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Explorer Article By Barry Friedman

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a few out of town geologists gathered supplies, hitched up a boat and went to the rescue.

Added on 01 October, 2017

Bulletin Article

Geochemical interactions of shale and brine in autoclave experiments—Understanding mineral reactions during hydraulic fracturing of Marcellus and Eagle Ford Shales

Geochemical interactions between shale and hydraulic fracturing fluid may affect produced-water chemistry and rock properties. It is important to investigate the rock–water reactions to understand the impacts. Eight autoclave experiments reacting Marcellus and Eagle Ford Shale samples with synthetic brines and a friction reducer were conducted for more than 21 days.

Added on 22 September, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

ICE London is Less Than a Month Away. Are You Ready?

Join us in London to learn, collaborate, network, and engage with industry peers and experts. At ICE 2017 you will meet geologists, geophysicists, and other petroleum industry professionals from countries around the world. Build your knowledge and skills, discover technological innovations, and interact with the world’s leading geoscientists.

Added on 19 September, 2017

Learn! Blog By Susan Nash

Post-Harvey: How Will It Change How We Learn?

Rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey will take time, and there is no doubt that the way that we learn, exchange knowledge, and work together will undergo changes. It is vital to establish strong networks so that our knowledge and experience come together to forge a strong future. Please share your experiences and suggest ways to team up to gain new skills and knowledge.

Added on 06 September, 2017

Explorer President’s Column By Charles Sternbach

Fueling Prosperity with Bold Initiatives

As President John F. Kennedy famously said in his 1962 speech at Rice University in Houston, difficult challenges serve “to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills.” I am happy to report that the super basin concept I wrote about in my July column is working to focus energies and skills within AAPG.

Added on 01 September, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By Geoff Camphire

Earth Science Week 2017 Examines Human Activity

Earth Science Week marks its 20th year in 2017 by exploring the theme of “Earth and Human Activity,” promoting public understanding of the geosciences and the ways people influence – and are influenced by – Earth systems. The part you play in this celebration, naturally, is vital.

Added on 01 September, 2017

Explorer Emphasis Article By Barry Friedman

Science Curricula Under Threat?

So-called “academic freedom” bills at various stages in state legislatures could threaten the integrity of science education in public schools.

Added on 01 September, 2017

Explorer Article By Kristi Eaton

Bringing Geology to Life Online

When Daniel Minisini moved from Italy to Houston back in 2010 he looked around and no longer saw mountains. But while he was on his quest to discover mountains, he discovered something else: a large number of geologists in the city.

Added on 01 September, 2017

Events Blog By Grant Smith

Students – Jump Start Your Career at ICE

Students, join us in London to learn, collaborate, and network with your peers and industry experts. At ICE you will meet other students as well as veteran geologists, geophysicists, and other petroleum industry professionals from around the world. Build your knowledge and your skills while interacting with the world’s leading geoscientists.

Added on 29 August, 2017

Bulletin Article

Stratigraphic and geochemical investigation of kukersites (petroleum source beds) within the Ordovician Red River Formation, Williston Basin

The Upper Ordovician Red River Formation has been a prolific producer of oil and gas in the Williston Basin where it has cumulatively produced over 750 million barrels of oil equivalent over the past half a century.

Added on 23 August, 2017

Hunter Stockdale Carr President (2024-2025) Carr Resources, Inc. (903) 597-2336

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Bryan Guzman Treasurer (2019-2025) Premier Corex (832) 503-4645

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