1 April 2010
Geological heroes: call for posts
Posted by Callan
Ed at Geology Happens recently hosted the twenty-third edition of the geoblog carnival The Accretionary Wedge.
I’ve volunteered to host the next edition, and I’ve chosen “heroes” as the theme.
I invite all participants (geobloggers and geoblog readers alike) to contribute stories of their heroes. It’s time to pay tribute to the extraordinary individuals who helped make your life, your science, and your planet better than they would otherwise have been.
The deadline for submission of posts will be Friday, April 23.
Once you’ve published your piece, leave a link to it in the comments below this post. On the weekend of April 24-25, I’ll aggregate all the submissions into a thoughtfully-composed masterpiece post and put it up for everyone to savor. Thanks in advance for your participation.
If you’re a geoblog reader, but not a geoblogger yet yourself, then I’ll be happy to publish your story here. We all have heroes worthy of sharing, right?
UPDATE (April 26, 2010): The Wedge has been accreted!
Callan Bentley is an assistant professor of geology at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia. He is particularly interested in structural geology and the evolution of the Appalachian mountain belt. Callan draws cartoons and writes for EARTH magazine. He lives in the Fort Valley of Virginia.
Neil said on 1 April 2010
My Ada Lovelace day post should fit the bill…
http://microecos.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/predator-x2/
Callan Bentley said on 1 April 2010
That has GOT to be the quickest submission EVER. The post is up for like ONE MINUTE, and BOOM, Neil is all over it.
Neil said on 2 April 2010
Yes. I do spend too much time in the blogohedron. Busted.
BrianR said on 1 April 2010
this is a good theme … I’ll have to ponder that one
(nice graphic btw)
Callan Bentley said on 1 April 2010
Regarding the graphic: Thanks! I’m proud of how that one turned out. Makes me happy.
Mel said on 1 April 2010
Well timed. I just completed the AWG Outstanding Educator Award nomination packet for Dr. Frankie Jackson. I’ll have to put something together for The Wedge.
Mel said on 1 April 2010
Thanks for all your advice and the sample letter by the way. It helped me to make my recommendation letter more personal (less stiff from trying to be professional). Thanks again.
Callan Bentley said on 1 April 2010
That would be great. I would be honored to have you honor Frankie here!
annejefferson said on 1 April 2010
Ha! I’ve already got this post written: http://scienceblogs.com/highlyallochthonous/2010/02/two_tributes_to_reds_wolman_19.php
Callan Bentley said on 1 April 2010
Perfect! Thanks, Anne.
Anne Jefferson said on 21 April 2010
I’ve also written a follow-up post with some nice embedded videos: http://scienceblogs.com/highlyallochthonous/2010/04/more_tributes_to_reds_wolman_f.php
Pascal said on 13 April 2010
Hi Callan,
Here’s my rather meandering submission:
http://pascals-puppy.blogspot.com/2010/04/geological-heroes.html
Mel said on 16 April 2010
Here is my contribution Callan. Great idea! -Mel
http://ripplesinsand.blogspot.com/2010/04/geologic-heroes-avalanche-forecasters.html
chris m said on 18 April 2010
Callan,
Here is my post.
http://poolsandriffles.blogspot.com/2010/04/luna-leopold.html
Hypocentre said on 18 April 2010
Callan,
My entry is here …
http://hypocentral.com/blog/2010/04/18/accretionary-wedge-24-heroes/
Cheers,
Ian
Silver Fox said on 19 April 2010
Here’s my rather meandering or disjointed post: http://highway8a.blogspot.com/2010/04/heres-to-you-geological-heroes.html
Callan Bentley said on 19 April 2010
Meanders and joints are both geological… looking forward to reading it.
Silver Fox said on 20 April 2010
What about *dis* joints?
David said on 20 April 2010
Hope it´s not off topic, another kind of celebrating heroes
http://rockglacier.blogspot.com/2010/04/accretionary-wedge-24-heroes-vs.html
John Van Hoesen said on 21 April 2010
Here is my submission, I hope this one makes it through: http://gmcgeology.blogspot.com/2010/04/lous-agassiz-tracy-strauss-irrefutable.html
Thanks for organizing this one!
J~
Callan Bentley said on 22 April 2010
John,
Good to see you back in the blogging game!
Thanks for your contribution!
C
Garry Hayes said on 22 April 2010
Geotripper signing in with this entry: http://geotripper.blogspot.com/2010/04/accretionary-wedge-24-our-geological.html
Thanks for hosting, Callan!
Michael said on 23 April 2010
Just in the nick of time – see my contribution at
http://throughthesandglass.typepad.com/through_the_sandglass/2010/04/a-personal-hero.html
Tuff Cookie said on 23 April 2010
Sneaking another one in at the last minute!
http://magmacumlaude.blogspot.com/2010/04/accretionary-wedge-24-geologic-heroes.html
BrianR said on 23 April 2010
okay, here’s mine — http://clasticdetritus.com/2010/04/23/geological-heroes-marine-geologist-bill-normark/
Chris Rowan said on 24 April 2010
I’m late! But hopefully not too late…
http://scienceblogs.com/highlyallochthonous/2010/04/a_very_british_paradigm_shift.php
Callan Bentley said on 24 April 2010
No, not too late. Thanks, Chris!
John Howell said on 24 April 2010
My offering a day late…
http://karmasotra.blogspot.com/2010/04/geological-heroes-john-wesley-powell.html
Blame it on the ash cloud!
Callan Bentley said on 24 April 2010
Awesome; thanks, John!