Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Student Pizza Party Sponsored by Groundwater Resources Association, Sacramento
2 April 2025, 6-8 p.m. at Frankie's Pizza
200 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Join us at Frankie’s Pizza to meet and mingle with fellow students. Enjoy complimentary pizza (while it lasts) and connect with peers attending the meeting.
Student Volunteers
Earn free registration and get an insider's view when you volunteer to work at the meeting for seven hours.
Student volunteer sign-up is full.
How to Sign Up
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Ensure you're a GSA Student Member in good standing
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Sign up as a Student Volunteer
- Sign up as a student volunteer via the button above.
- Enter your information.
- Receive your sign-up confirmation.
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Receive your Registration Code from GSA
- GSA will confirm you have signed up for seven volunteer hours.
- Once your hours have been confirmed, GSA will email you a code to register for the meeting.
- Please allow up to three business days to receive your code.
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Register for the meeting
- Begin your registration.
- Enter your code at checkout and register for the meeting free of charge!
Volunteer as a Student Driver for Complimentary Field Trip and Meeting Registration
Students aged 25+ with a valid drivers license can volunteer as field trip drivers to receive complimentary registration for both the trip and the meeting. Email Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, for more information.
Career Mentoring Luncheons
Ask your career-related questions and learn about nonacademic pathways in the geosciences while networking
with professionals at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor Luncheons. GSA student members are welcome.
Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience
Wed. 2 April, Noon-1:30 p.m., Cyprus Grille
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 non-members on a first come, first served basis.
John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program
Thurs. 3 April, Noon-1:30 p.m., Cyprus Grille
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.
Geology Club Meetup
Wed. 2 April, 2-3:00 p.m., Diablo Room
If you are a geology club member or are interested in starting a club on your campus, plan to meet up and chat with other representatives about their activities, goals and accomplishments.
Career Workshop Series
This three-part series will feature career development planning, an exploration of geoscience job sectors,
and information on best practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Nontechnical skills and workforce
statistics will be reviewed. The series will be led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration
is required, and everyone is welcome.
Geoscience Career Workshop Part 1: Career Planning and Networking
Wed. 2 April, 9-10:00 a.m., Diablo Room
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 freshman, sophomores and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.
Geoscience Career Workshop Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration
Wed. 2 April, 10-11:00 a.m., Diablo Room
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: Cover Letters, Résumés and CVs
Thurs. 3 April, 9-10:00 a.m., Diablo Room
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 at www.geosociety.org/mentors. Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Travel Grants
Application deadline: 26 Feb. 2025
The Cordilleran Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting.
Geology Club Tee Off Competition
Submission deadline: 11 Feb. 2025
Geology and environmental science clubs from GSA's six Geographic Sections will compete in a bracket-style showdown to showcase their creativity, community spirit, and passion for geology by designing a t-shirt. Bring your best design to compete for the prize and title of 2025 Geology Club Tee-Off Champion!
Learn more and submit your design