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GSA 2018 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

Career Development Events for Students

and Early Career Professionals

GEOCAREERS DAY

All GeoCareers Day events will be held on Sun., 4 Nov., in 10–11:30 a.m.: Ca r e e r Me n t o r Ro u n d t a b l e s : Mentors from non-
Indiana Convention Center ( ICC) Sagamore Ballroom 4. All- profits, industry, government, and academia will answer your
inclusive fee: US$ 25. Registration is strongly suggested and career questions at table stations around the room.
space is limited. This event is targeted toward undergraduate Noon–1 p.m.: Ca r e e r Pa t h w a y s Pa n e l : Representatives from
students, but all students and early career professionals are government and industry sectors will answer questions and offer
welcome. 8–9 a.m.: Ge o s c i e n c e Ca r e e r W o r k s h o p : Before advice in preparation for a career in these fields. Lunch provided.
you jump into the job search process, gain an understanding of
the current geoscience workforce data, including salary, employ- The follow ing tw o GeoCareers Day events m ay b e attended
ment trends, and projections. Presenters will also review the fun- separately:
damentals of crafting a winning ré sumé and how to best utiliz e Ge o s c i e n c e Ca r e e r W o r k s h o p : US$ 10 fee if attending sepa-
the USAJOBS database for applications for federal employment. rately. Registration strongly suggested. Contact GSA Sales &
9–11 a.m.: Co m p a n y a n d Ag e n c y In f o r m a t i o n Se s s i o n : Agency Service at + 1-800-443-4472.
and company booths will be set up to answer your career ques- Ca r e e r Pa t h w a y s Pa n e l : Free. Lunch is included but limited to
tions. Learn about each unique work culture and types of intern- first-come, first-served. All-day participants receive priority.
ships and careers available.

NETWORKING AND PANEL EVENTS

W o m e n i n Ge o l o g y Ca r e e r Pa t h w a y s Re c e p t i o n : Sunday, Th e Pa l e o n t o l o g i c a l So c i e t y Me n t o r s i n Pa l e o n t o l o g y Ca r e e r s
4 Nov., 5:30–7 p.m., ICC, Mentoring Center, Room 206-207 Lu n c h e o n : Monday, 5 Nov., noon–1 p.m., Rock Bottom Restaurant
This informal gathering begins with remarks from a few key This student luncheon features a panel of mentors representing
women speakers who will address issues faced by women in a variety of colleges, universities, museums, and government
geology. A networking session follows, providing time for shar- agencies.
ing ideas and getting to know other women geoscientists. No reg-
istration is required. W o m e n Ri s i n g Ne t w o r k i n g So c i a l : Monday, 5 Nov., 5:30–
7 p.m., ICC, Room 204
Ea r l y Ca r e e r Pr o f e s s i o n a l s Co f f e e : Monday, 5 Nov., 9–10 a.m., This informal social extends the discussions and connections
ICC, Mentoring Center, Room 206-207 from the Pardee Session: W om en Rising: Rem oving B arriers and
This informal gathering will include remarks from representa- Achieving Parity in the Geosciences. Professionals, students,
tives of several non-profits who have activities of interest to early department chairs, and program managers working to be inclu-
career professionals. There will be time for networking and shar- sive of all talents are encouraged to attend.
ing ideas on how these organiz ations can best serve you. No
registration is required. Hy d r o g e o l o g y D i v i s i o n St u d e n t Me n t o r i n g : Tuesday, 6 Nov.,
2:30–4:30 p.m., ICC, Sagamore Ballroom 4
Ne t w o r k i n g Re c e p t i o n : Monday, 5 Nov., 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m., In a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, this gathering will begin
ICC, Mentoring Center, Room 206 -207 with remarks from hydrogeologists in a variety of career fields,
This reception provides students and early career professionals including government, industry, and academia. A roundtable
with an exciting opportunity to network with more than 40 geo- mentoring session follows, providing time for individuals to
science professionals. The mentors will answer questions, offer network, share ideas, ask questions, and discuss careers in
advice about career plans, and comment on job opportunities hydrogeology.
within their fields.

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