The application period for the Geological Society of America's On To The Future (OTF) program is now open. OTF awards partial travel scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates studying in the geosciences, to attend their first GSA Annual Meeting. Students enrolled in 2- and 4-year programs who come from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply by May 26, 2017.
A new certification is available from the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). The Certified Soil Technician (CST) will allow individuals working professionally with soil an opportunity for career advancement. CST requires passing the fundamentals in soil science exam and three years of experience.
Last week's Critical Issues Webinar, "State Responses to Induced Earthquakes" (recording now available), gave valuable insight into how humans can cause earthquakes and what can be done to prevent them. Speaking of induced earthquakes, at the 2017 Seismological Society of America (SSA) Annual Meeting, which is taking place in Denver this week, attendees saw an amazing video that hammers home the recent uptick in the frequency of these events. SSA tweeted it out today:
Anyone who has ever spent time doing research knows how much literature is out in the world, and there is more and more available to us every day. Guest blogger Dr.
The societal value of redox-active minerals, which are abundant in nature, is increasingly apparent as they have become materials useful in clean technology development.
The Geological Society of America is holding its 2017-2018 Election, and the deadline for members to vote is tomorrow, April 16, 2017. We often get asked how to be more involved with the geoscience community, and being engaged with your member society is a great step!
The application period for the Geoscience Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research (GeoCUR) Undergraduate Research Mentor Award is now open. The award was established by the division in order to highlight the importance of mentoring undergraduate research activities. The successful applicant will receive $500 and a year-long membership to the Council on Undergraduate Research.
The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) is hosting their first ever photo contest to celebrate the exciting research done by limnologists and oceanographers everywhere. Winners will receive a one-year membership to ASLO and have their work featured on the ASLO website. Submit entries by June 1, 2017.
