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Rock Stars, Part 2 - Flexing Their Muscles

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The story continues, with women becoming more engaged in exploration and active in the industry, but also in making significant, often historic contributions to the science of geology – including a look at the beginnings of biostratigraphy and the era of micropaleontology, and the women who made it all possible.

The story continues, with women becoming more engaged in exploration and active in the industry, but also in making significant, often historic contributions to the science of geology – including a look at the beginnings of biostratigraphy and the era of micropaleontology, and the women who made it all possible.

Women cited include Reba Masterson, Julia Gardner (a giant in the industry, and legendary for her contributions to the science of geology – including her work in biostratigraphy), Dollie Radler Hall (the first woman to become an Honorary member of AAPG), Esther Richards Applin-Alva Ellisor-Hedwig Kniker (all famed for their groundbreaking work in micropaleontology) and Doris Curtis (groundbreaking work in integrating paleontology and stratigraphy).

Featuring: Susan Morrice, Robbie Gries, Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Ione Taylor, Annell Bay, Randi Martinsen, Dionne White (narrator).

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Foundation Update

AAPG and the AAPG Foundation event included special screening, Q&A panel, reception and book-signing.

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
Foundation Update

AAPG, the AAPG Foundation and PROWESS present a special screening of "Rock Stars: Women in Petroleum Geology" at Tulsa's Circle Cinema. 

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

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