John Gosse
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John C. Gosse of Dalhousie University
in Halifax, Nova Scotia
is internationally known for his research in the field of geomorphology
(the study of landforms), and is recognized as a world leader in investigating the rate of landscape evolution via the use of cosmogenic isotopes.
In 1989, Gosse received his Bachelor's degree in geology
from Memorial University of Newfoundland
. In 1994, he earned a Ph.D. from Lehigh University
in Pennsylvania
. From 1996-2001, Gosse served as an Assistant Professor of Geology and Director of the Cosmogenic Nuclide Extraction Laboratory at the University of Kansas
. In 2001, he joined the faculty of Dalhousie University as a research associate. He also works as a scientific contractor for the Los Alamos National Laboratory
in the U.S.A. to help address the problem of nuclear waste disposal in the southwestern U.S.A.
Gosse has brought his technique to study the glacial history of the Rocky Mountains
, weathering rates and exposure histories in the Torngat Mountains
of Labrador
, the history of glacial retreat in Atlantic and Arctic Canada, and landscape evolution at the Grand Canyon
and in Tierra del Fuego
, Argentina
.
Currently, Gosse holds two important positions at Dalhousie University, the Canada Research Chair in Earth Systems Evolution and the Director of the only Cosmogenic Nuclide Extraction Facility in Canada.
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
is internationally known for his research in the field of geomorphology
Geomorphology
Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape them...
(the study of landforms), and is recognized as a world leader in investigating the rate of landscape evolution via the use of cosmogenic isotopes.
In 1989, Gosse received his Bachelor's degree in geology
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...
from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University of Newfoundland, is a comprehensive university located primarily in St...
. In 1994, he earned a Ph.D. from Lehigh University
Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a private, co-educational university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of the United States. It was established in 1865 by Asa Packer as a four-year technical school, but has grown to include studies in a wide variety of disciplines...
in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. From 1996-2001, Gosse served as an Assistant Professor of Geology and Director of the Cosmogenic Nuclide Extraction Laboratory at the University of Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
. In 2001, he joined the faculty of Dalhousie University as a research associate. He also works as a scientific contractor for the Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory, managed and operated by Los Alamos National Security , located in Los Alamos, New Mexico...
in the U.S.A. to help address the problem of nuclear waste disposal in the southwestern U.S.A.
Gosse has brought his technique to study the glacial history of the Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range in western North America. The Rocky Mountains stretch more than from the northernmost part of British Columbia, in western Canada, to New Mexico, in the southwestern United States...
, weathering rates and exposure histories in the Torngat Mountains
Torngat Mountains
The Torngat Mountains are a mountain range on the Labrador Peninsula at the northern tip of Newfoundland and Labrador and eastern Quebec. They are part of the Arctic Cordillera. This is the peninsula that separates Ungava Bay from the Atlantic Ocean....
of Labrador
Labrador
Labrador is the distinct, northerly region of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It comprises the mainland portion of the province, separated from the island of Newfoundland by the Strait of Belle Isle...
, the history of glacial retreat in Atlantic and Arctic Canada, and landscape evolution at the Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States...
and in Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego
Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago off the southernmost tip of the South American mainland, across the Strait of Magellan. The archipelago consists of a main island Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego divided between Chile and Argentina with an area of , and a group of smaller islands including Cape...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
Currently, Gosse holds two important positions at Dalhousie University, the Canada Research Chair in Earth Systems Evolution and the Director of the only Cosmogenic Nuclide Extraction Facility in Canada.
Awards
- 2003- J. Ross Mackay AwardJ. Ross MackayJohn Ross Mackay, OC, FRSC is an award winning Canadian geologist. He is most noted for his explorations of permafrost phenomena in the western Canadian Arctic...
of the Canadian Geomorphological Research Group - 2004- PetroCanada Young Innovators Award
- 2005- Kirk Bryan AwardKirk Bryan AwardThe Kirk Bryan Award is the annual award of the Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division of the Geological Society of America. It is named after Kirk Bryan a pioneer in geomorphology of arid regions...
from the Geological Society of AmericaGeological Society of AmericaThe Geological Society of America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the geosciences. The society was founded in New York in 1888 by Alexander Winchell, John J. Stevenson, Charles H. Hitchcock, John R. Proctor and Edward Orton and has been headquartered at 3300 Penrose... - 2006- W.W. Hutchison Medal from the Geological Association of CanadaGeological Association of CanadaThe 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...
External links
- John C. Gosse home page at Dalhousie UniversityDalhousie UniversityDalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
- Geological Association of Canada Awards Distinguished Medal to Young Scientist