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Exploring Member Attitudes in 2006

Results of a Quantitative Member Survey

Section 8: Distinguished Lectures

Lecture Attendance

Respondents were asked how many, if any, Distinguished Lectures they have attended in the past year. As figure 49 shows, the majority of respondents have not attended a Distinguished Lecture, perhaps representing an opportunity for the AAPG.

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Figure 49.

Distinguished Lecture Quality

Of those who had attended a Distinguished Lecture, the quality of the lecture was reported as primarily good or excellent.

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Figure 50.

Information Mix

All respondents were asked what mix of fundamental science versus industry application information they would prefer during a Distinguished Lecture, understanding that the lectures are held at universities as well as local societies. As figure 51 shows, respondents preferred a mid-range, with a secondary group preferring more industry than science.

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Figure 51.

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