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GSA and the GSA Foundation have long partnered with corpo- the globe with those who are just about to embark on
rations in both support and programmatic involvement. While their journeys. As much as I get to provide words of
contributed funds are vital to the existence of many programs, wisdom, every year I leave these sessions learning from
so is the hands-on, engaged participation of companies and their the students and feeling that the geosciences are in good
employees. hands. Many are ready to challenge conventional wis-
dom and improve understanding for the benefit of industry
Our partners are highly committed to the next generation of and society.
geoscience talent. Newmont Mining Corporation is one of those,
supporting programs through both funding and interaction with Terry has been involved additionally by helping shape the
GSA students through committed employees who volunteer their GeoCareers program during its formative stage along with other
time and share their experience directly. For more than 20 years, corporate partners, and bringing Newmont support to GSA’s
Newmont has contributed to GSA’s education programs, annual On To the Future diversity initiative with funding for one student
meeting, and student-specific initiatives in career development to participate in the program each year. He also collaborated with
and diversity. The company is supportive of the Society’s work to GSA and organizational partners on a proposal to develop a pro-
engage industry, and also of its employees’ dedication to emerging fessional training program that would include his service on the
scientists. Terry Briggs, Senior Director of Corporate program’s advisory board if accepted.
Development for the company, has attended a number of Annual
Meetings to interact with student attendees. During the meeting’s This partnership represents a depth and breadth of collaboration
Sunday morning career program, it has become a common sight between GSA and corporations that reaches far beyond a one-time
to walk by an eager, attentive group of aspiring geoscientists financial contribution to a program. We value the support of our
captured by Terry’s engaging knack for relaying his experience: partners and the devoted time of their employees to GSA students
and efforts. Together, we can maximize the collective ability to
Having worked in the minerals sector for the past 20 foster current and future leaders in the geoscience community.
years, one of the things that I most look forward to every We strive to engage business and industry as a positive force to
year is the opportunity to engage with the geoscientists advance science, stewardship, and service, joining with corpora-
of tomorrow, through the GeoCareers program that GSA tions to have a meaningful impact. If you want to learn how
offers at their Annual Meeting. It is a real pleasure to be you or your employer can join these efforts, please contact
able to share my experience from working in greenfields Debbie Marcinkowski at +1-303-357-1047 or dmarcinkowski@
exploration, project development, and operations across geosociety.org.
Terry Briggs addressing students Roger Cooper talking to students at the Newmont Student attendees at the GeoCareers lunch panel.
from the GeoCareers lunch panel, Booth during GeoCareers Day 2016, Denver,
2015, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Colorado, USA.
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