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GSA 2017 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION
PRE-MEETING WEBINAR Environmental and Engineering Geology Division’s Student
Mentoring Session
Impress for Success at GSA’s Annual Meeting
Sun., 22 Oct., 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m., WSCC, Room 612
Wed., 11 Oct., 11 a.m. MDT A panel of experts will address a series of commonly asked
Presented by Patrick McAndless, P.Geo, FGC, this webinar is a
guide to successfully navigating and getting the most out of your questions from those emailed in advance of the meeting and the
GSA Annual Meeting experience. Learn more at community panelists will also address questions from the students in atten-
.geosociety.org/impress. Register here: http://bit.ly/2vBYgS1. dance. Time will be left at the end for one-on-one interactions
with individual panelists. Mentors will be available at the EEGD
Career Development Events for Booth (#118) in the Exhibit Hall to further interact with students
Students and Early Career Professionals and address any outstanding questions.
Geocareers Day Early Career Professionals Coffee
Sun., 22 Oct., 8 a.m.–1 p.m. All GeoCareers Day events will be Mon., 23 Oct., 9–10 a.m., Sheraton Seattle, Cirrus Room
held in Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Ballroom This informal gathering will have remarks from non-profits
6B. All-inclusive fee: US$25. Registration is required and space is
limited. who have activities of interest to early career professionals. There
8–9 a.m.: Career Workshop: Successfully prepare for a career in will be time for networking and sharing ideas on how these orga-
the industry and government sectors. The workshop will be nizations can best serve you.
divided into 20-minute power sessions: reviewing résumés for
industry and USA Jobs, and Q&A. Networking Reception
9–11 a.m.: Career Information Session: This is your opportu- Mon., 23 Oct., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Sheraton Seattle, Metropolitan
nity to ask questions and talk one-on-one with corporate and gov- Ballroom B
ernment representatives, learn about their unique work cultures, This reception provides students and early career professionals
and types of careers available. with an exciting opportunity to network with more than 40 geo-
science professionals. The mentors will answer questions, offer
10–11:30 a.m.: Career Mentor Roundtables: Mentors from a advice about career plans, and comment on job opportunities
variety of sectors will answer your career questions at table within their fields.
stations.
The Paleontological Society Mentors in Paleontology Careers
12–1 p.m.: Career Pathways Panel: Representatives from gov- Luncheon
ernment and industry sectors will answer questions and offer
advice in preparation for a career in these fields. Lunch provided. Mon., 23 Oct., noon–1:30 p.m., Tap House Grill
This student and early career professional luncheon features a
The following GeoCareers Day events may be attended
separately: panel of mentors representing a variety of colleges, universities,
museums, and government agencies.
Career Pathways Panel: Lunch is included but limited to first-
come, first-served. All-day participants receive priority. Hydrogeology Division Careers and Networking Event
Career Workshop: US$10 fee if attending separately.
Registration required. Sign-up on the registration form or contact Tues., 24 Oct., 2:30–4:30 p.m., WSCC, Ballroom 6B
GSA Sales & Service at +1-888-443-4472. In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, this gathering will begin
NETWORKING AND PANEL EVENTS with remarks from hydrogeologists in a variety of career fields,
including government, industry, and academia. A roundtable men-
Women in Geology Career Pathways Reception toring session follows, providing time for individuals to network,
share ideas, ask questions, and discuss careers in hydrogeology.
Sun., 22 Oct., 5:30–7 p.m., WSCC, Ballroom 6B
This informal gathering begins with remarks from key speakers MORE WORKSHOPS
who will address issues faced by women in geology. A roundtable Publishing: “What’s Your Problem; What’s Your Point?”
mentoring session follows, providing time for networking, sharing
ideas, and getting to know other women geoscientists. Sun., 22 Oct., 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Sheraton Seattle Hotel, Issaquah
Experienced GSA science editors will explain the process of
preparing your research for submission to scholarly journals.
An application is required; find complete information at www
.geosociety.org/GSA/Publications/GSA/Pubs/WritersResource
.aspx.
16 22–25 October 2017 • Seattle, Washington, USA
