Diverse Geoscience Career Mentorship
Round Table Discussion
Leader
Julie Ferguson, University of California-Irvine
We actively encourage our students to participate in research and run mentorship programs which pair students with faculty and graduate students to help our students develop their skills and networks. But how do we offer career mentorship to students who are more interested in working in industry, consulting, government agencies, or non-profit organizations? Do we help students find internships, make use of alumni networks, offer career-focused classes, or incorporate career information into core classes? Join us to share your ideas, discuss the challenges involved, and help compile a list of existing resources and programs that have been successful in offering career mentorship to geoscience students.