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7. Nutrient Hotspots through Time: Taphonomy in Modern and will introduce you to informational interviewing. This section
and Fossil Ecosystems. 14 April, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Max: 20. is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
US$130. Principal organizer: Sarah W. Keenan, University The earlier you start your career planning the better.
of Tennessee–Knoxville; co-organizers: Christopher Widga,
East Tennessee State University; Jennifer M. DeBruyn, Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration. What do geologists in
University of Tennessee–Knoxville; Sean M. Schaeffer, various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and
University of Tennessee–Knoxville. cons of working in academia, government, and industry?
Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address
8. Hydrogeology and Structure of Tuckaleechee Cove and these issues.
Vicinity. 14 April, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Max: 22. US$130.
Principal organizer: Ben Miller, USGS–Nashville; co-orga- Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs. How do you prepare
nizer: Terri Brown, University of Tennessee–Knoxville. a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit? Whether you
are currently on the job market or not, learn how to prepare the
9. Mesoscale Structures, Macroscale Folds, and Inferred best résumé possible. You will review numerous résumés helping
Cratonic Basement Structures, Nashville Dome, you to learn important résumé dos and don’ts.
Central Tennessee. 9 a.m., 14 April–4 p.m., 15 April.
Max: 11. US$195. Principal organizer: Mark Abolins, Middle Travel Grants
Tennessee State University.
Deadline to apply: 5 March
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS GSA’s Southeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the
Mentor Programs cost of student travel to its Section Meeting. For more informa-
tion, go to www.geosociety.org/gsa/events/sections/se/2018mtg/
For more information, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@ students.aspx.
geosociety.org.
Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience LOCAL COMMITTEE
Luncheon. Thurs., 12 April. Students will have the opportunity to
discuss career prospects and challenges with professional geosci- General Chair: Colin Sumrall, csumrall@utk.edu
entists from multiple disciplines over a FREE lunch.
John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program Technical Program Chairs: Linda Kah, lckah@utk.edu, and
Luncheon. Fri., 13 April. Students interested in applied hydroge- Bob Hatcher, bobmap@utk.edu
ology or hydrology as a career will have the opportunity to net-
work with professionals in these fields over a FREE lunch. Field Trip Co-Chairs: Annette Engel aengel1@utk.edu, and
Bob Hatcher, bobmap@utk.edu
Geoscience Career Workshops Treasurer: Hap McSween, mcsween@utk.edu
For more information, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@ Exhibits Chair: Brad Thompson, bthomso1@utk.edu
geosociety.org.
Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing. Your Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Ed Perfect, eperfect@utk.edu, and
job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not when Larry McKay, lmckay@utk.edu
you apply for jobs. This workshop will help you begin this process
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