Mentor Programs
For additional information on Mentor Programs, contact Jennifer Nocerino, .
Women in Geology — NEW!
Sun., 28 Oct., noon -1:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Capitol Ballroom 1
A new mentoring program sponsored by Subaru will address the issues faced by women in geology. This social hour will begin with a few key female speakers, followed by a relaxing forum for socializing, sharing ideas and meeting other women in geology. Appetizers will be provided.
Speakers include:
Robbie Gries - Priority Oil & Gas
Mary Lou Zoback - Winner of the 2007 GSA Day Medal and Public Service Awards
Tanja Boask - Winner of the 2007 Subaru Outstanding Woman in Science Award
The Master of Ceremonies for this event will be:
Jean Bahr - Chair of the Outstanding Woman in Science Award Committee
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Geology in Government
Mon., 29 Oct., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center, Four Seasons Ballroom 4
A free lunch for undergraduate and graduate students will be provided at this popular annual event, which features a select panel of mentors representing various government agencies. These mentors invite questions from the students, offer advice about preparing for a career, and comment on the prospects for current and future job opportunities within their agencies.
Agencies include:
USGS, Idaho National Laboratory, US Army Center for Health Promotion, Santa Monica National Recreation Area, Wisconsin and Colorado Geological Surves, a K-12 teacher, and writer Sarah Andrews.
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Geology in Industry — NEW!
Tues., 30 Oct., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Colorado Convention Center, Four Seasons Ballroom 4
A FREE lunch for undergraduate and graduate students. This new mentoring program is sponsored by ExxonMobil, Foundation Coal Company, and Chevron. This event features a select panel of mentors representing various industries. They will invite questions from the students, offer advice about preparing for a career in industry, and comment on the prospects for current and future job opportunities within their agencies.
Companies include:
Chevron, ExxonMobil, Foundation Coal, Gold Fields Exploration, Marston & Marston, Merendon Mining, Newmont Mining, Orica USA, and Pincock, Allen and Holt.
John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program
Tues., 30 Oct., noon –3:00 p.m.
Location to come
This program underwrites the cost for up to 25 students to attend the distinguished Hydrogeology Division Luncheon and Awards Presentation. Eligible students are those who have:
- Checked the box on their membership application indicating their professional interest in hydrology or hydrogeology, and
- Registered for the Annual Meeting by 24 September 2007.
Tickets will be awarded to the first 25 students who respond to an e-mail invitation, based on the eligibility criteria noted here. The lucky recipients of these free tickets will have the chance to meet with some of the nation's most distinguished hydrogeologists.
