The Robert Schuster Medal is a joint award shared between the CGS (Geohazards Committee and Engineering Geology Division) and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG). This award honours CGS and AEG member, Dr. Robert Schuster (b 1927), who has had a distinguished career, primarily related to geohazards.
The medal recognizes outstanding contributions to geohazards research, teaching and/or professional practice in North America. The award is typically awarded to CGS and AEG members in alternate years – in 2020 an American AEG member will be recognized. Past medal winners can be found on the Geohazards Committee webpage.
The Nomination Committee is calling for nominations of an American AEG member for the 2020 Robert Schuster Medal. Nominations from CGS members should comprise a letter of nomination and a two-page resume, and should be sent to the CGS National Office at admin@cgs.ca by January 31, 2020.
For further information, contact Scott McDougall, incoming Chair of the CGS Geohazards Committee, at smcdouga@eoas.ubc.ca.