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and early career professionals will have the opportunity to dis-  numerous résumés, helping you to learn important résumé dos
          cuss career prospects and challenges with applied geoscientists   and don’ts.
          from various sectors over a FREE lunch.
          John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program.   ACCOMMODATIONS
          Wed., 27 March, noon–1:30 p.m. Students and early career pro-  Hotel registration deadline: 4 March
          fessionals interested in applied hydrogeology or hydrology as a   A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn;
          career will have the opportunity to network with professionals    the meeting rate is US$109 per night plus tax for single or double
          in these fields over a FREE lunch.                   occupancy. Reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn should be
                                                               made by calling +1-785-532-9116. Please be sure to mention that
          GEOSCIENCE CAREER WORKSHOPS                          you are attending the Geological Society of America meeting
          Part 1: Career Planning and Informational Interviewing.   (the group code is GSA).
          Your job-hunting process should begin with career planning, not
          when you apply to jobs. This workshop will help you begin this   ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
          process and will introduce you to informational interviewing.   Organizing Chairs: Matthew Kirk, mfkirk@ksu.edu; Tina
          This section is highly recommended for freshmen, sophomores,   Niemi, niemit@umkc.edu; Shannon Mahan, smahan@usgs.gov
          and juniors. The earlier you start your career planning the better.  Technical Session Chairs: Joel Spencer, joelspen@ksu.edu;
          Part 2: Geoscience Career Exploration. What do geologists in   Alison Graettinger, graettingera@umkc.edu; Shari Kelley,
          various sectors earn? What do they do? What are the pros and   shari.kelley@nmt.edu
          cons to working in academia, government, and industry?   Field Trip Chairs: Susan Stover, susanstover@ku.edu;
          Workshop presenters and professionals in the field will address   Rex Buchanan, rex@kgs.ku.edu
          these issues.                                        Sponsorship Chairs: Saugata Datta, sdatta@ksu.edu; JJ Lee,
          Part 3: Cover Letters, Résumés, and CVs. How do you    leej@umkc.edu
          prepare a cover letter? Does your résumé need a good edit?   Student Volunteer Chair: Aida Farough, afarough@ksu.edu
          Whether you are currently in the market for a job or not, learn   Exhibits Chair: Matthew Brueseke, brueseke@ksu.edu
          how to prepare the best résumé possible. You will review    Graphics Chair: Alexandria Richard, allierichard@ksu.edu






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