This is the application form for the GSA Thompson Field Forum 2027: Controversies in the Precambrian deep crust: Insights from the Canadian Shield, taking place 23-30 August 2027 in Ontario and Québec, Canada. The deadline for completing this application is 21 January 2027. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by the end of February, and participants will be asked to register at that time.
This eight-day Thompson Field Forum begins in Toronto and traverses the Grenville and Superior Provinces, ending in Mont Tremblant, Québec. Participants will examine outcrops that illustrate deep crustal processes, including high-grade metamorphism, partial melting, Archean crustal evolution, impact structures, and mineralized terranes, through a series of roadside stops and short, accessible hikes.
Each participant will be expected to attend the full duration of the conference. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance, nor does it commit you to attendance.
For any questions, please email [convener and contact info] or thompsonfieldforum@geosociety.org. Thanks for your interest!