2022 Joint Section Meeting

Student Mentor Programs and Career Workshops

Career Mentoring Luncheons

Roy J. Shlemon Mentors Program in Applied Geoscience

Wed., 16 March, noon–1:30 p.m. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union 208AB

GSA student members will have the opportunity to discuss career prospects and challenges with applied geoscientists from various sectors over a FREE lunch. GSA student members will receive priority; any remaining space will be offered to student nonmembers on a first come, first served basis.

John Mann Mentors Program in Applied Hydrogeology

Thurs., 17 March, noon–1:30 p.m. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union 208AB

GSA student members interested in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a career will have the opportunity to network with professionals in these fields over a FREE lunch. GSA student members will receive priority; any remaining space will be offered to student non-members on a first come, first served basis.

Career Workshop Series

Geoscience Career Workshop Part 1

Wed., 16 March, 9–10 a.m. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union 208AB

Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply for jobs. This workshop will help you begin this process and will help you to practice your networking skills. This section is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.

Geoscience Career Workshop Part 2

Wed., 16 March, 10–11 a.m. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union 208AB

What do geologists in various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and cons to working in academia, government, and industry? Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address these issues.

Geoscience Career Workshop Part 3

Thurs., 17 March, 9–10 a.m. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Union 208AB

How do you prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Whether you are currently on the job market or not, learn how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review numerous examples to help you learn important résumé do’s and don’ts.

Learn more about mentors and career workshops. Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.

Student Volunteers

Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free registration. Students interested in helping with the various aspects of the meeting should contact Pamela Burnley, pamela.burnley@unlv.edu.

Travel Grants

Deadline to apply: 14 February

GSA’s Cordilleran Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to its joint Section meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about the grants.

GSA’s Rocky Mountain Section is also pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting. Learn more about the grants.

Professionals

Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience or hydrology career with students? Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more about serving as a mentor at this meeting contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.

The joint Cordilleran–Rocky Mountain GSA Section Meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs toward your continuing education requirements for your employer, K–12 school, or professional registration. Please check the meeting website after the meeting to download your CEU certificate.