Clubs and Organizations

EPS professional and social opportunities

Earth and Planetary Sciences is the home department for the Geology and Marine and Coastal Science undergraduate majors and offers Masters and Doctoral degrees in earth and planetary sciences. Our student clubs and organizations provide both professional and social opportunities for EPS students and the campus community.

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AIPG | American Institute of Professional Geoscientists

Student Chapter at UC Davis

Our mission. from the National Organization Website

advance the geological sciences and the profession of geology;
establish qualifications for professional geologists;
certify the qualifications of specific individual Member geologists to the public;
promote high standards of ethical conduct among its Members and Adjuncts, and within the profession of geology; and
represent, and advocate for, the geological profession before government and the general public.

Club membership. Admittance is guaranteed to anyone interested in advancing their professional geoscience skills. A majority of our members are geology undergraduates, but we appreciate diversity of all kinds, including subject and career status!

Activities. We like to do a variety of speaker events, field trips, networking events, and career skill workshops, and enjoy collaboration with other campus clubs.

Officers. 2023-2024

President: Mikayla Deigan

Faculty Sponsor. Nicolas Pinter
Contact. ucdaipgpres "at" gmail.com

AWG | Association for Women Geoscientists

Student Chapter at UC Davis

Our mission. From the National Chapter: "The Association for Women Geoscientists is an international organization devoted to enhancing the quality and level of participation of women in geosciences and to introduce girls and young women to geoscience careers."

Club membership. The AWG at UC Davis Student Chapter, is open to anyone who supports women in science (students, faculty, staff, etc), but our programming targets mainly undergraduate and graduate students.

Activities. Currently, our activities ranges from speaker panels, writing retreats and tutoring, a mentorship program, seminars, informal outreach talks and fundraisers. We are working on developing subject-based programming with a field component.

Officers. 2024-2025

President: Qianyi Lu
Vice President: Sierra Rack
Treasurer: Chris Mulligan
Editor: Evelyn Usher
Communications Coordinator: Liyu Mekonnen

Faculty Sponsor. TBD
Contact. awgucd_admin "at" ucdavis.edu

Geology Club at UC Davis

Our mission. The Geology Club at UC Davis unites students who are passionate for the geosciences. The Geology Club spreads awareness of the critical role geology plays in our society through firsthand education and exploration of California's diverse and beautiful geological environment with regular events and trips.

Officers. 2024-2025

Co-President: Darva Ryba
Co-President: Elias Kai Yepishin
Treasurer: Oscar Valero
Secretary: Gabriel Nuño
Event Coordinator: Hallie Spargo
Outreach Coordinator: Sonia Somasundaram
Social Communications Director: Erin Aniya

Faculty Sponsor. Dawn Sumner
Contact. geologyclubucd "at" gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geologyclubucd
Links: https://linktr.ee/geologyclubatucdavis

Marine Science Club at UC Davis

Our mission. The Marine Science Club connects individuals who are passionate about marine science. The Marine Science Club aims to raise awareness and foster interest in marine science through interactive events, socials, and seminars.

Officers. 2024-2025

Co-President: Chrisi Alfonzo
Co-President: Lily Tweed
Secretary: Ava Lunenborg
Community Outreach Coordinator: Serena Bhalla
Tresurer: Meredith Crothall
Social Media and Photographer: Crysanna Maciel

Faculty Sponsor. TBD
Contact. marinescidavis “at” gmail.com