Geochemical Society

The GS will hold its annual meeting of the membership tomorrow, at 18:00 EDT. Society President Liz Sikes will present an update on programs and finances, followed by an open discussion. All Geochemical Society members are encouraged to attend. Learn more: t.ly/hTyMA

The Geochemical Society recognizes significant achievements in the field through its prestigious awards and Fellows program. Nominations for 2025 awards must be received by October 31, 2024. Learn more: t.ly/_I8yE

Free Webinar: Metasediments from the lower crust: how and why are they there? Thursday, October 17! Professor Roberta Rudnick will showcase her work on metapelitic granulite xenoliths to evaluate continental crust formation and evolution. Learn more: t.ly/BTvVA

#Goldschmidt2025 call for session and workshop proposals now open, deadline 15 October! Learn more: t.ly/BQXl5

Newsworthy abstract! Spider webs are the key to understanding sources of air pollutants in Bogotá: 45 webs collected throughout the city were analyzed for heavy metals and lead isotopic composition revealing 5 distinct sources and a complex pollution landscape: https://lnkd.in/en3zMeaH

#Newsworthy abstract! This presentation by @Shikha Sharma will showcase how an academic, geochemistry-focused sustainable energy research program benefits from collaborations with government and industry leading to increased scientific innovation and the education of future researchers in sustainable energy. Presentation timing can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eE76S5va

#Newsworthy abstract! New work on the chemical dynamics and thermal gradients in hydrothermal vent-type microenvironments shows that the conditions necessary for the development of prebiotic chemical processes are possible at hydrothermal systems: https://lnkd.in/edsEn-Z3

The final program is now available on the Goldschmidt website. View the Program by Theme (http://t.ly/uuy8A) or the Program by Day (http://t.ly/5OaQ-). Should you have any questions before your arrival please do not hesitate to contact us at helpdesk@goldschmidt.info

Goldschmidt 2024 is just a few days away! Download the Goldschmidt mobile app to use throughout the week. Search for Goldschmidt2024 in the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Meet Plenary Speaker Christopher Reddy! Reddy is a senior scientist in the Department of Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and studies how the ocean responds to pollution stemming from shipping accidents, oil spills, ocean dumping, and plastic. Learn more: t.ly/wG8QJ