GeoCorps

09/17/2024

Showcase your innovations at GSA Connects 2024! Take center stage at the premier geoscience event of the year with the Innovation Spotlight Stage, sponsored by TGS. This platform offers a unique opportunity to showcase your cutting-edge products, software and innovations to a global audience of geoscience professionals.

Engage directly with potential collaborators, customers and industry leaders through live demonstrations, hands-on experiences and interactive displays in a high-visibility exhibit hall space. Make a lasting impression and connect with the geoscience community! Learn more here: geosociety.co/ISS

USGS Science in California Scripps Institution of Oceanography UCLA EPSS Caltech Seismological Laboratory U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Engineering Research Institute - EERI Statewide California Earthquake Center - SCEC Seismological Society of America Groundwater Resources Association of California CICESE California Water Environment Association CA-NV AWWA California Association of Environmental Professionals California Science Center Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology San Diego Natural History Museum Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center UCSB Earth Science UC Santa Cruz Science UC Irvine Department of Earth System Science (ESS) Environmental Studies SJSU CSUSB College of Natural Sciences Earth and Planetary Science - UC Berkeley UC Davis Earth and Planetary Sciences UC Davis College of Letters and Science

05/31/2024

Apply now for the National Park Service Scientists in Parks program!

Maybe you’ve always seen yourself as a bit of an adventurer, and you have a love for the outdoors and science. Apply to be part of the 🧑‍🔬 Scientists in Parks Program, which offers paid internships to help you learn a variety of different skills and prepare you for a career in science! The program is a partnership with the National Park Service, Ecological Society of America, Stewards Individual Placements, AmeriCorps, and the Geological Society of America. Applications for the winter season are open through June 16th!

Every year the program places hundreds of college students, recent graduates, and early career professionals across the National Park System to work on natural resource management needs.

The program welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and encourages those to apply who are from underrepresented communities, those with disabilities, and those who are interested in 🧮 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Explore internships in 🧫 biology and climate change work at Joshua Tree National Park, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Congaree National Park, Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park Hawaii, and Big Thicket National Preserve.

🌳 Ecology at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Denali National Park and Preserve, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Fire Island National Seashore, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Pecos National Historical Park.

🗺️ Geographic Information Systems and Natural Resource Management at Ozark National Scenic Riverways, Yosemite National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, War in the Pacific National Historical Park, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Cape Cod National Seashore, Grand Teton National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and Big Cypress National Preserve.

🔭 Astronomy and Education at Lassen Volcanic National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Waco Mammoth National Monument, Shenandoah National Park, Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park, Olympic National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

🧬 Science Communication at Denali National Park and Preserve, Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park, Boston National Historical Park, and Cape Cod National Seashore.

🦴 Paleontology at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park, and Yosemite National Park.

💧 Hydrology at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Valles Caldera National Preserve, Death Valley National Park, Hot Springs National Park, and Geology at Mount Rainier National Park.

Find all opportunities and apply by June 16 ➡️ https://www.scientistsinparks.org/

📸 Courtesy of Scientists in Parks Program - Flyer for the program

05/30/2024

GSA invites current and past GeoCorps participants and Scientists in Parks (SIP) Interns to submit abstracts to present their work at GSA Connects. Submit by 18 June. http://bit.ly/3W5aWQs

To learn about travel funding, email your GeoCorps or SIP admin contacts.

GSA Connects 2024 will bring together a vibrant international community of geoscientists 22–25 September in Anaheim, California. Whether you’re a student, early career professional or a leader in your field, GSA invites you to submit an abstract for !

Learn more and submit your abstract by Tuesday, 18 June here: bit.ly/3W5aWQs

Statewide California Earthquake Center - SCEC Seismological Society of America Groundwater Resources Association of California CICESE California Water Environment Association CA-NV AWWA California Association of Environmental Professionals California Science Center Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology San Diego Natural History Museum Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center UCSB Earth Science UC Irvine Department of Earth System Science (ESS) Environmental Studies SJSU CSUSB College of Natural Sciences Earth and Planetary Science - UC Berkeley UC Davis Earth and Planetary Sciences UC Davis College of Letters and Science

01/28/2024

Last day to apply for USDA Forest Service projects with GeoCorps! Apply through today, Sun., 28 Jan. for meaningful, geoscience-related experiences with Public Lands Corps.

Browse projects: https://bit.ly/geocorps-projects
How to apply: https://bit.ly/geocorps-apply

• Assess the closure status of abandoned mines and the scope/impacts of mining-related activities at U.S. Forest Service - Cleveland National Forest near San Diego.

• Join the U.S. Forest Service-Superior National Forest in the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” to study the effects of timber harvest on forest soils and vegetation using standardized protocols. Complete field work or analyze soil, plant and water samples in the lab.

• Check out some of our amazing karst and hydrology-related projects, like those with the U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, and the U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland in Colorado!

GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division Karst Division of GSA

01/27/2024

Bring the science and geology of national forests and grasslands to life! Join interpretive projects near South Dakota’s Badlands National Park–where you can share the story of America’s national grasslands with thousands of visitors–or head to Johnston Ridge Observatory on the flank of Mount St. Helens in Washington, to develop and revise interpretive resources for the public and local K-12 schools. Apply soon thru Sun., 28 Jan.!

Read more: https://bit.ly/geocorps-grasslands-24 and https://bit.ly/geocorps-volcanoes-24
How to apply: https://bit.ly/geocorps-apply

01/23/2024

Make a real impact by joining the U.S. Forest Service - Hiawatha National Forest in crafting plans to safeguard its unique karst-dependent ecosystems!

🔍 GIS Mapping: utilize cutting-edge technology to map karst features using imagery, LiDAR, and GIS data.
🌳 Field Verification: take the adventure outdoors to identify and map karst features on the Forest.
💻 Database Management: create a geodatabase for land managers to ensure effective resource management.
🤝 Partnership Development: collaborate with potential partners to enhance the Forest's plan.
🌍 Research: contribute to soil and watershed initiatives, including fieldwork and lab analysis.

Nestled in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Forest offers a unique setting surrounded by the beauty of the Great Lakes. 🏞️ Join us in exploring the geologic wonders of the UP! 🌊 Apply now!

How To Apply: https://bit.ly/geocorps-apply
Project Description: https://bit.ly/geocorps-hiaw-karst-24
Check out all karst projects: https://bit.ly/geocorps-projects

Karst Division of GSA Geological Society of America

01/21/2024

Last day to apply with Scientists in Parks for positions starting in summer!🌠 Take part in the science of some astronomically awesome parks and apply by Sun., 21 Jan., 11:59 p.m. EST.

Apply now: https://www.scientistsinparks.org

Ready to be a steward of the night? Illuminate the beauty of dark skies and contribute to the future of dark sky education and interpretation: https://bit.ly/sip-education-communication

Explore Nature Great Basin National Park Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park Joshua Tree National Park Shenandoah National Park Mount Rainier National Park Conservation Legacy Ecological Society of America Geological Society of America

01/17/2024

Final reminder, the GeoCorps webinar starts in just under two hours (11:00 a.m. Mountain). See registration/sign-in details below.

Interested in applying for the GeoCorps™ Summer 2024 program? The GeoCorps America: USDA Forest Service Program Experience and Applying webinar will provide you with the information you need!

This webinar will address what to expect from the GeoCorps experience, share participant insights into the impacts and benefits of GeoCorps and briefly introduce the key resources for applying to the Summer 2024 program.

Past GeoCorps alumni and program staff will share more about the geoscience being done on the national forests, and discuss what it was like to participate in GeoCorps projects hosted in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and its Lands, Minerals and Geology Washington Office.

The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&A with presenters. All webinar registrants receive access to an event recording two days after the live broadcast via email. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

Webinar:
GeoCorps America: USDA Forest Service Program Experience and Applying
Wednesday, 17 January, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MST
Register here: tinyurl.com/2x3tj3ym

U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service

01/17/2024

01/16/2024

Interested in applying for the GeoCorps™ Summer 2024 program? The GeoCorps America: USDA Forest Service Program Experience and Applying webinar will provide you with the information you need!

This webinar will address what to expect from the GeoCorps experience, share participant insights into the impacts and benefits of GeoCorps and briefly introduce the key resources for applying to the Summer 2024 program.

Past GeoCorps alumni and program staff will share more about the geoscience being done on the national forests, and discuss what it was like to participate in GeoCorps projects hosted in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and its Lands, Minerals and Geology Washington Office.

The webinar will conclude with an audience Q&A with presenters. All webinar registrants receive access to an event recording two days after the live broadcast via email. Please register in advance to secure your spot.

Webinar:
GeoCorps America: USDA Forest Service Program Experience and Applying
Wednesday, 17 January, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MST
Register here: tinyurl.com/2x3tj3ym

U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Forest Service