Benefits of Society Membership 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Monthly technical luncheon meetings (8 a year)
  • Offer opportunities for in-depth, educational "short courses"
  • Field trips

SHALE SHAKER MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION:

  • OCGS' professional scientific journal known for its very high quality technical content

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

  • Annually recurring social/networking functions including family-oriented events

MENTORSHIPS AND GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS:

  • Promotion of earth science in the educational community

MEMBERSHIP FEES:

  • ACTIVE-REGULAR: $50/year
    Graduated with at least a Bachelor's in Earth Sciences and principally engaged on a fulltime basis in an Earth Science-related field     
  • ACTIVE-FACULTY: $25/year
    Graduated with at least a Bachelor's in Earth Sciences and principally engaged in teaching in an Earth Science-related field     
  • ASSOCIATE-REGULAR: $50/year
    Principally engaged in an Earth-Science related field, but do not meet the requirements set forth for Active Members   
  • ASSOCIATE-STUDENT: $0/year
    Active students currently majoring in an Earth Science-related field  
  • EMERITUS: $25/year
    Active or Associate members age 65 and over with 10 years continuous membership in the OCGS