colleagues, as there may be people within your organization who would embrace this type of opportunity. Thank you for helping to ensure that AGI maintains a strong voice in geoscience journalism.

Allyson K. Anderson Book - aandersonbook@americangeosciences.org
AGI Executive Director

AIPG 2019 National Scholarship Winners

Undergraduate recipients received $1,000

Alicia Chan, SA-9948 – University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Iowa/Nebraska Section
Jennifer Davis, SA-4207 – Miami University, Ohio – OH Section
Elyse Dilloway, SA-9891 – San Diego State University, CA – CA Section – Foundation AIPG funded
Lisa Duong, SA-9558 – Georgia State University, GA – GA Section
Elizabeth Evenocheck, SA-9961 – Winona State University, MN - MN Section
Kevin Hatton, SA-9807 – SUNY-Stony Brook, NE Section
Kelsey Hewett, SA-8977 – Wayne State University, MI – MI Section
Carly Hoeft, SA-9253 – Central Michigan University, MI – MI Section
Shirley Mensah, SA-7566 – Eastern Illinois University, IL/IN Section
Rebecca Nesel, SA-9914 – SUNY-Oswego, NE Section – Foundation AIPG funded
Shannon Sartain, SA-9945 – Dartmouth College, NE Section
Benjamin Thyer, SA-9928 – The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina Section
Spencer Wilbur, SA-8092 – University of Arkansas, Arkansas Section – Foundation AIPG funded

Foundation of AIPG – William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship recipients received $1,000

Jordan Caylor, SA-9940 – University of Texas at El Paso, TX Section
Matthew Tello, SA-6837 – Colorado School of Mines, CO Section

The AIPG Section’s that funded a scholarship:

Nevada Section - $500 – Sage Gandolfo, SA-8203, University of Nevada, Reno
Colorado Section – Rex Monahan Geological Student Scholarship, $1,000 – Pengfei Hou – Colorado School of Mines

June 23 - 30, 2019 - The Appalachian GeoSTEM Camp
Presented by WVU & USGS

Spend your summer discovering geology in the Appalachian mountains through outdoor adventure activities! If you're a high school student who likes science and the outdoors, this is the camp for you! Scholarships Available! Camp Activities: whitewater rafting, rock climbing, exploring Seneca rocks, caving, high ropes course, zip-lining, hiking, and cycling. Contact: geocamp@mail.wvu.edu.

Earth Science Week 2019 Contests Invite Everyone to Participate

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - For this year's Earth Science Week (October 13-19, 2019), the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is sponsoring four contests honoring this year's theme, "Geoscience Is for Everyone." This year's competitions will feature the traditional video, photography, visual arts, and essay contests:

Teams and individuals of any age are invited to submit brief videos that tell viewers about their "Many Paths to Earth Science."
The photo contest, also open to all ages, asks participants to show how people in their communities are "Exploring Earth Science."
Open to students in grades K-5, the visual arts contest encourages children to depict "Earth Science and Me."
Finally, students in grades 6-9 are eligible to enter the essay contest, "Why Earth Science Is for Everyone."

For all contests, entries may be submitted any time up to the Friday of Earth Science Week, October 18, 2019. These contests allow both students and the general public to participate in the celebration, learn about Earth science, and compete for prizes. The first-place prize for each contest is $300 and an AGI publication.

To learn more about these contests, including how to enter, visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests.

Reaching more than 50 million people annually, Earth Science Week is led by AGI in cooperation with its sponsors and the geoscience community as a service to the public. Each October, community groups, educators, and interested citizens organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth. Learn more at http://www.earthsciweek.org.

AIPG Membership Milestones
Congratulations to our members who are celebrating milestones 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 50+ years. Thank you to all of you for your contributions to the geosciences profession upholding the highest values of competence, integrity, and ethics. For making AIPG the great organization that it is today supporting geologists worldwide. Click on the milestone year above to see a list of members. Milestone members receive a letter, certificate, and lapel pin. Congratulations!

AIPG 2020 Officer Candidates

The ballot for the AIPG 2020 National Officers will be emailed out to eligible members and also included in the next issue of TPG.

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National President-Elect (AIPG 2021 National President)

Shanna A. Schmitt, CPG-11781, AIPG Minnesota Section
Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, AIPG Nevada Section

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National Vice President (Term of Office 2020)

Dawn H. Garcia, CPG-08313, AIPG Arizona Section
Anne M. Murray, CPG-11645, AIPG Florida Section

Candidate for AIPG 2020 National Secretary (Term of Office 2020-2021)

Sara Verbrugge Pearson, CPG-10650, AIPG Michigan Section
Adam "Joey" Rosenfelder, CPG-11632, AIPG Missouri Section

Candidate for AIPG 2010 Young Professional (AIPG 2021 Past Young Professional)

Jessica Davey, YP-0413, AIPG Colorado Section
Andrew Jones, YP-0303, AIPG Illinois/Indiana Section

2019 AIPG National Award Winners

The AIPG National Awards will be presented at the AIPG Annual National Conference in Burlington, Vermont. The Awards Ceremony will be a Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain to be held on Monday, September 16, 2019, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. This is a ticketed event so sign up for it when you register for the conference. Registration will be available soon.

Ben H. Parker Memorial Distinguished Service Medal

The Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal is the Institute’s most distinguished award. It was established by the Executive Committee, in 1969, in posthumous honor of a truly great leader and one of the most articulate and effective advocates for the improvement of the profession of geology. The medal is awarded to individuals who have long records of distinguished and outstanding service to the profession. It is a tribute to Ben H. Parker, a person who gave much of his life to improve the quality of geology, geologists, and the services they provide.

2019 Recipient - Frank R. Ettensohn, CPG-11978, Lexington, Kentucky

Martin Van Couvering Memorial Service to the Institute Award

The Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award was established by the Executive Committee, in 1979, in posthumous honor of the first President of the Institute. Martin Van Couvering made the presidency a full-time occupation for the first two years of the Institute’s history. His dynamic leadership, diplomacy, and organizational abilities established the solid foundation from which the Institute has grown. Few, if any, have given so much to the Institute.

2019 Recipient - Samuel W. Gowan, CPG-07284, Clifton Park, New York

John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award

The Public Service Award was established by the Executive Committee, in 1982, in recognition of one of its primary purposes; service to the public. In 1992, it was renamed the John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award, in posthumous honor of our fourth President, whose long professional career was a continuum of service to both the geological and the general public. This recognition is important because so many members have distinguished themselves and the Institute by giving expert testimony to governmental units, by serving on governmental commissions and committees, and by providing geological expertise where it was needed by the public at large.

2019 Recipient - David M. Abbott, CPG-04570, Denver, Colorado

AIPG Section Leadership Award

The AIPG Section Leadership Award was established by the Executive Committee in 2013 to recognize one or more of our members who have demonstrated a long-term commitment and have been long-term contributors to AIPG at the section level. AIPG has many sections where one or more individuals have demonstrated exceptional leadership for their section and in many instances kept the section together and moving forward. These individuals are commonly not known at the National level or by AIPG members outside of their sections, however, their contributions have been vital to their sections and they perform this work because of their commitment to our profession and AIPG.

2019 Recipients

Jeffrey M. Groncki, CPG-11118, AIPG Illinois/Indiana Section
Robert D. Campbell, MEM-1564, AIPG California Section
Keith B. Rapp, CPG-10447, AIPG Minnesota Section
Jeffrey J. Frederick, CPG-10989, AIPG Northeast Section

AIPG 2019 National Executive Committee

AIPG President - Keri A. Nutter, CPG-11579, Alaska Section
AIPG President-Elect - J. Todd McFarland, CPG-11348, Tennessee Section
AIPG Past-President - R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433, Arizona Section
AIPG Vice President - Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, Nevada Section
AIPG Secretary - Anne Murray, CPG-11645, Florida Section
AIPG Treasurer - Matthew J. Rhoades, CPG-07837, Colorado Section
AIPG Editor - John L. Berry, CPG-04032, Texas Section
Young Professional - Erica L. Stevenson, YP-0238, Michigan Section
Past Young Professional - Brandy Barnes, YP-0195, Carolinas Section
Advisory Board Representative - Steve Baker, MEM-2353, California Section
Advisory Board Representative - Colin Flaherty, CPG-11465, Ohio Section
Advisory Board Representative - Amy Hoeksema, CPG-08902, Michigan Section
Advisory Board Representative - Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781, Minnesota Section

AIPG Coffee Mugs

AIPG White Ceramic Mug - 11 oz. with your choice of designs and handle color. Colorful AIPG logo on reverse side of each.
Available Designs: Drill Rig, Ore Car, Colored Map, Brunton Compass, Gneiss Quote

Available Colors: Orange, Pink, Black, Yellow, Green, Blue, Red, White

White handle: Member Price $17.00 | Non-Member $18.50
Color handle: Member Price $18.50 | Non-Member $22.00

* Prices include shipping.

Order from the AIPG Store online or call the office at 303-412-6205.

Oil Rig and Earth is Our Coloring Book T-Shirts

The AIPG Store has two new shirts available - order online - $17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

Geoscience in Your State
How does geoscience affect your state?

The AGI Geoscience Policy team created State Geoscience Information factsheets to inform geoscientists and decision makers on how geoscience impacts their state. These factsheets highlight geoscience areas including, employment, water, minerals, energy and hazards in each state. They also demonstrate how federal research agencies, such as the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration contribute beneficial geoscience information to each state. If you have any questions on our state factsheets, please contact us at govt@americangeosciences.org
https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/factsheet/states

NEW! Brunton Compass and Ore Car T-Shirt

The AIPG Store has a new shirt available with the Brunton Compass on the front - online store
$17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).

AIPG Members Save 7%

Geoscience Policy Monthly Review

The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to improve communications about the role of geoscience in policy.
Current and archived monthly reviews are available online. Subscribe to receive the Monthly Review directly.

AIPG Mentors and Mentees Program

Wanting to become a mentor or mentee? Log into you account and select "My Information" and place a checkmark in the Mentor or Mentee box or email us at aipg@aipg.org.
Students are encouraged to update their profile to include specialty codes since the majority of students have the specialty codes empty. Login and click on "My Information" to update.

NOTE: If you selected "Do Not Publish Info Online" on your profile your name will not show up in the search. You will need to update your profile under "My Information" to remove the check mark.

The Membership Directory is not to be disturbed or copied. It is intended to be a networking source for AIPG members only. AIPG Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Policies apply to using the online directory.

Volunteer to Become an AIPG Associate Editor

Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an Associate Editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.

Associate Editor Questionnaire

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