Student Activities

Geothermal Rising's Student Committee invites all student participants and young professional advocates, both member and non-member alike, to connect and engage with their geothermal community peers. GR Student activities provide fun, interactive opportunities for you to grow your personal geothermal networking community and make some new friends along the way! 

Student Committee Events

Sunday, October 27

  • 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | GR Student Members Icebreaker | Ice breaker events are designed to help people get to know each other and create a comfortable atmosphere for interaction. Come join the student committee for an icebreaker to kick off the conference! It is an informal event or opportunity for students to meet the GR student committee and other student members. Location: Lagoon Lanai 

Monday, October 28

  • 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Planning Your Career, and Developing the Next Generation Workforce in the Energy Transition | Join us after lunch in The Monarchy Ballroom for an engaging panel hosted by NextGenGeo. Aimed at empowering emerging and senior level geothermal professionals, this session will explore transitioning from academia to industry, effective workforce planning, and the value of mentorship. Engage with panelists through thought-provoking discussions and interactive activities designed to help you navigate career development in the evolving energy landscape
     
  • Panelist: 
    Monte C. Morrison, PE, ASP, EMT | Principal Consultant and Engineer Hot H2O Engineering
    Dr. Whitney Trainer - Guitton, PhD | Geoscience Research Scientist at NREL
    Elizabeth Cambre | Business Development Manager - New Energies, Geothermal at Vallourec
    Rusty Muscarella | Communication and Stakeholder Engagement at TLS Geothermics Location: Monarchy (Grand Ballroom) 

Tuesday, October 29

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | GR Mentor-Mentee Meetup | Have you ever wanted a mentor in the geothermal industry to bounce ideas off of? Ever struggle to find the next move in your career development plan? Well then join us for a coffee break with a pre-selected potential mentor to connect with at the conference and beyond! Mentors have been chosen as some of the most successful professionals in industry and academia, and have graciously donated their time and talents to help the next generation of geothermal professionals. Thank you, mentors! Location: Lagoon Lanai
  • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | GR Trivia Night  | Here's your chance to flex your mental muscles and have a blast doing it! Trivia Night is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow conference attendees and bond over shared triumphs and near misses! Location: Waikoloa 2

Wednesday, October 30

  • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Plenary Session IV: Strengthening the Core - Community, Membership and Vision (Annual Membership Meeting) | The Membership Meeting isn't just any gathering—it's a chance for YOU to become the driving force of our dynamic association. Join fellow members from across the globe as we delve into the latest advancements, network with industry leaders, and chart the course for tomorrow's geothermal landscape. Remember, this is YOUR association—YOU are the future leaders of the geothermal community. Don't miss this empowering opportunity to make your mark and propel our industry forward! Location: Monarchy (Grand Ballroom) 

NEW THIS YEAR! 

Geothermal Expedition Challenge |  Unleash your inner explorer by joining our Geothermal Expedition Challenge! Part scavenger hunt, part mobile trivia - this challenge is a fantastic opportunity to take full advantage of the conference!  Don't miss out on this chance to engage with attendees, make lasting memories, and compete for prizes! This activity is included with your conference registration. 

Be sure to stop by the Student Committee Booth to inquire about Student Membership, browse the 2024 GRC Student Committee Swag and much more!