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FT4.   Recent to Modern Sedimentary Processes in Northwestern   OPPORTUNITIES FOR GSA STUDENTS AND
              Oklahoma: Caves, Crystals, and Dunes: Wed., 15 March,    EARLY CAREER PROFESSIONALS
              7 a.m.–7 p.m. Cost: US$115. Leaders: Carla Eichler, Oklahoma   Career Mentoring Luncheons
              Geological Survey, carla.eichler@ou.edu; Brandon Spencer,   Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic
              Oklahoma State University, spbr@okstate.edu.     pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals
                                                               at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor luncheons. GSA
         SHORT COURSES                                         student members are welcome.
         SC1.   Core Workshop: Introduction to Carbonate and
              Siliciclastic Depositional Systems for Oil and Gas,   Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience
              Groundwater, and Carbon Capture and Storage. Sun.,   Luncheon: Mon., 13 March.
              12 March, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Michael Grammer, Oklahoma
              State University, michael.grammer@okstate.edu; Jim   John Mann Mentor in Applied Hydrogeology Program
              Puckette, Oklahoma State University, jim.puckette@  Luncheon: Tues., 14 March.
              okstate.edu.
                                                               Career Workshop Series
         SC2.   The Future of Geoscience Education: Implementing   This three-part series will feature career development planning,
              Technology for Engagement and Recruitment. Sun.,    an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best
              12 March, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Ashley Burkett, Oklahoma State   practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical
              University, ashley.burkett@okstate.edu; Caitlin Barnes,   skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will be
              Oklahoma State University, caitlin.barnes@okstate.edu;   led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration is
              Tracy M. Quan, Oklahoma State University, tracy.quan@  required, and everyone is welcome.
              okstate.edu.                                      To learn more about mentors and career workshops, go to
                                                               www.geosociety.org/mentors or contact Jennifer Nocerino at
         SC3.   Field Geophysics. Sun., 12 March, noon–4 p.m. Andrew   jnocerino@geosociety.org.
              Katumwehe, Midwestern State University, andrew
              .katumwehe@msutexas.edu; Ahmed Ismail, Oklahoma   PROFESSIONALS
              State University, ahmed.ismail@okstate.edu.       If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience in
                                                               applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor. Being a mentor is
         SC4.   Direct Imaging with Direct Push Technology. Sun.,    a rewarding experience. To learn more, contact Jennifer Nocerino
              12 March, noon–4 p.m. Dan Pipp, Geoprobe Systems,   at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
              pippd@geoprobe.com; Nick Basore, Geoprobe Systems,   This meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn CEUs
              basoren@geoprobe.com.                            toward your continuing education requirements for your employer,
                                                               K–12 school, or professional registration. The CEU certificate can
         SC5.   Geomicrobiology Culturing Strategies: From Sediment   be downloaded from the meeting website after the meeting.
              to Microbial Culture. Wed., 15 March, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
              Sabrina Beckmann, Oklahoma State University, sabrina   LOCAL COMMITTEE
              .beckmann@okstate.edu; Tingying Xu, Oklahoma State   General Chair: Todd Halihan, todd.halihan@okstate.edu
              University, tingying.xu@okstate.edu.             Technical Program Co-Chairs: Ahmed Ismail, ahmed.ismail@
                                                               okstate.edu; Tracy M. Quan, tracy.quan@okstate.edu
         SC6.   Fundamentals of Petroleum-Produced Water       Field Trip Co-Chairs: Jim Puckette, jim.puckette@okstate.edu;
              Characterization, Treatment, and Disposal into the   Brandon Spencer, spbr@okstate.edu
              Subsurface. Wed., 15 March, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Javier Vilcaez,   Exhibits/Sponsorship Co-Chairs: Jack Pashin, jack.pashin@
              Oklahoma State University, vilcaez@okstate.edu.  okstate.edu; Lawrence Walker, lpwalk62@icloud.com
                                                               Student Volunteer Chair: Tingying Xu, tingying.xu@okstate.edu
         SC7.   Fundamentals of Geologic CO  Storage. Wed., 15 March,   Judging Coordinator: Natascha Riedinger, natascha.riedinger@
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              9 a.m.–1 p.m. Jack Pashin, Oklahoma State University,    okstate.edu
              jack.pashin@okstate.edu; Camelia Knapp, Oklahoma State
              University, camelia.knapp@okstate.edu.

















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