FROM THE PRESIDENT

摘要

The 27th International Applied Geochemistry Symposium (IAGS; April 21-24, 2015) is already less than a year away - only six months after the last IAGS! The website is fully active, and includes a call for abstracts and description of field trips (6 field trips, highlighted by an 8-day trip looking at the geology of the Grand Canyon by boat), short courses, and sessions. Registration was live on May 15, so register early. The 6 short courses offered will deal with acid rock drainage, indicator minerals in mineral exploration, metal mobility in hydrothermal and super-gene environments, the utility of isotopes in mineral exploration, rego-lith and terrain mapping, and the application of field-portable XRF in exploration. Planned social events include the Sunday icebreaker, lunch provided in a common area each day of the symposium, the Tuesday evening distinguished lecture, Wednesday (all day) social programs and short field trips (designed for attendees and accompanying persons), Thursday evening AAG awards / IAGS dinner, plus partner events throughout the week. Unlike the last IAGS, the meeting will have a rest day on Wednesday. The meeting and accommodations will be at the Hilton El Conquistador Hotel Resort and Spa in Tucson, Arizona, USA.