Abstract Deadline: Goldschmidt Conference
Goldschmidt is the foremost annual, international conference on geochemistry and related subjects, organized by the Geochemical Society and the European Association of Geochemistry. The abstract submission deadline is February 26, 2026.
Here are some sessions that may be of interest:
Session 02e: Understanding the Deep Earth through the Elastic and Transport Properties of Its Constituent Materials: This session highlights recent experimental and theoretical advances in elastic and transport properties of mantle and core minerals and melts, and how these results integrate with geophysical observations to improve models of Earth and planetary interior structure, dynamics, and evolution. We welcome contributions on elasticity and transport properties (e.g., electrical/thermal conductivity, diffusivity, viscosity) of deep Earth and planetary materials.
Session 02h Under pressure: from chemical bonding to planetary structures and evolution: This session brings together experimental and theoretical studies that advance our understanding of the chemistry, bonding, and resulting physical properties of matter in planetary deep interiors, as well as the extreme-condition static and dynamic processes that shape planetary compositions and structures. These include the identification of new compounds and phases, determinations of material properties at high pressure, and investigations of bonding mechanisms under extreme conditions.Deciphering high-pressure structures and properties relies on demanding and sophisticated experimental and theoretical tools. We welcome presentations on cutting-edge methods and modeling, discussions of their potential and limitations, and identification of open problems and needs for further developments.
09j Probing Mineral–Organic–Microbe Interactions that Drive Biomineralization, Preservation, and Biogeochemical Processes: Conventional to Synchrotron studies: This session aims to bring together researchers from diverse fields to discuss the latest advances in understanding mineral-organic-microbe interactions and their impact on biogeochemical processes, with a special focus on the application of synchrotron-based techniques. Synchrotron X-ray spectro-microscopy, including STXM, Ptychography, tomography, XANES, EXAFS, and XFM, have revolutionized our ability to probe complex systems at the molecular to nanoscale. We encourage submissions that utilize these cutting-edge techniques, as well as conventional methods, to elucidate the complex interactions between minerals, organics, and microbes.