When was the Mineralogical Society of America founded?
The Mineralogical Society of America was founded in 1919. It was incorporated in 1937 and recognized as a nonprofit organization in 1959.
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What is the Roebling Medal and why is it named after Washington Roebling?
The Roebling Medal, first awarded in 1937, is the Mineralogical Society of America's highest honor, given for a lifetime of outstanding published research in mineralogy. It is named after Washington A. Roebling, the Chief Engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge, who donated $40,000 in bonds to the Society in its early years; that gift grew into the Roebling Fund, now valued at over $1.5 million.
How long has American Mineralogist been published?
American Mineralogist has been published continuously since 1916, three years before the Mineralogical Society of America was formally founded. It covers original scientific research in mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, and petrology.
What grants does the Mineralogical Society of America offer to students?
MSA offers annual grants of up to $5,000 for student research in mineralogical crystallography and two separate annual grants of up to $5,000 each for research in mineralogy and petrology. Both undergraduate and graduate student members of MSA are eligible to apply.
Who can join the Mineralogical Society of America?
Membership in MSA is open to any person interested in mineralogy and related sciences, regardless of residence or citizenship. Members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and about 40 countries belong to the Society.
What is the Reviews in Mineralogy series published by MSA?
Reviews in Mineralogy is a series of multi-authored, soft-bound books that provide concise reviews of advances in specific subject areas within mineralogy and related fields. The series launched in 1974 and has produced 86 volumes.