Saturday, September 05, 2020

Geologic Mapping Forum Online 2020-2021

 

As you know, exciting developments are happening in the world of geologic mapping! Societal needs are escalating, our capabilities are dramatically improving, and new funding is arriving.

We therefore are pleased to announce that the Geologic Mapping Forum for 2020 and 2021 will take place online this winter, as meetings of up to two hours duration on Thursdays at Noon Central, on Oct 8, Nov 5, & Dec 3, 2020, and Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, & Ap 22, 2021. Also, please stay tuned for DMT and additional important meetings.

The intended GMF audience is geological map authors and program managers, and the focus again will be on geology rather than funding or GIS. Abstracts for the 20-minute invited GMF talks will be requested. Discussion will be arranged. GMF20 invited speakers will be re-invited, GMF20 submitted abstracts will carry over, and we will invite each State, Fedmap leader, and additional colleagues.

Depending on the number of abstracts, we might schedule this as regional meetings as needed, in the New Year. Talks will be recorded and made available unless speakers request otherwise. Please mark your calendars. This is going to be great! Sincerely,

John Brock, US Geological Survey; Harvey Thorleifson, Minnesota Geological Survey

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