Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Mentor Programs
- Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience Luncheon
- Thurs., 7 Apr. 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 in Applied Hydrogeology Program Luncheon
- Fri., 8 Apr. 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 nonmembers on a first come, first served basis.
Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors.
GeoCareers Workshops
Interested in career advice? Plan to attend a workshop for students and early career professionals to
learn more about the ins and outs of the profession.
- Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing.
- Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply for a job. This
workshop will help you begin this process and will introduce you to informational interviewing. This
section is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your
career planning the better.
- Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration.
- 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.
- Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés and CVs.
- How do you prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Whether you are currently in
the market for a job or not, learn how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review numerous
résumés helping you to learn important dos and don’ts.
Learn more about mentors and career workshops. Questions? Contact Jennifer
Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Student Volunteers
Earn free registration and get an insider's view when you volunteer to work at the meeting for five
hours.
How to Sign Up
- Make sure you are a GSA Student Member in good standing. (Check your status or join GSA.)
-
Sign up as a student volunteer.
- Choose your spots.
- Enter your information. You will be sent an automated confirmation and
reminders.
- Contact Maija Sipola at sipolame@miamioh.edu
to confirm your hours and to receive the registration promo code.
- Register
for the
meeting and enter the promo code you received from Maija at checkout.
Travel Grants
Deadline to apply: 28 Feb.
The Southeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting. Learn more.
The North-Central Section is also pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting.
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more.
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Professionals
Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience or hydrology career with students, or
interested in earning CEUs by attending the meeting? Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn
more about serving as a mentor at the Joint North-Central–Southeastern GSA Section Meeting, contact
Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
The North-Central–Southeastern 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.