Dr. Andrew Conly elected as regional Vice-President for North America for Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA)
Dr. Andrew Conly, faculty member of the Geology Department, has been elected as the regional Vice-President for North America for Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA). His position is effective from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009.
The Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA) is an international scientific society that promotes the science of mineral deposits geology. Its worldwide membership of approximately 700 is composed of researchers, professionals and students from university, industry and government interested in economic geology, mineral resources, industrial minerals and environmental aspects related to mineral deposits. Its publication, Mineralium Deposita, is recognized as a premier international scientific journal on mineral deposits geology. The SGA organizes biennial scientific meetings and publishes the proceedings.
The objectives of the SGA are:
- To advance the application of scientific knowledge in the study and the development of mineral
resources and their environment,
- To promote the profession of geology in science and industry,
- To cultivate personal contacts for mutually beneficial relationships,
- To protect and improve professional and ethical standards among its members.
The SGA was founded in 1965 in Heidelberg and incorporated in Switzerland in 1971. More information can be found at: http://www.e-sga.org/
For more information on Dr. Conly's research, please visit his web site.