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The Platinum, Gold, and Silver corporate sponsors listed on our home page will be present and recruiting during the expo exhibition. The Bronze corporate sponsors will not attend the expo exhibition and will conduct their recruiting internally. Please continue to check the website and LinkedIn posts to see the most up-to-date list of companies.

Each company creates their own interview schedule and will contact students directly. Some companies select their interview candidates prior to the expo. Some companies make their selections during the expo after meeting students face-to-face. The Student Expo does not guarantee interviews.

Most recruiters plan to be in attendance for the full 2 days of the Student Expo. However, they may arrive late or leave early. Recruiters are not obligated to be in attendance for both days of the event. They are also not obligated to be in attendance for the entirety of Day 1.

Exhibition Tickets will cost $30 before August 1, and $40 after - Your ticket will admit you one of the four Day 1 exhibition sessions, the half day exhibition on Day 2, the private Student Expo LinkedIn Group, any interviews you are invited to, and the happy hour on Day 1. Virtual Only Tickets will cost $15 - Your ticket will admit you to the private Student Expo LinkedIn Group, any interviews you are invited to, and the happy hour on Day 1. Day 1 Luncheon $10 - Your ticket will admit you to the luncheon on Day 1. You must be registered for the Exhibition in order to register for the luncheon.

Navigate to the 'Registration' tab: 1. Upload your research presentation abstract (optional) 2. Upload your resume (required) 3. Select your ticket. 4. Fill out the demographics form 5. Complete your purchase

Access to submitting your resume and abstract, submitting your elevator and research presentation videos, attending the exhibition, and attending the happy hour and any interview you are invited to attend.

Access to submitting your resume and abstract, submitting your elevator and research presentation videos, and attending the happy hour and any interview you are invited to attend. The Virtual ticket does not provide access to the exhibition hall. There will not be a virtual exhibition this year.

No, the virtual activities are included with the In-Person ticket. There are no virtual-only events.

No. Luncheon tickets will be sold separately. Dinner is not a part of the event.

Yes, this year we are accepting current students and those who graduated in 2021 or 2022.

We do not have a waitlist. However, we are accepting walk-in registrations.

Yes. Walk-in registrations will be accepted for the afternoon exhibition sessions on September 18, 2023. Arrive at least 30 minutes early to allow time for the registration process or purchase ticket for walk-in registration here: https://www.studentexpo.org/event-details-1/24th-hgs-student-expo-walk-in-registration Walk-in registration will include access to the exhibition, happy hour, and any interviews you are invited to. We recommend to dress professionally and bring many hard copies of your resume.

Walk-in registration will include access to the exhibition, happy hour, and any interviews you are invited to. Because resumes have already been delivered to recruiters, we recommend bringing plenty of hard copies of your resume.

Tickets are reserved for students and recent grads of any geoscience major only.

Yes. Your resume will be provided to the recruiters prior to the expo.

No. You are only required to submit your abstract if you plan to submit a video for your research presentation. Your abstract will be provided to the recruiters prior to the expo.

Yes. When you are ready, go back to https://www.studentexpo.org/registration, select your abstract, fill out Step 2 with the same information you registered with, and click on the "Purchase Ticket" button. At that point you will arrive on the Upcoming Events page and you can close your browser. You do not need to RSVP again or purchase another ticket. All submissions must be made by August 31st.

Yes, you can submit new documents until August 31, 2023.

When you are ready, go back to the registration page, select your new document(s), fill out Step 2 with the same information you registered with, and click on the "Purchase Ticket" button. At that point you will arrive on the Upcoming Events page and you can close your browser. You do not need to RSVP again or purchase another ticket.

No, however, we highly recommend you do. This is an opportunity to introduce yourself to recruiters prior to the expo. It’s also an opportunity to win a cash award.

No, however, we highly recommend you do. This is an opportunity to introduce your hard work to recruiters prior to the expo. It’s also an opportunity to win a cash award.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. They will be available until August 31st or until they sell out, whichever comes first.

Yes, email us at office@hgs.org to cancel your registration. Refunds are available until August 26th.

All documents must be submitted by August 31st.

All videos must be submitted by August 31st.

The exhibition will take place at Norris Conference Center in Houston CityCentre from Monday, September 18th to Tuesday, September 19th.

Interviews will take place at Norris Conference Center in Houston CityCentre from Monday, September 18th to Tuesday, September 19th. Some companies may offer virtual interviews, which will take place on their preferred platform and may take place before, during, or after the expo.

In order to control for crowding, Day 1 Exhibition will be split into 3 separate two-hour sessions. During registration, students will choose from the available options (8am-10am, 10am-noon, or 1pm-3pm). There will also be an open session for anyone to attend from 3pm-4pm. Day 2 Exhibition will continue for all students to attend at their convenience. Please review the schedule on the 'Event Details' tab for more info.

Each session will last for 2 hours. You also have the option to attend a final 1-hour session from 3pm-4pm.

Plan to arrive 30 minutes early, so that you can be checked-in and directed to the proper area. Houston-area traffic can be very congested in the mornings and afternoons, please plan accordingly.

Yes, the poster session will take place as pre-recorded research presentations on the Student Expo’s private LinkedIn group page.

Navigate to https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12461340/ or search 'Houston Geological Society Student Expo Group'. Click the button that asks for permission to join the group.

August 31st.

Day 1, during the luncheon.

Yes. You may delete your video at any time.

No. You may upload one or the other.

Elevator Pitches have a 2-minute time limit, while Poster presentations have a 5-minute time limit. More tips can be found in the ‘Description’ of the group.

Common platforms include Youtube, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, but any may be used.

Yes, with restrictions. You may include a sticker with your name and/or university. The goal is that your video appears as professional as possible.

Yes.

5, however a sixth slide may be used for references. More tips can be found in the ‘Description’ of the LinkedIn group.

No. This expo is targeted towards geoscience students.

You post it to the LinkedIn group. An instructional video has been added in the LinkedIn group page to assist you on how to upload it to the group page. More tips can be found in the ‘Description’ of the group.

There is no guarantee that any information published on a public platform will remain secure. We recommend that all presentations adhere to, copyright laws (with appropriate referencing) and any data privacy agreements that you may have executed. If there are data that you cannot show, i.e. seismic data, you may be able to show a sketch/illustration that would give viewers an idea of your interpretations and results.

No.