Hekman Library: Geology and Geography, Environmental Science and Studies (GEO): Explore Career and Community

Connect to Professional Orgs

American Geoscience Institute
AGI provides information services to geoscientists, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society’s use of resources, resilience to natural hazards, and the health of the environment.
The Geological Society of America
GSA seeks to advance geoscience research and discovery, service to society, stewardship of Earth, and the geosciences profession.
Mineralogical Society of America
MSA seeks the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and the arts.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
SPE seeks to collect, disseminate, and exchange technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil and gas resources, and related technologies for the public benefit; and to provide opportunities for professionals to enhance their technical and professional competence.
American Institute of Professional Geologists
The AIPG is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. It is an advocate for the profession and communicates regularly to federal and state legislators and agencies on matters pertaining to the geosciences.

American Geographical Society
The American Geographical Society (AGS) is a 21st-century learning society dedicated to the advancement of geographic thinking, knowledge, and understanding across business, government, academe, social sectors, and most importantly with teachers and students.
Association of American Geographers
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) is a nonprofit scientific and educational society that has contributed to the advancement of geography. Its members from nearly 100 countries share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography.
National Geographical Society
The National Geographical Society is an impact-driven global nonprofit organization that pushes the boundaries of exploration, furthering understanding of our world and empowering us all to generate solutions for a healthy, more sustainable future for generations to come.
Cartography and Geographic Information Society
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) provides an effective network that connects professionals who work in the broad field of Cartography and Geographic Information Science both nationally and internationally.

Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences
The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) is an independent faculty-and-student-based professional association in higher education, designed to serve the needs of environmental scholars and scientists who value interdisciplinary approaches to research, teaching, and problem-solving.
The Institution Of Environmental Sciences
The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) is a charitable organisation which promotes and raises public awareness of environmental science by supporting professional scientists and academics working in this crucial arena.
National Association of Environmental Professionals
The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) is a multi-disciplinary association for professionals dedicated to the advancement of the environmental professions, information on environmental planning, research and management, and a network of professional contacts and exchange of information.

Dice Museum
Bruce Dice Mineralogical Museum, named in honor of Bruce Dice, a 1984 Calvin alumnus, has a rotating display of more than 300 unique mineralogical specimens collected from around the world. It includes gold nuggets, copper leaves, 100-million-year-old fossils and an interactive ultraviolet case. You can visit in the North Hall Building on Calvin's campus during their limited open hours (more info on their site)