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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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The Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI) by the American Geosciences Institute, started in cooperation with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, provides a platform for on-demand, life-long learning and continuing education opportunities in the geosciences. Follow the "Read More" link for a quick way to earn CEUs and to learn about other available courses.
Please contact Leila Gonzales, AGI with any questions about AGI's GOLI offerings.
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European Federation of Geoloists
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is pleased to present you its position paper on the energy transition. EFG is a professional organisation representing more than 45,000 geoscientists across Europe. The Federation’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.
As Europe is accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy to meet the goals set by the ratified Paris Agreement on climate, the EU will need to develop the means to achieve those ambitious targets. Based on the expertise that professional geologists provide, EFG believes geothermal energy (both shallow and deep geothermal), CO2 capture and mineral extraction are part of the answer to the challenges set out by the climate crisis.
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EAGE
The submission period for the 2019 edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest has closed in March, and we have received many stunning contributions. Thanks to all who have submitted their photos!
The second round of the public voting is currently determining the winners of this year's contest. Caste your vote now.
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American Geosciences Institute
Geoscience for America's Critical Needs has been a critical document revised for each presidential election cycle since 2008. With the 2020 election approaching, the American Geosciences Institute is in the process of considering if and what changes may be warranted. For your convenience, we have attached a PDF copy of the current 2016 version of the document.
On behalf of AGI, I invite you and your members to participate in this public comment process. All comments will be synthesized and used by the authoring committee of representatives from within AGI's member community. Your input will help AGI and this committee to enhance the previous version for use in this current election cycle.
To access the public comment page, with a numbered-paragraph version of the text, please click here, or you can email your thoughts and ideas to criticalneeds@americangeosciences.org.
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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Past section newsletters are available online.
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Salem Limestone (Valmeyeran, Mississippian)— A High-Energy Carbonate Shoal Model.
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The American Institute of Professional Geologist (AIPG) will host a workshop at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Phoenix, in September, to give students and young professionals the opportunity to learn from seasoned mentors and to develop networking skills.
This workshop will give attendees the tools to guide their career path, and provide helpful tips on making the process easier. The one-day workshop will include flash-mentoring that will allow attendees to have discussions with senior level professionals from a variety of companies and public agencies.
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URTeC
With record-breaking attendance, more than 300 packed technical presentations, and an incredible industry response at URTeC 2018, there is no doubt that the sixth edition of URTeC was an overwhelming success. Stemming from the recent surge in the upstream industry and the incredible success in Houston, URTeC 2019 in Denver looks to push the boundaries and continue as the premier event focused on the latest science and technology applied to exploration and development of unconventional resources. URTeC unites the disciplines by bringing together the entire asset team together under one roof to connect on all things unconventional.
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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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These fun sunglasses have UV protection and are available in black/black, black/red and black/blue. AIPG Sections, these will make a great give-a-way for your next event. Be sure to contact HQ to receive a volume discount! READ MORE
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AIPG's baseball cap has a velcro enclosure and embroidered lettering. Available colors: black, royal blue, tan, white and navy.
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University of Innsbruck via Phys.org
Active margins, where an oceanic plate slides under a continental plate, may cause earthquakes and tsunamis. Further, they are known for shifting sediments from margin slopes into deep ocean trenches. Geologists now found evidence of earthquake-triggered surface sediment erosion on a submarine slope close to the area of the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake.
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Mother Nature Network
Back in 2016, marine biologist Ignacio Gestoso first spotted the unusual patterns on rocks scattered along the island's shore. Plastic had formed a kind of hybrid material with the rock that would become known as "plasticrust." When he and his team returned to the island a year later, they found the marriage had not only lasted, but thrived. In a new study, published in Science of The Total Environment, they describe "plasticrust" as a synthetic moss covering huge swathes of the island's stony shoreline — and even sporting bright, new and terrible colors.
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Minerals
Contaminant-bearing minerals are often not detected at an early stage of the mine life cycle and environmental problems could occur during production or once the mine has come to the end of its productive life. This work puts forward a more reliable methodology, based on mineralogical characterization of the ore at the exploration stages, which, in turn, will be useful for each stage of the mining project and limit the unforeseen environmental or metallurgical issues.
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Nature Communications
Extraterrestrial delivery of cyanide may have been crucial for the origin of life on Earth since cyanide is involved in the abiotic synthesis of numerous organic compounds found in extant life; however, little is known about the abundance and species of cyanide present in meteorites. Here, we report cyanide abundance in a set of CM chondrites ranging from 50 ± 1 to 2472 ± 38 nmol·g−1, which relates to the degree of aqueous alteration of the meteorite and indicates that parent body processing influenced cyanide abundance.
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New Atlas
A multi-year field study of the deadly 2014 landslide that destroyed an entire community in Washington state is providing new insights into how such large-scale slides operate. A special team from the U.S. Geological Survey did detailed measurements and sampling of the post-disaster site, allowing them to build a detailed timescale of the event.
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Geosciences
The West Siberian Plain stands out among other boreal plains by phenomenal bogging, which has both global and regional significance. The polygonal bogs, frozen raised-mound bogs, and ombrotrophic ridge-hollow raised bogs are the most extensive bog types in the study area. These bogs commonly show highly diverse surface patterns consisting of mounds, polygons, ridges, hollows and fens that correspond to the microtopes. Here we investigated how the microtopographic features of the landscape affect the thermal and hydrologic conditions of the soil as well as the nutrient availability and consequently, the dynamics of carbon and related elements.
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Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management
Soil erosion is one of the vital factors contributing to the loss of fertility and environmental degradation. Generally accepted diagnostics of eroded soils is based on comparison of the sloping soils profile depth with the watershed soils. In this case, there is a separate problem of slope soils with a naturally shortened profile and eroded soils.
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