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Making Geoscience Animations and Videos and Assessing the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor Luncheons. Students
Them in the Classroom. Robert J. Stern, University of Texas and early career professionals are welcome.
at Dallas, rjstern@utdallas.edu; Jeff Ryan, University of South
Florida, ryan@usf.edu. Career Workshop Series
This three-part series will feature career development plan-
Applied Micropaleontology for Non-Paleontologists: How to ning, an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information
Interpret and Use Fossil Data. Marci Robinson, U.S. Geo- on best practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-
logical Survey, mmrobinson@usgs.gov; Jean Self-Trail, U.S. technical skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed.
Geological Survey, jstrail@usgs.gov. The series will be led by workshop presenters and geoscientists.
No registration is required, and everyone is welcome.
Stormwater Management in Karst Terrain. Robert K. Denton Jr., To learn more about mentors and career workshops, go to
Terracon, robert.denton@terracon.com. www.geosociety.org/mentors/ or contact Jennifer Nocerino at
jnocerino@geosociety.org.
GSA On To the Future Professional Skills Workshop for
Students. Stephen K. Boss, University of Arkansas, sboss@ Student Volunteers
uark.edu; Tahlia Bear, Geological Society of America, tbear@ Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free meeting
geosociety.org; Katherine Ellins, University of Texas at Austin, registration. Students interested in helping with the various
kellins@jsg.utexas.edu. aspects of the meeting should contact Wilma B. Aleman
Gonzalez, U.S. Geological Survey, waleman@usgs.gov.
REGISTRATION
Early registration deadline: 18 Feb. PROFESSIONALS
Cancellation deadline: 24 Feb. If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience
Registration opens in December. For further information or in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor at the joint
if you need special accommodations, please contact one of the meeting. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn
general co-chairs, Arthur Merschat, amerschat@usgs.gov, or more, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu. This meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs
toward your continuing education requirements for your employer,
ACCOMMODATIONS K–12 school, or professional registration. The CEU certificate can
Hotel registration deadline: 26 Feb., 5 p.m. Eastern Time be downloaded from the meeting website after the meeting.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Reston,
1800 Presidents Street, Reston, Virginia, 20190, USA, located in the LOCAL COMMITTEE
vibrant Reston Town Square. The meeting rate is US$159 per night General Co-Chairs: Arthur Merschat, amerschat@usgs.gov;
plus tax. The hotel offers many amenities (restaurants, bar, pool, Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
Wi-Fi) and a complimentary shuttle to/from Dulles International Technical Program Co-Chairs: Chuck Bailey, cmbail@
Airport. Reservations can be made by calling +1-703-709-1234. wm.edu; Wendell Barner, wendell.barner@gmail.com
Please be sure to identify yourself with the group code SEGSA20 Field Trip Co-Chairs: Mark Carter, mcarter@usgs.gov;
and that you are attending the GSA Southeastern and Northeastern Chris Swezey, cswezey@usgs.gov
Sections Joint Meeting. Parking is available at the hotel and at Short Course Co-Chairs: Daniel H. Doctor, dhdoctor@
Reston Town Parking Garage next to the hotel. usgs.gov; Katie Tamulonis, ktamulonis@allegheny.edu
Exhibits Chair: Daniel Harris, harris_d@calu.edu
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY Treasurer: Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
CAREER PROFESSIONALS Student Volunteer Chair: Wilma Aleman Gonzalez,
Career Mentoring Luncheons waleman@usgs.gov
Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic
pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals at

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