On To the Future (OTF) celebrates the growing diversity of the GSA community and the importance of GSA’s student membership through inviting, supporting, and mentoring an increased number of students from diverse backgrounds to their first GSA meeting. This community is designed to provide a place for OTF students to gain exposure to the wide array of geoscience research and career options available. It facilitates effective mentoring relationships and networking opportunities to help OTF students become engaged leaders in the scientific and professional community.
Initiated in 2013 by the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee with strong support from the GSA President, Council, and Foundation, the program addresses the organization’s overall strategic commitment to building a diverse geoscience community. With funding from individual members and donors, corporate sponsors, and GSA’s Sections, Divisions and Associated Societies, OTF continues to support underrepresented students to attend GSA Connects.
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