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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.
Gerry Calhoun
AK, AL, GA, KY, TN - Travel limition of 400 miles
Born in the Oklahoma oilfields in 1933, Gerry's family moved to Seminole County (6 bbo). During WWII he pumped two wells off of his bike. He was educated in a three-room school until sixth grade and Gerry's dad started a trucking and construction company. It turned out that Gerry was "the handiest swamper for overnight jobs."
While playing football in junior college, Gerry met young men from all over the Middle East and South America while preparing for OU where he studied under Karl Moore. His summers were spent roughnecking, dressing tools, driving "everything Halliburton owned."
His career was launched at Humble where Gerry spent a year surface mapping followed by three years in the Air Force ROTC then he joined Texaco in Oklahoma City. After transferring to Midland, Texas he made two nice discoveries then joined Bruno Hansen and found one very nice field. In 19783 Gerry joined Pennzoil and he always seemed to end up in a wild, remote area as a district geologist. After retiring early in 1986 he started at New Paradigm Exploration as a surface geochemist consultant.
Gerry has written numerous articles for the Oil and Gas Journal and has taught short courses on energy and climate for Vanderbilt University.
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Joseph L. Haberfeld
FL, So. AL, So. GA
Hydrogeologist, Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Has worked all aspects of utilizing deep injection wells for wastewater disposal in Florida, including hydrogeologic evaluation and well construction methods. Experienced in general hydrogeology of Florida.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Hydrogeology of the Floridan Aquifer, South Florida
- Hydrogeological Evaluation of Deep Injection Wells for Wastewater Disposal Return to Titles
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TOPMary Mora
NY
I was one of a handful of female Geology majors at my university. After graduating I was repeatedly told I should pursue teaching rather than go into geology as a career, since it was so male dominated. I did not consider the petroleum industry as a viable career option until I attended the 1979 AAPG Annual Convention in Houston. It opened up a whole new world for me, the New Yorker. I secured a job that I wasn’t sure I could do but was willing to try. Within a year I had become the head of software support for the Bellaire GSI seismic processing center, as well as the single female in attendance at our monthly executive meetings.
From there, I found my footing in this multidimensional industry and have been involved in all aspects—from prospecting, to financing, to planning, to drilling, to producing and to selling oil and gas properties—and have loved every bit of it. I have worked both domestic and international projects with small local companies as well as with giant multinationals.
Being a female in the petroleum industry has presented many obstacles but, by keeping my humor and integrity intact, I have been able to work through them and enjoy a rewarding career. Additionally, I have been able to raise two children and mentor many others as they find their footing in life. I have always found great satisfaction in speaking to groups about my career path as a petroleum geologist and I believe in the magic of inspiring young, passionate minds. The petroleum industry has a bad reputation that turns many great minds away, but I would like to spread the word that it is a fascinating and satisfying career choice for men and women alike.Possible Title of Talk:
- Women in the Geosciences
- My Journey: What I've Learned from 30 Years' Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry, Domestic and International, Onshore and Off Return to Titles
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TOPDiana Morton-Thompson
*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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TOPDouglas
G. Patchen
* Prefers the 7-state Appalachian area
Chief Geologist for the West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey managing oil and gas related research contracts for the Appalachian Oil & Natural Gas Research Consortium. Petroleum geologist specializing in stratigraphy.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Shale Gas Resources and Reserves: Meeting our Future Energy Needs
- Shale Plays, Environmental Concerns & Government ResponseReturn to Titles
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TOPJeffrey
Warren
* NC, SC, GA, AL, VA, Washington, DC
Currently the Senior Policy Advisor for energy, environment, and regulatory reform for the Office of the President Pro Tempore at the North Carolina Senate. Also an adjunct assistant professor at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment Division of Marine Science and Conservation and formerly was a development geologist for Phillips Petroleum drilling gas wells in eastern Texas. This wide range of experience allows talks to be tailored around current geology-related policy issues such as energy exploration and development or how sea level rise may (or may not) affect coastal development trends.
Specific talks can be tailored to address coastal issues (e.g., shoreline trend analysis, beach nourishment, barrier island processes) or energy issues (e.g., how and where energy development along the Atlantic coast might occur and what impacts this development might have). Broader presentations can provide an introduction into what science policy is as well as case-studies of the effective integration of science and scientists into the policy-making arena. Science policy talks are often informal and can be compelling discussion forums for students considering policy-related careers and/or faculty who want to take an advisory role for policymakers.
Possible Title of Talk:
- Sea Level, Schmea Level: What’s the Big Deal?
- Realistic Domestic Energy Policy for the next Half Century
- Scientist versus Science Advisor Return to Titles
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TOPLarry
Wickstrom
* 250 mile radius of Columbus, OH
Geologist and Supervisor of the Petroleum Geology Group at the Ohio Geological Survey in Columbus. Has performed many subsurface geology investigations that have led to over 30 publications. Responsible for the survey's review of hazardous waste injection wells and is also the agency's information technology coordinator.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Some Highlights of Deep Geologic Structure in Ohio
- The East Continent Rift Basin -- Discovery and Geology
- Geologic Sequestration of CO2 Return to Titles
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TOPDouglas
E. Wyatt
*AL, NC, SC, TN, GA, KY, FL, WV, VA, DC
Senior Fellow and Consulting Scientist for Washington Group International in the Energy & Environment Business Unit. Formerly Scientist and Technical Advisor, EG&G, at the DOE-National Energy Technology Laboratory. Previously, twelve years, Fellow Geologist at the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, and 10 years oil and gas exploration. Provide technical expertise and policy review to corporate, commercial, and DOE on unconventional energy sources, nuclear, LNG, carbon sequestration, methane hydrates, biofuels, gas exploration, and hydrogen. Provide expertise in geological and geophysical techniques for high resolution characterization and exploration and in high hazard facility siting. Research Professor and Lecturer at the University of South Carolina-Aiken and Clemson University.
Possible Titles of Talk:
- Advanced Energy Sources and Concepts
- The Nuclear Energy Resurgence
- The Future of Clean Fossil Energy
- Careers in Clean Fossil Energy
- Overview of Southeastern Coastal Plain Stratigraphy
- Detailed Coastal Plain Stratigraphy and Small-Scale Structure Using Advanced Interpretation Tools
- A Career in the Earth Sciences: Importance, Tools, How to Plan, What to Expect Return to Titles
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