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Strategic Plan Aspirations

Advance Scientific Discovery, Rigor, and Integrity

As a diverse, global geoscience organization, GSA will advance scientific discovery, rigor, and integrity to
solve Earth’s challenges by connecting the vibrant, comprehensive, and integrated geoscience community.

Objective 1 Enhance and Objective 2 Increase the Objective 3 Bolster scien- Objective 4 Lead the geo-
expand cutting-edge geo- multidisciplinary nature of tific offerings by working sciences in building a culture
science and widely commu- the science offered through toward greater inclusivity. of professional ethics, rigor,
nicate those findings and GSA programs. and integrity.
knowledge.

Support Early Career Professionals and Students

As a society committed to the next generation, GSA will invest in research, education, and professional opportunities
for students and early career professionals worldwide, providing them with tools to meet the challenges of the future
and find success on their chosen career paths.

Objective 1 Expand opportunities for Objective 2 Promote a leadership Objective 3 Strengthen the tools and
students and early career professionals culture through increased organizational support available for students/ECPs
(ECPs) to communicate their science. engagement and student-led networks. to build the knowledge and skills for
professional goals through all stages
of their careers.

Host Premier Conferences and Meetings

As a globally recognized geoscience organization, GSA will host conferences and meetings, serving as premier
venues to attract and engage the global scientific community to share cutting-edge research, discover a compelling
diversity of science, and identify and solve broad scientific questions and issues.

Objective 1 Design GSA meetings as Objective 2 Utilize the latest technolo- Objective 3 Cultivate and expand
the place to expand knowledge and gies to make meetings more effective, member opportunities for mentoring,
share groundbreaking, multidisciplinary creative, and accessible to a larger, networking, and career development.
science. more diverse audience.

Influence Geoscience Policy and Link Geoscience to Society

As the primary communicator of global geological events, GSA will engage and promote the global geoscience
community in advocacy to influence geoscience policy, inform and educate the public, and propel scientific
discovery to solve pressing earth and environmental challenges that impact people and societies.

Objective 1 Expand opportunities and Objective 2 Develop and deliver prod- Objective 3 Foster a group of advo-
resources for GSA members to effec- ucts to convey geoscience knowledge cates who will have a leadership role
tively engage in policy at local, national, to policymakers and the public. in driving geoscientific solutions to
and international scales. societal challenges.

Provide a Sense of Community and Venues for Networking

As the leading global geoscience community, GSA will connect the worldwide geoscience community, providing
resources, venues, and opportunities to advance careers and foster relationships across the geosciences.

Objective 1 Lead efforts to provide a Objective 2 Make GSA an essential Objective 3 Forge greater connections
safe and inclusive culture for members and rewarding professional home for throughout the geoscience community
worldwide to participate, contribute, members from the undergraduate level across all levels and locales.
and feel a sense of belonging to the through retirement.
profession.