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The World NeedsGeoscientists – Critically.
Geoscientists Provide the Leadership and Smart Decisions
When EverythingHangs In the Balance.
Dr. Debbie Thomas, DeanDr. Christian Brannstrom, Assoc. Dean
What is student success?
What is student success?-GPA -emotional and physical wellness-lifelong learning -progress toward degree-low/zero debt -balance work and GPA-rewarding career -skills, competencies-the degree -the Aggie Ring
Five Challenges
Engage
Know Your Resources
Know the Rules
High-Impact Activities
Career Planning
Starts Now
Engage-active learning-meet your professors-invest in education and face-to-face relationships, not social media-attend Geosciences Academic Preparation (~19-21 Aug. 2020)
Know your resources-academic advisors-services (disabilities; assistance; counseling; health)-syllabus deadlines … time management (fixed commitment calendar) (Academic Success Center)-Howdy; e-campus; email; Navigate app
By end of first week of class…you WILL complete a fixed commitment calendar (Academic Success Center/Study and Learning Handouts)
-How many study hours per in-class hours? -How much sleep?-How much time for paid work?-How much time for wellness?
Know the Rules-2.0 GPA in your major, semester, overall…or probation-Q-drops…careful!-15 credit hours/semester
Know the Rules: Absences-Rule 7-excused absences (authorized activities, injury/illness; medical confirmation)-unexcused absences (concert tickets, travel with friends, etc. discuss immediately with instructor!)
Know the Rules: Honor Code-who reports academic misconduct?-what is academic misconduct?
High Impact Activities-Internships (484 hours)-Research (491 hours)-Medallion program-Geosciences Honors program-Education Abroad-Hullabaloo U (small groups; peer mentors; 0-1 credit)
High Impact ActivitiesHullabaloo U (First Year Experiences)
Science Below the Sea, Th 4-5 pmWater Crisis, Tues 4-5 pmEnvironmental Programs M 4-5 pm
GEOL + GEOP GEOL 180METL ATMO 203
High Impact ActivitiesHullabaloo U (First Year Experiences)
Designed to help new students transition to TAMULed by faculty or staff instructors and peer mentorsLess than 25 students/section, meet once per weekRequirement that most Geosciences students register for a Hullabaloo U sectionBenefits…successful transition, positive relationships, increased involvement, improved academic and interpersonal skills
Career Planning Starts Now-Visit the Career Center!-Why are your skills and knowledge valued in the workforce?-How do you prepare for employment?
Dr. Patti [email protected]
Career Advisor for Sciences, Life Sciences & Geosciences
209 Koldus Bldg.Call 979.845.5139 for an appointment
We can help with . . .
Walk-in advising
Advising appointments
Pre-professional school advising Pre-Medical, Veterinary, Law, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, PT, OT, PA opsa.tamu.edu
Career exploration Resume development Internship & job search Interviewing skills Salary negotiation
Career self-assessment Finding undergraduate research Networking skills & tools Job offer evaluation Graduate school exploration
Events and Workshopscareercenter.tamu.edu/events
Career Fairs Workshops Career
Panels Resume Days
Presentations Recruiting Events Employer Info Sessions Career Exploration Days
Career Advising
Online Resources careercenter.tamu.edu
Ms. Yari Arrieta Batista [email protected]
Graduate Assistant
“Due diligence” analysis to satisfy
property transaction
requirements
Energy production (fossil,
renewable), transformation,
distribution
Accurate and timely weather information for
healthy economies and
communities
Obtain and analyze spatial data (people,
places, things) Compliance with environmental
regulations (Code of Federal
Regulations, State Laws)
Why are your skills and knowledge valued?
Need for…Rigorous science
+ statutory compliance + firm
profitability
Career Planning Starts Now-Science Career Fair (“What skills and knowledge do your recent entry-level hires have?” or “What projects do you offer to your entry-level hires?”) 10 am-3 pm, 3 Sept. 2020, MSC 2300-Seek a (paid) internship-Create LinkedIn profile-Be informed on one career path-Search Hire Aggies (Career Center)-Get ONE interview before graduation
Five Challenges
Engage
Know Your Resources
Know the Rules
High-Impact Activities
Career Planning
Starts Now
