Dr. Arthur A. Socolow, former Pennsylvania state geologist, has been named the recipient of the "2007 Medal" in honor of Ian Campbell. Socolow was presented the award at the Geological Society of America Presidential Address Ceremony in Denver, Col.

In 1957, Socolow joined the Pennsylvania Geological Survey where and worked as director and state geologist until 1986. After stepping down as director, he began working as a consulting geologist, focusing on projects addressing environmental geology, engineering geology, mineral resources evaluation and ground water development.

Having authored more than 100 papers and publications, Socolow has served on numerous advisory committees including for the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of Energy, National Research Council, and the Interstate Oil Compact Commission. In addition, Socolow has been president of the Association of American State Geologists, the Geologic Section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Association of Stratigraphic Nomenclature.

Socolow is the 26th recipient of this award that is given annually in memory of Ian Campbell, a renowned American geologist of accomplishment and influence.

11/23/2007