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  Revitalizing Radiometric Geophysics for U.S. Mineral Mapping Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and the University of Georgia (UGA) Joint Symposium     When: November 13, 2026 Where: Miller Learning Center, UGA Campus Organizing institutions: Colorado School of Mines and The university of Georgia Organizers: Mengli Zhang, Yaoguo Li, and Jessica Weihermann   The Radiometric Geophysics Symposium, jointly organized by the…
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radiometric geophysics , mineral exploration

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First U.S. Radiometric Symposium in Four Decades

    Congratulations to Dr. Adam Milewski on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Fifty under Fifty Award.     The Fifty under Fifty Award was established as a joint initiative of the GSA, GAC, and SGM to recognize the next generation of leadership shaping the future of geosciences across North America. By honoring fifty mid-career professionals whose work spans the continent, the award celebrates the collaborative spirit…
GSA 50

GSA 50
Dr. Milewski selected as a GSA Fifty Under Fifty awardee for 2026.

IMAGE – International Meeting for Applied Geoscience in Energy IMAGE is the world's largest annual gathering of geoscientists, energy professionals, and industry leaders     For the third year in a row, geologic hydrogen was featured prominently at the #IMAGE26. Dr. Mengli Zhang and I had the honor and privilege of convening two more special sessions dedicated to this rapidly emerging field.  The sessions featured invited speakers…
Zhang - IMAGE
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#Hydrogen #Energy #GeologicalSurveys #Startups #Philanthropy #Policy #Mining #Exploration #Production #IMAGE26

Zhang - IMAGE
Dr. Zhang co-host special sessions dedicated to Geologic Hydrogen at IMAGE26.

  The recently awarded NSF grant received by Dr. Dutta was highlighted as part of the notable awards by UGA's Office of Research. Additionally the project was also featured in the "Research Insights" of UGA's Office of Research.           Exploring microbial life and biogeochemical function in offshore freshened groundwater systems beneath the New England Shelf Healthy oceans support economic stability, coastal…
Dutta

Dutta
Dr. Dutta's recent NSF award highlighted in "Research Insights"

  Department of Geology faculty members Dr. Adam Milewski, Dr. John Dowd, and Dr. Erv Garrison participated in a multidisciplinary research event between the Vietnamese government, UGA, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The focus of the visit was on the discussion and demonstration of a multidisciplinary research approach to strengthen efforts to recover the country's missing war dead.   UGA, Vietnam deepen partnership to recover…
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UGA-Vietnam
Geology faculty members represent the Department of Geology during campus visits between the Vietnamese government, UGA, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

The August 2026 issue of Georgia Magazine published by the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, features a story by Mark Woolsay about natural springs in Georgia and their great value to the public. In the article, Dr. Milewski is quoted as saying, “Geologists love springs because they’re like the canary in the coal mine,” he says. “They show the level of groundwater. That gives them a heads-up on what’s going on subsurface without…
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GMag
Dr. Milewski quoted in Georgia Magazine feature story about Georgia's natural springs.    

  Congratulations to Dr. Milewski, Geology Professor and Department Head, for his selection as a GSA Society Fellow.   Society Fellowship is an honor bestowed on the best of our profession by election at the spring GSA Council meeting. GSA members are nominated by other GSA members in recognition of a sustained record of distinguished contributions to the geosciences and the Geological Society of America through such avenues as…
AMM
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GSA, Geology , EarthScience

AMM
Dr. Milewski elected to Geological Society of America Fellowship.

  Computers & Geosciences: "GraphRAG and LLM-driven semantic exploration of critical mineral data"       Authors:  Armita Davarpanah - Environmental and Health Sciences Department, Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, 30314, USA Hassan A. Babaie - Department of Geosciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 30302, USA W. Crawford Elliott - Department of Geosciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, 30302, USA…
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Critical Mineral

CM
Dr. Schroeder co-authored a new Critical Minerals publication in Computers & Geosciences

Congratulations to the The University of Georgia for earning the IBA AAPG North America Semi-Finals Judge’s Choice award. A well-deserved recognition for an outstanding presentation and strong technical work. AAPG. From left to right: Catie Donohue, Amanda Johnston, Franklin Ijigad, Allen McInally, Christine Majeni, Hailey Bos, Jack Ruse, Allison Hidalgo, Kimberly Howell, and…
IBA Team

IBA Team
Congratulations to the UGA Geology IBA Team for earning the IBA AAPG North America Semi-Finals Judge’s Choice award.

  Dr. Pistone has been awarded the Research Intensification System (RIS), Rapid Interdisciplinary Proposal (RIP), and International Research Collaboration (IRC) grants.   RIS (Research Intensification System): "Powering the high-temperature and high-pressure capabilities of MAGMA MIA Lab", Research Intensification System, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences, University of Georgia, US The MAGMA MIA Petrology & Volcanology…
Pistone

Pistone
Dr. Pistone awarded three grants to advance the research conducted at the MAGMA MIA Lab.

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