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FT7. An Undergraduate’s First Field Experience: A Virtual Laura Bilenker, Auburn University, ldb0036@auburn.edu;
Tour through the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Willis Hames, Auburn University, hameswe@auburn.edu;
Sat., 3 Apr. Laura Mulrooney, University of Florida, Matthew DeCesare, Auburn University, mrd0048@auburn
LMulrooney@ufl.edu; Victoria Pavlovics, University of .edu; Brennan van Alderwerelt, Auburn University,
Florida, vpavlovics@ufl.edu; Emily Sonnenberg, University bmv0011@auburn.edu; Haibo Zou, Auburn University,
of Florida, sonnenberge@ufl.edu; Jamie Good, University of hzz0006@auburn.edu.
Florida, jamiegood@ufl.edu; Anita Marshall, University of
Florida, anita.marshall@ufl.edu; Ashlyn Spector, Rutgers OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY
University, ashlyn.spector@rutgers.edu; Nikita Kepezhinskas, CAREER PROFESSIONALS
University of Alberta, Kepezhin@ualberta.ca.
Career Mentoring Programs
FT8. Tectonism and Metamorphism along a Southern GSA student members can ask career-related questions and
Appalachian Transect across the Blue Ridge and Piedmont. learn about non-academic pathways in the geosciences while net-
Sat., 3 Apr. Harold Stowell, University of Alabama, hstowell@ working with professionals at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann
ua.edu; Elizabeth Bollen, University of Alabama, embollen@ Mentor Programs.
crimson.ua.edu; Matthew McKay, Missouri State University,
matthewmckay@missouristate.edu; Ryan Thigpen, University Career Workshop
of Kentucky, ryan.thigpen@uky.edu. This workshop will feature career development planning, an
exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best
FT9. The Carboniferous Foreland of the Southern practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical
Appalachians: A Virtual Field Trip in Alabama. skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will
Sat., 3 Apr. Willis Hames, Auburn University, hameswe@ be led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration
auburn.edu; Ashraf Uddin, Auburn University, uddinas@ is required, and everyone is welcome.
auburn.edu; Jack C. Pashin, Oklahoma State University,
jack.pashin@okstate.edu. Learn more at https://www.geosociety.org/mentors.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
FT10. Fall Line to the Flint: Geology and Hydrology of the
Dougherty Plain and Nearby Destinations. Sun., 4 Apr. PROFESSIONALS
James B. Deemy, College of Coastal Georgia, jdeemy@ Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience
ccga.edu; Todd C. Rasmussen, University of Georgia, or hydrology career with students? Being a mentor is a rewarding
trasmuss@uga.edu; Steven Brantley, The Jones Center at experience. To learn more about serving as a mentor at SEGSA,
Ichauway, sbrantley@jonesctr.org; Joe Honings, The Jones contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Center at Ichauway and Louisiana State University, SEGSA also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs
jhonings@jonesctr.org; Coleman Barrie, The Jones Center toward your continuing education requirements for your employer,
at Ichauway and Auburn University, cbarrie@jonesctr.org. K–12 school, or professional registration. Please check the meeting
website after the meeting to download your CEU certificate.
FT11. Alabama Botany for Rock Jocks. Sun., 4 Apr. Patrick
Thompson, Davis Arboretum of Auburn University, LOCAL COMMITTEE
thomppg@auburn.edu; Marilyn B. Vogel, Auburn Organizing Chair: Willis E. (Bill) Hames, hameswe@auburn.edu
University, mbv0008@auburn.edu; Noah Yawn, Auburn Technical Program Co-Chairs: Karen McNeal, ksm0041@
University, ndy0002@auburn.edu. auburn.edu; Kathryn Brown, ksn0006@auburn.edu
Field Trip Chair: David T. King Jr., kingdat@auburn.edu
SHORT COURSES Sponsorships Chair: Charles E. (Chuck) Savrda, savrdce@
Short Course registration opens in January. There is no fee for auburn.edu
these courses; the price is included in the registration cost. Exhibits Co-Chairs: Laura Bilenker, ldb0036@auburn.edu;
Ann Ojeda, aso0013@auburn.edu
SC1. Gemology Basics. Wed., 31 Mar. Lisa Forrester Clark, World Treasurer: Haibo Zou, hzz0006@auburn.edu
Gem Foundation and the Gemological Society of America, Student Volunteer Chair: Ashraf Uddin, uddinas@auburn.edu
lisaforrester@live.com; Mary Forrester Dalton. Education Programs Co-Chairs: Marilyn Vogel, mbv0008@
auburn.edu; Stephanie Rogers, s.rogers@auburn.edu
SC2. Fractionating the Earth: What Isotopes Can Tell Us Guest Activities Program Co-Chairs: Brennan Vanalderwerelt,
about The Past, Present, and Future. Wed., 31 Mar. bmv0011@auburn.edu; Ann Ojeda, aso0013@auburn.edu
Ann S. Ojeda, Auburn University, aso0013@auburn.edu;

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