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GeoCorps America 101:
PresentersMatt DawsonLima SotoLesley PetrieGSA EducationPrograms ManagerUSFS Caves and KarstProgram Lead &USFS GeoCorps AmericaProgram CoordinatorGSA Education &Outreach ProgramCoordinatorGuestsAnna HarrisDavid VanDerHeyden2015 & 2017 Participant, 2020 Mentor2020 ParticipantHayden YatesKyra Bornong2019 & 2020 Participant2020 Participant
Submit questions viathe Questions panel atanytimeWe will answer yourquestions at the end ofthe webinar
ObjectivesProgramExperienceDiscuss goals & traits of theprogram, what to expectLearn what it is like toparticipate from our panelistsNational Forests in AlabamaUmpqua National Forest, OregonApplicationWalk through some guidanceand tips for applyingHudson-Meng Education and Research Center,Nebraska
Mission“Furthers geoscience research, education, and awareness byproviding inclusive, hands-on career development opportunities inpartnership with governmental agencies and organizationscommitted to science and stewardship.”DiscoveryStewardshipExplore and learn moreabout the geosciencesthrough hands-onexperiencesContribute to advancingcritical work on federalpublic landsTrainingNetworkingDevelop knowledge andskills applicable to yourspecific interestsCollaborate withscientists and resourceprofessionals; buildstrong relationshipsCareer-BuildingExperienceGain valuable work and field-relatedexperience that translates towards afuture career in the geosciences Future researchGreater public awarenessStronger practices forgeological and othernatural resourceshttps://www.geosociety.org/geocorps
GeoCorps & TheU.S. Forest Service Short-term science and conservation projects that exposeparticipants to careers involving public lands Rigorous, immersive work experiences Participants build and apply valuable job & life skills:leadership, critical thinking, communicationGeosciences and related fieldsStudents, recent graduatesIncreasing diversity within workforceAgency benefits from the assistance, knowledge,experience and enthusiasm of geoscientists to completemission-critical projectsBuilds the next generation of public lands stewardsLima SotoUSFS Caves and Karst Program LeadUSFS GeoCorps America ProgramCoordinator
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Shared ExperiencesHayden YatesKyra Bornong2019 & 2020 Participant2020 ParticipantGeology AssistantBLM San Luis Valley Field Office, Colorado& Geology and Mining Program AssistantCleveland National Forest, CaliforniaGeomorphic Roads Analysis & Inventory AssistantU.S. Forest ServiceUmpqua National Forest, OregonDavid VanDerHeydenAnna Harris2020 Participant2015 & 2017 Participant, 2020 MentorField Soil Scientific AssistantU.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MontanaGeologistU.S. Forest ServiceTongass National Forest, AlaskaAlso participated in 2016 Geoscientists-in-the-Parks (GIP)
Getting InvolvedApplications OpenProject OffersEarly DecemberMarch3 FebruaryApplications CloseFinish Submit FinalMaterialsAugust/SeptemberMay/JuneProjects BeginView current positions and apply online:www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Applyinghttps://www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Applyinghttps://www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Applyinghttps://www.geosociety.org/geocorps
Additional Tips If you are a good fit for one GeoCorps position, thenchances are there are more positions you couldconsiderCHECKLIST Required questions ( * ) Describe your experiences using a frameworkSituation Task Action Result Cover letters(1 per selected project) This type of experience can help you qualify,especially with projects that contain field-relatedwork. Think outside your academic work too. Recommendation Letter(s)(1 per program application) Check for mistakes more than once (spelling,grammar, word choice, verb tense, completesentences)Use of active verbs and keywords Confirm that required fields have text and all grades,cover letters, and recommendation letters arecomplete Complete list of courses andgrades
Questions?GeoCorps America: www.geosociety.org/geocorpsDeadline 3 FebruaryNPS Scientists in Parks (SIP) Interns: www.geosociety.org/sipDeadline 24 JanuaryGeoCorps Facebook Page www.facebook.com/geocorpsGeoCorps Twitter Feed www.twitter.com/geocorps
Dec 15, 2020 · GSA Education Programs Manager Lima Soto USFS Caves and Karst Program Lead & USFS GeoCorps America Program Coordinator Lesley Petrie GSA Education & Outreach Program Coordinator Guests Anna Harris 2015 & 2017 Participant, 2020 Mentor Hayden Yates 2019 & 2020 Participant David Va
