AAPG considers student member participation a vital part of our association. The Student Chapters Program plays a critical role by providing an avenue where undergraduate and graduate geology students can engage in meaningful networking opportunities, and connect with professionals in geological careers, both inside and outside of academia.

The Student Chapter Program is a wonderful way for student members and their advisors to build camaraderie around a shared passion, and to multiply knowledge and field experiences among a group in a casual, fun setting. Those connections made are of benefit to the chapters’ universities, to the students, to the AAPG and to the geologic profession as a whole.

Featured Student Chapter

: 54781 Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos
Keeping Your Chapter Active

It only takes a few simple steps to assure the success of your chapter:

  • Set specific and realistic goals.
  • Hold meetings regularly.
  • Tell us what your chapter is doing. Send us your student chapter annual report, which is due 1 February each year, to [email protected].

Share your stories of community service, special events, and any pictures or videos of your chapter at work or play. Your chapter could be featured on the AAPG website, or in the AAPG Explorer.

Student Chapter Funding Opportunities
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant Program

The AAPG Foundation's L. Austin Weeks (LAW) Undergraduate Grant program annually awards deserving undergraduate level geoscience students and student-led geoscience associations (student chapters, associations and clubs) with $500 grants.

These grants are intended to support the educational endeavors of undergraduate geoscience students and their student-led organizations. Thanks to generous contributors, including L. Austin Weeks and Marta Weeks-Wulf, the Foundation will grant funds to geoscience students and student organizations.

Student Chapter Events and Speaking Opportunities
Student Expos

Throughout the year there are opportunities for geoscience students to network and learn more about available careers in the energy industry. If you are an undergraduate or graduate-level geoscience student, check out an event near you. Click here for more information.

Distinguished Lecture Program

The Distinguished Lecture Program offers the world's brightest, most forward-thinking geoscientists on speaking tours designed to disseminate the latest geoscience insights and updates around the world – and to inspire the next generation of geoscientists. Student Chapters may request a speaker. Click here for more information.

Student Chapter Pages

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Adriane Hausher Programs Coordinator
Susie Nolen Programs Team Leader +1 918 560 2634