Geothermal Rising Student Committee
Join the Geothermal Rising Student Committee!
Are you ready to make a real impact in the geothermal industry while developing your skills and enhancing your career prospects? The Geothermal Rising Student Committee is the perfect opportunity for you!
What is the Student Committee?
We are a dedicated working group within Geothermal Rising (GR) focused on engaging students and early-career professionals in our mission. With our own budget and leadership structure, we operate directly under the guidance of the GR student president and staff liaison. This means your voice matters!
Why Get Involved?
Joining the Student Committee opens doors to incredible opportunities:
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Influence the Industry: Your insights can help shape the future of the geothermal sector. As a member, you can provide significant input on key issues impacting early-career professionals.
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Stand Out to Employers: Demonstrating your commitment to the geothermal field through active participation sets you apart in a competitive job market.
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Develop Valuable Skills: Gain essential leadership and professional development skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
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Network with Professionals: Enjoy direct access to mentors and employment opportunities within geothermal organizations.
Sign up for the Geothermal Rising Student Committee and be part of something bigger!
Student Committee Leadership Positions:
Every year, we recruit new student leaders for the following positions (click on the title for position description and time commitment):
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Social Media and Communications
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Student Section
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Conference/Annual Meeting Coordination
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Fundraising
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President
Get Involved Today!
Whether you’re looking to take on a leadership role or simply want to contribute actively or passively, there’s a place for you in the Student Committee. Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders while making a difference in the geothermal community.
Questions? Reach out to students@geothermal.org
Upcoming Meetings & Topics
Our monthly meetings take place on the final Friday of each month at 12pm PDT. To receive a calendar invite and Zoom link to access the meeting, please email students@geothermal.org. A full schedule for our meetings and guest speakers is below:
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Month |
Guest Speaker (15 mins) |
Presentation Topic |
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January |
Travis Broadhurst, GR Student Committee |
2025 Goals/Brainstorming |
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February |
Bryant Jones, GR Executive Director |
GR Goals and Career Insights |
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March |
Ann Robertson-Tait, WING |
What is WING? |
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April |
Vanessa Robertson, Geothermal Rising |
What is a RIG? Case Study on the Colorado RIG |
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May |
Marit Brommer, IGA CEO |
What is the IGA? |
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June |
Matthew Broaddus, Thermochem Inc. |
Where can geothermal take you? |
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July |
Moones Alamooti, University of North Dakota |
Making a Technical Poster |
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August |
Rusty Muscarella, TLS Geothermics |
How to Brand Yourself |
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September |
Vanessa Robertson, Geothermal Rising |
Preparing for Conferences |
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October |
None |
None |
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November |
2025 Student Research Award Winners |
How do you stay motivated? |
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December |
Travis Broadhurst, GR Student Committee |
Annual awards and Wrap-Up |
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