German MineralogicalSociety e. V. –Welcome to the DMG

The YoungMins were there for you at GeoMinBochum! The conference took place from 20 to 24 September 2026. We’d like to share a few impressions with you!

With the interview series “Applied Mineralogists and Crystallographers”, the DMG introduces people and research fields from both Sections. In this edition, Elena Sturm from LMU Munich provides insights into her work on geomaterials in technology and the environment, as well as her research on nanostructured and composite materials.

The German Mineralogical Society awards the Doris Schachner Medal 2026 to PD Dr. habil. Melanie Kaliwoda in recognition of her outstanding contributions to raising the public profile of mineralogy.

The German Mineralogical Society awards Prof. Jens Götze the Georg Agricola Medal in recognition of his internationally renowned research, his outstanding commitment to teaching, and his successful efforts to bridge the gap between science and the public.

In recognition of his innovative research and commitment to the international scientific community, the German Mineralogical Society awards Richard Wirth the Abraham Gottlob Werner Medal.

Prof. Dr Alisa Machner holds the Chair of Mineral Construction Materials at the Technical University of Munich, where she conducts research into sustainable building materials.

Dr Hella Wittmann-Oelze works as a researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, where she is head of the Cosmogenic Nuclide Laboratory. Her field of research is Earth’s surface geochemistry.

The YoungMins will be representing you at GeoMinBochum. The conference takes place from 20 to 24 September 2026. Do pop along to the DMG stand or attend the jointly organised Young Scientists Session!

Introduction of the newly elected Deputy Chair of DMG, Prof. Dr. Claudia Weidenthaler and her appeal for the future, societal relevance, and promotion of the next generation in mineralogy.

Das gemeinsame Sektionstreffen Petrologie/Petrophysik und Geochemie brachte am 12. und 13. Juni Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen an der Universität Potsdam zusammen. Mit 18 Vorträgen und 26 Postern bot die Tagung ein vielfältiges Programm zu aktuellen Themen der Petrologie und Geochemie sowie viel Raum für wissenschaftlichen Austausch und Vernetzung.