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T he GSA Foundation is pleased to provide engaging and FEATURED IN THE FOUNDATION BOOTH GSA TODAY | www.geosociety.org/gsatoday
fun events and informational exhibits during the
Annual Meeting. Beginning this year, the Foundation The On To the Future program welcomes its third cohort to
booth will be configured to showcase five GSA programs Baltimore. Members of the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences
that are advancing the Society’s mission. We invite you to drop by Committee and On To the Future alumni will be on hand to
and learn how these programs provide formative experiences for answer questions about this exciting program that helps bring
hundreds of geoscience students and early career GSA members. students from underrepresented backgrounds to attend their
The Foundation staff will also be on hand to answer questions first annual meeting.
about how you can support GSA programs.
The GSA Policy Office in Washington D.C. provides GSA and
GSA FOUNDATION EVENTS its membership with leadership in public policy as well as active
involvement in public policy decision-making and implementa-
The Penrose Guest Hospitality Suite (by invitation), located in tion processes. If you have an interest in public policy and the
the convention center, will be available to members of the Penrose geosciences, including the GSA-USGS Congressional Science
Circle and Pardee Coterie donor-recognition societies. The suite Fellowship and the GSA Science Policy Fellowship, make sure to
will offer complimentary refreshments and educational seminars, visit the Policy Office exhibit.
and it will be staffed by local experts ready to help guests maxi-
mize their visit to Baltimore. GeoCorpsTM America has helped more than 1,000 geoscientists
apply their training and knowledge in temporary opportunities
The GSA Foundation Board of Trustees will hold its semi- in public land agencies like the National Park Service, U.S. Forest
annual business meeting on Saturday, 31 Oct., in the Hilton Service, and Bureau of Land Management. Several GeoCorps
Baltimore. GSA members with an interest in learning about the participants will be present to describe their experiences and
Foundation are invited to attend. answer your questions.
The Pardee Coterie Breakfast (by invitation) on Sunday GSA Graduate Student Research Grants provide partial
morning, 1 Nov., provides a hosted buffet for individuals who support of master’s and doctoral thesis research in the geological
have included the GSA Foundation in their estate plans through sciences for graduate students enrolled in universities in the
their will, trust, or planned gift. The breakfast will feature an United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America. In 2015,
informative presentation about the important role of philan- US$723,570 was awarded to 391 graduate students (50% of the 774
thropy in GSA’s future. who applied), with an average grant of US$1,851. Visit the Grants
and Awards exhibit to learn how to apply for this program.
The Senior Fellows & Friends Reception (by invitation) is the
GSA Foundation’s signature donor and volunteer appreciation The GSA GeoCareers program offers expert coaching and
event and will be held in the convention center on Monday training during the annual meeting and throughout the year to
evening, 2 Nov. The reception will be an enjoyable time to catch help students and early-career professionals advance their geosci-
up with colleagues and make new friends. ence careers. It is advisable to visit this booth early in the meeting
to add GeoCareers activities to your agenda.
The GSA Foundation booth in the GSA Headquarters area of
the exhibit hall will offer attendees a convenient place to relax, Thank you for your support of GSA, and we look forward to
and program managers, participants, and volunteers will be gath- seeing you at the GSA Foundation booth in Baltimore!
ered in this central location to make it easy to learn about impor-
tant programs that advance the geosciences.
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