Events Blog

Geoscience education initiatives are an important part of the AAPG Foundation’s mission. Each year the Foundation offers two prestigious Excellence in Teaching awards that recognize educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education.

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Explorer Foundation Update

Geoscience education initiatives are an important part of the AAPG Foundation’s mission. Each year the Foundation offers two prestigious Excellence in Teaching awards that recognize educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership in the field of geoscience education.

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Explorer President’s Column

A magic moment for me happened last year at the Division of Professional Affairs Heritage Luncheon at ACE in Houston. An actor portraying Wallace Pratt read from Pratt’s writing and told a large packed room that “Everything is possible, anything is possible.” In that time and place we believed.

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Explorer Director’s Corner

As ACE drew to a close, everyone – from our organizing committee to our staff – took great pride in delivering an excellent event for everyone who attended. There is joy in success, and perhaps a bit of sorrow that after all that effort, it’s over so soon.

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Explorer Article

Who are the “future energy geoscientists” and in what kind of professional world will they work? Veteran petroleum geologist and organizational leader Chandler Wilhelm envisions a changing industry that will require different skills and provide new and different opportunities for young professionals and students beginning to choose their career paths.

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Explorer Article

This year’s AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition in Salt Lake City, Utah, has come and gone, and it was another yearly gathering packed with cutting-edge geoscience content, educational and professional development, reunions between old friends and colleagues for industry veterans, as well as networking opportunities for students and young professionals.

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Explorer Emphasis Article

Described as a “hidden gem,” Guyana’s deepwater potential is a winning “lottery ticket” that could transform the nation.

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Events Blog

Available for both iOS and Android devices, the AAPG Events App allows you access to all the conference information and details in the palm of your hand. Download for free today!

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Explorer Foundation Update

There is a great deal of consideration that goes into establishing a lasting legacy. Donors want to support efforts that are meaningful to them. Families want their loved ones to be remembered for life-long achievements. Finding the right purpose and the right intent is very similar to going on a mission.

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Explorer President’s Column

I was pleased to serve as the organizer, general chair and creator of the AAPG Global Super Basins Leadership Conference. I will remember it as a highlight of my year as AAPG president and my entire career. I would like to share a few observations resulting from this conference.

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