Student/Recent Grad Membership Eligibility:
•	STUDENT: Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled and majoring in geology or a related science.
•	RECENT GRADUATE: Graduated with a degree in geology or related science within the last two years, and not planning to re-enter an academic program. After two years, Recent Grads move up to the Professional Member category.
A related science is any physical or biological science or other discipline such as engineering or geography.

Renew by 15 Dec. & SAVE 15% (applies to members in “high income” countries only).

Join now and get an extended membership through Dec. 2014.

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Membership Dues:
Membership term is based on the calendar year.
$30	Dues
If residing in and a citizen of a country whose economy is classified other than “high-income” by World Bank, dues are reduced. [details]

GSA members
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GSA for Students and Recent Graduates

Jump start your career in the Geosciences!

Gain Cutting-Edge Knowledge and Insight
Publish and Present your Research
Apply for Research Funding
Interact with the Worldwide Geoscience Community
Succeed in Your Pursuit of a Geoscience Career

Receive FREE online access to scientific journals.

Geology — GSA Bulletin — Geosphere — Lithosphere —
Journal of the Geological Society (of London)

GSA Publications Cover What’s Hot in the Geosciences

Included With Membership:
Geology — Most cited and widely read earth science journal; with over 20 thought provoking articles each month (online access & archives). GSA Bulletin — Earth science journal publishes classical-style research papers in all disciplines (online access & archives). Geosphere — E-Journal covers all geoscience disciplines in a medium that accommodates animations and sound. Lithosphere — Focuses on tectonic processes at all scales that affect the crust and upper mantle (online access).	Journal of the Geological Society (of London) — Publishes topical papers summarizing the results of recent research across the full range of the Earth Sciences (online access). GSA Connection — E-Publication contains news and items of interest to the geoscience community. GSA Today — Science and news magazine features a hot topic science article, member news, and classifieds. Members in countries other than “high income” receive GSA Today online.
Member Discounts:
Geology (print or CD) GSA Bulletin(print or CD) Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (co-published by AEG and GSA) Hydrogeology Journal (published by the International Association for Hydrogeologists)	30% member-only discount on all GSA print journals, books, Special Papers, and more.

Attend just ONE GSA function
and the member savings covers your annual dues.

Offset meeting attendance costs through travel grants and volunteer opportunities.

GSA's Annual Meeting attracts more than 6,000 attendees across all disciplines to participate in a high energy science exchange. Technical sessions, hot topics, field trips, special events, and more offer something for everyone. Take advantage of student-oriented opportunities while networking for your future.

• The Campus Connection (formerly Graduate School Info. Forum)	• Mentoring Sessions
• Employment Service Center	• Research Proposal Writing Workshops
• President's Student Breakfast

GSA Section Meetings present similar experiences at a more intimate regional level, and offers the perfect venue for students to present their research. Awards for best papers and posters, coupled with mentoring programs and travel and research grants, make participation in your section a must!

Join any number of GSA's 17 Specialty Divisions for more focused opportunities. Divisions offer short courses, sessions and trips, research grants and awards, along with leadership and networking opportunities.

Graduate student members are encouraged to apply for a GSA Research Grant. Historically, nearly one out of two applicants received funding.

Gain practical experience by working on an exciting field project in a National Park, National Forest, or the Bureau of Land Management—GeoCorps™ America can make it happen.

Travel and study through GeoVentures with others who share your interests.

Be part of the community that is shaping the future of earth science!

Publish your research through premiere journals and other publications for worldwide circulation and exposure. GSA's online abstract services offer the opportunity to publish and present your research at GSA's Annual and Section Meetings.

Be informed about government and policy issues that affect the geoscience community. Participate in the development of GSA position papers, congressional visit days, and grassroots activism.

Give back to the profession by supporting research, educational programs, and public outreach efforts through contributions to the GSA Foundation.

GSA Affinity Relationships

Save up to $3,300 on a new Subaru — Subaru VIP Partners Program.
Save 10% on a car rental with Enterprise. Use GSA's corporate code: 32F3047; and PIN: GEO.

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