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Explorer Foundation Update By Tamra Campbell

Unexpected Gift Honors Geologist's Legacy

Recently the AAPG Foundation received a generous bequest gift – in excess of $600,000 – from longtime member Frank Adler. It was completely unexpected.

Added on 01 January, 2018

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Saying Goodbye to a Champion of AAPG

In the middle of December we received sad news at headquarters: AAPG Honorary Member and leader R. Randy Ray had passed away after a quiet 15-month battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.

Added on 01 January, 2018

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Joe Dumesnil, Overland Oil and Gas: Innovators in Exploration-Based Businesses Series

Understanding the business side of oil and gas exploration and development is fundamental to success, especially in times of uncertainty and disruptive technologies. Welcome to an interview with Joe Dumesnil, Overland Oil and Gas. Joe will be speaking at the AAPG Annual Convention in the Special Session on the Business of Oil and Gas.

Added on 21 December, 2017

Explorer ProTracks By Nikki Oliver

A Night Out with Rocky Mountain YPs

With the shuttering of many Denver offices and an ever-looming specter of low priced oil it was refreshing to see a healthy mix of Young Professionals (YP’s) come out for the Rocky Mountain Section’s recent Happy Hour.

Added on 01 December, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By Geoff Camphire

Earth Science Week 2017 Examines Human Activity

Earth Science Week marks its 20th year in 2017 by exploring the theme of “Earth and Human Activity,” promoting public understanding of the geosciences and the ways people influence – and are influenced by – Earth systems. The part you play in this celebration, naturally, is vital.

Added on 01 September, 2017

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Interview with Javier Tellez-Rodriguez

An interview with Javier Tellez discussing his work in Colorado reconstructing the depositional environment and sub-environments of the Piceance Basin using 3D modeling of digital images acquired by drones

Added on 30 August, 2017

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Terry Mather: An 'Under the Radar' Wildcatter

“I was always looking for a deal where I could get some slice of the pie.” That’s AAPG Emeritus Member Terry Mather, this year’s Norman H. Foster Outstanding Explorer Award winner, talking about motivation, talking about his life in exploration (specifically wildcatting), talking about the excitement, and talking about – at times – the letdown, where there wasn’t a slice of the pie.

Added on 01 August, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Last Chance to Make Your Presence Known at URTeC

Make your presence known at the industry's premier science-based conference and marketplace for unconventional exploration, drilling, and production technologies.

Added on 03 July, 2017

Explorer Historical Highlights By Raymond Pierson

Raymond's Folly: The Codell Play of the Denver Basin

The present day Cretaceous Codell oil and gas development in the central portion of the Denver Basin of Colorado can be attributed to an earlier effort in bringing the Codell to the attention of the industry.

Added on 01 May, 2017

Explorer Foundation Update By Audrey Corte

Foundation Announces TOTY, IGEA Winners

Julie Mitchell, a geology teacher from Erie High School in Erie, Colo., and Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences at the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) in Hays, Kan., have been named the AAPG Foundation’s 2017 Teacher of the Year and this year’s Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award (IGEA) winner, respectively.

Added on 01 April, 2017

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