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The Oklahoma City Geological Society (OCGS) is always open to accepting new members. An OCGS membership has many benefits that would be valuable to your geoscience career including:
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Professional educational opportunities including short courses, field trips, and monthly lunch meetings
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Networking opportunities and social activities
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Mentorships and guidance for students
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Members-only access to the entire OCGS archive including field trip guides, short course notes, Shale Shaker magazines back to 1951.
Membership is open to industry professionals based on educational and occupational criteria as documented on the application. To apply, complete and submit the application found here. We'll get back to you after your application has been reviewed and processed.
FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR Undergraduate / Graduate Students!
If you are a full-time Geology /Geoscience undergraduate or graduate student, your membership is fully sponsored by an OCGS member. There is no reason not to join and begin making personal contacts you can use when you start your post-graduate professional career.
Benefits of Society Membership
Professional Educational Opportunities:
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Monthly technical luncheon meetings (8 a year)
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Opportunities to attend in-depth, heavily-discounted educational short courses and field trips
Shale Shaker Magazine Archive:
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OCGS' professional scientific journal known for its high quality technical content focused on Mid-continent Geology
Networking Opportunities And Social Activities:
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Annually recurring social/networking functions including family-oriented events
Mentorships And Guidance For Students:
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Promotion of earth science in the educational community
Membership Fees:
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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
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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
