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The Geological Society of America was founded in 1888 to foster communication and collaboration among scientists, students, and educators in the field. By bringing these groups together, it gives them an opportunity to learn about the latest developments, hash out differences of opinion, and speak as a single voice on those issues on which consensus is reached. With a collective voice geoscientists can reach more people, educating them about public policy ...

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