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GSA2015 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
Events
WORKSHOP Student Networking Luncheon GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday
The Pathways to a Successful Career: Building Value Tues., 3 Nov., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., BCC, Ballroom III
This light luncheon provides an opportunity for students and
Sat., 31 Oct. 1–4 p.m., Hilton, Holiday Ballroom 6
Showcase your potential value to employers and build early career scientists to network with more than 40 geoscience
professionals. These mentors will answer questions, offer advice
marketing tools to help you succeed. This workshop features about career plans, and comment on job opportunities within
industry professionals who will offer tips and suggestions for navi- their fields.
gating their company hiring process. Sign up on your meeting
registration form or call GSA Sales & Service, +1-800-443-4472, EMPLOYMENT
to add the workshop.
Résumé Clinic
CAREER PANELS
Sun., 1 Nov., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., BCC, Exhibit Hall
Geology in Industry Career Pathways Luncheon Plan to sign-up on-site for a private consultation with a geosci-
Sun., 1 Nov., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Baltimore Convention Center ence professional to review your résumé and discuss strategies to
(BCC), Ballroom IV better market yourself to potential employers.
Company representatives will offer advice about preparing for a Interview Service at the Annual Meeting
career in industry and comment on the prospects for current and
future job opportunities with their companies. Mon., 2 Nov., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tues., 3 Nov., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Geology in Government Career Pathways Luncheon BCC, Exhibit Hall
Candidates: Check out the online Job Board (www.geosociety.org/
Mon., 2 Nov., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., BCC, Ballroom IV classiads) to connect with employers who are recruiting at the
A panel of representatives from a variety of government agen- Baltimore meeting.
Employers: If you plan to recruit and interview at the GSA
cies will offer advice about preparing for a career in government Annual Meeting, make sure you’ve purchased your booth space (see
and comment on job opportunities with their agencies. the online form at www.geosociety.org/careers/interviewService
.htm). Space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Paleontological Society Mentors in Paleontology
Careers Luncheon GeoCareers in Industry
Mon., 2 Nov., noon–1 p.m., Hilton, Key Ballroom 9-10 Students: Interact one-on-one with company representatives and
This student luncheon features a panel of mentors representing learn how you can build a career in industry. Corporate sponsors
that are scheduled to attend include Anadarko, Chevron,
a variety of colleges, universities, museums, and government ExxonMobil, Newmont Mining, S.S. Papadopulos, and more.
agencies. They will offer advice about preparing for a career in Sign up for one or more of the events below on your meeting
paleontology and comment on current and future job registration form or call GSA Sales & Service, +1-800-443-4472,
opportunities. to add one or more of these events:
NETWORKING Research Poster Session
Sun., 1 Nov., 9–11 a.m., BCC, Exhibit Hall
Women in Geology Career Pathways Reception
Company Info Session
Sun., 1 Nov., 5–6:30 p.m., BCC, Ballroom III Sun., 1 Nov., 1:30–4 p.m., BCC, Exhibit Hall
Featured speaker: Dr. France Córdova, Director of the National
Science Foundation Evening Reception *Invitation Only*
Sun., 1 Nov., 4:30–5:30 p.m., BCC, Camden Lobby
This informal gathering begins with remarks from a few key
women speakers who will address issues faced by women in
geology. A reception follows, providing time for networking,
sharing ideas, and getting to know other women geoscientists.
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