[Geolalumni] ASBOG Webinar

[Robert Mitchell]

Dear geoscientists,

GSA GEOCAREERS<https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/GeoCareers/GSA/careers/home.aspx?hkey=6fa127d0-ae58-4aa9-af91-61a6d1e2c84c> is offering a webinar on geology licensure and the ASBOG exam on April 14 at 10:00 am PST.

If you cannot attend the webinar the GSA will post<https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Education_Careers/webinar/GSA/edu-career/webinars.aspx?hkey=56337a03-1ed9-42da-9b63-285bafc591fb> them for later viewing.

The webinar will provide an overview of geology licensure 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. 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(r) Practice of Geology (PG) exam, including when to site 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

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6840038060837900047


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Robert Mitchell, Ph.D., L.HG.
Professor, Geology Department
Western Washington University
516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Voice: 360-650-3591
https://cse.wwu.edu/geology/rjmitch
Pronouns: he/him/his
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