Brian R. Pratt

Brian Richard Pratt (born 1953) is a Canadian geologist and paleontologist. He is a professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan and a fellow of the Geological Society of America.

Brian Pratt
Born1953 (age 69–70)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Academic background
EducationB.Sc., Geology, 1976, McMaster University
M.Sc., Geology, 1979, Memorial University
PhD., 1989, University of Toronto
ThesisTrilobites of the Marjuman and Steptoean stages (Upper Cambrian), Rabbitkettle formation, southern Mackenzie Mountains, northwest Canada (1990)
Doctoral advisorNoel James
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Saskatchewan

Early life and education

Pratt was born in Hamilton, Ontario, but grew up in the Niagara Escarpment.[1]

In 1980, his Masters thesis The St. George Group (Lower Ordovician), western Newfoundland: sedimentology, diagenesis and cryptalgal structures was the recipient of the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists Best M.Sc. Thesis Award. At the time, he was also employed by Petro Canada.[2]

While conducting his PhD research, Pratt discovered fossilized worm burrows on the western side of the Mackenzie Mountains.[3]

Career

Pratt joined the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan in 1989.[4][5] In 2002, he was the recipient of the W. W. Hutchison Medal from the Geological Association of Canada.[6] He was also awarded a research grant to study limestone reef.[7] He also sat as Chair on the North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature from 2002 until 2003.[8] Two years later, in 2004, Pratt was named an associate editor for the Journal of Paleontology.[9]

In 2006, Pratt was elected to serve on the University Council[10] and was the recipient of the Past-President's Medal from the Geological Association of Canada.[11] Later in 2008, Pratt was elected to serve on the council for the Geological Society of America.[12] He was also selected to Chair the International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification, replacing Maria Bianca Cita.[13] Pratt was also elected the 2008 Chair of the International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification by a vote of 16 to 13.[8] The following year, Pratt was elected a fellow of the Geological Society of America.[14]

In 2012, Pratt was selected to sit on the board of Global Heritage Stone Resource as Vice President of the North America branch.[15] In 2014, he was elected president of the Geological Association of Canada. After serving his term, he sat on the Executive Committee for the 2015–16 year.[16]

References
  1. "Presidential Address" (PDF). geosciencecanada.ca. 2016. p. 97. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  2. "About Alumni" (PDF). collections.mun.ca. 1981. p. 7. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  3. Blake, Emily (March 18, 2019). "Fossilized 'riot of worms' in N.W.T. rocks make scientists rethink ancient sea life". CBC. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  4. Wilson, Carolyn, ed. (February 27, 2015). Directory of Geoscience Departments 2015. American Geosciences Institute. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  5. MacPherson, Taylor (November 21, 2016). "Geologists call for better pipeline monitoring in wake of oil spill". panow.com. Retrieved September 28, 2019. Dr. Brian Pratt, faculty member of geological sciences since 1989
  6. "Brian Richard Pratt CV" (PDF). media.globalheritagestone.com. June 30, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  7. "Around The Bowl". ocnarchives.usask.ca. April 26, 2002. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  8. "International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification" (PDF). k2sistemas.com. December 2007. p. 7. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  9. "Around The Bowl". ocnarchives.usask.ca. October 2, 2004. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  10. "Councillors elect members at large". ocnarchives.usask.ca. April 21, 2006. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  11. "Around The Bowl". ocnarchives.usask.ca. August 2, 2006. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  12. "Around the Bowl". ocnarchives.usask.ca. October 31, 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  13. "International Subcommission on Stratigraphic Classification" (PDF). k2sistemas.com. November 2008. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  14. "Brian Pratt elected Fellow of Geological Society of America". artsandscience.usask.ca. 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  15. "Global Heritage Stone" (PDF). media.globalheritagestone.com. October 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2019.
  16. "GEOLOG" (PDF). gac.ca. Winter 2015. p. 2. Retrieved September 28, 2019.

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