The Israel Geological Society (IGS) is a
non-profit organization
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that is the national organization for
geologist
A geologist is a scientist who studies the structure, composition, and History of Earth, history of Earth. Geologists incorporate techniques from physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, and geography to perform research in the Field research, ...
s in
Israel
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, including those working in
academic institution
An academic institution is an educational institution dedicated to education and research, which grants academic degrees. See also academy and university.
Types
* Primary schools – (from French ''école primaire'') institutions where childre ...
s,
research institutions and commercial organizations; it is also open to private individuals interested in
earth science
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s. The IGS has 400 members, including students, retired individuals and new immigrants. The society is administrated by an annually elected committee, which includes the President and the Vice President and five committee members. The society's activities are funded by the annual membership
fee and by contributions from various institutions and organizations.
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Activities
Main activities of the IGS:
* The Annual Meeting, for the presentation and discussion of current topics of interest in its fields, including
lecture
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s, posters and field excursion.
* Earth Sciences Day, with lectures open to the general public.
* The ''
Israel Journal of Earth Sciences,'' a professional journal. It is published annually in English in four issues. The journal is a primary journal for the publication of Earth Sciences research in the region, and is distributed to all society members and to
libraries
A library is a collection of Book, books, and possibly other Document, materials and Media (communication), media, that is accessible for use by its members and members of allied institutions. Libraries provide physical (hard copies) or electron ...
in Israel and abroad.
* Society Awards—annual awards for research achievements in earth sciences and a medal for outstanding contribution to
public awareness of the subject. The awards are the Raphael (Rafi) Freund Award, the Peretz Grader Award, the Society Award for Applied Research, and the Geological Society Medal. The society also grants honorary membership to exceptional members of the society.
References
External links
Israel Geological Society
Geology societies
Scientific organizations based in Israel
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