Eastern Section AAPG Meeting Includes Student Job Quest

An Eastern North America Gathering of Geoscience Students and Employers
September 16-17, 2005 The Radisson, Morgantown, WV

Hosted by the Eastern Section of AAPG

How do I attend?

By September 2, 2005:

• Register for the main meeting (see http://www/wvgs.wvnet.edu/www/esaapg05).
• Be sure to mark on the application your desired attendance at the student job quest.
• Submit your resume on 8.5” x 11” paper in an electronic file format (.doc or .pdf).  There is a maximum of 2 pages.
• Submit a one-page abstract if entering the poster contest (see abstract guidelines).  You are not required to present a poster; however this is an excellent opportunity to showcase yourself and your work for prospective employers!
• Resumes and abstracts will be forwarded to participating companies before the Student Job Quest so tentative interview schedules can be set up. 
• Prizes of $500, $250, and $100 will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places respectively.
• An abstract book will be provided to each participant free of charge.

How much does it cost?

• The cost is $25.00, which covers BOTH the general Eastern Section AAPG meeting and the Student Job Quest

Where do I send my Resume and Abstract?

Questions:  or call (304) 353-5211

Abstract Guidelines:

• Digital abstracts are encouraged.  If submitting paper, it must be mailed flat (unfolded) to address below.
• Your abstract must fit on the front of a single 8.5” x 11” page and be in 12-point font.
• No illustrations, references, abbreviations, or bold prints are permitted.
• Your abstract will appear in the “Poster Session Abstract Book” exactly as submitted.
• There will be no editing or reformatting of abstracts.
• Use only the format shown below.
• Author’s names should appear in the order of senior author first with affiliated university/employer, followed by secondary authors and their affiliated university/employer.
• Body of the abstract should be 250 words or less.
• All text must be aligned to both the left and right margins.  Lines must be single-spaced.
• Indent the first line of each paragraph.
• Helvetica, Arial, or similar font is preferred.
• Proofread before submission!
• NOTE: Each participant will be provided with one standard (4X8 foot) Velcro-cloth covered board for poster display.  No tacks, staples, or tape will be permitted.
• Abstracts submitted after September 30, 2005 and those not adhering to the guidelines listed above will not be included in the pre-printed abstract book given to companies.

Submit your abstracts and resume by September 2, 2005 to:

B.J. Carney
Columbia Natural Resources, LLC
900 Pennsylvania Avenue
Charleston, WV 25302