Information for Students


The AAPG-SEG West Coast Student Expo is set for 1-3 October 2009.  Check our web site www.csun.edu/geology/aapg-seg.htm for updates and additional event information.  The venues will be the California State University Northridge Student Union (registration, poster session, company booths), and Live Oak and Eucalyptus Halls. See map at www.csun.edu/maps/cm1.html

Schedule
Thursday October 1
9-4 pm                 Field Trip
                           1. Monterey Formation, Palos Verdes (Dr. Rick Behl, CSULB)
                           2. Pliocene Turbidites, Ventura (Tony Reid, Vintage Petroleum)
4-5 pm                 Event Registration and poster set up
5-8:30 pm            Poster Session (field attire ok; judging from 6:30-8:30pm)
                           during wine and cheese mixer (attended by company representatives                            and students)
Friday October 2
10-11:30 am        University tours
11:30-1 pm          Luncheon – Poster Awards
1-5 pm                Company Booth Exposition
                          (opportunity for students to interact with company representatives)

Saturday October 3
8 am - 6 pm        Company interviews of students

< Registration Deadline is 22 September 2009>
Note that companies will start reviewing resumes on September 10!
Early submission strongly advised!

STUDENT REGISTRATION
Provide the following info & submit resume and abstract (see instructions in Step 3 below).

First Name: __________________________________
Last Name:  __________________________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________
Mailing Address:
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ___________________________
Work Phone: ___________________________
University or College: ___________________________
Current Student? Degree seeking ________ Former student? Highest degree ______
Will you be presenting a poster? (yes or no)  _____ (see instructions in Step 3 below)
Do you want to participate on an optional Thursday field trip ($10 fee)? yes or no (circle)
            Check your preference - Field trip 1______ or Field trip 2_____

Registration costs:
____ AAPG or SEG Student Member  $20 or Nonmember  $30 (Note Chevron will cover your AAPG membership fee!  See www.aapg.org/member/student/index.cfm)
____ Thursday field trip $10 (optional) Preference (circle number 1 or 2) see above
____ Total   Make checks payable to “CSUN” and note in the memo that it is for the AAPG-SEG Student Expo.

STEP 1:
Mail copy of registration information above and check to:
Dr. Kathleen Marsaglia
Dept. of Geological Sciences
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8266

STEP 2:
Please drop me (Dr. Kathleen Marsaglia) a confirmation email at
AAPG-SEG.WestCoastExpo@csun.edu  providing all of your contact information (email, mailing address, phone).

STEP  3:
Also send as PDF attachments your resume (2 page limit) and poster abstract (1 page limit, single spaced).  Please note that changes after submission may NOT be possible, so check your formatting, spelling and content before emailing. Also please include current contact information (e-mail, phone) on your resume, as companies will be contacting you directly to arrange interview times.
Resume Format
Two-page maximum; minimum 10 pt font size
Include contact information (address, phone, e-mail)
Have your advisor or faculty member proof read before submitting!
Abstract Format
Title: My Thesis Topic
Author(s) and affiliation(s): Joe or Josephine Geologist, Dept. of Geology, University,  Address, City, Zip; e-mail address
Text: Maximum 250 words, 12 point font.

Thanks!

Dr. Kathleen Marsaglia
Dept. of Geological Sciences
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8266
818-677-3541
AAPG-SEG.WestCoastExpo@csun.edu