The heart of our program is to build relationships as a foundation to build stronger geoscientists (geophysicists?) for tomorrow. To do this, we form one-on-one pairings of industry professionals with student geophysicists. The mentor-mentee pairs set goals and share challenges, insights, and learnings over the course of the university school year through informal and formal meetups, coffees, emails and phone calls.

One of the biggest benefits of becoming involved in the CSEG mentor-mentee program is the opportunity to build community. Over the last two years, we have experienced what it’s like to be isolated without access to the personal and professional relationships we have grown accustomed to having.

Choosing to become a mentor or mentee in the CSEG program is a great way to reintroduce yourself to industry professionals you haven’t seen for a few years or an opportunity to get your name out there as a future geoscience graduate. Countless mentees have highlighted the benefits of getting to know industry professionals pre-graduation, becoming part of the mentor’s geoscience community, and increasing prospects for summer or permanent employment. Additionally, many mentors have shared that the pairings provide a refreshing outlook, connections to academia and insightful reflection on their careers.