Geological Association of Canada
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The Geological Association of Canada promotes and develops the geological sciences
in Canada
. The organization holds conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of geological problems and the exchange of views in matters related to geology. It publishs various journals and collections of learned papers dealing with geology.
with the objective of creating the Geological Institute of Canada, an association of geologists with the purpose of promoting, discussing and disseminating geological knowledge. Later that year a preliminary Constitution
and Bylaws were approved and the first Councillors were elected. The organization's name was changed to the Geological Association of Canada. The group initially began with 140 charter members.
The Association was designed to bridge the gap between the perceived industrial mineral orientation of the Geological Division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
, and the purely scientific objectives of Section IV of the Royal Society of Canada
.
Geology
Geology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The organization holds conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of geological problems and the exchange of views in matters related to geology. It publishs various journals and collections of learned papers dealing with geology.
History
On February 14, 1947, a group of geologists met in TorontoToronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
with the objective of creating the Geological Institute of Canada, an association of geologists with the purpose of promoting, discussing and disseminating geological knowledge. Later that year a preliminary Constitution
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
and Bylaws were approved and the first Councillors were elected. The organization's name was changed to the Geological Association of Canada. The group initially began with 140 charter members.
The Association was designed to bridge the gap between the perceived industrial mineral orientation of the Geological Division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is a technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. It was founded in 1898. In 2006, the organization had 12,000 national members...
, and the purely scientific objectives of Section IV of the Royal Society of Canada
Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada , may also operate under the more descriptive name RSC: The Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada , is the oldest association of scientists and scholars in Canada...
.
Medals and Awards
The Geological Association of Canada recognizes geological contributions with a series of individual awards.- The Logan MedalLogan MedalThe Logan Medal is the highest award of the Geological Association of Canada. Named after Sir William Edmond Logan, noted 19th century Canadian geologist. It is presented annually to an individual for sustained distinguished achievement in Canadian earth science.-References:*...
for sustained distinguished achievement in Canadian earth science) - The Ambrose MedalAmbrose MedalThe Ambrose medal is named after the first Geological Association of Canada President, J. Willis Ambrose. It is awarded to an individual for sustained, dedicated service to the Canadian earth science community. This medal is awarded annually, unless no suitable candidate is identified.- Recipients...
for sustained dedicated service to the Canadian earth science community) - The W. W. Hutchison MedalW. W. Hutchison MedalThe W.W. Hutchison Medal is named after Dr. William W. Hutchison in recognition of his many contributions to the Geological Association of Canada and to Canadian and international geoscience. The medal is awarded to a young individual for recent exceptional advances in Canadian earth science...
(previously the Past Presidents' Medal), awarded to a young individual for recent exceptional advances in Canadian earth science research - The E. R. Ward Neale MedalE. R. Ward Neale MedalThe Neale Medal is named after the E. R. Ward Neale, past Geological Association of Canada president. It is awarded by the GAC to an individual for sustained outstanding efforts in sharing earth science with Canadians...
for sustained outstanding efforts in sharing earth science with Canadians - The Yves Fortier Earth Science Journalism AwardYves Fortier Earth Science Journalism AwardThe Yves Fortier Award is presented annually by the Geological Association of Canada in recognition of a journalist who has been exceptionally effective in presenting an earth science story during the previous calendar year in one of Canada's daily or weekly newspapers. The award is named after...
for excellence in journalistic treatment of earth science in the newspaper medium