Report to Our Members
Who We Are
2024
Programs & Services
Finances
Donors & Impact
MISSION
Who We Are
The Geochemical Society
encourages the application
of geochemistry to
improving our understanding
of Earth and the solar
system.
The Geochemical Society (GS) is a not-for-profit scientific
organization founded to encourage the application of chemistry to the
solution of geological and cosmochemical problems. Membership is
international and diverse in background, and includes thousands of
scientists and students from around the world. The society promotes
understanding of geochemistry through the annual Goldschmidt
Conference, publication of a peer-reviewed journal and electronic
newsletter, awards programs recognizing significant accomplishments
in the field, and career development programs. The GS collaborates with many other scientific organizations to
advance its mission, including the European Association of
Geochemistry, the Geochemical Society of Japan, the American Geosciences Institute, the American Geophysical Union, the Meteoritical
Society, the Mineralogical Society of America, and the Geological Society
of America.
VISION
Explore. Learn. Teach. We seek an active and collaborative international community of geochemists who are able to explore, learn, and teach geochemical applications and theories.
2024 Report to our members
Who We Are
Membership Snapshot
The GS has 3,254 members in 75 countries (as of December 31, 2024). This total includes 2,444 professional members, 264 senior members, 421 students, and 125 lifetime members.
Members in
75
Countries
2024 Report to our members
Programsand Services
Programs & Services
in 2024
Volunteer Contributions
Outreach
Awards
With EAG, sponsored lecutures in Kenya and Uganda.
Presented five awards and 16 GS-EAG Geochemistry Fellow honors.
- 75 GS members served on a board or committee in 2024
- 119 members served as Associate Editors of GCA.
- More than 350 scientists served as theme and session chairs/convenors for Goldschmidt 2024.
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Publications
Membership
- 64 open positions advertised in the Geochemical Career Center.
- Six issues of Elements magazine delievered to members.
- Geochemical News distributed to 8,100 subscribers each week
- GCA achieved an impact factor of 4.5 and a CiteScore of 9.6
- More than 10,000 people now follow the society on social media.
Provided 101 free memberships to students in under-represented countries through the Introductory Student Membership program.
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2024 Report to our members
Programs & Services
in 2024
GS Online Seminar Series
The GS presented free webinars on scientific and career development topics:
- Writing a Great Manuscript (or How to Get Published)
- Open Data in Geochemistry: Making, Delivering and Harnessing FAIR Data with Global Data Providers
- Metasediments from the Lower crust: How and Why Are They There?
- Availability of Nutrients in the Enceladus Ocean
- You Can’t Climb a Broken Ladder
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2024 Report to our members
30
147/231
STudent delegates, % of Total
Mentors/ mentees
Goldschmidt is the joint annual conference of the GS and the European
Association of Geochemistry. In 2024, more than 2,450 delegates from 70 countries gathered in Chicago and online. Approximately 80% attended in person and 20% participated remotely. A new theme, Geochemistry Informing the Public and Policy for a Better World, highlighted ways that science is influencing the public discourse. 37 early career scientists received travel grants for the meeting and 245 remote participants from countries with low and lower-middle income economies received free registration.
37
14
Grants Awarded
Themes
10
70
Pre-conference science workshops
Countries Represented
More info
2024 Report to our members
Finances
Revenue and Expenses
Revenue & Expenses
2024
This chart provides a visual representation of the society's budget for 2023-24. On the left side of the chart are the sources of income. On the right side, the society's expenditures. The total operating budget for the two-year period was $2,291,000.
In thousands of US Dollars
2024 Report to our members
Revenue & Expenses
2024
Notes about this presentation:
- All figures are in U.S. Dollars.
- The GS receives revenue from the Goldschmidt Conference in even-numbered years when it oversees conference organization; (EAG receives revenue in odd-numbered years).
- The “Other Programs” line includes society awards and special lectures, the Capacity-building Grant Program, the GS-EAG Outreach Program, and DEI initiatives.
- The "Publications" expense line includes Elements magazine and Geochemical News.
Financial Records An independent audit of the society’s financial records provided a clean opinion. To learn more,
visit www.geochemsoc.org/about/governance/
2024 Report to our members
Donors and Impact
Donors
The GS gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who made donations during 2024.
Robert Berner Lecture Fund
Anonymous Philip Froelich
George Luther
Where Needed Most
Anonymous (4) Thomas Anderson
Charles Bacon
Vickie Bennett
David Cole
Max Coleman
Steven Goldstein
David Graham
James Hein
Kevin Johnson
Miriam Kastner
Dante Lauretta
Peggy O'Day
Roberta Rudnick
Edwin Schauble
Thomas Stachel
John Hayes Award Fund
Suzanne Anderson
Student Travel Support for Goldschmidt 2024
Anonymous (2) Robert Bodnar Paul Farrar William Fitzgerald
Brian Hitchon David Janecky David Lowry Michael Roden
2024 Report to our members
Impact
Programs supported by member contributions
Capacity-building Grants
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Student Travel Grants
The society provides grants to help students and early career researchers attend the Goldschmidt Conference. These include students and early career researchers from countries with low and lower-middle income economies and U.S. students with support from NASA and NSF.
The society support initiatives aimed at promoting networking, educational activities, analytical training or capacity building related to geochemistry in countries with low and lower-middle-income economies. 2024 grants supported projects in India, Nigeria, and Senegal.
The society continued the virtual mentoring program in 2024, pairing mentees in low and lower-middle income countries with experienced mentors. The DEI Committee also contributed to workshops and other activities at Goldschmidt.
2024 Report to our members
How can you help?
Your role in the Geochemical Society's success
Volunteer
Contribute
Follow Us
Give
Recognize a colleague's achievements by nominating them for a society honor. Most awards have an annual nomination deadline of October 30.
Connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.Submit your story to be shared on our platforms.
Your financial gift helps us serve the international geochemistry community.
Apply to be a mentor in the GS Virtual Mentoring Program.Serve on a board or committee. Serve as a conference mentor or student helper at the Goldschmidt Conference.
2024 Report to our members
Stay Connected
2024
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Report to Our Members
Who We Are
2024
Programs & Services
Finances
Donors & Impact
MISSION
Who We Are
The Geochemical Society encourages the application of geochemistry to improving our understanding of Earth and the solar system.
The Geochemical Society (GS) is a not-for-profit scientific organization founded to encourage the application of chemistry to the solution of geological and cosmochemical problems. Membership is international and diverse in background, and includes thousands of scientists and students from around the world. The society promotes understanding of geochemistry through the annual Goldschmidt Conference, publication of a peer-reviewed journal and electronic newsletter, awards programs recognizing significant accomplishments in the field, and career development programs. The GS collaborates with many other scientific organizations to advance its mission, including the European Association of Geochemistry, the Geochemical Society of Japan, the American Geosciences Institute, the American Geophysical Union, the Meteoritical Society, the Mineralogical Society of America, and the Geological Society of America.
VISION
Explore. Learn. Teach. We seek an active and collaborative international community of geochemists who are able to explore, learn, and teach geochemical applications and theories.
2024 Report to our members
Who We Are
Membership Snapshot
The GS has 3,254 members in 75 countries (as of December 31, 2024). This total includes 2,444 professional members, 264 senior members, 421 students, and 125 lifetime members.
Members in
75
Countries
2024 Report to our members
Programsand Services
Programs & Services
in 2024
Volunteer Contributions
Outreach
Awards
With EAG, sponsored lecutures in Kenya and Uganda.
Presented five awards and 16 GS-EAG Geochemistry Fellow honors.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Publications
Membership
Provided 101 free memberships to students in under-represented countries through the Introductory Student Membership program.
More Info
More Info
2024 Report to our members
Programs & Services
in 2024
GS Online Seminar Series
The GS presented free webinars on scientific and career development topics:
More Info
2024 Report to our members
30
147/231
STudent delegates, % of Total
Mentors/ mentees
Goldschmidt is the joint annual conference of the GS and the European Association of Geochemistry. In 2024, more than 2,450 delegates from 70 countries gathered in Chicago and online. Approximately 80% attended in person and 20% participated remotely. A new theme, Geochemistry Informing the Public and Policy for a Better World, highlighted ways that science is influencing the public discourse. 37 early career scientists received travel grants for the meeting and 245 remote participants from countries with low and lower-middle income economies received free registration.
37
14
Grants Awarded
Themes
10
70
Pre-conference science workshops
Countries Represented
More info
2024 Report to our members
Finances
Revenue and Expenses
Revenue & Expenses
2024
This chart provides a visual representation of the society's budget for 2023-24. On the left side of the chart are the sources of income. On the right side, the society's expenditures. The total operating budget for the two-year period was $2,291,000.
In thousands of US Dollars
2024 Report to our members
Revenue & Expenses
2024
Notes about this presentation:
Financial Records An independent audit of the society’s financial records provided a clean opinion. To learn more, visit www.geochemsoc.org/about/governance/
2024 Report to our members
Donors and Impact
Donors
The GS gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who made donations during 2024.
Robert Berner Lecture Fund
Anonymous Philip Froelich
George Luther
Where Needed Most
Anonymous (4) Thomas Anderson Charles Bacon Vickie Bennett David Cole Max Coleman Steven Goldstein David Graham
James Hein Kevin Johnson Miriam Kastner Dante Lauretta Peggy O'Day Roberta Rudnick Edwin Schauble Thomas Stachel
John Hayes Award Fund
Suzanne Anderson
Student Travel Support for Goldschmidt 2024
Anonymous (2) Robert Bodnar Paul Farrar William Fitzgerald
Brian Hitchon David Janecky David Lowry Michael Roden
2024 Report to our members
Impact
Programs supported by member contributions
Capacity-building Grants
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Student Travel Grants
The society provides grants to help students and early career researchers attend the Goldschmidt Conference. These include students and early career researchers from countries with low and lower-middle income economies and U.S. students with support from NASA and NSF.
The society support initiatives aimed at promoting networking, educational activities, analytical training or capacity building related to geochemistry in countries with low and lower-middle-income economies. 2024 grants supported projects in India, Nigeria, and Senegal.
The society continued the virtual mentoring program in 2024, pairing mentees in low and lower-middle income countries with experienced mentors. The DEI Committee also contributed to workshops and other activities at Goldschmidt.
2024 Report to our members
How can you help?
Your role in the Geochemical Society's success
Volunteer
Contribute
Follow Us
Give
Recognize a colleague's achievements by nominating them for a society honor. Most awards have an annual nomination deadline of October 30.
Connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.Submit your story to be shared on our platforms.
Your financial gift helps us serve the international geochemistry community.
Apply to be a mentor in the GS Virtual Mentoring Program.Serve on a board or committee. Serve as a conference mentor or student helper at the Goldschmidt Conference.
2024 Report to our members
Stay Connected
2024