On 28 November, #GivingTuesday, the GSA Foundation launches our year-end efforts to support field camp opportunities for students. You can help aspiring geoscientists attend field camp in 2024! Read about the life-changing experiences of previous student recipients on the Foundation blog with new stories posted weekly. The Field Camp Scholarship program isn’t just about financial aid; […]

As the sun sets on yet another day in the field, aspiring geoscientists gather around, sharing stories, discoveries, and dreams. They’re not just participants; they’re torchbearers for the future of geology. For many geologists, field camp is more than just an important educational journey. The boots-on-the-ground experience, where theoretical knowledge becomes tangible reality, catalyzes a […]

Sydney Cloutier made invaluable connections at the GSA Connects meeting that have the potential to launch her career post-graduation as a result of her participation in the OTF program. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? The funding was a significant aspect of my OTF experience, as without that, I would not […]

At GSA Connects 2022, Shad Ashton had the opportunity to hear from professionals in the geosciences and bolter his conviction that a successful career was within his reach. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? I really appreciated the Saturday workshop where we were able to hear our mentors’ stories. When I […]

For Sarah Genet, matching with her OTF mentor led to a greater network of contacts and interest in a future in the geosciences. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? The mentor I was matched with through the OTF program. I was able to meet many of her colleagues, and I built […]

The OTF program gave Sabrina Lanker an opportunity to build her network and future that is still paying dividends for her today. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? The most impactful aspects were definitely attending a Division meeting and meeting with my mentor. I met a professor in the Division meeting […]

For Rowann Remie, the OTF program helped give her a sense of belonging and ideas for pathways to a career in the geosciences. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? The most impactful aspect of my OTF experience was the Black in Geosciences meetup. Getting together with other BI/POC who have successful […]

Norely Faz attended GSA Connects as a non-geology major but still found connection and professional inspiration with the help of the OTF program. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? The most impactful aspect of my OTF experience was being around my peers in similar fields of interest. Seeing the amazing research […]

Before the GSA Connects conference in Denver, I felt slightly aloof from the world of geosciences. My professors, mentors, and classmates are all wonderful people who are hugely successful in their pursuits; however, I felt like I did not completely belong as a person more interested in environmental science. On Saturday at 8 AM, I […]

Meryssa found meaningful exchanges in opportunities such as the mentor relationship provided by OTF. What was the most impactful aspect of your OTF experience? This is a tough question. For me there were a few “most” impactful aspects of my OTF experience. One was hearing the first-hand experiences of established scientists in a very raw […]