Fall First Meeting September 9th, 2014
Announcement 1 Industry Talk Series starts on September 11th 1pm @ Deans Suite Niven Shunmaker Noble Energy Rock Physics to Constrain Cementation Trends in the Tuscaloosa Play
Announcement 2 Tech Session September 11th Dr. Kyle Spikes
Agenda 1. About Texas Geophysical Society 2. Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Opportunities 3. Student Chapter Activities 4. Requirements for Active Membership 5. Group Photo!!
About Us A Student Chapter of Society of Exploration Geophysicists SEG is a non-profit organization that promotes the science of applied geophysics and the education of geophysicists Student chapters aim at increase interest among students of geophysics
2014 Officers President : Qi Ren Vice President : Saygin Ileri Treasurer : Ryan Swindeman Secretary : Johnathon Osmond Speaker Liaison : Elliot Dahl Volunteer Chair : Ahmed Hassan Dr. Kyle Spikes Faculty Advisor
SEG Student Opportunities 1. SEG Foundation Annual Meeting Travel Grant What does it cover? (a) travel tickets (b) hotel accommodation (c) per diem (d) conference registration Eligibility (a) abstract submission to the SEG technical program (b) be an SEG student member for at least one year For more information: http://www.seg.org/web/annual-meeting-2013/travel-grants 2. SEG Foundation Scholarship How much is it? from $500 to $14,000 USD per academic year Eligibility: geophysical students with GPA above average for both graduate and undergraduate For more information: http://www.seg.org/web/foundation/programs/scholarship SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN SEPTEMBER 15!!
SEG Student Opportunities 3. SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program (SEP) What is it? 2-2.5 day program which focuses on problems directly related to oil industry (with travel grant) Eligibility: (a) applicant must reside in the geographical region of SEP (b)above average grades What does it cover? (a) travel tickets (b) hotel accommodation (c) conference registration (d) per diem For more information: http://www.seg.org/education/university-student-programs/sep 4. SEG Challenge Bowl What is it? International quiz testing the breadth and depth in geosciences. Teams consist of 2 members from the same university Eligibility (a) Student SEG member (b) undergraduate or graduate level For more information: http://www.seg.org/education/misc/challenge-bowl
2013 Gulf Coast Challenge Bowl Winners
SEG Student Opportunities 5. International Geosciences Student Conference(IGSC) 5 th IGSC, July 2014, Russia For more information: http://www.seg.org/education/university-student-programs/igsc 6. SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium (SLS) What is it? 2 day leadership-focused program (with travel grant) Eligibility: (a) a current SEG student chapter officer (b) nominated by SEG chapter For more information: http://www.seg.org/education/university-student-programs/sls 7. AAPG/SEG student Expo What is it? a unique event that links geosciences students with industry recruiters For more information: http://www.seg.org/web/aapg-seg-student-expo/studentinfo
Our Chapter - - - - - - Annual Conference Industry Talk Series Field Trips Social Events and ParEes Community Outreach Networking Events www.jsg.utexas.edu/seg
SEG International Exposition and 84th Annual Meeting October 26-31 in Denver, Colorado Technical Program : Presentations and Posters Education / Short Courses Exhibits: Vendors and Presentations on Exhibition Floor We provide travel fund for ACTIVE members.
Graduates - Funding Reimbursement will be provided after trip up to $800 when accompanied by ITEMIZED RECIEPTS and reimbursement form Must fill out travel authorization form to JSG Book flight ticket after travel authorization form been approved No booze * Hotel receipts must be split, and show zero balance.
Undergraduates - Funding Reimbursement for hotels and registration fee will be provided after trip when accompanied by ITEMIZED RECIEPTS and reimbursement form. We will not cover flight tickets.
Industry Talk Series Thursday 1-2 PM @ Deans Suite Industry representatives give technical geophysical presentations Lunch opportunities with speakers Great opportunity to expand understand applied geophysics in industry and for networking
Volunteer Opportunities
And MORE Bar Night 3rd Thursday every month @ 7pm, Posse East Bar Matlab Tutorial End Semester Party Bowling & Laser Tag
Requirements for Active Membership / Funding SEG membership number Attendance at ½ of industry talk series At least one volunteer event (New members will be held to this for next year, but not for this conference. The expectation is that you will continue to participate this year.)
ANY QUESTIONS? Please sign up STAY FOR GROUP PICTURE! Contact officer -orvisit www.jsg.utexas.edu/seg/