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To learn more about mentors and career workshops, go to PROFESSIONALS
www.geosociety.org/mentors or contact Jennifer Nocerino at Interested in sharing information about your applied geoscience
jnocerino@geosociety.org. or hydrology career with students, or interested in earning CEUs
by attending the meeting? Being a mentor is a rewarding experi-
SPECIAL EVENTS ence. To learn more about serving as a mentor at the Joint North-
1. Henry Darcy Distinguished Lecture. Thurs., 7 April. Central–Southeastern GSA Section Meeting, contact Jennifer
Sponsored by the Groundwater Foundation. Chen Zhu, Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
Indiana University, “Watershed-Scale Hydrological Models The North-Central–Southeastern GSA Section Meeting also
as a Community CyberPlatform for Research, Teaching, and offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs toward your continu-
Service to Society.” ing education requirements for your employer, K–12 school, or
2. Sustainability Panel Discussion. Thurs., 7 April. Corporate, professional registration. Please check the meeting website after
government, and university sustainability officers will discuss the meeting to download your CEU certificate.
current approaches, future directions, and potential career
opportunities for geoscientists. LOCAL COMMITTEE
3. Directions in Geoscience Research and Careers: Virtual General Co-Chairs: Craig Dietsch, dietscc@ucmail.uc.edu;
Outreach Event for Local Students. Friday, 8 April. Faculty, Rebecca Freeman, rebecca.freeman@uky.edu
graduate students, and geoscience professionals will meet with Technical Program Co-Chairs: Dan Sturmer, sturmedm@
high school students to discuss geoscience research and careers ucmail.uc.edu; Alan Fryar, afryar1@uky.edu
in a virtual open house event. Please email Andrea Corpolongo Associated Society Events Coordinator: Gwen Daley, daleyg@
at corpolaa@mail.uc.edu or Meg Corcoran at corcormc@mail winthrop.edu
.uc.edu if you are interested in taking part in this event. Exhibits Chair: Cole Edwards, edwardsct4@appstate.edu
4. Midwest MinPet. Thurs., 7 April. Teachers, researchers, Field Trip Co-Chairs: Steve Greb, greb@uky.edu; Claire
students, faculty, and other practitioners of hard rock geology McLeod, mcleodcl@miamioh.edu
will meet to socialize, network, and share ideas on how to build Posters Chair: Kent Ratajeski, kent.ratajeski@uky.edu
connections and collaborations across our region. Public Engagement Committee: Meg Corcoran, corcormc@
5. Historic Buildings and Building Stone of Cincinnati. mail.uc.edu; Andrea Corpolongo, corpolaa@mail.uc.edu;
Fri., 8 April. All meeting registrants are welcome to join an Zeke King Phillips, kingphej@mail.uc.edu; Emily Simpson,
informal post-meeting walking tour of downtown Cincinnati, simpsoey@mail.uc.edu
with optional stops at various locations. Short Course Chair: Jason Dortch, jason.m.dortch@uky.edu
Sponsorships Chair: David P. Moecher, moker@uky.edu
TRAVEL GRANTS Student Volunteer Chair: Maija Sipola, sipolame@miamioh.edu
Deadline to apply: 28 Feb.
The Southeastern Section is pleased to offer support for the
cost of student travel to the meeting. For more information, go to
www.geosociety.org/gsa/about/sections/GSA/Sections/se/
students.aspx.
The North-Central Section is also pleased to offer support for
the cost of student travel to the meeting. For more information,
go to www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/Grants_
Scholarships/Travel_Grants/GSA/grants/NCgrant.aspx.

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