The Atlantic Geoscience Society (AGS; ), is a scientific association for

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. The membership comprises professional geologists in industry and academia, students, and interested members of the public. The society is affiliated with the

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, and is a member of the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences. The society publishes the geological journal '' Atlantic Geology''.

Recent presidents

The presidents since 2010: * 2010–2011: Grant Ferguson,

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* 2011–2012: Jim Walker,

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* 2012–2013: Elisabeth Kosters, Wolfville, Nova Scotia * 2013–2014: Grant Wach,

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* 2014–2015: Cliff Stanley,

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* 2015–2016: President: John Calder, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources * 2016–2017: Bob Grantham,

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* 2017–2018: Robin Adair, Zorayda Consulting Ltd. * 2018–2019: Lynn Dafoe, Geological Survey of Canada - Atlantic * 2019–2020: Martha Grantham,

* 2020–2021: Dave Lentz,

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* 2021–2022: Anne Marie Ryan,

Medals and awards

The Atlantic Geoscience Society recognizes geological contributions with two individual awards: * Gesner Medal * Laing Ferguson Distinguished Service Award Achievements at its annual colloquium are recognized with other awards: * Rob Raeside Award for Best Undergraduate Student Poster * Graham Williams Award for Best Student Poster * Sandra Barr Award for Best Graduate Oral Presentation * Rupert MacNeill Award for Best Student Paper

References

Geology societies Geology of Atlantic Canada Atlantic Canada Scientific organizations based in Nova Scotia {{geology-org-stub