OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

MENTOR PROGRAMS

The Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geosciences is designed to extend the mentoring reach of individual professionals from applied geology to undergraduate and graduate students. Students and mentors: Join us for a free lunch on Monday, 17 March. Space is limited — first come, first served.

The Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program presents mentoring opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduate students with a declared interest in applied hydrogeology as a career. Lunch will be provided for students and mentors on Tuesday, 18 March. Space is limited — first come, first served.

For more information, visit the GSA Mentors page or contact Jennifer Nocerino, .

TRAVEL GRANTS

Application deadline: 10 Feb. 2014

The GSA Foundation has funds available for student travel grants. The money, when combined with equal funds from the sections, is used to assist both undergraduate and graduate student members of GSA. The South-Central Section usually makes awards of up to US$200. Watch the meeting website for application criteria and the online application system opening in December 2013. For more information, contact the section secretary, Jay Sims, .

VOLUNTEERS

Student volunteers are requested to assist with meeting activities including assistance in the Speaker Ready Room and at technical sessions and symposia. GSA will provide meeting registration for student volunteers who commit to a minimum of half a day of service during the meeting.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT POSTER PROGRAM

First place undergraduate and graduate awardees receive complimentary registration to the 2014 GSA Annual Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, a cash award, and their posters will be prominently displayed at the GSA Annual Meeting. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.

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