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Petroleum Systems of the Middle East Member Call for Abstracts Expires in 9 days

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Explorer Foundation Update By Gretchen Flint

The Legacy Mission: Supporting Geoscience

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.

Added on 01 May, 2018

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

The Golden Age of Super Basins

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.

Added on 01 May, 2018

Explorer Director’s Corner By David Curtiss

Homeward Bound to ACE in Salt Lake City

It had been a long and arduous journey. A journey of a thousand miles and more from the banks of the Mississippi across the grasslands and the badlands of the North American continent. By horse and by wagon they traveled. Most, however, made the journey on foot, step by step, pushing their worldly possessions ahead of them on primitive handcarts – a back- breaking feat of stamina and persistence..

Added on 01 May, 2018

Explorer Article By Marty Hewitt

Dues Increase: Some Financial Background

By now you are well aware of the dues increase that will take place for fiscal year 2019. Although the Executive Committee is very sensitive to the fact that nobody likes to see the dues amount increase, the reality is that we have little choice.

Added on 01 May, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Last Chance to Join the Industry's Elite

Final reminder – make your presence known at ACE 2018. Sponsoring at ACE not only places a spotlight on your brand to a wide range of geoscience professionals but also supports future industry developments, innovations, and technologies. Secure your sponsorships while you still have time.

Added on 26 April, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Limited Number of Booths Left - Book Now!

This is your last opportunity to book your booth space for ACE 2018 in Salt Lake City. Take advantage of the several networking events taking place in the exhibit hall allowing you to do business, meet new clients, and showcase your products and services to a wide range of geoscientsts and energy professionals.

Added on 25 April, 2018

Bulletin Article

Facies and stratigraphic architecture of the Upper Devonian–Lower Mississippian Sappington Formation, southwestern Montana: A potential outcrop analog for the Bakken Formation

This study describes the sedimentology and stratigraphy of the Devonian–Mississippian Sappington Formation in exceptional outcrop exposures in southwestern Montana. The goal was to assess the extent to which these outcrops could be used to define stratigraphic heterogeneity of time-equivalent Bakken Formation reservoir and source rocks of the Williston Basin.

Added on 20 April, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Final Chance to Save on Registration Pricing

Explore one of the most geologically interesting states in America. With easy access to some of the most extraordinary rocks in the world, Salt Lake City is the ideal location to combine fundamental geology with emerging innovation and technologies. Register today for ACE 101 and investigate all Utah has to offer.

Added on 17 April, 2018

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Hurry - Last Chance to Reserve Your Seats for ACE Short Courses

A wealth of information in a short period of time, ACE Short Courses are an effective and efficient way to build your knowledge and skills. Reserve your seat today!

Added on 09 April, 2018

Events Blog By Emily Llinás

Moving Beyond Bias

Do you tend to favor people who look like you? Do you make judgments without understanding why? Questions like these are the subject of research by Carlee Beth Hawkins, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Illinois at Springfield and researcher with Harvard University’s Project Implicit, an international organization studying attitudes, thoughts and feelings held outside conscious awareness and control. (Originally published in AAPG EXPLORER April 2018 issue.)

Added on 01 April, 2018

Open Rank Professor - Geology/Subsurface Energy Systems

The Department of Geology & Geography at West Virginia University invites applications for an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Geology with a specialization in subsurface energy systems starting August 11, 2023. This is a 9-month, full-time position with full benefits. Candidates with research applications to sustainability challenges of the 21st century, and candidates whose research and scholarship support WVU’s land-grant mission are encouraged to apply.

Director, Energy and Minerals Group (Principal Research Scientist, Geology)

The Illinois State Geological Survey is seeking to hire a Director, Energy and Minerals Group (Principal Research Scientist, Geology) to provide leadership, clear scientific vision, and direction to the sub-disciplines and staff members who comprise the Energy and Minerals Group, facilitate coordination, communication, and teamwork throughout the Survey, PRI, and with other components of the University.

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Timothy Olaf Nesheim President (2022-2023) ND Geological Survey 701-777-2460

Anna Sheldon Phelps Past President (2022-2023) SM Energy (303) 837-2484

Riley Brinkerhoff President Elect (2022-2023) SM Energy

Brianna Berg Secretary Treasurer Elect (2022-2023) AIM GeoAnalytics 4059216649

Clayton Schultz Secretary Treasurer (2022-2023) SM Energy

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