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in hopes of getting funded or published. Along those lines, we This manuscript is submitted for publication by Caitlin
can also handle rejection, thereby writing more persuasive argu- Keating-Bitonti, 2018–2019 GSA-USGS Congressional Science
ments next time around. These are skills that geologists, and Fellow, with the understanding that the U.S. government is autho-
more broadly scientists, learned early on in their careers that rized to reproduce and distribute reprints for governmental use.
come in handy daily in Congress. The one-year fellowship is supported by GSA and the U.S.
Although some, including members of our field, might think Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, under Assistance
that our expertise does not directly relate to legislative policy, Award no. G18AP00098. The views and conclusions contained in
the skills and perspectives geologists possess bring great value this document are those of the author and should not be inter-
to the Hill. We are a community of smart, adventurous, hard- preted as necessarily representing the official policies, either
working people. Our insight and expertise is sought after and expressed or implied, of the U.S. government. Keating-Bitonti
appreciated by policy makers. If someone on the Hill reaches works in the office of Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and can be
out with an earth-science–related policy question, you and your contacted by e-mail at crkeatin@gmail.com.
earth-science peers are more capable and prepared to provide
the answer than you might expect.

36th International Geological Congress (IGC)

Mentoring and Travel Grant Program

Delhi, India | 2–8 March 2020

GSA is accepting applications for its mentoring and travel-grant Applications must be received electronically no later than
program to the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in 3 Sept. 2019 at www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/
Delhi, India. Students and early career professionals (those within Field_Experiences/GSA/fieldexp/home.aspx.
seven years of receiving their Ph.D.) are welcome to apply.
To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident or citizen of the This program is organized in collaboration with the GSA
United States and be enrolled in, or employed at, a U.S. institu- Foundation, the U.S. National Committee for Geological
tion. Each award is anticipated to be a maximum of US$3,500. Sciences (of the National Academy of Sciences), and the
American Geosciences Institute.
Complete applications will consist of
• An online application form; Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino, jnocerino@geosociety
• A cover letter addressing your reasons for attending the meeting; .org, +1-303-357-1036.
• A prioritized budget of expenses;
• A copy of your submitted abstract; and
• One letter of recommendation.

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