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Atlantic Geoscience Society

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The Atlantic Geoscience Society
Société Géoscientifique de l'Atlantique
FormationApril 11, 1972; 52 years ago (1972-04-11)
HeadquartersAcadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada
Membership
244 Members
President
Prof Anne Marie Ryan
WebsiteOfficial website

The Atlantic Geoscience Society (AGS; French: Société Géoscientifique de l'Atlantique), is a scientific association for earth scientists working or interested in the Atlantic provinces.[1] The membership comprises professional geologists in industry and academia, students, and interested members of the public. The society is affiliated with the Geological Association of Canada, the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, and the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences.

The society publishes the geological journal Atlantic Geology.

Recent presidents

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The presidents since 2010:[2]

Medals and awards

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The Atlantic Geoscience Society recognizes geological contributions with two individual awards:

  • Gesner Medal
  • Laing Ferguson Distinguished Service Award

Achievements at its annual colloquium are recognized with other awards:

  • Rob Raeside Award for Best Undergraduate Student Poster
  • Graham Williams Award for Best Student Poster
  • Sandra Barr Award for Best Graduate Oral Presentation
  • Rupert MacNeill Award for Best Student Paper

References

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  1. ^ "Atlantic Geoscience Society". Atlantic Geoscience Society. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  2. ^ Williams, Graham (December 2007). "History of the Atlantic Geoscience Society". Atlantic Geoscience Society. Retrieved 10 February 2014.