GSA Divisions are vibrant hubs where geoscientists in every specialty can connect, recognize achievement, and spark new collaborations. Through business meetings, awards ceremonies, and networking events, GSA Divisions bring together people passionate about their fields and inspired by the broader geoscience mission. Join us as we spotlight the Divisions, celebrate their outstanding contributors, and strengthen the ties that bind our scientific community.

Details are currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updated lecture times and locations.

Hydrogeology Division

Darcy Distinguished Lecturer

Birdsall-Driess/LaMoreaux Distinguished Lecturer

Planetary Division

G.K. Gilbert Awardee

Geophysics and Geodynamics Division

George P. Woollard Award Lecture

Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division

Distinguished Geologic Career Award Lecture

Environmental and Engineering Geology Division

Richard H. Jahns Distinguished Lecturer

Details are currently being finalized. Please check back soon for updated times and locations.

Sunday, 11 October

8 a.m. Karst Division Iron Pour: Scratch Block Workshop

• Colorado Convention Center, Lobby F

9 a.m. T36. Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Student Session — Posters

• CCC, Hall F, Session No. 32

1:30 p.m. T36. Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Student Session

• CCC, Bluebird Ballroom 2B, Session No. 65

2:20 p.m. Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division Farouk El-Baz Awardee Talk – Gregory Okin

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 107

6 p.m. Structural Geology and Tectonics Division Student Mixer

• Teacher's Lounge Food + Drink

6:30 p.m. Continental Scientific Drilling Division Town Hall and Business Meeting

• Hyatt Regency Denver, Centennial Ballroom B

7:00 p.m. Geology and Society Division New Terranes Event

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3FG

Monday, 12 October

8 a.m. GSA Iron Pour: Scratch Block Workshop

• Colorado Convention Center, Lobby F

9 a.m. T156. Magmatic Processes from Arc to Mineral Scales and from Field to Lab: A Session in Honor of Calvin G. Barnes, MGPV Distinguished Career Award Recipient — Posters

• CCC, Hall F

11:30 a.m. Karst Division Business Meeting and Awards Reception

Sponsored in part by Edwards Aquifer

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 106

Noon: Environmental & Engineering Geology Division Business Meeting

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 102

Noon: Geophysics and Geodynamics Division Woollard Lecture, Steins Lecture, Award Reception, Business Meeting, and Luncheon

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3G

Noon: Geology and Health Division Annual Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 110

1:30 p.m. T154. GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division Awards Session

• CCC, Bluebird Ballroom 3D, Session No. 267

5:30 p.m. Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Networking and Awards Night

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3C

5:30 p.m. Geoarchaeology Division Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2C

5:30 p.m. Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 111

6 p.m. Geoscience Education Division Educators’ Reception in Partnership with NAGT

Sponsored in part by GeoCUR and AGI Education and Outreach

• Offsite, The Slate Denver, the Study Hall and Playground Space

6 p.m. Karst Division Iron Pour Event

• University of Colorado Denver and Metro State’s Sculpture Studio Building

Tuesday, 13 October

8 a.m. T156. Magmatic Processes from Arc to Mineral Scales and from Field to Lab: A Session in Honor of Calvin G. Barnes, MGPV Distinguished Career Award Recipient — Part I

• CCC, Bluebird Ballroom 2A, Session No. 285

9:45 a.m. Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division Career Awardee Talk – Paul Bierman

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 107

Noon: Hydrogeology Division Annual Business Meeting

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 1C

Noon: History, Philosophy, & Geoheritage Division Lunch and Awards Ceremony

• Hyatt Regency Denver, Mineral Hall F

1:30 p.m. Hydrogeology Division Birdsall-Dreiss and LaMoreaux International Distinguished Lecture

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 1C

1:30 p.m. Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division Kirk Bryan Awardee Talk – Sean Gallen

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 109

1:30 p.m. T156. Magmatic Processes from Arc to Mineral Scales and from Field to Lab: A Session in Honor of Calvin G. Barnes, MGPV Distinguished Career Award Recipient — Part II

• CCC, Bluebird Ballroom 2A, Session No. 341

3 p.m. Hydrogeology Division Diodato Student and Professional Reception

Sponsored in part by Spheros Environmental

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 1C

5 p.m. Geochronology Division Mentoring Roundtable

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3F

5:30 p.m. Energy Geology Division Reception

• Yard House Denver, 1555 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202

5:30 p.m. Environmental & Engineering Geology Division Awards Ceremony

• Colorado Convention Center, Room 110

6 p.m. Geochronology Division Reception

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 3F

6 p.m. Structural Geology and Tectonics Division Business Meeting and Awards Reception

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 2A

6 p.m. Sedimentary Geology Division, Limnogeology Division, SEPM and Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division Joint Reception

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 1C

6:15 p.m.Hydrogeology Division Awards Ceremony & Dinner

• (ticketed event)
• Offsite, Maggiano’s

7 p.m. Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Ceremony and Reception

• Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom 1AB

7 p.m. Planetary Geology Division Annual Banquet and Business Meeting

• (ticketed event)
• Offsite, Wynkoop Brewing Company

Wednesday, 14 October

7 a.m. Hydrogeology Division Management Board Meeting II

• Hyatt Regency Denver, Mineral Hall F