The Geological Survey of Canada is committed to increasing Canadians' awareness of the earth sciences. Since the 1920s it has been a respected training ground for the Canadian geoscience community through the summer employment of students to work as field and laboratory assistants for GSC scientists.

The GSC has traditionally produced information materials aimed at stimulating the interest of young people in the earth sciences. Current communications efforts continue to have a strong component aimed at young audiences. Individually, GSC scientists give a lot of their time to work directly with young people, whether it be as a speaker at a school or a judge at a science fair.

How to connect with GSC outreach activities:

• Book a speaker
  GSC scientists are available through the "Innovators in the Schools Program" (national), "Rent a Scientist" (Nova Scotia), the Calgary Science Hotline, "Scientists in the Schools" (British Columbia). Speakers in the Ottawa area can be booked through the GSC Communications Office (see below).

• Visit a science fair
  Many GSC scientists act as judges and mentors at these events at the local and regional levels.

• Tour a GSC office
  See Directory for general information numbers to inquire about availability. Logan Hall, GSC's museum at the Ottawa headquarters, is open for self-guided tours during business hours. Group tours may be booked through Claudette Pellikan (Earth Sciences Sector Communications Office).

• Go where the rockhounds go
  GSC takes part in many rock and mineral shows each year, most recently in Montreal, Ottawa, Bancroft, Sudbury, Calgary and Vancouver.

• Celebrate National Science and Technology Week
  Each October, GSC scientists give their time to help build awareness of the geosciences through a range of activities across the country, and GSC facilities in Ottawa and Calgary offer special tours and on-site activities.

• Visit a museum
  GSC scientists have worked with many major Canadian museums to develop displays that enhance appreciation of the geosciences.

For further information, please contact Claudette Pellikan (Earth Sciences Sector Communications Office).