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Some Visiting Geoscientists are restricted in their travel. After their name is listed the states in which they are able to travel. Also included is a small paragraph about the VG and possible title for their talk as well as topics they can elaborate on.
Lyle F. Baie
*Midcontinent
Has over 30 years of experience in the petroleum industry, including exploration, production, research, domestic and international new venture development and non-profit leadership.
Possible Titles of Talks:
- Job Search Skills for Students Actively Involved in the Recruiting Cycle
- The Essential Student Guide to 21st Century Career Self-Management Return to Titles
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James
L. Bedford
*800 mile radius of Tyler, TX
Consultant, Borero Enterprises, Inc., Tyler, Texas, with the last 11 years consulting in East Texas with emphasis on the Jurassic and Cretaceous carbonate trends. Having spent nine years in Corpus Christi as a developmental geologist, has blended geology and geophysics into a successful method of prospect development as a consultant. Current emphasis is in Mesozoic reefing and carbonate development.
Possible Title of Talk:
- The Independent’s View or Thinking Outside the Box Return to Titles
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George
R. Bole
More than 40 years experience in exploration operations and computing systems. After 32 years with Amoco, retired and started consulting practice that specializes in geoscience management and training services. Certified Petroleum Geologist. Has served on the University of Tulsa’s Division of Continuing Education Advisory Board since 1979. An instructor for Basics of Well Log Interpretation and Oil Field Life Cycle Education Program, both offered by University of Tulsa.
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Elizabeth
B. "Betsy" Campen
*MT, WY, ND, MA
Registered independent/consulting geologist. Vice President of Campen Consultants, Inc., Billings, Montana. Involved in oil and gas exploration in the northern Rocky Mountain region. Past Secretary of AAPG, past President of Montana Geological Society, Treasurer of Yellowstone Big Horn Association.
Possible Title of Talks:
- A Method for Putting Together an Oil and Gas Prospect Using a Rocky Mountain Gas Prospect as an Example Return to Titles
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Chuck Caughey
Geologist and Logistics Coordinator for Middle East Area, ConocoPhillips. Experience as geoscientist and manager exploring for and developing oil and gas fields in the US, Middle East, and Far East (Sumatra, East Java, Natuna). Publications and professional talks on oil and gas exploration, seismic and sequence stratigraphy, and field studies.
Possible titles of talks:
- Finding New Oil in Old Fields
- Discovering Large Accumulations in Fractured Basement, South Sumatra Basin, Indonesia
- Finding and Developing Your Geoscience Career Return to Titles
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Terry
L. Hollrah
Independent geologist/consultant; President of Hollrah Exploration Company, Oklahoma City. Involved in oil and gas exploration in central Oklahoma. Past President of the AAPG Division of Professional Affairs. Former Treasurer of AAPG. Past Vice President of Natural Resources for SIPES. Current AAPG House of Delegates Chair.
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Art Johnson
*One-day drive around New Orleans
President, Hydrate Energy International. After graduating from Humboldt State University, Johnson worked with Chevron as a Division Geologist and became leader of the New Trends team. In 2002 he became the founding partner of Hydrate Energy International and Chief of Exploration.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Gas Hydrates: Assessing a New Energy Resource and Potential Hazard
- The Role of Gas Hydrate in a Global Gas Market Return to Titles
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Naresh
Kumar
Exploration geologist and manager specializing in regional geology, marine geology, and basin and resource evaluation based in Richardson, Texas. Has spent the last 30 years in the oil and gas business and brings worldwide knowledge of the industry.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Oil and Gas Production on the North Slope of Alaska: Is Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Really That Different?
- Opening History of the South Atlantic and Oil and Gas Potential of the Brazilian Basins Return to Titles
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Evelyn
A. Medvin
*TX, OK, CO, LA
Evelyn Medvin has over 30 years of experience as a geoscientist and is currently Vice President for Core Laboratories where she focuses on understanding client needs and technological challenges, cross company integration and providing fit for purpose solutions for reservoir optimization. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Medvin began her career with Cities Service as an Exploration Geophysicist and continued her career with Occidental Petroleum. She spent several years at Schlumberger & Coherence Technology Company prior to joining Core Lab.
Evelyn has made numerous presentations and published several articles on oil and gas technology & their applications. She is a member of the AAPG, SPE, HGS, IPAA, and NOIA. Her volunteer work includes the board for IPAA’s Petroleum Academies, Professional Women in Earth Sciences committee of AAPG, a member of the AAPG House Delegates representing the Gulf Coast Region. Evelyn has participated in several AAPG convention committees over the past 10 years. She enjoys mentoring young people in the Oil & Gas business.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Where I've been & how I got there - A 30+ year career in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Career Opportunities in the Service Sector of the Oil & Gas Industry Return to Titles
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*MI, MN, OH, IN, IL, WI
Registered Professional Geologist and principal of Earth Resources International, L.C., Kalamazoo, Michigan. Foreign and domestic experience in multi-disciplinary quantification of subsurface properties and fluid flow for: petroleum reservoir characterization; management and predictive modeling; and environmental issues. Experienced in litigation support and negotiations.
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*OK, AK, SW MO, NE, KS
Consulting geologist, Tulsa. Over 20 years experience working with major and independent oil companies provides insight into the challenges of each. Worked Anadarko and Arkoma basins in the U.S., and basins in Turkey, Dubai, Colombia, and Somalia.
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*TX, NM, LA
Assistant Division Director, Water Resources Planning, Texas Water Development Board, Austin. Coordinates providing public clients with technical information regarding statewide planning, groundwater, and surface water resources. Thirteen years of experience in geology and hydrogeology, with one year of practical laboratory experience. Registered geologist in Wyoming; Certified Professional Geologist. Co-author of "Careers in Environmental Geosciences".
Possible Title of Talk:
- State Water Planning in Texas: State-of-the-Art? Return to Titles
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*TX, LA, NM, CO
Consulting geologist, Houston. Previously with BP, Vastar Resources, ARCO, Anaconda and Gulf Mineral Resources. Riese has worked in both minerals and petroleum as a geologist, geochemist and manager during 40 years in industry. His exploration and development activities include most provinces in western North America and the Gulf of Mexico. Riese’s research focuses include biogeochemistry, isotope geochemistry, sequence stratigraphy, and coalbed methane petroleum systems. He has taught for 25 via adjunct positions at several universities and participated in several National Petroleum Council and National Research Council studies. Currently, Dr. Riese is touring as a lecturer through the AAPG Distinguished Lecture program. The title of his lecture is “Oil Spills, Ethics, and Society: How they intersect and where the responsibilities reside.” Additionally, he is widely published and the holder of numerous patents.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Reserves Analysis, Statistical Predictions and Economic Evaluations
- Coalbed Methane Hydrocarbon Systems Analysis: Geochemical Investigations
- Methane Seeps: Geochemical and Geobotanical Responses Return to Titles
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*TX, LA
A Senior Geological Advisor at Noble Energy with over 35 years of industry experience. Work experience ranges from 3D survey design to horizon/fault interpretation to analyzing potential reservoirs, sources and seals. Has designed, developed and delivered numerous in-house training classes from introductory to advanced levels. Through VGP he offers traditional lectures and four short courses on Geology & Geophysics Applied to Industry that you can tailor to meet your needs.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Geology & Geophysics Applied to Industry (see below)
- Basic Structural Interpretation (with optional exercises - see below)
- Basic Stratigraphic Interpretation (with optional exercises - see below)
- Finding and Developing Your Geoscience Career Return to Titles
Short Course Options:
The following short course options were developed for geology and geophysics students that have not had much exposure to how geoscience is applied in industry. It can be tailored for undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students. The agenda can be modified to meet specific needs and time constraints. Contact the presenter at fred.w.schroeder@exxonmobil.com to discuss options. The following are example agendas:
- Geology & Geophysics in Industry (2 days) PDF
- The Use of Seismic Data in Industry (5 hours) PDF
- Basic Structural Interpretation (5 hours) PDF
- Basic Stratigraphic Interpretation (4.5 hours) PDF
- Basics of Prospecting (4.25 hours) PDF
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*TX, OK, Alberta, Saskatchewan
Consulting Geologist, Dallas. Has 35 years experience in petroleum development and exploration, as well as mineral development and exploration throughout the Americas. Presents a pragmatic perspective on the industry.
NOTE: Valary speaks Spanish and French and is willing to visit International schools.
Possible Title of Talk;
- Preparing Yourself for a Career in the Natural Resources Return to Titles
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