Call For Short Course Proposals

Short Courses explore a wide range of topics in geology and related fields, offering opportunities to showcase new science or technology. These courses aim to develop professional, teaching, and research skills at all levels, led by experienced professionals who share their expertise with participants.

Anyone—GSA members, affiliated societies, or others—is welcome to submit a course. If you would like your short course to be endorsed by an organization, make sure you request endorsement in the subsequent proposal submission process. Short Courses are available online or held just before the GSA Connects Meeting and are open to both members and non-members.

Your course information will be used for marketing and posted on the meeting website. While revisions are allowed later, we encourage you to submit your details as completely as possible to ensure the best promotion.

We invite you to consider this year's themes when submitting your proposals.

Information for Short Course Leaders:

• Once your course is accepted, you'll receive a draft budget sheet to complete. We kindly ask for your help in finalizing the budget by mid-March to ensure smooth planning.
• Leaders should have a strong understanding of the course topic, bringing their expertise to create a valuable learning experience for participants.
• We encourage leaders to review and follow GSA's Events Code of Conduct to create a safe and inclusive environment for participants.
• Course leaders will join GSA's RISE initiative, furthering our commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive community.

Proposals must include:

• Full title of the short course for publication
• List of all course endorsers, if there are any
• Proposed course date and time
• Minimum and maximum number of participants
• Course abstract for publication (limited to 100 words)
• Primary leader and co-leader qualifications for the course topic and contact information
• The need for the course content should be explained
• Suggestions for advertising and whether or not the course has been offered before will be asked
• Course logistics should be listed (audiovisual, catering, and internet needs)

Deadline for submittal: 11:59 PM (Pacific Time), Friday, 7 February 2025

Review: The GSA Committee on Professional Development will review proposals.

What Happens After Acceptance

• Course leaders will be notified by early-March via email whether or not their proposal has been accepted
• Leaders of courses that have been accepted will receive a budgeting template, which will be due back to GSA in mid-late March.
• Short Courses will be advertised in issues of GSA Today, on the meeting website and via social media