The Geological Society of America (GSA) is an international scientific society dedicated to the advancement of the geosciences. The society was founded in 1888 in New York City, and has nearly 26,000 members in 115 countries. GSA provides a focal point for cooperation among earth scientists at all levels of professional accomplishment.
The Society’s activities are focused on four main pillars: Meetings, Publications, Education & Outreach, and Advocacy. Through these activities, GSA serves as an advocate for the geoscience community and strives to increase public awareness of the importance of the geosciences to our quality of life.
Meetings: GSA hosts two large annual meetings (one each Fall and Spring), where members present cutting-edge research on a wide array of geological topics. The meetings also provide opportunities for networking and collaboration among attendees. In addition, GSA sponsors several smaller conferences throughout the year on specific topics of interest to the geoscience community.
Publications: GSA publishes high-quality peer-reviewed journals covering all aspects of the geosciences, as well as a popular monthly magazine (GEOLOGY). Members receive discounts on publication fees and can access online content dating back to 1888.
Education & Outreach: GSA offers a variety of educational resources for students, teachers, and lifelong learners interested in the Earth sciences. These resources include publications such as EARTH magazine and Geoinformatics; outreach programs such as EarthCitizen; grants and scholarships; and teacher professional development workshops.
Advocacy: As part of its commitment to promoting responsible stewardship of Earth’s resources, GSA engages in advocacy efforts at the local, state/provincial, national/federal government level related to issues that impact the geoscience profession and public policy decisions affecting our planet