Geological Society of America (GSA)
About Us
Our Vision
To be the premier geological society supporting the global community in scientific discovery, communication, and application of geoscience knowledge.
Our Mission
To advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and the geosciences profession.
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with a membership of more than 20,000 individuals in more than 100 countries. GSA provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry. The Society unites thousands of earth scientists from every corner of the globe in a common purpose to study the mysteries of our planet (and beyond) and share scientific findings. GSA is supported, in part, by funds donated to and raised by the GSA Foundation.
Primary Activities
- Organizing scientific meetings and conferences
- Publishing scientific journals and books
- Disbursing research grants
- Bestowing medals and awards
- Supporting geoscience teachers
- Enabling students from diverse backgrounds to seek and maintain careers in the geosciences
- Fostering public awareness of geoscience issues
Membership Categories
- Professionals
- Early Career Professonals
- Students
- K–12 Teachers
- Afilliates
Publications
- GSA Bulletin
- Geology
- Geosphere
- Lithosphere
- GSA Today
- Memoirs
- Special Papers
Meetings
- Annual Meetings
- Section Meetings
- Penrose Conferences
- Thompson Field Forums
- Specialty Meetings
Multidisciplinary and Regional Connections
- Geographic Sections
- Scientific Divisions
- Associated Societies
- GSA International
GSA's Commitment to Diversity
The Geological Society of America (GSA) affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and will continue to develop its diverse base. GSA is dedicated to maintaining an organizational climate where differing ideas, abilities, backgrounds, and needs are fostered with opportunities for members from divergent experiences to participate and contribute. GSA recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision making and leadership. Therefore, GSA strongly encourages the participation in any GSA activity of all its members regardless of race, sex, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or disability and will undertake reasonable efforts to ensure that its activities are open to all. Read GSA's Official Position Statement on Diversity in the Geosciences Community.
GSA Headquarters
Located at 3300 Penrose Place in Boulder, Colorado, GSA Headquarters is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning building featuring solar panels both on the roof and on the ground. Inside, you'll find a collection of rocks, minerals, and other specimens donated over the past 125 years.
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Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
Coordination and administration of all accounts payable functions, including: vendor setup, administering invoice approval process in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
GSA Science Communication Fellowship
This position is intended for writers aspiring to increase their knowledge and skill for communicating geoscience and its value to society.
Science Policy Fellowship
GSA is seeking an early-career geoscience graduate to spend a year in Washington, D.C. as the 2021-2022 GSA Science Policy Fellow.