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Students at the Annual Meeting

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
Eligibility:
•  Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled and majoring in geology or a related field.
(i.e., any physical or biological science or other discipline such as engineering, geography, or anthropology)

Membership Dues:
Membership term is based on the calendar year.
$30  Dues*
$6 - If residing in and a citizen of a country whose economy is classified other than “high-income” (World Bank).
Join between Oct.-Dec. and get an extended membership through the end of the following year.
* $13 of your dues will be allocated toward your GSA Today subscription.
Membership dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.


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Attend just ONE GSA function and the member savings covers your annual dues.
Offset meeting attendance costs through travel grants and volunteer opportunities.

Career Opportunities, Professional Networking, and Research Funding

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.
• Graduate School Information Forum • Mentoring Sessions
• Employment Service Center • Career Roundtable Discussions
• President's Student Breakfast • Research Proposal Writing Workshop


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.

Receive FREE online access to GSA's journals.

GSA Publications Cover What’s Hot in the Geosciences

Included With Membership: Member Discounts:
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.
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.
Geology (print or CD)
GSA Bulletin (print or CD)
Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (co-published by AEG and GSA)
Geotimes (published by the American Geological Institute
Hydrogeology Journal (published by the International Association for Hydrogeologists)
20% member-only discount on all GSA print journals, books, Special Papers, and more.

Shape the Future of the Geosciences

Publish your research through peer-reviewed 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.

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

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  • Auto and homeowner insurance discounts — Liberty Mutual Group Savings Plus Program.

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