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GSA International

Serving members in 99 countries, GSA International connects geoscientists worldwide through partnerships, travel, and lecture tours - fostering global collaboration and inviting you to join our network.

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International Opportunities

GSA International promotes global collaboration, fosters international science and policy discussions, and partners with GSA Divisions and Associated Societies on international issues.

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International Awards

GSA International Awards recognize outstanding contributions to geoscience worldwide.

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Global Lecture Tours

GSA’s International Lecture Tours bring leading geoscientists to institutions around the world.

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Partner Societies

GSA partners with international geoscience organizations to strengthen global collaboration.

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Travel Grants

GSA International Travel Grants support students and early career professionals in attending meetings and engaging with the global geoscience community, helping remove barriers to participation.

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Travel Visas

GSA provides guidance and resources to help international participants navigate the visa process, supporting global attendance at meetings and events.

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GSA International Newsletter

GSA’s International Newsletter highlights global partnerships, international programs, webinars, travel grants, and opportunities supporting collaboration and engagement across the worldwide geoscience community.

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GSA International Newsletter April/May 2026

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GSA International Newsletter February 2026

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GSA 2026 Cordilleran Section Meeting in Mexico

GSA’s 2026 Cordilleran Section Meeting in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico, brought together international geoscientists at all career stages.

The technical sessions, field trips, and short courses highlighted diverse areas of geoscience research and professional development.

Visit the link below to browse images from the meeting or watch a video from one of the associated field trips!

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Webinars & Blogs

GSA International webinars and blogs provide accessible ways to stay connected with geoscience happening around the world.

Through expert-led webinars and timely blog content, these platforms highlight global research, share diverse perspectives, and foster ongoing conversations across the international geoscience community.

Publishing Webinar:

Publishing with Confidence: Strategies for Writing, Submitting, and Succeeding in International Scientific Journals

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GSA & GSN Joint Webinar:

International Opportunities and Career Pathways for Geoscientists

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Energy Webinar:

Energy Transition I: Geothermal Energy

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GSA & GSoI Collaboration Blog:

Addressing Key Geoscience Challenges

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GSAI Reception Blog:

A Memorable Gathering of Geoscientists hosted by the GSA International Section

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Rezina Shams Blog:

The First Known Woman Geologist from Dhaka University (Bangladesh) to Obtain a PhD

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International Field Opportunity

Thompson Field Forum

GSA Thompson Field Forums offer immersive, field-based experiences that bring scientists together to explore key geologic locations and questions. By combining on-site observation with collaborative discussion, these forums promote the exchange of ideas and advance understanding through shared field experiences.

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International Field Opportunity

Penrose Conference

GSA Penrose Conferences bring together small groups of leading scientists from around the world to focus on emerging ideas and frontier topics in geoscience. These highly interactive meetings foster in-depth discussion, collaboration, and the development of new research directions.

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