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…
Building on a strong foundation of trusted partnerships, robust publishing infrastructure, and a reputation for delivering high-quality, peer-reviewed research, GeoScienceWorld enters its third decade with renewed purpose and energy. Guided by strong leadership and principled governance, we have consistently delivered innovative, collaborative solutions while maintaining the solid financial footing that enables us to weather challenges…
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…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE McLean, Virginia – Daniel Owodunni, a PhD candidate in geology at Louisiana State University (LSU), has been named the 2025 recipient of the GeoScienceWorld (GSW) Graduate Studies Award, an annual scholarship program for graduate students in the geosciences. Mr. Owodunni will receive $5,000 and have his essay published in GSW’s Open Access…
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…
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. …
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