The Geological Association of Canada ( GAC ) is a learned society that promotes and develops the geological sciences in Canada . The organization holds conferences, meetings and exhibitions for the discussion of geological problems and the exchange of views in matters related to geology. It publishes various journals and collections of learned papers dealing with geology.
4-624: The Career Achievement Award , also referred to as the Career Achievement Medal , is an award of the Volcanology and Igneous Petrology Division of the Geological Association of Canada . First awarded in 1993, it is given to scientists "in recognition of career achievements in the field of volcanology and/or igneous petrology ". Source: Geological Association of Canada On February 14, 1947,
8-678: A group of geologists met in Toronto with the objective of creating the Geological Institute of Canada, an association of geologists with the purpose of promoting, discussing and disseminating geological knowledge. Later that year a preliminary Constitution and Bylaws were approved and the first councillors were elected. The organization's name was changed to the Geological Association of Canada. The group initially began with 140 charter members. The Association
12-1198: The United States, Europe and other parts of the world. The GAC makes significant contributions to the promotion and development of the geological sciences in Canada through publications, awards, conferences, meetings and exhibitions. Objectives of the Geological Association of Canada: GAC provides geoscientists from Canada and abroad with Annual Conferences, known as the GAC-MAC ( Mineralogical Association of Canada ), Sympsia, Short Courses, Field Trips, National Geoscience Lecture Tours, as well as Geoscience Canada and GEOLOG publications. GAC Members can also choose to join and participate in numerous Sections, representing geographic regions; and Divisions, representing specific branches of geoscience. The GAC's Sections and Divisions publish books and newsletters, host meetings, talks and lectures along with promoting general geoscience relative to their areas or disciplines. Sections include : Divisions include : The Geological Association of Canada recognizes geological contributions with
16-636: Was designed to bridge the gap between the perceived industrial mineral orientation of the Geological Division of the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy , and the purely scientific objectives of Section IV of the Royal Society of Canada . The Geological Association of Canada (GAC) is currently a national multi-disciplinary geoscience organization with representatives in all Canadian Territories and Provinces as well as
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