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Quizzes, Trivia, and Virtual Chats—

All That and More at GSA 2020 Connects Online

The Foundation has been busy planning some fun activities for access. No need to download an app. It’s very easy to navigate,
GSA 2020 Connects Online. We’ll continue the popular rock/ and adds a chance for fun, friendly competition with other meet-
mineral identification quiz that was a great hit at our booth dur- ing attendees.
ing the last two annual meetings. If you find yourself in need of For Penrose Circle Members, we are still planning a special
a mental break between sessions or you want to start your day virtual event for you during our usual Monday evening time slot.
exercising your mind along with a cup of coffee, you can take We will have more details as the date approaches, so please keep
this year’s virtual rock/mineral identification quiz at any time an eye on your email for an invitation.
during the meeting. Test your knowledge on the samples submit- Finally, one of our favorite parts of the annual meeting is the
ted by the Foundation Board of Trustees. A winner will be chance to visit with all of you. We enjoy talking with you between
announced every day and will receive a “gneiss” prize, which sessions or after you have perused the poster hall. Despite not see-
will be shipped. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on these ing you in person, the Foundation staff will still be available to
prizes, and we promise the quiz isn’t too “tuff.” chat at any time during exhibitor hours. Several members of the
We will also have a live trivia event scheduled during exhibitor Foundation Board of Trustees will also be available at various
hours. The subject will be geology in pop culture. If you’re a geol- points over the course of the meeting. If you have questions for us
ogist who is also a movie buff, video-game enthusiast, general fan or just want to say hello, we’ll be there.
of pop culture, or, if you just have an “apatite” for trivia, this event Even though this year is going to be different, one thing certainly
is for you. All you need is a computer and a phone with Internet remains the same—that’s how much we look forward to seeing you.

Students participate in the GSA Foundation rock/mineral
Identification quiz at GSA 2018 Indianapolis (left) and
rock/mineral map matching quiz at GSA 2019 Phoenix.

www.gsa-foundation.org

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