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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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2020 AIPG National President-Elect (2021 AIPG National President) — Nancy Wolverson, CPG, AIPG Nevada Section
2020 AIPG National Vice President — Dawn Garcia, CPG, AIPG Arizona Section
2020-21 AIPG National Secretary — Sara Pearson, CPG, AIPG Michigan Section
2020 AIPG Young Professional — Jessica Davey, YP, AIPG Colorado Section
Congratulations!
Geoscientist Canada
Geoscientist Canada announces the "British Columbia Geoscientist, Dr. John Clague, P. Geo, FGC, receives 2019 Canadian Professional Geoscientist Award." The Canadian Professional Geoscientist Award is given to recognize the achievements of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and practice of professional geoscience and who has advanced public recognition of the profession in Canada in his/her capacity as a registered professional geoscientist. The award, which consists of a labradorite and marble sculpture made by a Canadian geoscientist artist, is given to a person in mid-to-late career. This can also be viewed or downloaded at the Geoscientists Canada website.
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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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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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Past section newsletters are available online.
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Salem Limestone (Mississippian)— A High-Energy Carbonate Shoal Model.
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Tucson, Arizona, becomes a playground for the world of international gem, mineral, fossils and meteorite aficionados annually during the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase. The AIPG Arizona Section invites AIPG members, their families and friends to join us on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 for a stroll through a small sampling of the more than 40 different shows followed by lunch. The cost of the buffet lunch is included in the registration fee for the event.
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URTeC
Learn How to Improve Profits, Speed, and Efficiency at URTeC 2019
In 2018, nearly 7,000 engineers, geologists and geophysicists attended URTeC in Houston. One year later, those highly trained experts are setting new standards for speed and efficiency, driving down operating costs and maximizing profits. If your resource teams aren't at URTeC in Denver, you are missing an enormous opportunity to significantly improve profits, not just this year, but for years to come.
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PCPG Members Attend at Reduced Rate. Not a Member? Join today.
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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The Energy Summit
The Energy Summit proudly enters its 31st year with Powering Forward — Engaging our Energy Future. Now more they ever, industry partnerships will define the future of oil and gas operations in Colorado and beyond. How will our foundation of community engagement and investment support development? What new role will technology play as the oil and gas sector strengthens its position as a partner — ready and able to collaborate and sustain a thriving energy economy? From cultivating community champions, to developing our future leaders, The Energy Summit will feature diverse perspectives and foster inspired conversation. Set your expectations high and join us as we power forward together — and engage our energy future.
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2019 Machine Learning AI Upstream Congress
Digital transformations are predicted to transform the economics of upstream operations by reducing expenditures, improving maintenance efficiency, and providing a granular view of workflows, enabling more effective decision-making. At the heart of all these digitization efforts lies machine learning.
Machine learning and AI applications could save the oil and gas industry as much as $50 billion in the coming decade, according to McKinsey. Since the global oil price re-set in late 2014, companies have increasingly been looking at technology to reduce costs, improve efficiency and minimize downtime but there is still a lack of understanding of what value AI can actually create for the industry, and what cost and operational benefits it can bring.
AIPG Members receive a 15% discount on registration using code AIPG15.
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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.
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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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Mark your personal belongings such as luggage and gym bags with an AIPG luggage tag. This laminated tag features a matte laminate write-on surface on the back and a soft strap that loops through bag handles and stays put.
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Markings on rock faces along a fault that runs through Marlborough, Queensland, Australia, could help pinpoint what direction seismic energy travels in future earthquakes, a new study suggests.
The finding comes from a GNS Science-led study of the Kekerengu Fault that ruptured during the November 2016 magnitude 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake.
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Science Advances
On the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS), ice flow due to deformation and sliding across the bed delivers ice to lower-elevation marginal regions where it can melt. We measured the two mechanisms of motion using a three-dimensional array of 212 tilt sensors installed within a network of boreholes drilled to the bed in the ablation zone of GrIS. Unexpectedly, sliding completely dominates ice motion all winter, despite a hard bedrock substrate and no concurrent surface meltwater forcing.
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Minerals
The oxidation of pyrite is one of the near field processes of the chemical evolution of clay rock planned to host a deep geological radioactive waste repository during operation. Indeed, this process can lead to transitory acidic conditions in the medium (i.e., production of sulphuric acid, carbonic acid) which may influence the corrosion kinetics of the carbon steel components of some disposal cells.
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Geosciences
A dense cabled observation network, called the seafloor observation network for earthquakes and tsunami along the Japan Trench (S-net), was installed in Japan. This study aimed to develop a near-real time tsunami source estimation technique using the ocean bottom pressure data observed at those sensors in S-net.
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National Geographic
In 2013, a team of scientists rocked geology fans when they reported that Mauna Loa, a 2,000-square-mile shield volcano in Hawaii, was probably not in fact the largest volcano in the world. That accolade, the team suggested, belonged to Tamu Massif, an extinct volcanic mountain on the seafloor east of Japan that appeared to be a single shield volcano covering a whopping 100,000 square miles, roughly the same size as the state of Arizona. But now, a study in Nature Geoscience has re-examined Tamu Massif and come to a very different conclusion.
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Geosciences
Recent and historical studies of earthquake-induced liquefaction, as well as paleoliquefaction studies, demonstrate the potential usefulness of liquefaction data in the assessment of the earthquake potential of seismic sources. Paleoliquefaction studies, along with other paleoseismology studies, supplement historical and instrumental seismicity and provide information about the long-term behavior of earthquake sources. Paleoliquefaction studies focus on soft-sediment deformation features, including sand blows and sand dikes, which result from strong ground shaking.
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Science China Earth Sciences
Monsoon and arid regions in the Asia-Africa-Australia (A-A-A) realm occupy more than 60% of the total area of these continents. Geological evidence showed that significant changes occurred to the A-A-A environments of the monsoon and arid regions, the land-ocean configuration in the Eastern Hemisphere, and the topography of the Tibetan Plateau (TP) in the Cenozoic.
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