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AIPG
Series: AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Webinar
CEUs: 0.10
Many geological and related engineering professional associations were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries but ethics codes were generally not adopted until after WWII. The AAPG Code of Ethics was the first code and was adopted in 1924. Codes have changed over the years for a variety of reasons as has their organization. There are common principles in the codes like honesty, integrity, transparency, etc. Most codes also explicitly state that protection of the public's health, safety and welfare supersedes employer/client confidentiality. Emerging additions to ethics codes include statements about harassment and discrimination, sustainable development and global human welfare. Whether an ethics code requires enforcement procedures, the implications of enforcing an ethics code, and the characteristics of effective disciplinary procedures are reviewed.
American Geosciences Institute
Series: AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Webinar
CEUs: 0.10
Professionalism refers to the attitudes and behaviors that impact interpersonal relations in the workplace, the foundations of which are based on the concepts of power, trust, respect, responsibility, justice, and fairness. The nature of the Geosciences (e.g., working with an incomplete record, temporal and spatial scales beyond human perception, uncertainty in natural systems), and the geoscience work environment (e.g., in the field, laboratory, with extensive travel) presents many situations where ethical dilemmas may arise. Recent high-visibility transgressions have brought special attention to sexual harassment and bullying in the workplace. Everyone has a right to a safe, inclusive, supportive, and productive work environment and a high bar must be set for both students and faculty to ascribe to the highest professional standards of the discipline. This webinar will introduce topics that contribute to workplace "climate" (e.g., microaggressions, implicit bias, empowering bystanders), and will provide suggestions for personal and institutional actions that can be taken to ensure that everyone can succeed in your department.
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1. Seal the borehole completely against cross connection
2. Map the DNAPL in fractures on the 1" scale
3. Map the dissolved species on the 6"-24" scale
4. Measure the conductivity profile on the 6" scale
5. Measure the head profile on the 5'-20' scale
Using the same blank liner. That is efficient! How?
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American Geosciences Institute
Aug. 30: Live webinar — Geology and Related Aquifers of New England; Why Redevelop Your Well and Why Specific Capacity
Sept. 20: Live webinar — Declining Well Performance or Why Wells Plug
Oct. 18: Live webinar — Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance Techniques
Nov. 15: Live webinar — Permitting Considerations and Costs
Registration available soon.
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AIPG
Plan on attending AIPG's 2018 Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs. Our field trips will explore central Colorado including the Cripple Creek & Victor gold mine, the Portland cement plant and adjacent Niobrara Fm quarry, the upper Arkansas geothermal systems, the latest in SW South Park geology and the Wall Mountain Tuff, among others. The technical sessions will cover the full spectrum of geosciences; start thinking about your presentation. We're planning short courses on being an expert witness, the use of Rockware's software and preparing an AIPG/AGI GOLI course. We'll have a Student Career Day on Saturday, Sept. 8. Young professionals start working on a presentation on a project you're working on that will induce your employer to send you to the meeting; remember such presentations are also good marketing for your firm. And we're arranging a trip on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the 14,115-foot summit of America's mountain.
Submit an abstract for presentation at the conference. Call for abstracts available now!
American Geosciencs Institute
The Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) is an initiative by the American Geosciences Institute, started in cooperation with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, to provide a platform for asynchronous, life-long learning and continuing education opportunities in the geosciences. The long-term vision for GOLI is to provide a platform for geoscience societies to host asynchronous learning modules for use in both professional continuing education and for professional topics to help students be better prepared for entering the geoscience workforce. AGI is interested in providing this platform with the hope that Member Societies will create a transparent marketplace for learning opportunities and CEUs/micro-credentials that are transferrable across the entire profession.
GOLI live webinar courses provide up to date information on technical and applied geoscience topics and are taught by a range of experts from across the geosciences. Attendees earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) upon the completion of the webinar course.
GOLI asynchronous online courses provide learners with the flexibility to actively self-pace their progress, because asynchronous courses do not have a set schedule like traditional academic semester-based courses. Brought to you via the Open edX Learning Management System (LMS), learners are able to browse course descriptions, enroll in specific courses, access content, and complete any course completely free of charge. All learners who complete online courses offered through the GOLI platform with a passing grade of 70 percent or higher are eligible to purchase Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for a nominal charge.
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AIPG
The AIPG National Awards and Section Leadership Awards will be presented at the AIPG National Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Sept. 10, at the Colorado Springs Marriott.
Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal — Barbara H. Murphy — CPG-6203, Scottsdale, Arizona
John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award — Thomas A. Herbert — CPG-2551, Tallahassee, Florida
Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award — Dennis Pennington — CPG-4401, Ambler, Pennsylvania
Award of Honorary Membership — Ronald J. Wallace — CPG-8153, Roswell, Georgia
Section Leadership Award:
- Dennis McGrath, CPG-08578 — Northeast Section
- Troy Bernier, SA-3872 — Florida Section
- Robert Blauvelt, CPG-06508 — Northeast Section
- Michael Hultgren, CPG-09292 — Minnesota Section
- Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781 — Minnesota Section
- Tom Van Arsdale, CPG-11073 — Colorado Section
- Ramona Cornea, CPG-08983 — Illinois/Indiana Section
- Brent Smith, CPG-11130 — Ohio Section
AIPG
Submittals are due April 15 and awarded in the fall at the AIPG National Conference.
Your submittals may be done online or emailed to aipg@aipg.org.
The AIPG Student Chapter of the Year Award replaced the AIPG Student Chapter Annual Report because it covers the same information. It is still a requirement for all chapters to provide this information to the AIPG National Headquarters with the online submittal form or send the information via email to aipg@aipg.org by April 15 to be eligible for award or by May 1 to meet requirement.
EAGE
For all you photo enthusiasts out there, the EAGE/EFG Photo Contest 2018 is now open for entries.
The overall theme is "Geoscientists at work" and you can submit photos in 5 categories:
- Education & Training
- Landscapes & Environment
- Fieldwork
- Energy
- Women Geoscientists
The submission deadline is 10 March 2018. The 12 best photos will be showcased at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018, which will be held from June 11-14, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Afterwards the top 12 will be exhibited at further EAGE and EFG events and will be published in a calendar. Get snapping and send us your best shot!
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AIPG
- Insurance: Medical, Term Life, Disability Income, Dental, Cancer Expense, Auto, Home and Supplemental Plans
- Online Courses
- Annual National Convention (present a paper or poster, technical sessions, field trips, social events, networking)
- TPG Quarterly Journal provides a forum for discussion and dissemination of professional and scientific information in all areas of geology.
- Technical Conferences and Workshops
- Liability Insurance
- Career Center (free resume posting and view job listings)
- Active Sections/Chapters (attend local meetings and field trips)
- Retirement Plans
- Keep track of your Continuing Education Credits with the AIPG CPD Program available online
- Networking opportunities (LinkedIn and Facebook)
- Weekly AIPG eNews for timely news updates
Click here for the full list of AIPG membership benefits.
AIPG
Nicholas Watterson, PG, Senior Hydrogeologist
Title: A Cross-Section of a Hydrogeologist
Abstract: Groundwater is a critical natural resource in California providing up to one half of the total water supply in the state. It occurs in a variety of geologic settings and hydrogeologists work to understand the geologic characteristics relating to groundwater occurrence and movement and how natural and anthropogenic factors influence the distribution, quantity and quality of this important resource. Like groundwater, the career of a hydrogeologist can follow a variety of paths and occur in different configurations. In California there is considerable attention focused on ensuring the sustainable management of groundwater resources. The broad involvement of hydrogeologists in evaluating groundwater conditions and providing technical support for groundwater management planning presents diverse opportunities for hydrogeologists to provide their scientific understanding to help inform policy. There are many ways hydrogeologists apply their skills and experience, sometimes through fieldwork performing lithologic logging of borehole cuttings, sampling groundwater quality and measuring groundwater levels. Other times this involves interpreting aquifer properties from a well pump test, generating contours of groundwater levels, developing conceptual models of a hydrogeologic system or conducting numerical modeling of groundwater flow or solute transport. The March 7 AIPG Section Student Chapter presents a collection of career experiences of Nick Watterson and wisdom that can be applied to Earth Science students in pursuit of career opportunities. The event is located at the Earth and Physical Sciences Building on the UC Davis campus in Davis, California.
Nicholas Watterson
Senior Hydrogeologist
Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers
Phone: 530-661-0109
Email: nwatterson@lsce.com
Biographical Sketch
Nicholas A. Watterson is a CA Professional Geologist working in the field of water resources for Luhdorff & Scalmanini in Woodland, California. His extensive 22 year career currently focuses on preparing Groundwater sustainability plans in overdrafted groundwater subbasins in California. Technical assignments have been numerous; aquifer and well pumping tests, surface water/groundwater evaluations, water quality, groundwater vulnerability, aquifer recharge and water well design and construction. His work has taken him across California and Colorado landscapes. He is a member of both the National Ground Water Association and California Groundwater Resources Association.
AIPG
Sponsorship Invitation | Sponsorship Benefits and Opportunities Forum
If you have suggestions for Workshop Topics, or would like to receive announcement, please email the Workshop co-chairs, Rick Dunkin or Sara Pearson.
AIPG
Each year the AIPG Georgia Section offers a scholarship to each of the below colleges and universities. It's up to the department to decide who they would like to receive the award.
- Georgia Southern — Erin Brinkman $500
- Columbus State — Austin Caughey $500
- University of Georgia — Gian Cella $500
- Georgia State — Katherine Morgan $500
- Georgia Southwestern State — Trevor Dempsey, Andrew May $250 each
- West Georgia — Nicholas Smith $500
- University of North Georgia — Robert Bandemir $500
- Berry College — Justyn Patterson $500
Colorado Mining Association
The 120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition is the largest mining event to be held in the Rocky Mountain region in 2018. Connect with hundreds of mining professionals and exhibitors at this must-attend industry event. Register by Feb. 12 for best rates! Stop by the AIPG booth and say hello.
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Geoscience-2018
International Conference on Geology & Earth Science will be held May 2-4, in Rome. Geoscience-2018 is an excellent platform for professionals and who are working in the field. The annual conference creates a platform for experts interaction, simultaneously with networking opportunities and also provides an opportunity to explore the innovative ideas of the other communities, companies and associations. Geoscience-2018 conference includes Plenary lectures, Keynote lectures and short courses by eminent personalities from around the world in addition to contributed papers both oral and poster presentations. It aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to geology and earth science as well as a breadth of other topics. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your peers at this scientific event. Your participation in the conference will enhance your knowledge and professional skills. This International Conference on Geology & Earth Science is a gathering of experts, professionals, academicians and researchers from all over the world. Meet experts, strengthen and update your ideas at Geoscience-2018.
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Energy Exposition
Save the date!
Join us May 22-23 at The Ranch Event Complex in Loveland, Colorado, for Energy Exposition 2018. Stop by the AIPG Booth to say hello.
Check ou the Energy Exposition now!
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AIPG
This sport teck T-shirt is made of moisture wicking double-layered poly mesh that provides superior moisture control for the most active circumstances.
Available colors: black, dark green, maroon, navy, red, royal, steel grey and white. Available sizes: small through 4XL.
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AIPG
AIPG's lightweight jacket is perfect for spring and summer. It is 100 percent polyester with a locker loop, dyed-to-match zipper, front pouch pockets and elastic cuffs and hem. Available colors: black, red, lime, blue, navy. Available sizes: small-3XLarge.
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AIPG
The AIPG Expandable Briefcase has the AIPG logo, durable 600 denier polyester fabric and a large, padded main compartment with a laptop sleeve. It contains an organizational panel under the flap with a front slip pocket, a large zippered pocket in the front flap, detachable, adjustable, padded shoulder strap and a dual buckle closure on the front. Available in black, chili red, forest green, navy and twilight blue.
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Geosciences
The best-known and most-studied petrified wood specimens are those that are mineralized with polymorphs of silica: opal-A, opal-C, chalcedony and quartz. Less familiar are fossil woods preserved with non-silica minerals. This report reviews discoveries of woods mineralized with calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, various iron and copper minerals, manganese oxide, fluorite, barite, natrolite and smectite clay. Regardless of composition, the processes of mineralization involve the same factors: availability of dissolved elements, pH, Eh and burial temperature.
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Geoscience Frontiers
A recent fascinating development in the study of high-grade metamorphic basements is represented by the finding of tiny inclusions of crystallized melt (nanogranitoid inclusions) hosted in peritectic phases of migmatites and granulites. These inclusions have the potential to provide the primary composition of crustal melts at the source. A novel use of the recently-published nanogranitoid compositional database is presented here.
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Geoscience Frontiers
We analyze the crustal rheology beneath the active resurgent Campi Flegrei caldera (CFc) in Southern Italy by modelling the 3-D brittle-ductile (B/D) transition, based on available thermal, geological and geophysical data.
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Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics
Reliable data about the unsaturated soil hydraulic properties
are crucial for many hydrologic, agricultural and environmental applications. A large number of experimental methodologies have been developed and tested over the years to estimate the soil water retention and unsaturated soil hydraulic conductivity.
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Solid Earth Sciences
The driving forces of plate motion, especially that of its sudden change over time, has long been debated. During the closure of an old ocean, the subduction process of the mid-ocean ridge provides valuable clues to quantitative evaluation of the driving forces of plate tectonics. Here we show that the drifting rates of the Indian plate were correlated with a Late Cretaceous adakitic event hosting abundant adakites and adakitic charnockites in the Gangdese belt, southern Tibetan Plateau.
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Minerals
A unique specimen of fossil resin originating from the Dipterocarpaceae tree family found in Miocene brown coal deposits in Jambi Province (Sumatra, Indonesia) was investigated via microscopic observations, microhardness testing and infrared and Raman spectroscopic methods. Its form is rare in nature, being an aggregate of three varieties of resin differing in color, transparency and internal structure. This suggests the formation of the resins at different stages.
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Frontiers in Earth Science
Although carbonate-precipitating cyanobacteria are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems today, the criteria used to identify them in the geological record are subjective and rarely testable. Differences in the mode of biomineralization between cyanobacteria and eukaryotes, i.e., biologically induced calcification (BIM) vs. biologically controlled calcification (BCM), result in different crystallographic structures which might be used as a criterion to test cyanobacterial affinities.
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