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Sept. 23-26 — Technical Sessions, Field Trips, Poster Sessions, Social Events, networking opportunities and more! Register online or using this pdf form.
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Sept. 23 — Student Career Day — $15 for Students — pdf form
Hosted by American Institute of Professional Geologists and Association for Women Geoscientists.
Support this event by making a donation to the Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists.
Sept. 24 — Foundation of AIPG Silent Auction

American Rock Mechanics Association
The American Rock Mechanics Association invites you to its 51st U.S. Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium to be held in San Francisco, June 25-28. The 2017 program will focus on new and exciting advances in all areas of rock mechanics and geomechanics. San Francisco is one of the country's most dynamic cities. Home to some the world's most innovative companies (Silicon Valley is nearby), San Francisco is known for its beautiful hills and views, its world-class restaurants and its sophisticated cultural institutions. The symposium will be held at the Westin St. Francis on Union Square in the heart of the city.
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Production Chemical Optimization 2017
The Third Annual Production Chemicals Optimization 2017 is returning to Houston, this June with a jam-packed three-day agenda, guaranteed to exceed the industry's expectations on every level. The American Business Conferences has extensively researched with dozens of super majors, majors and small & independent operators across North America to uncover the biggest challenges and the greatest cost drivers in the production chemicals universe.
After the initial drill, and after the initial construction, chemicals become the most expensive part of the production optimization process. In a world of US$50-a-barrel oil, driving efficiency and lowering LOE costs is essential. A big focus of this cost-reduction drive is on production chemicals. But it's no longer just about cost, volumes and injection rates. To achieve operational excellence, operators will have to lead effectively, whether that is cost-effective, production volume-effective, to get the balance right between production performance and chemical costs.
This year's agenda is a direct reflection of the industry's most pressing issues, and promises to deliver exclusive E&P case studies, hard-hitting discussions for reducing wellbore failures, new applications of emerging chemistries, and innovative opportunities to treat Paraffin, Corrosion, H2S and Halite.
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1. Seal the entire borehole. 2. Map contaminants on 1" to 2' scale. 3. Map the conductivity profile on 6" scale. 4. Map the formation head distribution. 5. Monitor water quality and head history.
Using innovative devices like this linear capstan.
How are these done?
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American Geosciences Institute
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This AGI Critical Issues webinar will focus on efforts to anticipate, mitigate, and respond to coastal storms, erosion, and associated hazards at the federal, state, and local level.
Background
Coastal hazards are a widespread challenge that cost millions (and sometimes billions) of dollars in the U.S. every year due to property loss and spending on mitigation measures. Based on the most recent U.S. Census, over 39% of the U.S. population lives in areas that may undergo significant coastal flooding during a 100-year flood event. Additionally, six of the ten most expensive weather-related disasters in U.S. history have been caused by coastal storms. Reducing risk and responding to coastal hazards is an ongoing challenge that relies on close coordination and cooperation between geoscientists, coastal planners, emergency managers, and communities at all levels.
An introductory talk and three case studies from around the U.S. will cover coastal storm and erosion hazards in the U.S. as well as examples of coastal hazard planning from the Pacific, Gulf, and Atlantic coasts, with a focus on how geoscience informs planning at all levels. Speakers from California, Texas, and Georgia will discuss the impacts of coastal storms and erosion, tools used for coastal hazard mitigation planning in their regions, and examples of community engagement and coordination.
Speakers:
- Maria Honeycutt, Coastal Hazards Specialist, NOAA Office for Coastal Management
- Patrick Barnard, Research Geologist, USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
- Jeff Taebel, Director of Community and Environmental Planning, Houston-Galveston Area Council
- Jennifer Kline, Coastal Hazards Specialist, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
CEU Credits
All registrants who have paid for CEUs from the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and have attended the entire duration of this webinar will receive 0.15 CEUs from the American Institute of Professional Geologists.
When:1:30 - 3 p.m., July 6
Event Fee(s):
Webinar Registration: $0
AIPG CEU (Professionals)
0.15 AIPG CEU (Professional):$ 50
0.15 AIPG CEU (Student): $20
0.15 AIPG CEU (College Class): $100
Webinar Key: 25650889960990722
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The Energy Summit
The Energy Summit proudly enters its 29th year with a focus on "Cleaner, Better, Further, Safer." Over three days, our speakers will explore the industry's commitment to a cleaner energy future, strategies employed to position companies for better success, technological advances that take us further to energy security, and continuing implementation of practices that keep our industry safer than ever before. Registration is now open. Make sure to take advantage of our COGA Member Discount and early registration pricing.
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Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists
Antlers Hotel
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sept. 10-17
Join us for a memorable meeting with an outstanding technical program, educational field trips and fun special events. Colorado Springs, also known as Olympic City USA, is home to beautiful landscapes, miles of hiking trails, rich history, the United States Olympic Training Center, Air Force Academy and the towering rock formations of the Garden of the Gods. One of the most defining features is Pikes Peak, which inspired the patriotic song "America the Beautiful." Follow the "Read More" link to submit an abstract and to find complete details.
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Earth Science Week
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is pleased to announce that the theme of Earth Science Week 2017 is "Earth and Human Activity." This year's event, the 20th annual Earth Science Week celebration, promotes awareness of what geoscience tells us about human interaction with the planet's natural systems and processes.
Earth Science Week 2017 learning resources and activities are engaging young people and others in exploring the relationship between human activity and the geosphere (earth), hydrosphere (water), atmosphere (air), and biosphere (life). This year's theme promotes public understanding and stewardship the planet, especially in terms of the ways people affect and are affected by these Earth systems.
"Human activity has a huge impact on Earth, and the possibilities open to humanity are, in turn, shaped by Earth's natural processes," says Geoff Camphire, AGI's Manager of Outreach. "The geosciences are essential for understanding how we can make the most of opportunities and manage challenges offered in areas such as energy, technology, climate change, the environment, natural disasters, industry, agriculture, recreation and tourism."
To mark the occasion of the 20th annual Earth Science Week, AGI and key program partners are launching a slate of new initiatives, materials and other offerings for participants throughout the year. Details will be announced in the coming months.
Reaching more than 50 million people annually, AGI leads Earth Science Week in cooperation with its sponsors and the geoscience community as a service to the public. Each October, community groups, educators and interested citizens organize celebratory events. Earth Science Week offers opportunities to discover the Earth sciences and engage in responsible stewardship of the Earth.
Earth Science Week is supported by many organizations, including the U.S. Geological Survey; the AAPG Foundation; National Park Service; NASA; Esri; Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration; Geological Society of America; American Geophysical Union; Association of American State Geologists; AmericaView; Howard Hughes Medical Institute; and Archeological Institute of America.
Reaching more than 50 million people annually, Earth Science Week has been led by AGI in cooperation with its sponsors and the geoscience community since 1998. Earth Science Week 2017 will be celebrated October 8-14. To learn more, please visit www.earthsciweek.org. To order your Toolkits, please visit www.earthsciweek.org/materials. You may also call AGI Publications to place your order at 703-379-2480.
The American Geosciences Institute is a nonprofit federation of geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 250,000 geologists, geophysicists and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards and interaction with the environment.
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The Geological Society of America
AGI Pardee Symposium — Earth Anatomy Revealed: Geologic Mapping for Our Future, 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Our need for information on earth materials, processes and history is escalating. Solving issues from public health to emergency preparedness, resource management and global hydrological and tectonic modeling require not only geologic maps at a full range of resolutions and formats, but also 3-D grids of physical properties from lithology to hydraulic conductivity. This session will highlight efforts to address these ongoing and urgent challenges, including innovative applications of geologic maps to social needs, new and evolving technologies and lessons from cutting-edge science such as extraterrestrial mapping.
More information available soon.
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Baseball Hat — AIPG's baseball cap has a velcro enclosure and embroidered lettering. Available colors: black, royal blue, tan, white, navy
Outback Hat — The "down under" styling adds a sense of adventure to any outing. Heavyweight 100 percent cotton canvas; drawstring with cord locks and fashion brass eyelets. Two-side snaps give the option of wearing the brim up or down. Available colors: canvas/canvas, canvas/navy (navy inside).
Sportsman Hat — A fun-loving choice that's a true fashion accessory, with 100 percent cotton, three-panel construction, self-fabric sweatband and stitched eyelets. Lightly brushed to soften the fabric and color. Available colors: berry, black, classic navy, faded denim, green, jet black, khaki, steel blue, white.
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Make your next plane trip much easier with the Zoom Checkpoint-friendly Compu-backpack. Specially designed to increase your speed through airport security, this laptop backpack includes a laptop-only section that unfolds to lay flat on the X-ray belt. This backpack has a side-entry 15-inch laptop compartment and an open main compartment that includes a dedicated zippered nylex-lined padded iPad pocket. It also features extra storage capacity with the zippered external pocket perfect for storing small items like power cords, USB drives, pens and business cards. Use the comfortably padded shoulder straps, the neoprene carry handle or just slip the bag over your suitcase and go catch your flight with effortless ease. Embroidered AIPG logo on front.
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Eos
Yellowstone National Park is a fascinating natural laboratory for geoscientists and biologists alike. Its steaming geysers and hot springs have been extensively studied to characterize the underlying hydrothermal activity. Scientists have also focused on microbial mat populations in extreme and hostile ecological niches with temperatures near boiling and pH from less than 1 to greater than 9. Yet little is known about the source of Yellowstone's highly variable carbon fluxes.
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National Geographic
Video from Greenland shows a powerful tsunami striking an inhabited part of the island's western shore. The disaster that ravaged the island has left four people presumed dead, dozens injured, and 11 homes washed away from the remote region near the small town of Nuugaatsiaq.
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded as the storm surged, but geologists believe a landslide could be to blame for the deadly tsunami.
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Forbes
There remain 120 people feared to have been buried alive from an unprecedented landslide in a mountainous village located in Southwest China. Local state media reported an initial figure of 141 missing individuals but subsequently revised the number down to 120 missing people with five confirmed deaths.
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AL.com
The ancient cypress forest found 60 feet underwater in the Gulf of Mexico, due south of Gulf Shores, Alabama, is about 60,000 years old, says a team of scientists who have studied the site.
The forest appears to be a wholly unique relic of our planet's past, the only known site where a coastal ice age forest this old has been preserved in place, with thousands of trees still rooted in the dirt they were growing millennia ago. It is considered a treasure trove of information.
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Sci-News.com
According to new research led by the University of Oxford, episodic volcanic activity is likely to have played a key role in triggering the end-Triassic mass extinction (201.5 million years ago), which set the scene for the rise and age of the dinosaurs.
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Michigan Tech
Named for the region in Tanzania where it comes from, the International Mineralogical Association has declared merelaniite Mineral of the Year for 2016. The mineral was first noted by a teenage student and her father working with a Smithsonian mineralogist; to prove the mineral was truly new, an international team of scientists put the samples through a battery of tests.
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Los Angeles Times via Phys.org
As Interstate 10 snakes through the mountains and toward the golf courses, housing tracts and resorts of the Coachella Valley, it crosses the dusty slopes of the San Gorgonio Pass. The pass is best known for the spinning wind turbines that line it. But for geologists, the narrow desert canyon is something of a canary in the coal mine for what they expect will be a major earthquake coming from the San Andreas Fault.
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Quora via Forbes
Contrary to popular belief, petroleum doesn't come from dinosaurs, but from plankton. It originates when plankton debris rains down from surface waters where it grows in the sunlight, into oxygen-starved deeper waters where it is preserved long enough to become trapped in forming sediments. Oil and gas form later, as geologic changes compress, cook and concentrate organic molecules made by the dead plankton using energy from the sun into deposits of condensed energy useful to humans.
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