2022 South-Central Section Meeting

Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals

Career Mentoring

Roy J. Shlemon Mentors Program in Applied Geoscience

Mon., 14 March, noon–1:30 p.m. CDT. Online.

GSA student members will have the opportunity to discuss career prospects and challenges with applied geoscientists from various sectors. 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

Tue., 15 March, noon–1:30 p.m. CDT. Online.

GSA student members interested in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a career will have the opportunity to network with professionals in these fields. 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

Mon., 14 March, 9–10 a.m. CDT. Online.

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

Mon., 14 March, 10–11 a.m. CDT. Online.

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

Tue., 15 March, 9–10 a.m. CDT. Online.

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.

Professionals

If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor at the meeting. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.

This 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 can be downloaded from the meeting website after the meeting.