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Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Mitch Harris is 'The Godfather of Carbonates'

His extensive research on carbonates coupled with his globally renowned carbonate training programs for scientists of all ages and skill sets, have earned Harris this year’s AAPG Sidney Powers Memorial Award.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Things To Do in Denver When You’re Off

When AAPG’s Annual Convention and Exhibition hits Denver on May 31, approximately 8,500 geologists, geophysicists and engineers will be in attendance, participating in oral and poster presentations, meeting and sharing ideas with industry experts and students, and engaging in field trips and symposiums. But what about afterward – after the papers and prizes and nametags are put away?

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article

Spotlight Readied for ACE Opening Session

AAPG celebrates an array of innovators and explorers for elevating the industry and influencing tomorrow’s geologists.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Christopher Stone

ACE Returns to Denver with Vast Program, New Features

AAPG’s ninth visit to Denver includes new features, a vast and wide-ranging technical program and some of the most renowned and spectacular geology on the planet.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Article

SMU Educator James Brooks Receives AAPG Presidential Award

James E. Brooks, professor emeritus at Southern Methodist University, has received the 2015 AAPG Presidential Award for Exemplary Service. Touted as 'one of the good guys' Brooks is also described as 'beloved teacher, mentor, role model,' and the list goes on.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

Winchester and the Book That Changed His World

Simon Winchester, Oxford graduate in geology and a multiple bestselling author – including one of the most successful books on geology in recent memory, “The Map That Changed the World” – was, by his own appraisal, not a great practitioner in the field.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

'World-Class Exposures' Offered in ACE Field Trips

It’s good to be reminded of this one simple industry fact: “As a rule, geologists love to get out in the field to see classic and interesting outcrops that provide a better understanding of depositional facies, hydrocarbon reservoir systems, and anything related to geology.” That’s AAPG member Mark Longman, this year’s field trip chair for the upcoming AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, set May 31-June 3 in Denver.

Added on 01 April, 2015

Explorer Article By Edward Dolly,Paul Weimer

GeoLegends Theater, Presented by the 100th Anniversary Committee

Coming soon to an AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition near you– a chance to hear stories, insights and historical accounts directly from some of the greatest geologists to ever hunt for oil and gas.

Added on 01 April, 2015

Asia Pacific Blog By Low Wan Ching

AAPG Young Professionals Leadership Summit 2014

The AAPG Young Professionals Leadership Summit (YPLS) was held in Snowbird, Utah in August in conjunction with the 34th annual AAPG Leadership Days, and was chaired by Jonathan Allen and Meredith Faber.

Added on 07 March, 2015

Explorer Foundation Update By Susie Moore

Colorado Earth Science Teacher Named TOTY

Veteran geosciences teacher Jacqueline “Jackie” Bath of Littleton, Colo., a freshman earth sciences teacher at ThunderRidge High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., has been named the 2015 AAPG Foundation’s Teacher of the Year.

Added on 01 March, 2015

Workshop

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tuesday, 18 February – Wednesday, 19 February 2025, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle, and Marginal Wells Conference

Join us for AAPG Orphan, Abandoned, Idle and Marginal Wells Conference 2025. This workshop will focus on orphan, abandoned, idle, and marginal wells and the business opportunities and technology associated with plugging and repurposing wells, reducing methane emissions, protecting water supplies, and extending the lives of marginal wells.

Added on 16 October, 2024

Workshop

Houston, Texas

Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Generative AI, Machine Learning and Analytics for Subsurface Energy

Join us for an AI and analytics workshop that focuses specifically on subsurface energy, and provides the needed knowledge, tools, and insights. Opportunities are emerging, and those who have the tools, skills, and knowledge will be at the forefront. Specifically, the conference will bring together AI and Machine Learning and a wide range of data issues in the form of technical presentations, probing panel discussions and poster sessions.

Added on 05 September, 2024

Field Seminar

Houston, Texas

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Buffalo Bayou K-12 Educators Hurricane Hike

Everyone in Houston lives within a few miles of a bayou. Some people think of them as permanent, but the bayous are constantly changing, especially during high water events like Hurricane Harvey. This trip is a 2.5 mile walk down a section of Buffalo Bayou where we will look at the archives of past storms and discuss what to do for future storms.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Short Course

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Thursday, 20 February 2025, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Methane Monitoring Associated with Well Plugging & Abandonment for Active, Marginal, Idle, and Orphan Wells

This introduction to methane monitoring, measurement, and quantification is for all those who would like to understand the requirements and regulations regarding methane emissions and to be able to design a measurement and monitoring solution, complete with the appropriate types of technologies, techniques, and safety protocols.

Added on 05 December, 2023

Clayton Schultz President (2024-2025) SM Energy

Alonzo Riley Brinkerhoff Past President (2024-2025) Duchesne River Resources 14068391375

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