Opportunities for Students and Early Career Professionals
Best Student Posters and Papers
Awards for the best student posters and presentations are supported by the GSA Cordilleran Section. To be
eligible, students must be lead authors and presenters and should be capable of answering detailed questions
about their research. Judging will take place during the conference, and awards will be announced after the
meeting.
Career Mentoring Luncheons
Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience
Wed., 17 May, noon–1:30 p.m., Mt. Rose
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 Mentor in Applied Hydrogeology Program
Thurs., 18 May, noon–1:30 p.m., Mt. Rose
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.
Career Workshop Series
Students and early career professionals are welcome to attend the career workshops and no registration is necessary.
Geoscience Career Workshop Part 1: Career Planning and Networking
Wed., 17 May, 9–10 a.m. Mt. Rose
Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when you apply for jobs. This workshop will help you begin this process and will help you to practice your networking skills. This section is highly recommended for freshman, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.
Geoscience Career Workshop Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration
Wed., 17 May, 10–11 a.m. Mt. Rose
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 Workshop Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs
Thurs., 18 May, 9–10 a.m. Mt. Rose
How do you prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Whether you are currently on the job market or not, learn how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review numerous examples to help you learn important résumé do’s and don’ts.
Geology Club Meetup
Wed., 17 May, 2–3 p.m. Mt. Rose
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.
Student Volunteers
Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free registration. Students interested in helping with the various
aspects of the meeting should contact Wenrong Cao, wenrongc@unr.edu.
Travel Grants
Application deadline: 10 Apr.
The Cordilleran Section is pleased to offer support for the cost of student travel to the meeting.
Application deadline has passed
Professionals
Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience or hydrology career with students, or
interested in earning CEUs by attending the meeting? Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn more
about serving as a mentor at the meeting, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
The meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs toward your continuing education requirements for
your employer, K–12 school, or professional registration. Please check the meeting website after the meeting to
download your CEU certificate.