Geosciences Career Paths Seminar Series (Fall 2024)

EnGeo 3003, 4:00-5:10 PM unless otherwise noted

Aug 29

Matt Heller, State Geologist, Geology and Mineral Resources, Virginia Department of Energy

Working as a Geologist at a State Geological Survey

Sep 12

Garland Davis, Senior Sales Manager - USA West Region, Metso USA Inc

See the World on Someone Else's Nickel

Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration:  Networking through Involvement with Professional Organizations

Sep 26

Dr. Gregory Gosselin, Research Analyst, Dept. of Earth and Planetary Sciences, Perdue University

The Formation and Evolution of Large Impact Basins: Gaining Insight into the State and Structure of Young Mercury and Hadean Earth

Oct 24

Career Panel

Panelist 1: Mr. Mercer Parker, Geologist at USGS, Reston, VA (JMU Alumni)

Panelist 2: Ms. Michelle Proulx, Visiting Scientist, Research and Support Unit, FBI, Quantico, VA (JMU Alumni)

Panelist 3: Mr. Bryan Crowell, Butler Cave Conservation Society (BCCS)

Nov 7

Graduate School Panel

Nov 14

Dr. Chris Sweezy, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston VA

U.S. Geological Survey:  Geologic Mapping Program at USGS and Tips for Finding Jobs with the Federal Government

Dec 5

Undergraduate Student Research Seminar

Graduating geoscience seniors present their research