Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland

The Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland (now known as the Mineralogical Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland^[1]) was founded in 1876. Its main purpose is to disseminate scientific knowledge of the Mineral Sciences (mineralogy) as it may be applied to the fields of crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and economic geology. In support of this vision, the society publishes scientific journals, books and monographs. It also organizes and sponsors scientific meetings, and the society connects with other societies which have similar scientific interests. Some of these other societies are the International Mineralogical Association, the European Mineralogical Union, the Mineralogical Society of America, the Mineralogical Association of Canada, the Geological Society of London, IOM3, the North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers and the Microbiology Society.^[2]

Publications

The Society publishes a variety of book series; these are entitled the "Landmark Series", the "Mineralogical Society Special Series", and the "Monograph series". It also publishes scientific journals entitled Mineralogical Magazine, Clay Minerals, and the EMU Notes in Mineralogy. From 1920 to 2008 it also published the Mineralogical Abstracts bibliographic database. Mineralogical Magazine and Clay Minerals are hybrid journals, publishing both subscription-based and open access articles.

Awards and honours

Aside from the denotation of senior members or Fellows of the Society that are permitted to use the post-nomial 'FMinSoc',^[3] the Society recognises distinguished accomplishments through medals, lectures, honorary fellowships and awards:

The Mineralogical Society-Schlumberger Award, given since 1990 through the generous sponsorship of Schlumberger Cambridge Research, is the most prestigious honour bestowed by the Society. It is awarded to recognise scientific excellence in mineralogy and its applications.
The Max Hey Medal, given since 1993, recognises research of excellence carried out by young workers, within 15 years of the award of their first degree. It is named in honour of Max H. Hey (1904-1984), eminent British mineralogist.
The Collins Medal, given since 2010, is awarded annually to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to Mineral Sciences. The award is named after Joseph Henry Collins (1841–1916), mineralogist and one of the founding members of the Society.
Mineralogical Society lectures: Hallimond Lecture, George Brown Lecture, Society Distinguished Lecturer Programme.
Honorary membership/fellowship.
Undergraduate student awards.

Schlumberger Award recipients

Source: Mineralogical Society

Max Hey Medal recipients

Source: Mineralogical Society

2020 E. Kiseeva
2019 Thomas Műller
2018 Oliver Lord
2017 Victoria Coker
2016 Philip Pogge von Strandmann
2015 Stuart J. Mills
2014 Chris Greenwell
2013 Nicholas J. Tosca and Hendrik Heinz (joint winners)
2012 Madeleine Humphreys
2011 Dan Morgan
2010 Takeshi Kasama
2009 Andrew Walker
2008 Diego Gatta
2007 Michele Warren
2006 A. Dominic Fortes
2005 Paul Hoskin
2004 Mark E. Hodson and Lidunka Vocadlo (joint winners)
2003 R.J. Harrison
2002 Dan J. Frost
2001 Andrew C. Kerr
2000 Ian C.W. Fitzsimons and R.W. Kent (joint winners)
1999 Alison Pawley
1998 M.R. Lee
1997 Jamie J. Wilkinson
1996 no award
1995 Simon C. Kohn
1994 Simon Anthony Turner Redfern
1993 Ross John Angel

References

^ "Bye-laws and legal status -". www.minersoc.org. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
^ "About the Mineralogical Society". Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
^ "Membership categories". Retrieved 6 November 2018.

External links

Official website

[1] "Bye-laws and legal status -". www.minersoc.org. Retrieved 24 May 2024.

[about-2] "About the Mineralogical Society". Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland. Retrieved 15 January 2012.

[3] "Membership categories". Retrieved 6 November 2018.

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