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in hopes of getting funded or published. Along those lines, we   This manuscript is submitted for publication by Caitlin
          can also handle rejection, thereby writing more persuasive argu-  Keating-Bitonti, 2018–2019 GSA-USGS Congressional Science
          ments next time around. These are skills that geologists, and   Fellow, with the understanding that the U.S. government is autho-
          more broadly scientists, learned early on in their careers that   rized to reproduce and distribute reprints for governmental use.
          come in handy daily in Congress.                     The one-year fellowship is supported by GSA and the U.S.
            Although some, including members of our field, might think   Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, under Assistance
          that our expertise does not directly relate to legislative policy,   Award no. G18AP00098. The views and conclusions contained in
          the skills and perspectives geologists possess bring great value   this document are those of the author and should not be inter-
          to the Hill. We are a community of smart, adventurous, hard-  preted as necessarily representing the official policies, either
          working people. Our insight and expertise is sought after and   expressed or implied, of the U.S. government. Keating-Bitonti
          appreciated by policy makers. If someone on the Hill reaches    works in the office of Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and can be
          out with an earth-science–related policy question, you and your   contacted by e-mail at crkeatin@gmail.com.
          earth-science peers are more capable and prepared to provide
          the answer than you might expect.




                  36th International Geological Congress (IGC)


                          Mentoring and Travel Grant Program




                                            Delhi, India | 2–8 March 2020


            GSA is accepting applications for its mentoring and travel-grant   Applications must be received electronically no later than
          program to the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in   3 Sept. 2019 at www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/
          Delhi, India. Students and early career professionals (those within   Field_Experiences/GSA/fieldexp/home.aspx.
          seven years of receiving their Ph.D.) are welcome to apply.
            To be eligible, the applicant must be a resident or citizen of the   This program is organized in collaboration with the GSA
          United States and be enrolled in, or employed at, a U.S. institu-  Foundation, the U.S. National Committee for Geological
          tion. Each award is anticipated to be a maximum of US$3,500.  Sciences (of the National Academy of Sciences), and the
                                                               American Geosciences Institute.
          Complete applications will consist of
          • An online application form;                         Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino, jnocerino@geosociety
          • A cover letter addressing your reasons for attending the meeting;  .org, +1-303-357-1036.
          • A prioritized budget of expenses;
          • A copy of your submitted abstract; and
          • One letter of recommendation.


























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