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Stepping Into the New Year, We Thank You.

                     You make a difference.

      The GSA Foundation is extremely thankful to all of our friends and donors who contribute time,
   resources, ideas, and financial support toward the Geological Society of America’s programs. It was
   our pleasure to visit with so many of you during the GSA 2017 Annual Meeting & Exposition in
   Seattle, Washington, USA, at our booth and at various programs throughout the meeting.

Thanks to corporate partners, government representatives, and mentors       Thanks to contributions from many GSA members, On To the Future con-
from both sectors, GeoCareers Day included a room full of inquisitive stu-  tinues to bring students from groups underrepresented in the geosci-
dents and recent graduates seeking information about career paths.          ences to their first GSA meeting, where they are paired with mentors,
                                                                            attend daily gatherings, and are introduced to networks of professional
                                                                            geologists in their fields of interest.

Meeting attendees joined us at the GSA Foundation booth each day of the     Graduate Student Research Grant recipients were recognized at the GSA
Annual Meeting to hear presentations on the progression of fieldwork,       Foundation’s Penrose Circle donor reception. Many attendees help make
from past to future. Many of you support important fieldwork opportuni-     these awards possible.
ties through GSAF.

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