Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Cosponsored by GSA Foundation and the U.S. Geological Survey
Learn
more about mentors and career workshops.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org
Mentor Luncheons and Programs
Roy J. Shlemon Mentors Program in Applied Geoscience
Fri., 17 March, noon–1:30 p.m., Ballroom E–F
The Shlemon Mentor Program is designed to extend the mentoring reach of individual professionals from applied
geology to students attending GSA section meetings. Over free lunches, mentors and attendees discuss real-life
issues including professional opportunities and challenges. This is a ticketed event and GSA student members
will receive priority; any remaining space will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
John Mann Mentors Program in Applied Hydrogeology
Sat.. 18 March, noon–1:30 p.m., Ballroom E–F
The Mann Mentor Program presents mentoring opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as
recent graduates, with a declared interest in applied hydrogeology as a career to interact and network with
practicing hydrogeology professionals. This relaxed, small-scale event features a free lunch for attendees and
mentors. This is a ticketed event and GSA student members will receive priority; any remaining space will be
offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mentoring Roundtables
Fri., 17 March, 4–5:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom E–F
Mentors from a variety of careers will be available to answer your questions, offer advice about your career
plans, and comment on job opportunities in their fields. Students and early career professionals are welcome to
attend, and no registration is necessary.
Mentoring Panel
Sat., 18 March, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom E–F
Panelists will be geologists working in positions you may not have considered for employment. They will discuss
their jobs and offer advice. Students and early career professionals are welcome to attend, and no registration
is necessary.
USGS Mentoring Café
Fri.–Sat., 17–18 March, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom G
Post or view job postings and sign up for either Drop-in Mentoring or the Résumé Review Clinic. Students and
early career professionals are welcome to attend.
Drop-in Mentoring
Fri.–Sat., 17–18 March, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom G
Mentoring will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early in the U.S. Geological Survey Mentoring
Café to secure your 30-minute consultation. Students and early career professionals are welcome to attend.
Résumé Review Clinic
Fri.–Sat., 17–18 March, 1:30–5:30 p.m., Grand Ballroom G
Résumé review will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up early in the U.S. Geological Survey Mentoring
Café to secure your 30-minute consultation. Bring two copies of your résumé. Students and early career
professionals are welcome to attend.
Geology Club Meetup
Fri., 17 March, 2:00–3:00 p.m., Grand Ballroom G
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
Students and early career professionals are welcome to attend the career workshops and no
registration is necessary.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing
Fri., 17 March, 9–10 a.m., Grand Ballroom G
Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply to jobs. This workshop will help
you begin this process and will introduce you to informational interviewing. This section is highly recommended
for freshman, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.
Geoscience Career Program Workshop Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration
Fri., 17 March, 10–11 a.m., Grand Ballroom G
What do geologists in various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and cons of 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
Sat., 18 March, 9–10 a.m., Grand Ballroom G
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.
Student Volunteers
Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free meeting registration. Eight hours is required to receive the complimentary meeting registration. Students interested in helping with the
various aspects of the meeting should contact Michael H. Trippi, U.S. Geological Survey, mtrippi@usgs.gov.
How to Sign Up
- Make sure you are a GSA Student Member in good standing. (Check your status or
join GSA.)
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Sign up as a student volunteer.
- Choose your spots.
- Enter your information. You will be sent an automated confirmation and reminders.
- Contact Michael Trippi at mtrippi@usgs.gov to confirm
your hours and to receive the registration promo code.
- Register for the
meeting and enter the promo code you received from Michael Trippi at checkout.
Travel Grants
Application deadline: 13 Feb.
Students who are GSA members and who register for the meeting are eligible to apply for student travel grants
from their respective sections.
Southeastern Section
Apply
The application deadline has passed.
Northeastern Section
Apply
The application deadline has passed.
Northeastern Urban Award for Non-Traditional Students
Students who work full-time, care for dependents, or are otherwise considered non-traditional may request up to $1,000, which can be applied to meeting expenses.
The application deadline has passed.
Professionals
If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor
at the joint meeting. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more about serving as a mentor, contact
Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
The joint meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn 2.4 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.