Special G. K. Gilbert Award Session for Carle Pieters at Geological Society of America

Each year the Planetary Geology Division of the Geological Society of America, responding to peer nominations, presents the G.K. Gilbert Award to a planetary scientist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the solution of fundamental problems in planetary geology through the use of geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, geophysics, geologic mapping, and/or remote sensing. The Gilbert Award is the highest honor the Division can bestow.

This year's Gilbert Award will be presented to Dr. Carle M. Pieters for her pioneering work in remote sensing of planetary surfaces and crusts.

The award is named for G. K. Gilbert, who 100 years ago clearly recognized the importance of a planetary perspective in solving terrestrial geologic problems. The G. K. Gilbert Award is presented annually for outstanding contributions to the solution of fundamental problems in planetary geology in the broadest sense, which includes geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, geophysics, geologic mapping, and remote sensing. Such contributions may consist either of a single outstanding publication or a series of publications that have had great influence in the field.

Presentation of the G. K. Gilbert Award is made during the annual business meeting of the Division held in association with the Annual Meeting of the Society.

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