SC26CN15. Ai Tools and Databases for Geoscience.

Full Title: SC26CN15. AI Tools and Databases for Geoscience

Price: US$75 for non-members; US$60 for professional members; US$40 for student members; US$50 for early career professional members.

Led by: James G. Ogg; Grant M. Boquet; Yitian Xiao; Michael Stephenson

Endorser(s): GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division; SEPM (Society for Sedimentary Geology); AASP – The Palynological Society; Geoscience Information Society (GSIS); GSA Geoscience Education Division

Industry Track(s): Economic Geology; Energy

Date: Sat., 10 Oct. 2026

Location: GSA Connects 2026, Denver, Colorado, USA

Time: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Format: In-Person

CEUs: 0.40

AI assistants and interlinked databases are powerful tools for research and education in geoscience. The hands-on exercises in this short course will explore a range of such systems, including GeoGPT (large language models trained on geological material, including your own uploaded library, geologic map analysis and creation, and more), a global database of geological formations with one-click display onto paleogeographic maps (geolex.org), a taxonomy assistant and comprehensive database of fossils (approximately 40,000 genera), generation of charts for all types of Earth history information, and other emerging tools.

The session will conclude with a discussion on AI tools and the future of geoscientific research.

Coffee and snacks will be provided.

For member-type discounts, please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.

By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat for an in-person course.

Short courses offer continuing education units (CEUs). One CEU equals 10 hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction.

Learn more about this and other GSA Connects 2026 events.

For additional information, please contact shortcourse@geosociety.org.

Product Code: SC26CN15

Product Category: SHORTC