Geological Society of America (GSA)
Connects 2021
Event Details

At GSA Connects 2021 you will discover a dynamic meeting that surrounds you with the inspiration and opportunities for engagement you need to advance your geoscience career.
 
Join us 10–13 October for cutting-edge technical sessions, outstanding professional education, and inclusive networking opportunities that will broaden your geologic knowledge and connect you to our diverse geoscience community.
 
And don’t forget fun. Impromptu collaborations, special lectures, receptions, exhibits, and friends—old and new—await you in the geologically-rich Pacific Northwest.
 
Thousands of your peers are making plans to attend GSA Connects in 2021 to find the tools, confidence, and connections they need to advance their science and their careers.
 
GSA Connects 2021 in Portland will offer online options. What does that mean?
We are delighted to be able to return to a safe, in-person meeting experience this year, and also pleased to offer online options to give attendees choices for managing schedules or participating remotely.
 
All Pardee Keynote Symposia, Noontime Lectures, Halbouty Distinguished Lecture, GSA Presidential Address, along with 80+ selected topical sessions, will be live streamed and recorded for on-demand viewing by registered attendees.
 
In-Person
 
The full meeting in Portland will include more than 200 technical sessions, Pardee Keynote Symposia, the Presidential Address & Awards Ceremony, field trips, short courses, special lectures, exhibits, networking, mentoring, and more. In-person meeting registration includes access to all live-streamed and recorded content.
 
All speakers are required to be present in Portland. There will be limited options for remote presentations.
 
Online-Only Registration Package
 
For those who are not able to travel and attend in person, we’ve made a condensed meeting package available for a special registration price. This package is not available to people who are presenting an abstract in-person during the meeting.
 
The online-only registration package includes live-stream access to all Pardee Keynote Symposia, Noontime Lectures, the Halbouty Distinguished Lecture, and the GSA Presidential Address, along with 80+ selected topical sessions. During the live sessions, you will be able to ask questions and chat with other online attendees.
 
All Attendees
 
Recorded sessions will be available to registered attendees on demand through October 2022.
More than 20 short courses will be conducted online this year and can be added to either registration package.
Pre-meeting GeoCareers online events will be open to all attendees at no extra charge.
 
Technical Sessions
 
GSA Connects 2021 offers a host of opportunities for technical learning and collaboration. Topical sessions, Pardee Keynote Symposia, special sessions, and wide-ranging Discipline sessions supply the perfect venues to present your research and learn about others’.
 
Short Courses
 
501. Geophysics For Bedrock and Formation Mapping
Tue., 14 Sept., 7 a.m.–11 a.m. US$35. CEU: 0.40. Limit: 50
 
502. Climate Adaptation Planning for Emergency Managers
Tue., 14 Sept., 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Wed., 15 Sept., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. US$0. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 45
 
503. Age-Depth Modeling of Sedimentary Deposits
Wed., 15 Sept., 9 a.m.–11 a.m.; Wed., 22 Sept., 9 a.m.–11 a.m.; Wed., 29 Sept., 9 a.m.–11 a.m. US$30. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
504. Introduction to Field Safety Leadership
Thu., 16 Sept., 8 a.m.–12 p.m. US$45. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
505. NASA Data Made Easy: Getting Started with Synthetic Aperture Radar
Thu., 16 Sept., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. US$20. CEU: 0.40. Limit: 50
 
506. Your Thesis is Software: Tools for the Geoscientist to Help Write Better Code, from Version Control to Test-Driven Development
Fri., 17 Sept., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$10. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
507. Ground-Penetrating Radar—Principles, Practice, and Processing
Fri., 17 Sept., 7 a.m.–2 p.m. US$45. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 50
 
508. From Airborne Electromagnetic Method Data to 3D Hydrogeological Conceptual Model
Mon., 20 Sept., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Tue., 21 Sept., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 50
 
509. 3D Hydrogeological Modeling. How to Build Them and Why
Wed., 22 Sept., 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Thu., 23 Sept., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 50
 
510. Introduction to Seismic Structural Interpretation
Fri., 24 Sept., 8 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 50
 
511. Foundations in the Design and Teaching of Geoscience Courses Using Active Learning Strategies
Mon., 27 Sept., 8 a.m.–3 p.m. US$45. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 50
 
512. Find Your Voice: Hazards and Science Communication in Crisis and Calm
Tue., 28 Sept., 9 a.m.–1 p.m. US$20. CEU: 0.40. Limit: 50.
 
513. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Medical Geology Fundamentals
Tue., 28 Sept., 8 a.m.–2 p.m. US$45. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
514. An Introduction to Stratigraphic Data Analysis in R (SDAR), a Quantitative Toolkit to Analyze Stratigraphic Data
Wed., 29 Sept., 11 a.m.–3 p.m.; Thu., 30 Sept., 11 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.40
 
515. Geosciences and Society: A Teaching Workshop
Thu., 30 Sept., 8 a.m.–11 a.m. US$30. CEU: 0.30. Limit: 50
 
516. 3D Printing for Geoscience and Engineering: Emerging Technology in Education, Research, and Communication
Fri., 1 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
517. Machine Learning in Geosciences: Existing and Novel Tools to Mine Geologic Data
Fri., 1 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
518. Forensic Geochemistry: Contaminant Sources/Release Ages and Aquifer Continuity in Soil/Groundwater Systems using Stable Radiogenic Isotopes of Strontium (Sr) and Lead (Pb)
Mon., 4 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
519. Introduction to Structure from Motion (SfM) Photogrammetry
Mon., 4 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
520. Resistivity Surveying: Getting the Best and Making the Most from Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Induced Polarization Data
Tue., 5 Oct., 7 a.m.–1 p.m. US$35. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
521. New Approaches To Date Brittle and Ductile Deformation
Tue., 5 Oct., 6 p.m.–9 p.m. US$20. CEU: 0.30. Limit: 50
 
522. Introduction to Planetary Image Analysis with ArcGIS
Wed., 6 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$25. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
523. Teaching Quantitative Structural Geology
Wed., 6 Oct., 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US$20. CEU: 0.60. Limit: 50
 
524. Sequence Stratigraphy for Graduate Students
Fri., 8 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$25. CEU: 1.60. Limit: 55
 
525. Methods and Geological Applications in Geo-Thermo-Petro-Chronology I
Fri., 8 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$40. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 40
 
526. Methods and Geological Applications in Geo-Thermo-Petro-Chronology II
Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$40. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 40
 
527. Introduction to Drones (sUAS) in the Geosciences
Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$112. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 24
 
528. Talking Science: A Communicating Science Workshop
Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$150. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 30
 
529. Quantitative Analysis, Visualization, and Modelling of Detrital Geochronology Data
Sat., 9 Oct., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. US$75. CEU: 0.80. Limit: 50
 
530. Geodynamic History of the Middle Part of the Alpine-Himalayan Orogenic Belt
Sat., 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. US$112. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 20
 
531. Applying Virtual Microscopy to Geoscience
Sat., 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. US$100. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 25
 
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., 9 Oct., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. US$70. CEU: 0.70. Limit: 20
 
533. Improv to Improve the Geoscience Community
Sat., 9 Oct., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. US$20. CEU: 0.40. Limit: 20
 
534. Stormwater Infiltration in Washington State Using Deep Underground Injection Control Wells
Sat., 9 Oct., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. US$100. CEU: 0.40. Limit: 20
 
GSA 2021 Connects Schedule
 
Pre-Meeting
Pre-meeting events include field trips, short courses, and a variety of business and social events. There will be a mix of online only events and in-person events. All in-person events will be in Portland.
Pre-meeting online events will take place 13 Sept.–9 Oct. including GeoCareers day, mentor events, and many short courses.
Pre-meeting in-person events in Portland will take place Tues., 5 Oct., through Sat., 9 Oct.
GSA Portland Icebreaker, Sat., 9 Oct., 5-7 p.m.
 
Sun., 10 Oct.
Oral Technical Sessions: 8 a.m.–noon
Morning Poster Sessions: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
GeoCareers Center: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lunch Break: Noon–1:30 p.m.
GSA Presidential Address and Awards Ceremony: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Oral Technical Sessions: 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Poster Sessions: 2–6 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 4–6 p.m.
Exhibit Opening Reception: 5:30–7 p.m.
Exhibits Open: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
 
Mon., 11 Oct.
Oral Technical Sessions: 8 a.m.–noon
Morning Poster Sessions: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
GeoCareers Center: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibits: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Noontime Lecture: 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Oral Technical Sessions: 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Poster Sessions: 2–6 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 4–6 p.m.
Alumni Receptions: evening hours (No Group Alumni Reception, only private alumni receptions)
 
Tues., 12 Oct.
Oral Technical Sessions: 8 a.m.–noon
Morning Poster Sessions: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
GeoCareers Center: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Exhibits: 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Lunch Break: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Noontime Lecture: 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Oral Technical Sessions: 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Poster Sessions: 2–6 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 4–6 p.m.
 
Wed., 13 Oct.
Oral Technical Sessions: 8 a.m.–noon
Morning Poster Sessions: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Exhibits: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lunch Break: Noon–1:30 p.m.
Noontime Lecture: 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Oral Technical Sessions: 1:30–5:30 p.m.
Afternoon Poster Sessions: 2–6 p.m. with Collaborations & Conversations from 4–6 p.m.
 
Post-Meeting
Post-meeting field trips run from Wed., 13 Oct., through Sun., 17 Oct.
 

Geological Society of America (GSA)
As an international scientific society, GSA serves members in academia, government, and industry around the world. Since 1888, GSA’s meetings, publications, and programs have enhanced the professional growth of geoscientists and fostered geoscience stewardship and service. GSA encourages cooperative research and public dialogue on geoscience issues and supports all levels of earth-science education.
 
When
Sunday, October 10 - 13, 2021
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