- Application Information
- ForALL Preview
- The MS program
- The PhD program
- Coursework (MS and PhD)
- Mentoring (MS and PhD)
- The Qualifying Exam (PhD)
- Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs)
- Research and Travel Funding
- Policies
- GeoClub
- Student Publications and Awards
- Resources for Graduate Students
- Graduate Program Statistics
- Professional Development
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- Student Networking and Career Opportunities
- Graduate Certificates
- Internships
- Earth Sciences Professional Societies
Departmental Professional Development Opportunities
Throughout the year, students are encouraged to meet and talk with our weekly Smith Lecture series speaker over lunch or in one-on-one meetings to expand their network and obtain outside perspectives on their professional goals.
Alumni Networking Opportunities
We have close relationships with our departmental alumni, especially those on our Alumni Advisory Board (AAB). During the annual AAB meetings, the alumni run networking events for students to discuss careers and professional opportunities. Additionally, we recommend checking out several campus alumni networking portals:
- University Career Alumni Network (UCAN)
- Rackham Connect
- LSA Connect with Alums (through Opportunity Hub)
Become a licensed geologist
Information on the process can be found on the National Association of State Boards of Geology website.
Graduate and Professional Career Panels/Workshops
The Career Events Committee led by graduate students have been actively involved in the organization of professional development events. In addition, this grad student group has been organizing and promoting biweekly career panels based on the professional aspirations of the current students in the department.
