The Scotland Field Workshop will address a variety of Earth Science issues and is sponsored by the Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. JSG Scotland 2005 is a two-week field workshop that will be led by faculty and senior research staff of the Jackson School of Geosciences. The program is for undergraduate students in geology or other scientific disciplines, aimed primarily at students from undergraduate institutions who will be seniors in Fall 2005. Outstanding undergraduates at other points in their careers and beginning graduate students are also eligible.

The goals of the workshop are: to provide an opportunity for students to learn about current issues in Earth Science research and to provide training and experience in field observation and geological reasoning.

JSG Scotland 2005 will be run the first two weeks of August 2005 by Ian Dalziel and Ron Steel in collaboration with Sharon Mosher, Randall Marrett, Don Blankenship and Steve Laubach. The program will accommodate 10 students.

Transportation, room and board within the British Isles will be provided by Jackson School of Geosciences Earth Science Issues Fellowships. Participants are responsible for their transportation to London and a $750 workshop fee. More information on the program and updates are listed under Schedule & Itinerary.

This year participating students will be selected based on applications comprising a short description of career goals and a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. (CST), 15 April 2005. Applicants will be notified of decisions no later than 1 May 2005.