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All meetings through May will be held virtually via Zoom. You need not be a member to attend PGS meetings and the May meeting will be free for both PGS members and non-members. Attendees may receive an emailed PDH if requested. A $10 donation to PGS is required for non-members that request a PDH. There will be a board meeting (open for all PGS members for observation) from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM and the technical presentation indicated in the newsletter from 7:30 to 8:20 PM followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. Announcements will generally occur ~5-10 minutes prior to the program at 7:20 PM so all attendees are encouraged to join the meeting no later than 7:20 PM. PGS advises all attendees to mute their microphones for the presentation to avoid distracting audio. All times are in Eastern Standard.
Time (Virtual meetings): Social gathering begins at 7:00 pm Program starts at 7:30 pm
Virtual location: via Zoom, link provided via email prior to meeting
Cost for virtual meetings: Free for PGS members and non-members.
If you would like a PDH or continuing education credit, please select the appropriate option below along with your registration.
In-person location (date TBD): Cefalo's Banquet and Event Center, 428 Washington Avenue, Carnegie PA 15016
Dinner Cost for in-person meetings (date TBD): PGS Member: $35.00 PGS Student Member: $15.00 Any Non-Member: $40.00
Dinners will be available by reservation only. Please include the number of guests and preference to receive a PDH or continuing education credit.
Please fill out the form below to complete your registration. Payment options will be available upon completion of reservation form.
Time (Virtual meetings): Social gathering begins at 7:00 pm Program starts at 7:30 pm
Virtual location: via Zoom, link provided via email prior to meeting
Cost for virtual meetings: Free for PGS members and non-members.
- Non-members will be charged $10 if a PDH is requested
If you would like a PDH or continuing education credit, please select the appropriate option below along with your registration.
In-person location (date TBD): Cefalo's Banquet and Event Center, 428 Washington Avenue, Carnegie PA 15016
Dinner Cost for in-person meetings (date TBD): PGS Member: $35.00 PGS Student Member: $15.00 Any Non-Member: $40.00
Dinners will be available by reservation only. Please include the number of guests and preference to receive a PDH or continuing education credit.
Please fill out the form below to complete your registration. Payment options will be available upon completion of reservation form.
Meeting Registration:
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Times (ET):
Virtual (Zoom): Social Gathering begins at 7:00 pm Announcements: 7:20 pm Program starts at 7:30 pm In-person (date TBD): Social Hour: 5:30 to 6:30 pm Dinner is served at 6:30 pm Program starts at 7:30 pm In-person location: Cefalo's Banquet and Event Center 428 Washington Avenue Carnegie PA 15016 Dinners are available by reservation only. No-shows will be charged. |
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DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK, ALL FIELD TRIPS ARE POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
OTHER Events OF GEOLOGICAL INTEREST
On April 14th, the Geological Society of America is hosting a webinar on geology license qualification requirements in the United States. Having a license to practice geology is a requirement in the majority of U.S. states, Canada, and other countries. Learn about professional licensing requirements and how becoming licensed can influence your career opportunities and career success.
Speakers:
Laurie Racca will present a discussion of the national licensing exams for geologists prepared by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG). She will discuss the purpose of the license, qualification requirements (education, experience, exams), and the Geologist-in-Training Certificate.
Shanna Schmitt will present a discussion on the ASBOG® Practice of Geology (PG) exam, including when to sit for the exam, how to study, why being licensed is a great idea, and some advice for early career professionals.
Jazzy Graham-Davis is a certified Geologist-in-Training in the state of California.
They graduated with a BS in Geology in 2019 and passed the Fundamentals of Geology exam in Fall of 2020. They will be sharing their advice on the GIT process and the FG exam.
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Professional Geologist Licensure Requirements: Tips for the Exam and How Certification will Help Your Career
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 11 a.m. MDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Link: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6840038060837900047
Please contact Jennifer Nocerino (jnocerino@geosociety.org) with questions about this webinar.
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Save the Date! The 50th annual eastern section of the AAPG is meeting in Pittsburgh, PA October 2-6, 2021. More info may be found at the official meeting site at https://www.esaapg.org/
Speakers:
- Laurie Racca, PG, Senior Registrar, California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
Laurie Racca will present a discussion of the national licensing exams for geologists prepared by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG). She will discuss the purpose of the license, qualification requirements (education, experience, exams), and the Geologist-in-Training Certificate.
- Jazzy Graham-Davis, GIT, Portland State University
- Shanna Schmitt, PG, CPG, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
Shanna Schmitt will present a discussion on the ASBOG® Practice of Geology (PG) exam, including when to sit for the exam, how to study, why being licensed is a great idea, and some advice for early career professionals.
Jazzy Graham-Davis is a certified Geologist-in-Training in the state of California.
They graduated with a BS in Geology in 2019 and passed the Fundamentals of Geology exam in Fall of 2020. They will be sharing their advice on the GIT process and the FG exam.
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Professional Geologist Licensure Requirements: Tips for the Exam and How Certification will Help Your Career
Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 11 a.m. MDT
Duration: 1 hour
Registration Link: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6840038060837900047
Please contact Jennifer Nocerino (jnocerino@geosociety.org) with questions about this webinar.
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Save the Date! The 50th annual eastern section of the AAPG is meeting in Pittsburgh, PA October 2-6, 2021. More info may be found at the official meeting site at https://www.esaapg.org/
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