Diversity & Events

GSA strives for an inclusive community that promotes a sense of belonging where everyone is treated with dignity and respect with equitable opportunities to excel.

GSA gives members the tools and resources they need to infuse ethics, diversity, and inclusion into the professional culture so we can continue advancing the geosciences.

Resources for Attendees

• Accessibility Services and Accommodations
• Childcare
• All User Restrooms—Level 2 OCC
• Portland Cultural Communities Information
• Pronoun Ribbons Available for Printed Name Badges

Attend Diversity and Inclusion Events

All times in PDT

• GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee Meeting
  • Mon., 11 Oct., 1–2:30 p.m.
  • Hyatt Regency Portland at OCC, Deschutes B
  • All are welcome to attend this committee meeting. This committee initiates activities and programs that will increase opportunities for people of ethnic minority, women, and persons with disabilities including raising awareness in the geosciences community of the positive role these groups play within the geosciences. The committee is also charged with stimulating recruitment and promoting positive career development for these groups.
• GSA Diversity in the Geosciences and On To the Future Alumni Reception
  • Tues., 12 Oct., 6:30–8 p.m.
  • Hyatt Regency Portland at OCC, Regency Ballroom C/D
  • Everyone is welcome at this celebration sponsored by the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences Committee. We will honor the Bromery Awardee, Dr. Hendratta Ali, and the diverse group of students receiving GSA scholarships and grants. We recognize the importance of supporting people with intersectional identities. We aim to provide a space to network, and find communities of resources and encouragement. Appetizers (GF and vegan options), a cash bar for drink purchases, and ASL interpreting for presentations will be provided.

Additional Non-Technical Events

• GSA Women in Geology Career Pathways Event Online
  • Mon., 4 Oct., 2–3 p.m.
  • Online
• New Terranes: Where Geoscience, Society, and Policy Come Together (Networking Event)
  • Sun., 10 Oct., 7–9 p.m.
  • Courtyard by Marriott, Portland Downtown Convention Center
• Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) Networking and Awards Breakfast
  • Ticketed Event
  • Mon., 11 Oct., 6:30–8:30 a.m.
  • OCC , Portland Ballroom 251/258
• LGBTQIA+ Social
  • Tues., 12 Oct., 7:30–9 p.m.
  • Hyatt Regency Portland at OCC, Regency Ballroom B
  • Appetizers and cash bar provided by the GSA Diversity in the Geosciences and On To the Future Alumni Reception

Short Courses

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528. Talking Science: A Communicating Science Workshop.

Sat, Oct 9, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

532. How to Create your Own 3D Videogame–Style Geologic Field Trip and Host it Online: Accessible, Immersive Data Visualization for Education and Research.

Sat, Oct 9, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Technical Sessions

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