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- Title
Acceptance of the 2023 Roebling Medal of the Mineralogical Society of America.
- Authors
Calas, Georges
- Abstract
Georges Calas, a scientist from France, has accepted the prestigious 2023 Roebling Medal from the Mineralogical Society of America. In his acceptance speech, Calas expresses his gratitude for the honor and acknowledges the significance of being chosen for this award. He reflects on his career in mineralogy, highlighting his fascination with minerals since middle school and his research on topics such as mineral colors, glasses, and synchrotron radiation. Calas also emphasizes the importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in mineralogy, as well as his involvement in public affairs and the management of research and universities.
- Subjects
MINERALOGICAL Society of America; EARTH sciences; MATERIALS science; MINES &; mineral resources; MEDALS; SYNCHROTRON radiation sources
- Publication
American Mineralogist, 2024, Vol 109, Issue 5, p968
- ISSN
0003-004X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2138/am-2024-AP10958