There are several professional organizations that we suggest you consider joining. If you want to see examples of the publications available, go to the Geology Conference Room or ask a faculty member. At least one faculty member is a member of these organizations.
Geological Society of America (GSA) – Almost every professional geologist in the US belongs to GSA. When our students present at national meetings, it is typically at a GSA meeting. The membership cost is $30/year. Benefits include GSA Today, a monthly publication with articles, job ads, student opportunities etc., and free online subscriptions to all GSA journals.
American Geophysical Union (AGU)- The American Geophysical Union is the other large national professional society of geologists in the US. It has a slightly different focus than GSA. Students interested in hydrology, geochemistry, volcanology, geophysics, climate change, and meteorology should consider joining this organization. The annual membership fee for students is $7 (a bargain) and a benefit includes a weekly publication, EOS, which has a news and science articles and lots of ads for student opportunities (summer, grad school etc.).
National Earth Science Teacher’s Association NESTA – Especially for K-12 teachers. Membership is $35 and includes printed and online versions of The Earth Scientist, E-News, special e-mailings, access to member-only sections of the website, and full voting privileges.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers -NAGT – Especially for grades 9-16 teachers. Membership for students is $20/year and includes on-line access to four issues per year of the Journal of Geoscience Education with articles on curriculum and instruction, educational research, and commentary.
Association of American Geographers(AAG)- national organization for geographers; appropriate to join if you are planning a career in GIS. Membership cost is $38/year for initial first year. AAG membership benefits include: two quarterly journals, The Annals of the Association of American Geographers, and The Professional Geographer, the monthly AAG Newsletter , and free subscription to Geo Spatial Solutions .
