After the presentations, there is a question and answer session where webinar participants ask questions of the speakers.

Our speakers include:

• Dr. Martha Roberts, from MiHR, who will discuss labour market findings from the exploration study “Unearthing Possibilities”.
• Scott Jobin-Bevans, from PDAC, who will speak about what’s happening on the ground in the minerals exploration sector, including what PDAC and S-IMEW are. What are the big changes coming up for companies? What’s exciting for new earth/geoscience graduates in the sector and why they should consider a career in minerals exploration?
• April Bertrand, from GoldCorp Red Lake Gold Mine, who will discuss why she chose this educational path, what she finds exciting about this field, and where she hopes her career will take her.
• Blake Schreiner, undergraduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, who will discuss why he has chosen this educational path, what he finds exciting about this field, and where he hopes his career will take him.
• Melanie Sturk, from MiHR, will wrap up our discussion by introducing the Explore for More career resources.

Webinar co-sponsors: Australian Institute of Geoscientists, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada, Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.

This webinar was co-organized with the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)

In this webinar, our speakers cover the following topics:

• How to prepare yourself for a career in minerals exploration. Find out what type of academic background recruiters are looking for in geoscience graduates.
• An overview of the minerals exploration industry including an explanation of what a junior exploration company does vs. an intermediate sized or major exploration / mining company.
• Find out what career paths exist in the different types of companies.
• The future outlook for employment opportunities in the minerals exploration industry.

Our speakers include:

• Professor Bill Chavez, New Mexico Technical University
• David Groves, Newmont Mining Corporation
• M. Steve Enders, Society of Economic Geologists

Webinar Co-sponsors: PreCambrian Research Center, University of Minnesota, Duluth, Australian Institute of Geoscientists, MiHR (Mining Industry Human Resources Council), Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Society of Economic Geologists, Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada

This webinar focuses on the steps these departments have taken to stay in touch with alumni and get them involved in providing career information for their students (e.g. providing talks in geoscience courses, participating in a Geoscience Career Day or Fair, interacting with students at a department open house day, actively mentoring students, etc.) Following the presentations, there is an open discussion period in which audience members from around the world to ask questions of the speakers.

Our speakers include:

"The Importance of Building Alumni Relations in Geoscience Departments"
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• Dallas D. Rhodes, Emeritus Professor, Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University
• Susan M. Taylor, Dewberry, Davis LLC; Alumna, Department of Geology and Geography, Georgia Southern University

"Engaging Alumni In Undergraduate Geoscience Education: What we do and how we do it, a case study from St. Lawrence University"
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• J. Mark Erickson, Chapin Professor of Geology, St. Lawrence University, NY
• Sarah B. Z. McElfresh, SLU Geology Alumni Council, Winston-Salem, NC; 1998 St. Lawrence University Alumna

Following the presentations, there is an open discussion period in which audience members from around the world to ask questions of the speakers.

Our speakers include:

• Mr. G. Warfield "Skip" Hobbs, 2011 President of the American Geological Institute; Managing Partner of Ammonite Resources, Energy & Mineral Advisors
  "Geology in the Finance Sector"
   
• Dr. Craig Jarchow, Managing Director, Pine Brook Road Partners, LLC
  "Creating Energy Companies: Private Equity from a Geoscientist’s Perspective"
   
• Mr. Gregory B. Jansen,  Managing Director, Commonfund Capital, Inc.
  "From Rocks to Stocks - The Evolution of a Geoscience Career"

Following the presentations, there is a question and answer session with the speakers and webinar participants.

Our speakers include:

• Dr. Diane Stanitski, Climatologist & Program Manager, NOAA
• Dr. Rick Lumpkin, Physical Oceanographer, NOAA
• LCDR Michael J. Silah, Chief of Staff, Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, NOAA

The presentations are followed by an question and answer session with the speakers and webinar participants.

Our panelists include:

• Carolyn Gramling, from EARTH Magazine, who discusses her career in science writing.
• Doug Prose, from the Earth Images Foundation, who explores the experience of becoming a film maker with a focus on earth science themes.
• John Copeland from Evergreen Films, a producer with extensive history in broadcast and cable TV productions, who looks at the role of geoscientists in consulting on projects.

Our speakers include:

• Leigh Freeman from Downing Teal, a leading recruiter of talent for the global minerals industry, who will look at the supply and demand trends for geoscientists in the minerals sector.
• James Steel from HSBC Securities (USA), who will explore both the metals trading sector and the numerous employment opportunities in the financial sector. (Note: this content was redacted due to the employer's requirements.)
• Gavin Mudd from Monash University, who will discuss workforce issues and developments in sustainable mining practices.

The presentations are followed by an question and answer session with the speakers and webinar participants.

Webinar Co-sponsors: Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG)