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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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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 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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European Federation of Geologists
In the name of the Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ) I would like to invite you to submit articles for the 48th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is "geological heritage of Europe," and it will be published in November 2019. We expect contributions related to the topic. Please send your article proposal first (name of the author(s), working title of the article and a short abstract of about 10 lines) by 20 July 2019 to Eva Hartai and cc staff and layout editor Anita Stein. The Editorial Board of EGJ will decide about the acceptance of the article proposals by the end of July and selected articles shall be submitted in their full version by Sept. 15.
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EFG
EFG seeks to appoint a new Executive Director for its head office in Brussels. The deadline for applications is June 21, and the contract should ideally start at the beginning of September 2019. About EFG: The European Federation of Geologists is a non-governmental professional organization representing more than 45,000 geoscientists all across Europe. EFG's main aims are to contribute to a safer and more sustainable use of the natural environment, to protect and inform the public and to promote a more responsible exploitation of natural resources. EFG’s members are National Associations, NAs, whose principal objectives are based in similar aims. The guidelines to achieve these aims are the promotion of excellence in the application of geology and the creation of public awareness of the importance of geoscience for society. You may find the full job vacancy here. Please send your application to info.efg@eurogeologists.eu.
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American Geosciences Institute
The American Geosciences Institute seeks a Research Fellow for Fall 2019 to research, document, and communicate the value of professional licensure for geologists. The position will involve communicating with geoscientists across the United States to determine when and how the presence or absence of licensed geologists has impacted the public, covering issues including water quality and supply, resilience to natural hazards, ground stability, infrastructure quality, environmental liability and public health. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, familiar with the work of professional geologists, skilled in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, and comfortable conversing with a large, diverse community of geoscientists from across the country. Some experience with graphic- and web-design is a plus. This is a full-time exempt position for 14 weeks and carries a fixed stipend of $7,875, plus an excellent benefits package. The start date is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of both AGI and the successful applicant. The position will be located at AGI Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to jobs@americangeosciences.org and include "Licensure Fellow" in the subject.
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Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists will hold a silent auction at the AIPG Welcome Reception on Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Exhibit Area of the annual meeting at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 870 Williston Road, Burlington, Vermont 05403. We hope you will consider a donation (such as mineral/rock specimen, books, antique or historic items, artwork, jewelry, maps or other items of interest) to the silent auction to raise funds in support of the Foundation for AIPG programs, scholarships, internships and various initiatives. We also encourage you to consider bidding on items at the auction. Bring your checkbook! We also appreciate some advance notification to help us plan for the numbers and types of donations. Please bring items to the annual meeting registration desk prior to the silent auction. Include a copy of the 2019 Silent Auction Donation Form with your donated item. Please consider donated item size and travel safety regulations. The winning bidder will need to transport the item. Please send a copy of the completed donation form to me in advance and also include a copy with your donated item(s). If you have any questions about the silent auction, please contact: Barbara Murphy, Clear Creek Associates, 6155 E. Indian School Rd. #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85251; 480-659-7131; bmurphy@geo-logic.com.
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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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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
As part of our exciting new relationship with Nautilus science magazine, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has arranged to have a representative from our Member Societies on the Nautilus Editorial Board of Advisors. You are invited to nominate an individual from the geoscience community to serve in this position to help AGI bring geoscience into the Nautilus editorial space. AGI is seeking nominees who possess a knowledge of publishing, are thoughtful about the full range of the geosciences, have an acute awareness of current events and trends in the geosciences, and maintain a perspective that is politically unbiased in promoting strong science.
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Past section newsletters are available online.
American Groundwater Trust
Groundwater Issues and Management challenges.
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"New Sessions Added for 2019!"
This is AGWT's 26th Groundwater Conference in Texas!
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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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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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EXTREMES IN KARST
Join us for this important international meeting on the practical application of karst science. Meet with engineers, geologists, and geographers, who study how and where karst develops and how sinkholes form, interact with engineers and planners, who apply this information to building and maintaining society’s infrastructure while protecting our environment. The National Cave and Karst Research Institute offers this exceptional 2020 meeting in one of the premier karst regions of the world. Topics include: Karst Development & Mapping, Proactive and Remedial Engineering in Karst, Karst Water Resource Management, Karst Investigations, and Karst Policy, among others. Optional Short Courses and Field Trips will be offered.
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University of Cologne via ScienceDaily
Chemical analyses of meteorites allow for a better estimation of the chemical composition of the Earth and its potential building blocks. That is the result of a study conducted by a research team from the Institutes of Geology and Mineralogy at the Universities of Cologne and Bonn. The results have appeared in the current issue of Nature Geoscience.
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Phys.org
Earth's outer layer is composed of giant plates that grind together, sliding past or dipping beneath one another, giving rise to earthquakes and volcanoes. These plates also separate at undersea mountain ridges, where molten rock spreads from the centers of ocean basins.
But this was not always the case.
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Space.com
The site of the largest meteorite to hit the British Isles has finally been discovered in a remote part off the Scottish coast, 11 years after scientists first identified evidence of the massive collision.
A team of researchers located the crater around 12 miles west of the coast of Scotland, where the feature lay buried underneath water and rocks that helped preserve it all those years. The scientists published their findings June 9 in the Journal of the Geological Society.
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Frontiers in Earth Science
The removal of chemical species from seawater during the precipitation of authigenic minerals is
difficult to constrain but may play a major role in the global biogeochemical cycles of some elements, including silicon (Si) and germanium (Ge). Here, we present Ge/Si, δ74Ge, and supporting chemical data of pore waters and core incubations at three continental margin sites in California and the Gulf of Mexico. We used these data to partition Ge release and uptake by the various allogenic (delivered via sedimentation) and authigenic (formed in situ) phases in these sediments.
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Geosciences
Chemical weathering is the main natural mechanism limiting the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels on geologic time scales (>1 Ma) but its role on shorter time scales is still debated, highlighting the need for an increase of knowledge about the relationships between chemical weathering and atmospheric CO2 consumption.
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Frontiers in Earth Science
Kimberlite magmas transport cratonic mantle xenoliths and diamonds to the Earth's surface. However, the mechanisms supporting the successful and efficient ascent of these cargo-laden magmas remains enigmatic due to the absence of historic eruptions, uncertainties in melt composition, and questions concerning their rheology.
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Minerals
Until recently, the characteristics of nano-microscale structures in the naturally deformed, overmature, marine shales were poorly known. Thermally overmature Lujiaping shales in the complex tectonic area of the northeast part of the upper Yangtze area, China have experienced strong tectonic deformation and are considered as potentially important strata for shale gas exploration.
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The Epoch Times
A once considered extinct volcano in Russia's far eastern corner may have woken up, and scientists are now warning of a potentially catastrophic eruption. The Bolshaya Udina volcano — part of a complex of volcanoes on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula — had been dismissed as inactive until late 2017, when scientists detected increasing seismic activity beneath it, according to recent research. A study conducted by a team of researchers from Russia, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, examined the seismic activity of the volcano between May and June last year, and the findings were published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research.
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Science News for Students
Dry sand can flow like a liquid, a new study finds. All it takes are the right conditions. When heavy grains are placed atop lighter ones in a container, the lighter grains can burble upward like the blobs in a lava lamp.
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