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Ichauway and Louisiana State Univ., jhonings@jonesctr.org; a triple/quad is US$175 per night plus tax. Reservations can be
Coleman Barrie, The Jones Center at Ichauway and Auburn Univ., made by calling +1-334-821-8200 or +1-800-228-2876. Please be
cbarrie@jonesctr.org. sure to identify yourself with the group code SEGSA19 and that
you are attending the GSA Southeastern Section Meeting.
The Carboniferous Foreland of the Southern Appalachians:
A Virtual Field Trip in Alabama. Willis Hames, Auburn Univ., OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY
hameswe@auburn.edu; Ashraf Uddin, Auburn Univ., uddinas@ CAREER PROFESSIONALS
auburn.edu.
Career Mentoring Luncheons
Geology of the Golden Isles of Coastal Georgia. Robin McLachlan, Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic
College of Coastal Georgia, mclachlan.rl@gmail.com; James Deemy, pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals
College of Coastal Georgia, jdeemy@ccga.edu; Kimberly Takagi, at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor Luncheons. GSA
College of Coastal Georgia, ktakagi@ccga.edu; Damon Gannon, student members are welcome.
Univ. of Georgia Marine Institute, dgannon@uga.edu.
Career Workshop Series
Alabama Botany for Rock Jocks. Patrick Thompson, Davis This three-part series will feature career development planning,
Arboretum of Auburn Univ., thomppg@auburn.edu; Marilyn B. an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best
Vogel, Auburn Univ., mbv0008@auburn.edu; Noah Yawn, practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical
Auburn Univ., ndy0002@auburn.edu. skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will be
led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration is
Are There Any Rocks Here Other Than Mylonites? A Virtual required, and everyone is welcome.
Field Trip to Honor the Career of Dr. Mark Steltenpohl.
Joshua Poole, Wellborn Mining Inc., pooleus@gmail.com; Learn more at http://www.geosociety.org/mentors/. Questions?
Randy L. Kath, Univ. of West Georgia, rkath@westga.edu; Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Willis Hames, Auburn Univ., hameswe@auburn.edu.
PROFESSIONALS
SHORT COURSES Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience
Gemology Basics. Lisa Forrester Clark, World Gem Foundation or hydrology career with students? Being a mentor is a rewarding
and the Gemological Society of America, lisaforrester@live.com; experience. To learn more about serving as a mentor at SEGSA,
Mary Forrester Dalton. contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
SEGSA also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs
Fractionating The Earth: What Isotopes Can Tell Us about the toward your continuing education requirements for your employer,
Past, Present, and Future. Ann S. Ojeda, Auburn Univ., K–12 school, or professional registration. Please check the meeting
aso0013@auburn.edu; Laura Bilenker, Auburn Univ., ldb0036@ website after the meeting to download your CEU certificate.
auburn.edu; Willis Hames, Auburn Univ., hameswe@auburn.edu;
Matthew DeCesare, Auburn Univ., mrd0048@auburn.edu; LOCAL COMMITTEE
Brennan van Alderwerelt, Auburn Univ., bmv0011@auburn.edu. General Chair: Willis E. (Bill) Hames, hameswe@auburn.edu
Technical Program Co-Chairs: Karen McNeal, ksm0041@
REGISTRATION auburn.edu; Kathryn Brown, ksn0006@auburn.edu
Early registration deadline: 22 Feb. 2021 Field Trip Chair: David T. King, kingdat@auburn.edu
Cancellation deadline: 1 Mar. 2021 Sponsorships Chair: Charles E. (Chuck) Savrda, savrdce@
Registration opens in January. For further information or if you auburn.edu
need special accommodations, please contact the general meeting Exhibits Co-Chairs: Laura Bilenker, ldb0036@auburn.edu;
chair, Willis Hames, hameswe@auburn.edu. Ann Ojeda, aso0013@auburn.edu
Treasurer: Haibo Zou, hzz0006@auburn.edu
ACCOMMODATIONS Student Volunteer Chair: Ashraf Uddin, uddinas@auburn.edu
Hotel registration deadline: 10 Mar. 2021 Education Programs Co-Chairs: Marilyn Vogel, mbv0008@
A block of hotel rooms has been reserved at the Auburn auburn.edu; Stephanie Rogers, s.rogers@auburn.edu
University Hotel and Conference Center, 241 S. College Street, Guest Activities Program Co-Chairs: Brennan Vanalderwerelt,
Auburn, Alabama, USA, in the center of downtown Auburn. bmv0011@auburn.edu; Ann Ojeda, aso0013@auburn.edu
The meeting rate for a double/king is US$165 per night plus tax;

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