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On To the Future Mentors—
The Formation and Evolution of a Young, Dynamic, Volcanic Island— A Field Trip Guide Creating a Community of Support

By Brennan T. Jordan, Tamara L. Carley, and Tenley J. Banik Community lies at the heart of GSA’s identity. This spirit of decide if she would like to pursue the geosciences. I am grateful
collegiality and inclusion gave rise to GSA’s On To the Future for my mentors that put the same work into helping me.”
This eld trip guide contains an introduction to the geology of Iceland and an itinerary for a 10-day journey around (OTF) program, which has emerged as a crucial community sup- Larry Davis, Professor Emeritus at the University of New
the island. The itinerary consists of 55 stops and 15 optional stops. These stops include exposure to representative porting emerging geoscientists from a diversity of backgrounds Haven, can attest to the importance of mentor investment. His
examples of most phenomena typical of the island’s geology and all of the major tectonic elements of Iceland. The to attend their first GSA Annual Meeting. At the forefront of the mentor—Dorothy Echols of Washington University in St. Louis—
primary focus of this guide is on volcanic and tectonic features, but topics such as glaciation, geothermal energy,
geomorphology, paleontology, soil loss, and geo-tourism are also addressed. program’s success are our volunteer mentors. In the following, not only encouraged him to attend his first GSA Annual Meeting,
four OTF mentors describe why they dedicate their time and but actively included him in that community by introducing him
FLD054, 118 p., ISBN 9780813700540 | list price $40.00 | member price $28.00 talents to the program, and how this community of support has to her colleagues. This left an indelible impression upon Larry
profoundly enriched their careers. and inspires his service to our community through mentoring,
When Joseph Nolan, a 2013 OTF participant and mentor since even in retirement. “Working with OTF helped me realize what
2017, applied to OTF, he expected a “one and done” grant. Instead, mentoring really was. It provided me with a perfect opportunity to
“I was blown away that I was committing to an entire community meet new/future geologists and to share my experience with them.
of extraordinary individuals. I feel like OTF is a second family.” Their enthusiasm was contagious and I really felt that I was hon-
Field Guide 54 E M B E R P R I C This experience of community proved so invigorating that he oring the memory of Dorothy Echols and all of my other mentors
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access to role models and community leaders whose insights and
system. It teaches students and mentors how to be successful,
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In 1981, Claudia Mora, former GSA president, attended her first careers. If you would like to donate to OTF, please contact Clifton
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GSA Annual Meeting—an experience that impacted her desire to
become a geoscientist. Growing up in a home where women were
not expected to pursue professional careers, and without role mod-
els to guide her, the annual meeting helped Claudia to see herself,
“as part of (the geoscience) community, which was tremendously
empowering and influential.” This community support was impor-
tant to Claudia as an aspiring geoscientist and inspires her to give
back to the community as a mentor, so that, through sharing her
experiences, she can continue the tradition of generous support.
For Jenny Nakai, participating in OTF in 2013 was an opportu-
nity to explore the interaction between the geology and geophys-
ics communities within GSA and engage with cutting-edge scien-
tific research. Her positive experience of our community not only
By Brennan T . Jordan, Tamara L. Carley, and Tenley J. Banik led to becoming an OTF mentor, but also to serving on GSA’s
Diversity in the Geosciences Committee. For Jenny, the mentor-
ICELAND: The Formation and Evolution of a Young, Dynamic, Volcanic Island—A Field Trip Guide
ing relationship is central to OTF’s success. “The OTF program is
a great way to develop mentor/mentee relationships. I put a lot of Larry Davis leading a group of aspiring geoscientists at Nelson Rocks in
effort into being a mentor, and I think it will help my mentee West Virginia.
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