Chevron Partners with the Geological Society of America to Offer Geology
Field Trip Grants to Students and Early Career Professionals
Boulder, Colo., USA: Chevron, a leading energy corporation committed to
supporting educational initiatives in the geosciences, has announced a
partnership with the Geological Society of America (GSA) to provide field
trip grants, beginning with the organization’s annual meeting, GSA Connects 2024. This year’s meeting will take place in Anaheim, California, USA,
22–25 September.
The GSA/Chevron Field Trip Grant aims to support students or early career
professionals in attending field trips during GSA Connects. GSA’s field
trips provide valuable hands-on learning experiences, networking
opportunities, and exposure to cutting-edge research in the geosciences in a
variety of key geological settings.
"We are thrilled to partner with Chevron to offer these field trip grants,
which will enhance the educational experience of our members attending GSA
Connects 2024," says Melanie Brandt, Executive Director and CEO of GSA.
"Field trips are an integral part of our meetings, allowing participants to
explore regionally important geological features, engage with field-based
research discoveries, and foster collaboration within the geoscience
community. Time and time again we are told some of the best professional
and even social relationships our members have established through GSA
happened through a GSA field trip."
The GSA/Chevron Field Trip Grant will cover expenses related to the field
trip registration fees, which will serve to diversify and increase the
number of attendees on each trip. Students and early career professionals
are encouraged to fill out a simple application for the grant through the
GSA website. Grants will be provided on a rolling basis through 1 August.
“I think that field trips are important from both an educational and
networking standpoint,” commented Alicia Kahn, a senior biostratigrapher at Chevron and partner with GSA. “I have learned how to
visualize the subsurface more precisely using analogues, and concurrently
made friends with whom I now collaborate professionally. Though the expense
of these field trips can be prohibitive, they are also required for
degrees, so funding students can be critical to their choosing geology as a
discipline.”
"We are grateful for Chevron’s generous support, which enables us to expand
the educational offerings and opportunities for professional development
surrounding our annual meeting," says Jennifer Nocerino, Director of
Strategic Outreach & Engagement at the GSA. "Together with Chevron, GSA
is committed to advancing the field of geosciences and fostering a robust
and rewarding community of geoscientists at all career stages."
For more information about GSA’s field opportunities, the GSA/Chevron Field
Trip Grant, and other grants provided through GSA, please visit
www.geosociety.org.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We
believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to
enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas;
manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals, and
additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the
industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon
intensity of our operations, and grow lower-carbon businesses in renewable
fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, and other emerging
technologies. More information about Chevron is available at
www.chevron.com.
About the Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society
with a membership of more than 17,000 individuals in over 100 countries.
GSA serves as a leading voice for the geosciences, promoting the
understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fostering collaboration among
scientists, educators, and policymakers.
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