We talked to Elizabeth Petrie about editing the special issue, “Fault structure, deformation mechanisms, and why fault zones matter to society”, recently published in the journal Lithosphere. Can you tell us about yourself and your work? My background is in structural geology and I am a Geology Professor and the MoncriefChair of Petroleum Geology at…
Earth Day 2026 carries a theme that resonates deeply with me: “Our Power, Our Plane”. It’s a call to recognize that environmental progress has always been built by people and communities that demanded better, researchers who charted paths forward, and information professionals who made that knowledge accessible to all. At GeoScienceWorld (GSW), that is exactly the work we are in. My…
GSW CEO, Phoebe McMellon, reflects on her new volunteer role as Vice President of the Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) in this post first published in the GSIS Winter 2026 newsletter. As we roll into 2026 and I think about the year ahead, I feel excited, energized and a little daunted by stepping into the Vice President…
Tell us about your current roles(s) and research I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Manitoba, where I lead the Basin, Environment, and straTigraphY (BETY) Lab. My research focuses on sedimentary organic matter, from kerogen locked in the rock record to carbon cycling in soils, rivers, and marine environments, present…
Meet the 2025 GeoScienceWorld Graduate Studies Award recipient: Daniel Owodunni, Ph.D. candidate in geology at Louisiana State University (LSU)! His winning essay was recently published in Lithosphere. We wanted to know more about Daniel’s professional journey, his commitment to public outreach, and advice for the next gen of scientists. Read on! Your essay begins with…
It’s summer, which means you might find yourself on long dog walks or even longer road trips. Here are some geoscience-themed podcasts to help keep you entertained and informed along the way. Have a favorite we missed? We’d love to hear about it in the comments. PlanetGeo – This podcast is run by two educators…
GSW recently attended and exhibited at two librarian conferences, Electronic Resources & Libraries (ER&L) and the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), and needless to say, there was much on the minds of the information professionals gathered in Austin and Minneapolis, respectively. Several key themes emerged: Federal Budget Cuts and Resource Planning A major…
Each year on Earth Day, we pause to reflect on our planet —its extraordinary complexity, its fragility, and its resilience –-and our responsibility to care for it. It’s a moment to recognize progress in clean energy, smarter agriculture, and policies that support responsible resource use now and for future generations. Yet amid all this important…
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) today announced a strategic partnership with GeoScienceWorld (GSW) to manage its publishing operations. This collaboration represents a significant step in SEG’s ongoing evolution, designed to enhance the quality and reach of its esteemed publications while ensuring their long-term sustainability. Recognizing the dynamic nature of the publishing landscape, SEG is…
The GeoScienceWorld Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Amanda Bielskas, Director of Science, Engineering & Social Science Libraries at Columbia University, as its newest member. As a subject area specialist having overseen many of Columbia University Libraries’ prestigious collections since 2007, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and extensive expertise to her new role. …
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