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Careers & Networking

Explore GSA grants, scholarships, job postings, field experiences,
and other education and careers programs.

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Career Resources

Learn more about geoscience careers, networking and mentoring opportunities, internships and full time job openings.

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Explore GeoCareers Programs

GSA's GeoCareers programs provide events, activities, and workshops, along with resources aimed at helping support your career at every point in your professional journey.

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Networking & Mentoring

Through meeting programs, workshops, webinars, and more, GSA offers a wide range of opportunities for networking and mentorship/mentoring at every stage in your geoscience career.

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Geoscience Job Board

GSA's Geoscience Job Board lists open geoscientist positions in academia, industry, and everything in between. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for an entry-level opening, an aspiring graduate student looking for an assistantship with funding, or a professor looking for a tenured position, you can find options on the Geoscience Job Board.

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Scientists in Parks

The NPS Scientists in Parks prorgam provides meaningful, career-building experiences that cultivate your connection with America’s national parks.

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GeoCorps™ America

GeoCorps™ America offers paid short-term geoscience opportunities in some of the most beautiful natural areas in the world. Topic areas include geology, hydrology, paleontology, mapping and GIS, minerals, soils, glaciology, geohazards, karst, education, and interpretation. GSA partners with the USDA Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and other organizations committed to science and stewardship in order to offer the program.

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Jobs at GSA

Whenever positions at GSA become available, you can find them here.

Current Openings

Funding Opportunities

Find grants, scholarships, and fellowships for all career stages.

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Undergraduate Research Grants

GSA's undergraduate student research grants provide support to undergraduate students for research in the geological sciences.

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Graduate Student Research Grants

GSA's graduate student research grants provide support to graduate students for master's and doctoral thesis research in the geological sciences.

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Postdoctoral Research Grants

GSA's postdoctoral research grants provide support to postdoctoral research in the geological sciences.

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Travel Grants

GSA offers a wide range of travel grants that cover the costs of traveling to GSA meetings.

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Field Camp Funding

GSA's J. David Lowell Field Camp Scholarships is open to undergraduate students to support the cost of attending field camp. You can find more information about this and other field funding opportunities at this link.

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OTF Grants

The On To the Future® (OTF) program provides funding, mentorship, and exclusive hands-on experiences.

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Congressional Science Fellowship

Spend a year working with members of Congress to shape the future of science policy.

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Science Policy Fellowship

Put your expertise to work helping shape science and technology policy on Capitol Hill.

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Science Communication Fellowship

Work with GSA to communicate geoscience to the scientific community and general public.

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GSA Connects

Advance your career through short courses, field trips, and Professional Learning Pathways for CEUs - while building your network through mentoring programs and gaining leadership skills through volunteer and leadership opportunities.

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GSA Section Meetings

Learn local geology and applied methods through short courses and field trips, earn CEUs through Professional Learning Pathways, build your network through mentoring programs, and gain soft skills through leadership and volunteer opportunities.

Section Meetings

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Professional Developing, CEUs, & Leadership

Learn more about professional development opportunities through GSA, earn CEUs, find short courses, and take on leadership opportunities

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Professional Learning Pathways

GSA's Professional Learning Pathways are curated tracks that organize meeting sessions, short courses, and field experiences into coherent, workforce-aligned themes. Participate in Pathways at GSA meetings to build applied skills, earn CEUs, and structure your professional growth.

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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) with GSA. Our instructional experiences are widely recognized units of measure for your ongoing professional growth.

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Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities

Students can volunteer at meetings and serve on GSA's Student Advisory Council (SAC) to guide student programming, expand your network, gain leadership experience, and drive positive change in the geoscience community.

Non-student members can also get involved. As a member-led organization, committees are essential to furthering GSA's mission.

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Short Courses & Field Trips

GSA's short courses & field trips offer opportunities to gain specific knowledge and skills in a wide range of geoscience topics.

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Resources for Educators

Whether you teach at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate level, you can find helpful resources through GSA's website, meetings, and programs

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K-12 Educator Support

From ETeach resources and classroom posters to downloadable activities and webinars, GSA and our associated societies offer a wide range of resources to support K-12 educators.

Learn more about the resources offered through our website, and go to the online store to browse our classroom collection.

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Earth Science Week

Earth Science Week is a global movement towards understanding and cherishing our planet. This initiative ignites curiosity and fosters appreciation for the Earth sciences by bringing to light the intricate connections between geoscience and our daily lives.

With a plethora of educational activities, resources, and events, Earth Science Week is a vibrant call to action for individuals of every age and background to dive into the fascinating world of Earth science.

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EarthCache

Explore geological wonders, firsthand through Earthcache.

An EarthCache is a special type of geocache you can visit to learn a geology lesson developed by the community.

Visit the website below to learn more and read our EarthCache guide for teachers to get involved.

Earthcache Webpage Guide for Teachers

Geologic Time Scale

GSA's Geologic Time Scale shows the key divisions of geologic time and is an essential reference for educators and students.

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