Sunday, 11 October

• 4:30 p.m. | What Research Support Can Make Possible
  • Presented by Anema Adojoh
• 5 p.m. | From Research to Bookshelf: Bringing Science to the Public
  • Presented by Amy Atwater, Paul Bierman, David Montgomery, Rob Thomas
  • Moderated by Rachel Phillips
• 6 p.m. | The Ocean on the Top of Our Mountain Film
  • Presented by Nigel Hughes
  • Join Nigel Hughes for an animated film exploring how visual storytelling can connect geoscience with audiences across generations and cultures.

Monday, 12 October

• 10:30 a.m. | Understanding the Legal Landscape for Scientific Research and Advocacy
  • Presented by Jacob Metz-Lerman
• 11:30 a.m. | From Student to GIS Professional: How to Leverage Esri in Building Your GIS Career
  • Presented by Rosemary Boone
• 1:30 p.m. | Announcement for 2027 Penrose Conference "East and West: Integrating Multidisciplinary Views of Japan and California Subduction Processes Within the Circum-Pacific"
  • Presented by Kathleen Surpless, Johnny Wu
• 2 p.m. | Best Student Geologic Mapping Competition - Awards
  • Presented by Daniel Colwell, Ashley Lynn
• 3 p.m. | GSA Volunteer Fair
  • Presented by Eric Kirby
• 4 p.m. | NAGT's Resources for Geoscience Departments and Programs: Helping You Thrive in Uncertain Times
  • Presented by Anne Egger
• 5 p.m. | Impact of GSA James B. Thompson Lectureship: What Happens When Geoscience Travels?
  • Presented by Maria Rose Petrizzo
• 6 p.m. | Rockin' with the Brunton Axis at Field Camp
  • Presented by Lauren Heershap, Emmalee Bingham

Tuesday, 13 October

• 10:30 a.m. | Announcement for 2027 Thompson Field Forum "Controversies in the Precambrian Deep Crust: Insights from the Canadian Shield"
  • Presented by Chris Yakymchuk
• 11:30 a.m. | Geology Without Borders: Standardizing the Nation's Maps with GeMS and ArcGIS
  • Presented by Lorraine Tighe, Helen Turvene
• 12:30 p.m. | GSAF Awards Presentation
  • Presented by Lydia Fox, Glenn Thackray
• 1:30 p.m. | Emerging Innovation Showcase
  • Presented by Matthew Stein
• 3 p.m. | Bromery Award Panel Discussion
  • Presented by Lisa White
• 4 p.m. | From Geoscientist to Science Communicator: Building Science Communication into a Geoscience Career
  • Presented by Rachel Phillips, Jesse Reimink, Terri Cook, Luisa Hendry, Jess Scanlan
• 5:30 p.m. | GSA/CampGeo Audiobook Demonstration
  • Presented by Jesse Reimink
• 6 p.m. | GSA Geoscience Policy Programs and Entities
  • Presented by Maryann Love Malinconico

Wednesday, 14 October

• 10 a.m. | The Landscape Is the Classroom: Rethinking Geoscience Field Education in Iceland
  • Presented by Arnbjorn Olafsson
• 11 a.m. | Trustworthy by Design: Building an AI Research Assistant Grounded in Geoscience Literature
  • Presented by Alistair Reece
• 12 p.m. | Accelerating Authoritative Geologic Mapping Across the STATEMAP Pipeline
  • Presented by Lorraine Tighe, Iza Ogilvie
• 1 p.m. | Ground Penetrating Radar (Applications in the Geophysical Vertical)
  • Presented by David Dryden

Take center stage at the premier geoscience event of the year with the Innovation Spotlight Stage—a high-visibility platform located prominently at the entrance of the Exhibit Hall and viewable from all directions in the Poster Hall.

This opportunity is open to select exhibitors, sponsors, and other partners who want to elevate their presence at GSA Connects. Use the stage to:

• Demonstrate new technologies or products beyond the constraints of your booth
• Highlight your organization's people, services, or latest breakthroughs
• Host informal town halls, panels, or Q&A sessions
• Engage directly with attendees through interactive presentations and live demos

• Unmatched visibility in a central, high-traffic area
• Opportunities for spontaneous engagement and expanded reach
• Flexible programming format to match your goals—whether promotional, educational, or community building

The Innovation Spotlight Stage is available in scheduled blocks throughout the meeting. Spots are limited and will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

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