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Especially for Early Career Professionals

SCIENCE COMMUNICATION: “BE HEARD & BE INTERESTING”

Sat., 24 Sept., 8 a.m.–noon. Professionals: $35; students: $25; includes continental breakfast. Limited seating.
Sign up on your meeting registration form or call GSA Sales and Service at +1-888-443-4472.
Hone your public communication skills and practice in a safe and comfortable setting.

Learn to create clear and concise messages that are targeted to your audience, as well as how to prepare
for a media interview. Develop strategies for using social media, identify opportunities for speaking
in your community, and gain an understanding of how to approach policymakers on scientific issues.

PUBLISHING: “WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM; WHAT’S YOUR POINT?”

Sun., 25 Sept., 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Experienced GSA science editors will explain the process
of preparing your research for submission to scholarly journals. An application is required;

you’ll find complete information on a PDF flyer at http://bit.ly/28IADvG.

EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS COFFEE

Mon., 26 Sept. 9:30–10:30 a.m. No registration required.
This informal gathering will have remarks from several non-profits
who have activities of interest to early career professionals. There will be time for
networking and sharing ideas on how these organizations can best serve you.

For Everyone

WOMEN IN GEOLOGY CAREER PATHWAYS RECEPTION

Sun., 25 Sept., 5:30–7 p.m. This informal gathering begins with remarks from a few key women speakers
who will address issues faced by women in geology. A roundtable mentoring session follows,
providing time for networking, sharing ideas, and getting to know other women geoscientists.

MENTORS NEEDED

GSA is looking for mentors to help students understand the breadth of careers available to students
and provide advice as they navigate their next steps, academically and professionally.
Mentoring opportunities range from one-on-one pairings to 30-minute consultations.

Learn more about becoming a mentor and the range of mentoring opportunities available
at the GSA Annual Meeting at https://goo.gl/LrpOCP.

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