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Undergraduate opportunities
Geosciences Club
Join the Geosciences Club! Membership is open to all undergraduate students at CSU. If you are interested in seeing and learning about local geology, this club is for you. We offer several field trips throughout the year and host a variety of lectures, meetings, and outings for members. Participation in the Geosciences Club is a great way to network with individuals from the Geosciences department, alumni, and industry representatives.
Interested in learning more? Join us at our next meeting or contact the club officers for more information:
Department Mentoring Program
- We conduct a mentoring program that connects graduate student volunteer mentors with undergraduate students seeking professional guidance and support. The mentoring program aims to build community between graduate and undergraduate students, provide career and graduate school preparation assistance to undergraduate students, and give graduate students opportunities to develop as professionals and mentors. Participants for the mentoring program (mentors and mentees) are recruited at the start of each academic year (fall semester). The commitment to mentor is minimal; mentors are expected to interact with their mentees at least once a month. If you are interested in participating in the program, please contact Academic Success Coordinator Angela Sharpe.
Graduate opportunities
Geosciences Graduate Student Organization
The Geosciences Graduate Student Organization was formed in 2021 to represent graduate students within the Department of Geosciences and to provide an outlet to connect with fellow students, department members, and the wider CSU community. Some of the notable accomplishments of the GeoGSO include:
- working with faculty and staff to host departmental events including a recurring coffee hour and annual community meeting.
- improving resources and peer-mentoring for incoming graduate students.
- establishing the Graduate Application Assistance Program.
- facilitating graduate student participation in the faculty hiring process.
- establishing a regular G.E.O.D.E. training series that encourages inclusion efforts and education within the department.
The GeoGSO meets monthly, and all graduate students are encouraged to attend! For more information, please reach out to the GeoGSO president.
Graduate Application Assistance Program
The Graduate Application Assistance Program is a free mentorship program where participating students can learn how to:
- connect with professors before applying to Grad School
- write a personal statement
- ask for letters of recommendation
- navigate the technicalities of the application process
Geoscience community involvement
Community Outreach Access Recruiting Committee
The Department of Geosciences’ Community Outreach Access Recruiting Committee is composed of students, faculty, and staff working to improve representation in the geosciences field and build a culture of inclusion in our department and in the greater geoscience community.
The Committee meets monthly during the academic year, and we encourage all to participate.
Department Speaker Series
- Join us every Thursday for the Geosciences Seminar Series! Each week, we welcome a new guest speaker – including researchers, industry professionals, alumni, and other experts – to share exciting discoveries, career insights, and real-world applications of geoscience. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new, ask questions, and connect with the geoscience community. Seminars are located in Warner College on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. and are open to all students, faculty, and CSU community members. Light refreshments are provided. To view the seminar schedule for this semester, check out the Geosciences Seminar Series and Events Calendar.
Other organizations
American Association of Petroleum Geologists – CSU Chapter
Colorado State University’s AAPG Student Chapter provides students with the opportunity to learn about, explore and connect with others interested in the geology, energy, and petroleum industries. Students learn about petroleum geology through specialized talks from professionals and industry-focused field trips.
Chevron provides free student AAPG membership at. Join today!
Faculty Advisors: Lisa Stright
