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The Future of Field Education Starts Here
Launching at GSA Connects 2026
A new national platform is launching in 2026 to strengthen field education, connect the geoscience community, and prepare the next generation of field professionals.
Why Field Camps Matter
Geologic mapping supports energy, water resources, environmental engineering, hazards mitigation, and mineral exploration. Yet the university field camps that prepare future geoscientists are facing declining enrollment, rising costs, and reduced institutional support.
Without action today, who will train the next generation of field geoscience professionals?
One National Resource. One Connected Community.
Introducing the New FOFC Platform
Launching in 2026, the Friends of Field Camps website will become the central hub for field education across the United States.
The platform is being developed to connect students, faculty, universities, industry partners, and professional organizations while supporting the long-term sustainability of field education.
What You'll Find
National Resource Center
Access educational resources, best practices, legislative updates, and field education information.
Faculty Community
A collaborative member portal where directors, faculty, and department leaders can share ideas, resources, and proven strategies.
Scholarship & Program Resources
Discover how field education connects students to careers through modern mapping technologies.
Friends of Field Camps is Taking Action
Student Recruitment & Access
Developing a national clearinghouse to make field camps easier to discover while improving access to scholarships and opportunities.
Faculty Collaboration
Creating a national community where educators can share best practices, safety guidance, curriculum ideas, and cost-saving strategies.
Advocacy
Working with universities, government agencies, and industry to communicate the importance of field education and mapping skills.
Career Development
Supporting curricula that combine traditional field mapping with modern geospatial technologies.
Who We're Bringing Together
Students
Faculty & Directors
Universities
Professional Organizations
Participating Organizations
Founding Member
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