Charles Darwin (IMAGE) Geological Society of America Caption Judge John E. Jones III will receive the Geological Society of America's 2009 President’s Medal, honoring his landmark decision upholding the teaching of evolution in science classrooms. It is presented in the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin (depicted), whose work forms the basis of modern evolutionary theory. Credit Geological Society of America Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.