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TEDx Colorado Springs via Facebook
Have you had small moments make outsized positive impacts on the people in your life? Explore life's pleasant little surprises and more moments like these with Aaron this Mother's Day, whether by livestream or in person by visiting TEDxCOS.org and clicking "Attend!"
Dr. Aaron W. Johnson is the Executive Director of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. His personal and professional experiences with natural formations have changed the way he interacts with earth and lives his life.
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American Geosciences Institute
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) are offering the next Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) webinar titled, "Understanding Professional Geologist License Requirements: California 2019." The webinar will feature Laurie Racca, PG, from the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
This 90-minute webinar will focus on the qualification requirements to get a Professional Geologist (PG) license in California and upcoming changes that applicants should understand. It will also provide an overview of the California laws and regulations that govern the practice of geology. Knowledge of California's Geologist and Geophysicist Act along with the accompanying regulations is one of the responsibilities that is part of being a licensed professional.
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AIPG
Hosted by AIPG National and the AIPG Wisconsin Section. Registration is open. Program
Workshop attendees will learn the history, chemistry, sampling techniques and current treatment options of PFAS, as well as developing regulatory proposals throughout the country. More than 4,700 PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) exist in the world today. Many PFAS transform into highly persistent perfluorinated chemicals in the environment. Short-chain PFAS tend to be more water soluble and move more easily through soil to contaminate ground-water, surface water or drinking water.
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AIPG
Join the AIPG WI Section and the National Executive Committee on this field trip that will illustrate the geology of the PreCambrian Baraboo Range in southern Wisconsin. This area is well known to structural geology classes that travel there from throughout the Midwest to see the synclinal features of the area. Several stops will include structural elements of the range including steeply dipping layers in the quartzite formation, ripple marks, and boudinage and other deformation features. Adjacent geologic terrains will be discussed including the terminal moraine of the Pleistocene Wisconsin Glaciation, Cambrian sandstones of the "Driftless Area" and the Pleistocene Sauk Prairie.
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AIPG
This year the 56th meeting of the American Institute of Professional Geologists National Conference is being held in the beautiful lakeside city of Burlington, Vermont. This years' conference, "Geology in the Green Mountains: Scenic Beauty and Economic Engine," is being held from Saturday, Sept. 14 through Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the DoubleTree in Burlington, Vermont — merely a stones' throw from the University of Vermont campus. The middle of September in Vermont will bring with it comfortably warm days and cool nights, the leaves will have just started turning into a myriad of quintessential fall colors, and the sunsets over the Adirondack mountains to the west will be breathtaking. The Northeast Section is co-hosting this event and we couldn't be more excited!
Vermont's State Geologist, Marjorie Gale, describes the landscape of Vermont as being representative of more than one billion years of geologic history — a confluence of sedimentary deposition, of lava flows, of metamorphism, of several orogenies (valleys and mountains in between), of glacial scour and, fitting to our theme, anthropogenic sculpting. We're delighted that Ms. Gale is not only leading one of our field trips this fall but has also graciously volunteered to deliver a key note address!
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AIPG
AIPG will present a one-day workshop for students and young professionals at the Geological Society of America annual meeting, which will be held in Phoenix, Arizona. The workshop is intended to help students successfully transition from the classroom into the workforce and to guide both students and young professionals as they start careers in the mining industry. Participants will learn about the importance of balancing life and work demands, expectations of employers, how to navigate the hiring process, what techniques can be used to stand out as a candidate, how to prepare a CV and strategies for professional development.
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Earth Science Week
For this year's Earth Science Week (Oct. 13-19), the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is sponsoring four contests honoring this year's theme, "Geoscience Is for Everyone." This year's competitions will feature the traditional video, photography, visual arts, and essay contests. For all contests, entries may be submitted any time up to the Friday of Earth Science Week, Oct. 18. These contests allow both students and the general public to participate in the celebration, learn about Earth science and compete for prizes. The first-place prize for each contest is $300 and an AGI publication.
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Geological Society of America
GSA is seeking an early-career geoscience graduate to spend a year in Washington D.C. as the 2019-2020 GSA Science Policy Fellow. The "in-house" fellow works with GSA's Director for Geoscience Policy to bring science and scientists into the policy process. The fellow acts as a science policy liaison, keeping GSA members informed, involved, and represented in national policy in areas such as research funding, energy and natural resource assessments, climate change policy, and natural hazard mitigation and response. The fellow also works closely with GSA's Geology and Public Policy Committee on geoscience initiatives, including developing society-wide position statements.
The GSA Science Policy Fellowship is open to recent Masters or PhD graduates. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, excellent oral and written communication skills, be self-motivated, and have a demonstrated interest in public policy and science communication. This one-year position includes a stipend and GSA's benefits package.
The anticipated start date is Sept. 1, although some flexibility exists. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, a nontechnical writing sample, and contact information for three references to kwhite@geosociety.org. Consideration of applications will begin May 20.
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AIPG
Congratulations to our members who are celebrating milestones 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and more than 50 years. Thank you to all of you for your contributions to the geosciences profession upholding the highest values of competence, integrity, and ethics. For making AIPG the great organization that it is today supporting geologists worldwide. Milestone members receive a letter, certificate, and lapel pin. Congratulations!
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American Geosciences Institute
In Geoscience Currents #138, we examine the trends of starting salaries of U.S. geoscience graduates between 2013 and 2018. With tightening hiring in the energy and engineering sector, salaries declined steadily from 2014 to 2017, but we saw a rebound in those salaries in 2018 with the strengthening of the labor market. Read this Currents to find out more about the recent history of starting salaries.
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Geoscience Currents
In Geoscience Currents #139, we examine where geoscience graduates in the United States are finding employment and if they need to leave the region of their university to secure a job. The regional dependencies are striking, both on where the jobs are, and who needs to go far afield for employment, both of which vary by degree level.
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American Geosciences Institute
The Directory of Geoscience Departments 54th Edition is the most comprehensive source of information about geoscience departments and researchers available. It is an invaluable resource for individuals working in the geosciences or those that must identify or work with specialists on the issues of Earth, environmental and related science and engineering fields. This new edition provides a state/country-sorted listing of nearly 2,000 geoscience departments, research departments, institutes and their faculty and staff. Contact information for departments and individuals is provided, as well as details on department enrollments, faculty specialties and the date and source of faculty and staff's highest degree. The new edition is $45 ($36 for members of AGI member societies; must purchase directly from AGI). Also available on Amazon.com.
WVU
Spend your summer discovering geology in the Appalachian mountains through outdoor adventure activities! If you're a high school student who likes science and the outdoors, this is the camp for you! Scholarships Available! Camp Activities: whitewater rafting, rock climbing, exploring Seneca rocks, caving, high ropes course, zip-lining, hiking, and cycling. Contact: geocamp@mail.wvu.edu.
AIPG
Past section newsletters are available online.
AIPG Michigan
Information on the current year's golf outing is available by clicking on the document link on this page. It will provide application information for both golfers and sponsors, and maps and other information about the golf outing.
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AIPG
AIPG is pleased to announce a field trip to a Philadelphia geological treasure known as the Wissahickon Valley. Take a walk with Temple University Assistant Professor Dr. Natalie Flynn along Forbidden Drive along the Wissahickon Creek to see rocks of the Wissahickon Formation. This portion of the Wissahickon Valley is preserved as parkland within the Fairmount Park system.
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AIPG
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, June 1, Field trip to Silver City, New Mexico.
The New Mexico AIPG Section will be meeting up with the Arizona AIPG Section for a joint field trip to Silver City, New Mexico, to visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings, an area of outstanding beauty, history and geology.
See Announcement for more details.
Silver City Field Trip Indemnification Form.
DUG Rockies Conference and Exhibition
DUG Rockies Conference and Exhibition returns to the Colorado Convention Center May 14-15 with 20 speakers, more than 80 exhibitors and 50 event sponsors, and so much more. Register today to gain access to more than 8 hours of networking including our baseball-themed Opening Reception on the exhibit floor and the Official Late-Night Networking Mixer at Rock Bottom Brewery. This year's conference is geared toward delivering more content, more attendees and more business opportunities than ever before. Register using the code "AIPG19" and get $100 off your full-conference pass.
We hope you'll join us again May 14-15 at the Colorado Convention Center.
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European Federation of Geologists
EuroWorkshops are a platform to support the continuous professional development (CPD) for geologists worldwide and specifically in Europe, that the EFG proposes to European Geologist title holders and all other geoscientists. These activities will intensify the professional exchange of ideas and the contacts between geologists from all over Europe and will also strengthen the context in which we work within the EFG family.
The EuroWorkshops also provide applied training for students and young professionals, by offering special conditions for them. A key objective of the EFG is to lower the threshold for attending such events for students. It is the vision and mission of EFG, that by creating access for young geologists to such events they become familiar with the professional world of geology. European Geologists in return will have the chance to meet young geologists with new ideas while maintaining their knowledge and expanding their experience. All the EuroWorkshops are CPD certified.
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American Groundwater Trust
Groundwater Issues and Management challenges.
Omni Austin Hotel Southpark, Austin, Texas.
"New Sessions Added for 2019!"
This is AGWT's 26th Groundwater Conference in Texas!
Program details
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Energy Exposition
Attendees represent a wide range of services, including but not limited to, exploration, production, downstream and all phases of support to the industry. We have been privileged to have political attendees from the local community, city, county and state governments as well political luminaries such as former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney. In 2014 we were fortunate to have Vice President Dick Cheney as our Keynote Speaker. His daughter Liz (now U.S. Congresswoman Liz Cheney of Wyoming) also honored us by speaking at a couple of our events.
The Energy Exposition has educated tens of thousands of people in Gillette, Wyoming; Billings, Montana; and just recently Loveland, Colorado, over the last 19 years on procedures, technology, safety, environmental practices and equipment used in the oil and gas industry. Our doors have always been open to industry and non-industry attendees. Most of our exhibitors are from the oil and gas industry. We also welcome our participants from the wind, solar and other energy companies that support the oil and gas industry.
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AIPG
PCPG Members Attend at Reduced Rate. Not a Member? Join today.
July 16, 2019: Hydrostructural Geology: The Geology within Hydrogeology (405 mins.), Reading, PA
August 15-16, 2019: 2-Day PG Review Course for the Practicing Geologist & ASBOG® Exam Candidate (900 mins.), Plymouth Meeting, PA
September 12-13, 2019: Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Groundwater Geochemistry (900 mins.), Mars, PA
September 16-17, 2019: Introduction to Inorganic and Organic Groundwater Geochemistry (900 mins.), Plymouth Meeting, PA
For a complete list of upcoming events or to register online, check our home page event calendar, or visit PCPG's Courses and Events web page. Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists, Camp Hill, PA (717) 730-9745.
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Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
Mark your calendar to join us for the AEG 2019 Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina! The 2019 meeting will have a feature prominent national keynote speakers, three days of technical sessions and symposia, educational pre- and post-Field Courses, fun Guest Tours and many special events.
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Geological Society of Nevada
Vision for Discovery: Geology and Ore Deposits of the Basin and Range
May 12-24, 2020
Sparks, Nevada
Abstracts due July 31. Contributors are encouraged to prepare papers (4-25 text pages) for peer review and publication in the Symposium Proceedings.
For more information visit www.gsnsymposium.org.
Contact Eric Struhsacker (Chair) at estruhsacker@2020gsnsymposium.com. READ MORE
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AIPG
NEW! Brunton Compass T-shirt and Ore Car T-shirt available in AIPG Store — order online — $17 AIPG Members / $19 non-members (includes postage).
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AIPG
AIPG's baseball cap has a velcro enclosure and embroidered lettering. Available colors: black, royal blue, tan, white and navy.
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AIPG
This 17.5-inch by 14.25-inch drawsting cinch backpack compartment holds personal or business essentials. It features a front pocket with an earbud port that is great for listening to music on the go and the contrast color details on the front offer a touch of style.
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Tech Times
Astrophysicists Szabolcs Marka at Columbia University and Imre Bartos at the University of Florida, have identified a violent collision of two neutron stars 4.6 billion years ago as the likely source of some of the most coveted matter on Earth.
This single cosmic event, close to our solar system, gave birth to 0.3 percent of the Earth's heaviest elements, including gold, platinum and uranium, according to a new paper appearing in the May 2 issue of Nature.
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Frontiers in Earth Science
Preference for certain stable isotopes (isotope fractionation) during enzyme-mediated reactions is a universal aspect of life. For instance, carbon isotopes are fractionated during anabolic (e.g., photosynthate production) and catabolic (e.g., methanogenesis) reactions. These biological processes exert a major control on ambient micro-scale chemical conditions as well as the large-scale exogenic carbon reservoir.
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Yale News
For more than a century, scientists have squabbled over how the Earth's moon formed. But researchers at Yale and in Japan say they may have the answer.
Many theorists believe a Mars-sized object slammed into the early Earth, and material dislodged from that collision formed the basis of the moon. When this idea was tested in computer simulations, it turned out that the moon would be made primarily from the impacting object. Yet the opposite is true; we know from analyzing rocks brought back from Apollo missions that the moon consists mainly of material from Earth.
A new study published in Nature Geoscience offers an explanation.
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University of Oklahoma via ScienceDaily
A study recently found that explosive volcanic eruptions were at least three to eight times more frequent during the peak of the Late Paleozoic Ice Age (about 360 to 260 million years ago).
Aerosols produced by explosive volcanism helped keep large ice sheets stable, even when CO2 levels increased, by blocking sunlight. But the volcanic emissions also may have started a cascade of effects on the climate system that resulted in additional CO2 removal from the atmosphere.
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Discover
If you could peer through the 160 miles of noxious clouds driven by hurricane-force winds over Venus, you'd witness a barren landscape strewn with volcanoes, mountains and high plateaus. Scientists have long suspected that these features formed hundreds of millions of years ago. And today, the thinking went, Venus is geologically dead. But now a cascade of new research in is forcing astronomers to reconsider that idea.
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Geosciences
This article reviews the current status of tropical glaciers in the South American Andes, East Africa, and Australasia by shedding light on past, present, and future glacier coverage in the tropics, the influence of global and regional climates on the tropical glaciers, the regional importance of these glaciers, and challenges of ongoing glacier recessions.
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Geosciences
Depleted gas reservoirs are appealing targets for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration because of their storage capacity, proven seal, reservoir characterization knowledge, existing infrastructure, and potential for enhanced gas recovery. Low abandonment pressure in the reservoir provides additional voidage-replacement potential for CO2 and allows for a low surface pump pressure during the early period of injection. However, the injection process poses several challenges.
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