The Geological Society of Trinidad and Tobago (GSTT) has in its membership a number of seasoned professionals who have made exceptional strides in making the society what it is today. However, after these professionals have gone, there must be a group of dynamic young people whose vibe and commitment to acquiring and disseminating geoscientific knowledge is central to the survival of the Society in future. Herein lies the reason for the birth of the Mona Chapter of the GSTT. The Mona Chapter is a student-run subsidiary of the GSTT.
It's main objective is to provide a much-needed interface for established professionals to aid the development of aspiring geologists whilst the Society increases its accessibility to its student stakeholders. Furthermore, the formation of this liaison between student members at the Mona campus of the University of the West Indies seeks to “facilitate an active and consistent development and augmentation of present and future national (Trinidad and Tobago) and regional geoscience skills pool through the direct and early involvement of students” (Section 2.3 (b), the Constitution of the Mona Chapter). To achieve this objective, the Chapter plans to:
Host technical sessions where professionals impart their knowledge to students. Our members would also be encouraged to attend those hosted by the parent body.
Train students in the use of relevant modern hardware and software used in the geosciences, and assist in the creation of technical presentations. Some members of the teaching staff and students of the Masters programmes at the Mona campus have indicated their willingness to head training sessions.
