The G. K. Gilbert Award is presented annually by the Planetary Geology Division of the
Geological Society of America for outstanding contributions to the solution of fundamental problems in planetary geology in the broadest sense, which includes geochemistry, mineralogy, petrology, geophysics, geologic mapping, and remote sensing. Such contributions may consist either of a single outstanding publication or a series of publications that have had great influence in the field. The award is named for the pioneering geologist
G. K. Gilbert
Grove Karl Gilbert (May 6, 1843 – May 1, 1918), known by the abbreviated name G. K. Gilbert in academic literature, was an American geologist.
Biography
Gilbert was born in Rochester, New York and graduated from the University of Rochester. D ...
. This award is not to be confused with the
G. K. Gilbert Award for Excellence in Geomorphological Research given by the
American Association of Geographers, or the G.K. Gilbert Award in Surface Processes given by the Earth and Planetary Surface Processes Section of the
American Geophysical Union.
Award winners
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See also
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List of geology awards
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Prizes named after people
References
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Geological Society of America
Geology awards
Awards established in 1983
American science and technology awards
Planetary geology