Call for Proposals

61st Annual Meeting of the GSA Northeastern Section

Hartford, Connecticut, 21-24 March 2026

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 GSA Northeastern section meeting in Hartford, Connecticut. The GSA Northeastern section meeting will take place from Sunday, 22 March 2026 to Tuesday, 24 March 2026. The Opening Reception will occur on Saturday, 21 March 2026.

All technical sessions will be in-person for 2026.

Proposers Please Note: Before you begin to fill out the forms, in addition to the proposal text, please have all of the contact information available for ALL of your conveners or advocates (full first and last names, affiliation, full address, and e-mail).

Topical Sessions

Topical sessions consist of volunteer abstracts submitted to a specific session. At GSA section meetings, topical sessions are convened without the inclusion of designated invited speakers. Session chairs may present in their own sessions.  

Symposia

Symposia are prestigious events that highlight important scientific topics and/or issues of relevance to the geoscience community. Symposia should not be viewed as glorified topical sessions. They are expected to be sufficiently different so that they will attract a broad audience and generate excitement in the community. Please note that symposia proposals submitted in honor of an individual will typically not be considered.

Field Trips

These excursions are designed to be both educational and fun, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Field experiences can be half a day to three days long and are often accompanied by a published field guide.

Short Courses

Short Courses explore a wide range of topics in geology and related fields, offering opportunities to showcase new science or technology. These courses aim to develop professional, teaching, and research skills at all levels, led by experienced professionals who share their expertise with participants.

Endorsements

Endorsements elevate visibility for your session, field trip, and/or short course and help tap into avenues for promotion. You can request endorsements from GSA Divisions and Associated Societies during your submission.

Ethics Disclosure

All individuals submitting a proposal are expected to embody the ethical standards set forth in GSA's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. You will be required to be able to answer "NO" to both of the following questions in order for your proposal to be reviewed:

• Has any court, regulatory agency, employer, or other public or private entity issued a restriction, sanction, ban, or any other form of discipline against you based on a finding that you engaged in professional misconduct of the type covered in GSA's Code of Ethics?
• To the best of your knowledge, are you currently under investigation by any court, regulatory agency, employer, or other public or private entity for professional misconduct of the type covered in GSA's Code of Ethics?

Proposal deadline: 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), Tuesday, 15 July 2025.

Select the link below to submit a topical session, symposium, field trip, or short course proposal to the 2026 GSA Cordilleran section meeting in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Proposal Form: Requirements and proposal submission form.

Changes can be made to your proposal until the proposal deadline, after which your proposal submission is final.

Electronic Submission Required