Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
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 Mentors Program in Applied Geoscience, Sunday, 17 March, noon–1:30 p.m., Webster Room.
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 Program in Applied Hydrogeology, Monday, 18 March, noon–1:30 p.m., Webster Room.
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
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 Program Workshop Part 1: Career Planning and Networking, Sunday, 17 March, 9–10 a.m., Stark 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 freshmen, sophomores and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration, Sunday, 17 March, 10–11 a.m., Stark 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 Program Workshop Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs, Monday, 18 March, 9–10 a.m., Stark Room.
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 résumé dos and don’ts.
Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors. Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Student Volunteers
Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free meeting registration. Students interested in helping with the
various aspects of the meeting can sign up here. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Mana, Salem State University,
smana@salemstate.edu.
Travel Grants
Application deadline: 13 February
The Northeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting.
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Professionals
If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor.
Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
The Northeastern Section meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs toward your continuing
education requirements for your employer, K–12 school, or professional registration. The CEU certificate may be
downloaded from the meeting website after the meeting.