About GeoPaths

What is GeoPaths?

GeoPaths is a National Science Foundation funded program for first-year, second-year, and transfer students who are undeclared or interested in switching majors to geoscience. The goal of the program is to create a knowledge and support system for new geology majors at San Jose State University through peer, graduate, and faculty mentorship and guidance.  Students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, identify as LGBTQIA+, a woman, or physically challenged are especially encouraged to apply for the program. 

What should you expect in the GEOPAths program?

• Participate in weekly small group meetings with like-minded students who are all beginning their geoscience journey alongside you.

• Undergraduate, graduate, and faculty mentors who are here to guide you from the day you apply through the front door of your first job out of college or to graduate school, and beyond!

• Participation in PAID research opportunities in SJSU geoscience labs that help build career skills and/or PAID outreach opportunities to help teach geoscience to East Side Union High School students or to create geotour guides and participate in public events at Henry Coe State Park. 

• Trips to visit Bay Area geoscience organizations like the United States Geological Survey and Santa Clara Valley Water, and an overnight field trip to learn about the geology of the Bay Area. 

• Networking opportunities on and off campus at student research symposium, alumni events, and dedicated networking events. 

Check out our Events page to learn more about past and upcoming events.