Dear Meteoritical Society Members,
We wanted to share some upcoming deadlines, news items, and other announcements:
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Endowment Grant Deadline: June 15 – There are two types of Endowment Fund Grants, both of which are accepting proposals with a deadline of June 15. Community Grants can be used to support a wide range of activities that further the broad goals of the society, and Research Grants can be used to support student and early-career research efforts. Visit the Endowment Fund Grants webpage for details on how to apply.
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Latest Endowment Grant reports –
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From David King, Auburn University, on: “Proposal to enhance public understanding of Wetumpka impact structure, Alabama USA” (Community Grant).
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From Megan Hammett, University of Manchester, on "Exploring the oxygen isotope heterogeneity of melting CAIs in CV chondrites" (Research Grant).
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MetSoc Meeting Standard Registration Deadline: July 7 – Registration is available on the 2025 MetSoc meeting website, with the standard registration rates available through July 7. Visit https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/ to find out about Australia's entry requirements. We look forward to seeing many of you at the annual meeting in Perth, July 14 through July 18!
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Call from the Nominating Committee for Suggestions for Council Positions – The Nominating Committee is beginning the process of selecting the candidates for Society offices for the election at the end of this year and is welcoming suggestions. Visit this announcement for details on the positions and how to provide suggestions.
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In Memoriam – We are sorry to share the passing of Bevan French (1937 – 2025), recipient of the 2002 Barringer Award. We thank Steven Jaret, Peter Schultz, and Christian Koeberl who contributed to this remembrance.
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Guy Consolmagno, Meteoritical Society President, metsocpres@meteoritical.org
Jutta Zipfel, Meteoritical Society Secretary, metsocsec@meteoritical.org
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