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GSA2015 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

B A LT I M O R E                         Registration continued from p. 19                                     Special Requirements

                                         Media Registration                                                      GSA strives to create a pleasant and rewarding experience for
                                                                                                               every attendee. Let us know in advance of the meeting if you
                                           Complimentary meeting registration is available to journalists      have needs that require further attention. Most dietary consid-
                                         from bona fide news organizations and to public information           erations can be met without any extra charge. Be sure to check
                                         officers (PIOs) from geoscience-related organizations. Media          the appropriate box when registering online and a GSA staff
                                         registration provides access to all scientific sessions, the exhibi-  member will contact you.
                                         tion area, and the newsroom. Get information about eligibility
                                         and request media credentials at community.geosociety.org/               Don’t forget to…
                                         gsa2015/press/mediareg.
                                                                                                                  ✓	Register for tours, special events, field trips, and
                                         Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)                                         workshops;

                                           The Annual Meeting offers an excellent opportunity to earn             ✓	Purchase your tickets and/or register in advance for
                                         CEUs toward your general continuing education requirements for              special events;
                                         your employer or K–12 school. Credits are available for technical
                                         sessions, short courses, and field trips. Ten contact hours are          ✓	Bring a copy of your meeting confirmation with you;
                                         required for one CEU; for example, one day (8 hours) of technical        ✓	Be sure to apply for the Student Travel Grant program by
                                         sessions = 0.8 CEUs. After the meeting, contact William Cox at
                                         wcox@geosociety.org to receive a meeting evaluation form;                   28 Sept.;
                                         return the form, and you will receive your CEU certificate within        ✓	Make your hotel reservation; and
                                         two weeks.                                                               ✓	Book your travel.

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