Pittsburgh Geological Society

Thank you Allegheny Observatory for a fabulous tour last night! Thank you Pittsburgh weather for clear sky's! Had great views of jupitor and saturn! Be sure to check this amazing place out for talks or a tour!
https://www.observatory.pitt.edu/

Hello! Here's a link to the 8 published field trip guides from the 2023 GSA annual meeting in Pittsburgh, including the first geology guide to Fallingwater, guides to special geologic features of Ohiopyle State Park and the Erie lakeshore, and more. PGS members might appreciate having the link.

Field Excursions to the Appalachian Plateaus and the Valley and Ridge for GSA Connects 2023 | GeoScienceWorld Books | GeoScienceWorld This volume offers guides for GSA Connects 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, that cover a diverse range of geologic time and processes from the Paleozoic t

Pittsburgh Geological Society Welcomes Dr. Rosaly Lopez from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory to the Allegheny Observatory.

Pittsburgh Geological Society welcomes Dr. Jeremiah Bernau from the University of Utah giving his talk on Bonneville Salt Flats.

RIP to the man who discovered plate tectonics.

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W. Jason Morgan, discoverer of plate tectonics (1935–2023) Geophysicist who showed how segments of Earth’s crust move.

will re-release the PGS/Mindful collab beer Red Bed Amber Lager for drafts and growlers on October 4th at 6pm at the CastleShannon location. Red Bed will also be available at Mindfuls tap locations in Carnegie.

A portion of proceeds supports the Galey Fund of to support scholarships and professional development initiatives for students.

PGS plans to have a limited edition of commemorative glasses at our booth at the Annual GSA meeting October 15 thru 18.

PGS welcomes Dr. Anjana Shah, research geophysicist from the discussing the latest Earth MRI Aquisition data. To access the data go to https://ngmbd.usgs.gov/emri

Looking for something to do on August 10th? Why not take a nice hike & learn about the geology & history of Hell's Hollow at McConnells Mills State Park?

Industrial History & Geology of Hells Hollow Did you ever wonder how this lovely valley may have gotten its name? What did it look like in the 1800’s? Join a park guide to explore some unique geology along Hell Run as we hike to the waterfall and back. The geology of this area led to the iron industry and lime kiln. Although the trail is eas...

The Pittsburgh Geological Society is happy to welcome James McDonald from the Ohio Geological Society giving is award winning talk on the History of Contour Mapping in the Appalachian Basin 1870 -1917 at our last meeting of the year.

Attention Students! Deadline extended for student night abstracts until April 1st!

Each spring, the Pittsburgh Geological Society co-sponsors a meeting to showcase student research in the tri-state area. With assistance from the American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute and the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, our members judge student abstracts and select three to give oral presentations, while several others are invited to present posters on their research.

This year's Student Night will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in person. Students doing original undergraduate or graduate research in any field of earth science are encouraged to apply (instructions for submitting an abstract are included below). Presenting your research will not only give you invaluable experience in public speaking and networking with professional geoscientists, it will also allow you to list a professional presentation on your resume and possibly qualify for a cash award.

Each of the three sponsoring societies will select one student paper (graduate or undergraduate) for oral presentation. Additional abstracts will be accepted for poster presentations. All presenters will receive certificates of recognition and appreciation, as well as a complimentary dinner.

Fund submission information at the link below!

Student Night Each spring, the Pittsburgh Geological Society co-sponsors a meeting to showcase student research in the tri-state area. With assistance from the American Society of Civil Engineers Geo-Institute...

Excited to welcome the 2023 Darcy Lecturer Dr. Alicia Wilson tonight at the Pittsburgh Geological Society meeting!

Check out TO CROSS A BRIDGE”: FERN HOLLOW BRIDGE IN PITTSBURGH, A GEOLOGY STORY by Pittsburgh Geological Society members Albert D. Kollar and Wendy T. Noe

“To Cross A Bridge”: Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, A Geology Story “To Cross A Bridge”: Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh, A Geology Story by Albert D. Kollar and Wendy T. Noe In the early morning of January 28, 2022, Pittsburgh’s 52-year-old Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed into Fern Hollow Run of Frick Park. Thankfully, there were no fatalities. The event made l...

Congratulations to PGS Treasurer, past Vice President, and Penn West'-California Professor Dr. Kyle Fredrick on receiving the 2022 Walt Skinner Award for service to PGS.

Students! An info session on PASSHE Summer 2023 Geology Field Camp Thursday November 17, 2022 12:30 to 1:00 pm eastern.

Really interesting talk tonight by Dr. Richard Smosnaa!

If you missed the release party at you can pick up a glass at the meeting next week! Four packs and drafts can be pickedup at the brewery!

Mindful Brewing Co. & The Pittsburgh Geological Society to Release a Collaborative Craft Brew - "Pittsburgh Red Bed" Lager

Join Mindful Brewing Company and the Pittsburgh Geological Society for a beer release party for our collaborative"Pittsburgh Red Bed" Lager and dine-in fundraiser at the Mindful Castle Shannon 2nd floor loft on Wednesday, November 9th. from 6-10pm. A portion of the evening sales of our will also be donated to the Galey Fund of PGS.

Canning is slated for Tuesday, November 8th. "Pittsburgh Red Bed” Lager which will be on tap at both Carnegie and Castle Shannon. Cans will of course be available on shelves and distributed to our friends throughout the Pittsburgh area.

“Pittsburgh Red Bed” release will also serve a philanthropic purpose as a portion of the beer’s proceeds will go to the Galey Fund of PGS - dedicated to supporting scholarships and professional development initiatives for our student members.

The Pittsburgh Geological Society's Red Bed Lager brewed by Mindful Brewing Company is being released in early November ask your local pub to request a keg and keep an eye out for an announcement about the release party!

Great talk by Dr. Scott Burns on terrroir or the "taste of the place" and the relationship between geology, soil, climate, and wine. We got to explore the wine at Narcisi Winery. Next time your picking a wine checkout an Oregon wine from the Oregon state's soil region, the Jory Soil formed from the Basaltic Bedrock. Or do a terroir tasting and see if you have favorite!

Check out this virtual geologic tour around Ohiopyle.

Special geologic features of Ohiopyle State Park and Youghiogheny Gorge, southwestern Pennsylvania This is a geology-themed talk about Ohiopyle State Park, the Youghiogheny River Gorge and surrounding Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania. It is m...

What do geologist like just as much as rocks?

If you guessed beer.....stay tuned for a big announcememt from and Mindful Brewing Company!

Learning about the geologic history of Pittsburgh from Dr. John Harper, PG PA Geologic Survey (retired)

Get ready for fall with some new PGS merchandise! Get 20% off on apparel and accessories at the PGS store https://apparelnow.com/pittsburgh-geological-society-apparel

Not specifically geology related but fun activity none the less.