Geoscience Society of New Zealand

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The Geoscience Society of New Zealand is a New Zealand association of scientists from all fields of geosciences . However, it is open to all New Zealanders who are interested in geosciences.

The association was formed in 2010 through the merger of the Geological Society of New Zealand and the New Zealand Geophysical Society , both members of the Royal Society of New Zealand . More than 900 members are organized in it as of 2014. The association is administered by a national committee and is divided into eight regional groups and some groups formed on specific topics. The association holds annual specialist conferences on a variety of topics in different locations in New Zealand. At these conferences, special awards such as a. the McKay Hammer Award , given for exceptional performance.

history

The Geological Society of New Zealand was founded on May 14, 1955 in Kaikoura by 36 New Zealand scientists. But as early as May 1954, some scientists met in Auckland to start a foundation. At that time, however, the question was still open whether the association could be formed within the Royal Society of New Zealand . But the Royal Society refused.

The New Zealand Geophysical Society , on the other hand, was only founded in 1980 and last had around 200 members.

literature

  • Bruce W. Hayward : Geological Society of New Zealand 1955-2005 - Our first 50 Years . Ed .: Geological Society of New Zealand . Wellington 2005, ISBN 0-908678-00-2 (English).

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Homepage . Geoscience Society of New Zealand , accessed July 4, 2012 .
  2. ↑ James S. Crampton, Roger A. Cooper : The State of Paleontology in New Zealand . Paleontology Electronica , accessed July 4, 2012 .
  3. ↑ Warwick Smith, Martin Reyners : Seismology in New Zealand during the 20th Century . (DOC) Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences , accessed July 4, 2012 .