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participants. Leaders: Cynthia Hall, College of Charleston, PROFESSIONALS
hallcr@cofc.edu; Erin Beutel, College of Charleston, Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience or
beutele@cofc.edu; Sarah Michalies, College of Charleston, hydrology career with students, or interested in earning CEUs by
michaliess@cofc.edu; Cass Runyon, College of Charleston, attending the meeting? Being a mentor is a rewarding experience.
runyonc@cofc.edu. To learn more about serving as a mentor at Southeastern GSA,
2. Field Geophysics Using ABEM WalkTEM, ABEM contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Terrameter, and Mala Ground-Penetrating Radar: Sat., 30 The Southeastern Section Meeting also offers an excellent oppor-
Mar., 9 a.m.–noon. Cost: Free. Leaders: Amber Onufer, Guideline tunity to earn CEUs toward your continuing education require-
Geo (ABEM and Mala), aon@malags.com; Per Westhom, ments for your employer, K–12 school, or professional registration.
Guideline Geo, per.westholm@guidelinegeo.com. Please check the meeting website after the meeting to download
your CEU certificate.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
AND EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS LOCAL COMMITTEE
Mentor Programs General Co-Chairs: M. Scott Harris, harriss@cofc.edu;
Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience Katie Luciano, lucianok@dnr.sc.gov
Luncheon: Thurs., 28 Mar. Students and early career professionals Technical Program Co-Chairs: Erin Beutel, beutele@cofc.edu;
will have the opportunity to discuss career prospects and Chris Hein, hein@vims.edu
challenges with applied geoscientists from various sectors over
a FREE lunch. Field Trip Co-Chairs: John Chadwick, chadwickj@cofc.edu;
John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program Steve Jaume, jaumes@cofc.edu
Luncheon: Fri., 29 Mar. Students and early career professionals Sponsorships Chair: Amber Onufer, amber.onufer@
interested in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a career will guidelinegeo.com
have the opportunity to network with professionals in these fields Exhibits Chair: Blair Tormey, btormey@wcu.edu
over a FREE lunch. Treasurer: Adem Ali, alika@cofc.edu
Learn more at www.geosociety.org/mentors/.
Student Volunteer Chair: Cyndi Hall, hallcr@cofc.edu
GEOSCIENCE CAREER WORKSHOPS
Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing:
Thurs., 28 Mar., 9–10 a.m. Your job hunting process should begin
with career planning, not when you apply for jobs. This workshop
will help you begin this process and will introduce you to informa-
tional interviewing. This section is highly recommended for fresh-
men, sophomores, and juniors. The earlier you start your career
planning the better.
Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration: Thurs., 28 Mar., 10–11
a.m. What do geologists in various sectors earn? What do they do?
What are the pros and cons to working in academia, government,
and industry? Workshop presenters and professionals in the field
will address these issues.
Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs: Fri., 29 Mar., 9–10
a.m. How do you prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need
a good edit? Whether you are currently in the market for a job or
not, learn how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will
review numerous résumés helping you to learn important résumé
dos and don’ts.

TRAVEL GRANTS
Deadline to apply: 19 Feb.
The GSA Southeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the
cost of student travel the meeting. For more information, go to
www.geosociety.org/gsa/about/sections/GSA/Sections/se/
students.aspx#travel.

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