Photos from the 2011 AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition
The aisles were jammed during the ACE 2011 Icebreaker.
Retired oil executive and influential author John Hofmeister, head of Citizens for Affordable Energy, was the special speaker for the Energy Minerals Division luncheon.
NASA astronauts (from left) Scott Carpenter, Harrison "Jack" Schmitt and Jim Reilly proved an entertaining and inspiring attraction as the speakers for the All Convention Luncheon. Schmitt and Reilly are both AAPG members.
The Career Center at the 2011 AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition proved to be a popular place for younger member.
Sidney Powers Award winner John Shelton, making his acceptance remarks during the ACE opening session.
A crowd listens intently during a technical session in Houston.
Shell officially donated $1.25 million dollars to the AAPG Foundation at the Foundation's gala celebration. Pictured are (left) Bill Fisher, chair of the AAPG Foundation, and AAPG member David Lawrence, executive vice president of Shell Upstream Americas Exploration and Commercial.
Karen Harbert, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy, speaking at the DPA/PROWESS joint luncheon.
A traditional convention gathering: Past AAPG presidents' wives.
The AAPG Bookstore once again proved to be a popular stop during the 2011 AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Action on the exhibits hall floor.
AAPG and AAPG Foundation Executive Director Rick Fritz, speaking at the Foundation's gala celebration.
A traditional convention gathering: Past AAPG presidents.
Dave Rensink presents the Michael T. HalboutyOutstanding Leadership award to Daniel L. Smith.
Dave Rensink presents the Sydney Powers award to John W. Shelton.
Dan Smith makes some remarks after receiving the Michel T. Halbouty Outstanding Leadership award.
Technical sessions were often filled to capacity during the 2011 AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition.
Larry Funkhouser presents Sharon Milito with the AAPG Teacher of the Year award.
Some remarks from AAPG Teacher of the Year Sharon Milito.
Details: Poster sessions once again were popular venues for the exchanges of science.
The International Pavilion always gives a global feel to the exhibits hall.
Karen Harbert speaking at the DPA/PROWESS joint luncheon.
Judges at work during the finals of the Imperial Barrel Award competition.
Incoming chair of the House of Delegates Jeff Lund with outgoing HoD chair David Hawk.
AAPG President David Rensink talked about the current state of the industry and projections for the future during his presidental address at the opening session.
The opening session drew one of the largest crowds in AAPG ACE history.
The opening session drew one of the largest crowds in AAPG ACE history.
The opening session drew one of the largest crowds in AAPG ACE history.
The Stoneley Medal (third place) in the 2011 Imperial Barrel Award competition went to the student team from Sultan Qaboos University, representing the AAPG Middle East Region.
The latest in industry technology always can be found – and explained – on the ACE exhibits hall floor.
Students and Young Professionals get a chance to talk to industry veterans about career issues and opportunities.
The Selley Cup (second place) in the 2011 Imperial Barrel Award competition went to the student team from the School of Ocean and Earth Science, University of Southampton, representing AAPG's European Region.
The student team from the University of Texas in Austin accepts their first place prize for winning the Imperial Barrel Award compitition.
University of Texas in Austin students celebrate winning the Imperial Barrel Award compitition.
Students observing the moon rock at AAPG Mission Control.
Students observing the moon rock at AAPG Mission Control.
