Outstanding Student Chapter Award

The Outstanding Student Chapter Award honors enthusiastic student chapters, both U.S.-based and international, that capitalize on opportunities to enrich the experiences of its membership. Those chapters that best communicate the breadth of its activities and the impact it has on formulating the education and professional demeanor of its membership will be considered for the outstanding student chapter award.

2021

Region - Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan Student Chapter of AAPG

Section - Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter of AAPG

New - Universidad de Pamplona Student Chapter of AAPG

Small - Colorado State University, Fort Collins Student Chapter of AAPG

2020

Region - Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznan Student Chapter of AAPG

Section - University of Texas at Austin Student Chapter of AAPG

New - Federal University of Santa Catarina Student Chapter of AAPG

Small - Federal University of Sergipe Student Chapter of AAPG

2019

New - Industrial University of Tyumen Student Chapter of AAPG

Region - Suez University Student Chapter of AAPG

Section - University of Oklahoma Student Chapter of AAPG

Small - University of Aberdeen Student Chapter of AAPG

2018

New - Babes Bolyai University - Romania Student Chapter of AAPG

Region - Suez University Student Chapter of AAPG

Section - University of Houston Student Chapter of AAPG

Small - Sofia University Student Chapter of AAPG

2017

Section - Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter of AAPG

Region - Gadjah Mada University Student Chapter of AAPG

New - University of California, Santa Barbara Student Chapter of AAPG

Small - Uni LaSalle - Terre et Sciences Student Chapter of AAPG

2016

- University of Miskolc Student Chapter of AAPG

- San Diego State University Student Chapter of AAPG

2015

Region - Brawijaya University Student Chapter of AAPG

Section - Baylor University Student Chapter of AAPG

2014

- University of Utah Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Student Chapter of AAPG

2013

- Eotvos Lorand University Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Indonesia, Depok Student Chapter of AAPG

- Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter of AAPG

2012

- University of Aberdeen Student Chapter of AAPG

- Stephen F. Austin State University Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Chapter of AAPG

- Institute of Technology Sepuluh Nopember Student Chapter of AAPG

2011

- Gadjah Mada University Student Chapter of AAPG

- San Diego State University Student Chapter of AAPG

2010

- University of Oklahoma Student Chapter of AAPG

- Diponegoro University Student Chapter of AAPG

2009

- Southern Methodist University Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Bucharest Student Chapter of AAPG

2008

- University of Utah Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Padjadjaran Student Chapter of AAPG

2007

- University of Indonesia, Depok Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Oklahoma Student Chapter of AAPG

2006

- Institute of Technology - Bandung Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Texas at El Paso Student Chapter of AAPG

2005

- Trisakti University Student Chapter of AAPG

- Stephen F. Austin State University Student Chapter of AAPG

2004

- Louisiana State University Student Chapter of AAPG

- Hasanuddin University Student Chapter of AAPG

2003

- Brigham Young University, Provo Student Chapter of AAPG

- Colorado State University, Fort Collins Student Chapter of AAPG

2002

- University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski" Student Chapter of AAPG

- Stephen F. Austin State University Student Chapter of AAPG

2001

- University of Oklahoma Student Chapter of AAPG

- Wichita State University Student Chapter of AAPG

2000

- Northern Illinois University Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Texas at Arlington Student Chapter of AAPG

1999

- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Student Chapter of AAPG

- Rice University Student Chapter of AAPG

1998

- Colorado School of Mines Student Chapter of AAPG

- University of Wyoming Student Chapter of AAPG

1997

- Stephen F. Austin State University Student Chapter of AAPG

Miriam Winsten presents 2019 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas on May 20, 2019.
Abul Jamaluddin presents 2014 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas.
Abul Jamaluddin presents 2013 Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Jose Gutierrez presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2012 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Long Beach, California on April 23, 2012.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Houston, Texas on April 11, 2011.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in New Orleans, Louisiana on April 12, 2010.
Terry Woods presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2009 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in Denver, Colorado.
Rod Nelson presents Outstanding Student Chapter Awards at 2008 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception during the Annual Convention & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas.
Restrictions

In order to apply for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award, your chapter must be an Active Student Chapter with at least nine active AAPG Student Members and one faculty advisor who is an AAPG Member, and have submitted the annual report to AAPG by the February 1 deadline.

Guidelines

Evaluations will be based on quality and detail of reports.

  • Activities such as bringing in outside speakers, having field trips, community outreach or hosting special events.
  • Participation in community outreach focused on proliferation of scientific education
  • Participation in AAPG benefits and programs: attendance of AAPG events such as ACE, ICE or Student Expos, and participation in events such as IBA or AGI Earth Science Week.
How are the annual reports evaluated?

When evaluating the best student chapter reports, the Student Chapter Committee seeks out enthusiastic student chapters that capitalize on opportunities to enrich the experiences of its membership. Those chapters that best communicate the breadth of its activities and the impact it has on formulating the education and professional demeanor of its membership will be considered for the Outstanding Student Chapter Award.

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