The European Association of Geochemistry, EAG, was officially established in 1985 with the goal of promoting geochemistry internationally and in particular providing a forum for the presentation of geochemistry, exchange of ideas, publications and recognition of scientific excellence. To this aim, the EAG has established several core activities.
Goldschmidt Conference
The main activity of the EAG is the organization of the Goldschmidt Conferences® on odd-numbered years in Europe, in partnership with the Geochemical Society. The Goldschmidt conference is designed as the primary meeting worldwide for the presentation and exchange of scientific ideas in geochemistry.
Publications
- The EAG publishes Geochemical Perspectives Letters, an open access journal that publishes short, highest-quality articles spanning geochemical sciences.
- The EAG publishes Geochemical Perspectives, an invited-contribution journal which articles present the evolution of a field of geochemistry.
- The EAG participates in the production of Elements.
- The EAG is affiliated with the journal Chemical Geology.
Awards & Special Lectures
Early Career Support
- Student Sponsorship Program: the EAG sponsors students to attend short courses and conferences in Europe
- Early Career Science Ambassadors Program: the EAG funds early career scientists based in Europe to attend conferences outside of Europe.
- Goldschmidt Grants Program: the EAG provides support to delegates from low-income economies.
Outreach
- Distinguished Lecture Program in Central and Eastern Europe
- EAG-GS Outreach Program developing outreach activities in geochemistry in Africa
- Short Course and Conference Sponsorship Program providing support to EAG members organizing a short course or small conference in Europe
Event & Session Sponsorship
- Event Sponsorship: the EAG sponsors workshops and small conferences in Europe
- Session Sponsorship: the EAG sponsors geochemistry-relevant sessions at conferences
Partnerships
The EAG works with many other learned societies to promote geochemistry internationally and has made formal partnership agreements with 15 scientific societies.
Communication
- Listing of job opportunities (posting is free of charge)
- Monthly newsletters
- EAG Blog
- Facebook and Twitter
- Press releases during Goldschmidt Conferences
EAG Governance
The EAG is run by a Council made of seven officer-councillors and nine to eleven councillors. The officer-councillors include the President, Vice-President, Past-President, Treasurer, Secretary and two Goldschmidt Officers. The Council is chaired by the President. The Presidential cycle is of six years: two as Vice-President, two as President and two as Past-President. The EAG also counts nine committees (two of which are shared with the Geochemical Society). Each Committee Chair is a member of the EAG Council.
Learn more about the EAG, its initiatives and finances in the 2020 EAG Report to Members.