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Explorer ProTracks By Meredith Faber

After sponsoring several successful networking events over the years, the Young Professionals (YP) Committee has a pretty good idea of what draws a crowd.

Added on 01 February, 2015

Explorer ProTracks By Ailsa Messer,Catherine Wasse,Chun Hock Tan

ICE in Istanbul Was a Big Hit With YPs

The historic 2014 AAPG International Conference and Exhibition marked the first time an AAPG international conference was held in Istanbul – but that wasn’t the only new dynamic at work.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Explorer ProTracks By Meredith Faber

Improving Retention, Engagement

YP initiatives reached new heights this past August as young professionals met in Snowbird, Utah, for the fifth annual Young Professionals Leadership Summit (YPLS).

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Student Leaders Hold Action-Packed Summit in Lima

Stimulating. Inspirational. Fantastic. Unforgettable. Those were the words used to describe the Latin America Region Student Chapter Leadership Summit (LAR-SCLS) held in early November at the Peruvian Geological Society in Lima, Peru.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Explorer Article By Heather Saucier

Software Upgrades the Oil-Hunting Game

Advancing computer technology and increasingly sophisticated software packages are inundating the geosciences in exponential numbers – a trend that many say reflects and portends major changes in both the profession and the industry. Simply put, computer programs are quickly chipping away at the risks and costs of exploration, turning the hunt for oil and gas into a more accurate and precise science.

Added on 01 December, 2014

Africa Blog By Delia Kuye

NAPE holds 32nd Annual International Conference in Lagos

AAPG’s Nigerian Affiliate the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists held her 32nd annual conference in Lagos. The conference featured several engaging and stimulating programs with significant participation from AAPG Africa Region.

Added on 20 November, 2014

Explorer ProTracks By Joe Bauman

Community Outreach Offers Rewards for YPs

YPs are in an excellent position to perform community service. For the most part, our backs and knees are still in good shape – but more importantly, since YPs are making the transition from school to the work force, they make excellent liaisons between young/future geologists and the professional geoscience community.

Added on 01 November, 2014

Explorer Regions and Sections By David Blanchard

Africa Region Sees 20 Years of Growth

Since establishment of AAPG Africa in 2000, the Region’s leadership teams over the years have shown strong commitment and passion toward the Association achieving its goals for the region. Their dedicated efforts have resulted in not only an increased awareness of AAPG, but also steady growth of the Region’s membership, from 450 in 1999 to over 3,060 in June 2014.

Added on 01 November, 2014

Latin America Blog By Nashomi Belfon

New YP Lead shares remarkable experience at AAPG's Leadership Days

In August 2014, I attended AAPG’s 34th annual Leadership Days in Snowbird, Utah. I attended because of the passion that I have for volunteering with AAPG and the incentive that there is a lot to learn from an event such as this, where individuals from various committees throughout the world are present. Such knowledge and concepts can then be brought back to the Latin American region for ever growing achievement. I can personally tell you that my expectations were exceeded; Leadership Days truly was a remarkable experience.

Added on 25 September, 2014

Africa Blog

Prof. Engelder delivers lecture in Cairo

The regional lecture involving AAPG Distinguished Lecturer Terry Engelder was held successfully in Cairo in September 2014 and was the result of collaborative efforts between AAPG Africa Region and the Egyptian Petroleum Exploration Society.

Added on 22 September, 2014

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