John Cottle Awarded 50 Under 50

September 16, 2026
Cottle

Established jointly by the Geological Society of America (GSA), the Geological Association of Canada (GAC-AGC), and the Sociedad Geológica Mexicana (SGM), the 50 Under 50 Award recognizes geoscientists whose accomplishments demonstrate excellence in research, meaningful service to the geoscience community, and a commitment to mentoring students and colleagues. This year’s recipients represent a diverse range of expertise, institutions, and areas of geoscience across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Their achievements reflect the breadth of work advancing our understanding of Earth and strengthening the geoscience community. Up to 50 geoscientists under the age of 50 will be recognized each year.