Sierd Cloetingh receives the International Distinguished Career Award by The Geological Society of America#
Professor Sierd Cloetingh MAE, Utrecht University Distinguished Professor and President of Academia Europaea 2014 - 2020, is the recipient of The Geological Society of America's
2026 International Distinguished Career Award. The award is given in recognition of his numerous, distinguished, and significant contributions that have clearly advanced the international geological sciences through service and/or scientific activities.
The award will be presented to you at the GSA International Awards Ceremony during GSA Connects 2026 in Denver, Colorado USA 11-14 October 2026.
About Sierd Cloetingh#
Sierd Cloetingh is Distinguished Professor at Utrecht University. His research field is Earth Sciences. He currently serves as Chair of the Regional Coordinating Committee Europe of the International Lithosphere Program. Past functions include President of the Academia Europaea, Member of the Board of SAPEA (Scientific Advice for Policy by European Academies), President of the Association for European Cooperation in Science & Technology (COST), Membership of the Scientific Council (2009 - 2015) and Vice-President of the European Research Council (ERC), President of the European Geophysical Society (1998 - 2000), President of the International Lithosphere Program (ILP), Distinguished Professor of the Royal Netherlands Academy for Arts and Sciences (KNAW, 2006 - 2015), Editor-in-Chief of the international journal "Global and Planetary Change" and Chairman of the TOPO-EUROPE collaborative research program. Prof. Cloetingh is member of the Earth and Cosmic Siences Section of Academia Europaea since 1993.
About The Geological Society of America#
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to advancing the study of Earth and planetary sciences (geosciences). It is one of the world's largest professional societies for geologists, geophysicists, paleontologists, and other Earth scientists. It was founded in 1888 in Ithaca, New York and has presently more than 25,000 members from over 100 countries, including researchers, students, educators, and industry professionals.
GSA encourages cooperative research among earth, life, planetary, and social scientists—fostering dialogue and advancing geoscience worldwide. The society advances geoscience through research, meetings, publications, and education - connecting scientists and society to better understand our planet and address its future challenges.
GSA events bring the geoscience community together to share research, exchange ideas, and build connections. From the large, annual GSA Connects meeting to regional section meetings and smaller, themed conferences, these events provide opportunities to learn about the latest discoveries, engage with experts, and grow professional networks.
