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SC4. Luminescence (OSL) Dating Short Course—Essential TRAVEL GRANTS
Guide for Sampling and Dark Secrets Behind the Application deadline: 13 Feb.
Technique. 16 March. US$50 for professionals; US$25 Students who are GSA members and who register for the meet-
for students. Location: Hyatt Regency Reston. Leaders: ing are eligible to apply for student travel grants from their respec-
Michelle Nelson, Utah State University, michelle.nelson@ tive sections. For further information see www.geosociety.org/
usu.edu, and Virginia Geological Survey, michelle.nelson@ gsa/about/sections/GSA/Sections/se/students.aspx#travel for
energy.virginia.gov; Paula Figueirdo, North Carolina State the Southeastern Section and www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_
University, paula_figueiredo@ncsu.edu; Ginni DeWitt, Careers/Grants_Scholarships/Travel_Grants/GSA/grants/
.
East Carolina University, dewittr@ecu edu; Shannon negrant.aspx for the Northeastern Section.
Mahan, U.S. Geological Survey, smahan@usgs.gov.
PROFESSIONALS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND EARLY If you like to share your interest, enthusiasm, and experience
CAREER PROFESSIONALS in applied geology, consider being a GSA mentor at the joint
Career Mentoring Luncheons |meeting. Being a mentor is a rewarding experience. To learn
Ask your career-related questions and learn about non-academic more, contact Jennifer Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org.
pathways in the geosciences while networking with professionals The joint meeting also offers an excellent opportunity to earn
at the Roy J. Shlemon and John Mann Mentor luncheons. GSA CEUs toward your continuing education requirements for your
student members are welcome. employer, K–12 school, or professional registration. The CEU
certificate can be downloaded from the meeting website after
Career Workshop Series the meeting.
This three-part series will feature career development planning,
an exploration of geoscience job sectors, and information on best LOCAL COMMITTEE
practices for crafting a résumé and cover letter. Non-technical General Co-Chairs: Arthur Merschat, amerschat@usgs.gov;
skills and workforce statistics will be reviewed. The series will be Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
led by workshop presenters and geoscientists. No registration is Technical Program Co-Chairs: Chuck Bailey, cmbail@wm.edu;
required, and everyone is welcome. Wendell Barner, wendell.barner@gmail.com
Field Trip Co-Chairs: Jean M. Self-Trail, jstrail@usgs.gov;
To learn more about mentors and career workshops, go to Laurel M. Bybell, lbybell@usgs.gov
.
www geosociety.org/mentors. Questions? Contact Jennifer Sponsorships Chair: Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
Nocerino at jnocerino@geosociety.org. Short Course Co-Chairs: Daniel H. Doctor, dhdoctor@usgs.gov;
Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
Student Volunteers Exhibits Chair: Daniel Harris, harris_d@pennwest.edu
Take advantage of work opportunities to earn free meeting Treasurer: Patrick Burkhart, patrick.burkhart@sru.edu
registration. Students interested in helping with the various Student Volunteer Chair: Michael H. Trippi, U.S. Geological
aspects of the meeting should contact Michael H. Trippi, U.S. Survey, mtrippi@usgs.gov
Geological Survey, mtrippi@usgs.gov.

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