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…
(McLean, VA) March 2025 – GeoScienceWorld (GSW) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for its Graduate Studies Award, an annual scholarship designed to support graduate students who bring fresh perspectives and ideas to advance the geosciences. The recipient will receive $5,000 and have their winning essay published in GSW’s open-access journal,…
We have rounded up the top 10 most accessed research articles published last year, representing articles across a range of geoscience subjects. Check out the top reads below.
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. …
Geologists have an awareness of Earth’s history and processes across millions to billions of years, and even an insight into the future condition of the planet. Yet, as Pheobe McMellon (CEO of GeoscienceWorld) has said, geoscientists have often been underrepresented in the sustainability sciences.
Now, the tide may be turning, as there are more opportunities to solve sustainability challenges. Geologists can reapply their skills from traditional geological roles, whether it be from academia or the oil and gas industry. We speak to several geologists about their career journey towards sustainable geoscience, and their perspectives:
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