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526. Methods and Geological Applications in Geo-Thermo-Petro- 531. Applying Virtual Microscopy to Geoscience.
Chronology II. Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT. US$40. Limit: 40. Sat. 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT. US$100 professionals; US$50
CEU: 0.8. Instructors: George Gehrels, University of Arizona; Kurt students. Limit: 25. CEU: 0.7. Instructors: Christopher Prince,
Sundell, University of Arizona; Sarah George, University of Arizona; PetroArc International; Suzanne Kairo, Indiana University.
Mauricio Ibanez, University of Arizona; Peter Reiners, University of Endorser: PetroArc International.
Arizona; Allen Schaen, University of Arizona.
532. How to Create your Own 3D Videogame–Style Geologic
527. Introduction to Drones (sUAS) in the Field Trip and Host it Online: Accessible, Immersive Data
Geosciences. Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT. US$112. Limit: 24. Visualization for Education and Research. Sat., 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–
CEU: 0.8. Instructor: Gregory Baker, Colorado Mesa University. 5 p.m. PDT. US$70. Limit: 20. CEU: 0.7. Instructors: Mattathias
Endorsers: GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Geoarchaeology (Max) Needle, University of Washington; John F. Akers, University
Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division. of Washington; Juliet G. Crider, University of Washington.
Endorsers: GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA
528. Talking Science: A Communicating Geoinformatics Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division.
Science Workshop. Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT. US$150.
Limit: 30. CEU: 0.8. Instructor: Steven Jaret, American Museum 533. Improv to Improve the Geoscience Community. Sat., 9 Oct.,
of Natural History. Endorser: GSA Planetary Geology Division. 1–5 p.m. PDT. US$20. Limit: 20. CEU: 0.4. Instructor: Erik
Haroldson, Austin Peay State University (APSU). Endorsers:
529. Quantitative Analysis, Visualization, and Modelling of APSU Department of Geosciences; APSU College of STEM;
Detrital Geochronology Data. Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT. APSU Diversity Committee.
US$75 professionals; US$50 students. Limit: 50. CEU: 0.8.
Instructors: Joel Saylor, University of British Columbia; 534. Stormwater Infiltration in Washington State Using
Kurt Sundell, University of Arizona; Glenn Sharman, University Deep Underground Injection Control Wells. Sat., 9 Oct., 1–5 p.m.
of Arkansas. PDT. US$100. Limit: 20. CEU: 0.4. Instructors: Jay Chennault,
Associated Earth Sciences Inc.; Curtis Koger, Associated Earth
530. Geodynamic History of the Middle Part of Sciences Inc.; Jennifer Saltonstall, Associated Earth Sciences Inc.
the Alpine-Himalayan Orogenic Belt. Sat., 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Endorser: Associated Earth Sciences Inc.
PDT. US$112. Limit: 20. CEU: 0.7. Instructors: Abdollah Saidi,
Deputy for the Middle East Sub-Commission; Akram Shahhosseini,
Geological Survey of Iran.

Be a Mentor & Share Your Experience

Graduate students, early career professionals, professionals, ONLINE MENTORING
and retirees are welcome to serve as mentors. Complete this Networking Event Mentor. The networking event is a gathering
form to indicate your interest in any mentoring opportunity: of students, early career professionals, and mentors. Mentors
https://forms.gle/kafRfrNhpvPrMgC18. answer questions, offer advice about careers plans, and comment
on job opportunities within their fields in breakout sessions.
IN-PERSON MENTORING About 20 mentors are needed.
GSA will provide a safe environment for participants by following
health and safety guidelines as outlined by the Oregon Convention Women in Geology Mentor. Mentors from a variety of sectors
Center in addition to using plexiglass partitions and other interven- answer career questions and offer advice in breakout sessions during
tions to reduce transmission risk. the Women in Geology Program. About 20 mentors are needed.

Drop-in Mentor. This one-on-one mentoring activity takes place On To the Future Mentor. On To the Future (OTF) mentors are
in the GeoCareers Center. Students have 30 minutes to ask ques- paired with students who are part of the OTF program that sup-
tions and seek advice. About 28 mentors are needed. ports students from diverse groups who are attending their first
GSA Connects. Mentors will meet with their mentee each day of
Résumé or CV Mentor. Résumé mentors are matched with a stu- the meeting (either virtually or in person), introduce the mentee to
dent on site to review the student’s résumé or CV. Consultations five contacts, and share their professional experiences in the geo-
take place for 30 minutes in the GeoCareers Center in a one-on- sciences. Matching will be completed using an online platform.
one format. About 28 mentors are needed. Learn more at https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_
Careers/Grants_Scholarships/otf/GSA/OTF/amMentor.aspx.
About 75 mentors are needed.

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