THEME SESSION and WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT
Northeast Region GSA, Spring 2002
March 24-27, 2002; Sheraton, Springfield. MA
Theme Session: New Frontiers in Geologic Microanalysis
There are many new advancements involving the application and development
of microanalytical techniques in geology. These techniques are providing
significant new insights into processes in many fields. Abstracts are
encouraged which address the application of microanalytical techniques to
new problems in geology or the novel application of new or refined
techniques to existing problems or both. Relevant topics might include
(but are not restricted to) such techniques as MicroXANES, Electron
Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD), microprobe monazite, xenotime, and zircon
geochronology, cathodoluminescence, laser probe mass spectrometry, ion
probe mass spectrometry, Auger spectroscopy, atomic force or tunneling
microscopy, etc.
Convenors: Michael J. Jercinovic ([log in to unmask]), and Michael
L. Williams
([log in to unmask])
SHORT COURSE/WORKSHOP: Microprobe Monazite Geochronology; Methods,
Applications, and Challenges for the Future
Northeast Regional GSA, Spring 2002
March 24, 2002; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Offered in conjunction with Theme Session: Frontiers in Geologic
Microanalysis. This short course is intended as a rather informal workshop
to discuss the state of development of microprobe geochronology,
specifically directed toward monazite U-Th-total Pb techniques. Current
techniques employed at the University of Massachusetts will be demonstrated
and discussed, but it is hoped that participants will bring data,
demonstrations, and insights. Please contact conveners with suggestions or
potential contributions. Participants are encouraged to submit an abstract
to the associated theme session (Abstract Deadline: December 18, 2001).
(Sunday - afternoon only, March 24) Michael L. Williams
([log in to unmask]) and Michael J. Jercinovic ([log in to unmask]),
University of Massachusetts
Abstract deadline: December 18, 2001
Abstracts for all sessions must be submitted online at the GSA web site,
www.geosociety.org. Theme sessions will include only volunteered
papers. Please contact individual convenors directly. Address requests
for general information regarding theme sessions to Mark Leckie
([log in to unmask]) or Michele Cooke ([log in to unmask]).
Michael L. Williams
Department of Geosciences
University of Massachusetts
611 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01003-9297
Ph: 413-545-0745
Fax: 413-545-1200
