Get Involved
Enrich your membership experience. Get involved, be inspired, and give back.
Serving on GSA Committees has enhanced my career through rewarding experiences like granting research awards, networking with new colleagues, and learning about leading science topics. All geoscientists should consider GSA Committee service for professional development.
Nominate or Volunteer for Service
Nominate for committee and council positions, or view current open positions.
Deadline: 15 June 2026
Self-nominations are encouraged! Apply your expertise, help strengthen GSA, and gain experience to enhance your career.
Questions?
Contact Darlene Williams, dwilliams@geosociety.org.
Explore Ways to Get Involved in the Society
Interact with the GSA Worldwide Member Community
Build your community and connect with your peers. Exchange knowledge, incubate ideas, and network via GSA’s online Member Community.
Collaborate with Members in your Discipline
Join one or more of GSA’s scientific Divisions and help build and shape the scientific exchange that moves the geosciences forward.
Participate in your Geographic Section
Outstanding scientific meetings on a smaller scale. Regionally located in North America, these Section meetings provide connections, learning opportunities and more—closer to home.
Be part of GSA’s International Community
GSA International—an online community as international as our science.
Attend and Participate in Meetings and Events
Take full advantage of GSA meetings and events to share your latest research, learn new skills, gain new insights, and network with peers.
Publish your Research with GSA
Widely read, often cited, and highly respected, GSA publications are the go-to resources for geoscientists worldwide.
Recognize Deserving Colleagues
Make a nomination for GSA Awards or Fellowship—honors bestowed on the best of our profession.
Be a Mentor
Share your experiences—Provide career advice and guidance to students and early career professionals by volunteering to be a mentor.
Make an Impact—Serve in Society Leadership
Contribute your time and talents or nominate a fellow member for committee or council service. Student and early career professional members are encouraged to participate.
Volunteer to be a GSA Ambassador on your Campus
GSA Campus Representatives share information about GSA opportunities and encourage their students and colleagues to become involved with the Society.
Engage with Policy Makers
Help to increase the visibility of and support for the geosciences in Congress. Participate in Geosciences Congressional Visits Day.
Give Back
Support GSA programs, students, and research by making a donation through the GSA Foundation.
Share your GSA Experience
Share GSA opportunities and membership benefits with your colleagues and friends. Recommend GSA membership to a friend or colleague.