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Explorer Article By Emily Llinás

Discovery Thinking: The Role of Creative Thinking, Integrated Technology in Giant Discoveries

Integration and creative thinking were recurring themes in the 2015 Discovery Thinking forums held at the AAPG Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) in Denver last month.

Added on 01 July, 2015

Explorer Historical Highlights By Eileen Lash ,Gary Lash

The Unsung 'Father of the Natural Gas industry'

In the numerous histories written of the development of natural gas and oil in the United States, one name rarely encountered is that of Preston Barmore. This oversight likely is more a reflection of the sadly short life of this unassuming young man rather than any lack of contribution on his part to the burgeoning hydrocarbon industry of the late 19th century.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Unlocking the Utica

Action is ongoing in the late Ordovician-age Utica shale play in the northeastern United States, despite the drilling pullback in shale plays overall owing to the global downturn in crude oil prices.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

When the initial Discovery Thinking forum debuted in San Antonio at the 2008 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, it garnered high marks from attendees. Still, who could have known that this initial forum would be the harbinger of such an amazingly successful and long-running program?

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Anita Harris: Color Her World, With Love

Feisty. Funny. Determined. Competitive. Brilliant. Generous. The words used to describe Harris in advance of her posthumously receiving the AAPG Harrison Schmitt Award at the upcoming ACE in Denver.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Heather Saucier

Milliken: Finding the Upside of a Downturn

Kitty L. Milliken wins not one, but two major AAPG awards for her groundbreaking research— the Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award and the Wallace E. Pratt Memorial Award.

Added on 01 May, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Changes on the Horizon

Petroleum industry players expend considerable energy, money and time adhering to federal government dictates. Additionally, they are constantly on the alert for newer policies and restrictions that might affect them– particularly in the U.S. offshore environment.

Added on 01 April, 2015

Explorer ProTracks By Meredith Faber

YPs: Resolve to Get Involved

After sponsoring several successful networking events over the years, the Young Professionals (YP) Committee has a pretty good idea of what draws a crowd.

Added on 01 February, 2015

Explorer Article

DL Speakers Set Busy Month

January and early February are going to be busy months for AAPG’s Distinguished Lecture program, with several speakers set to make tours.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Giant Fields Offer Big Lessons in Finding Oil

Innumerable geoscientists worldwide are familiar with the AAPG Giant Oil Fields publications. These AAPG members are spearheading the effort to compile “Giant Oil and Gas Fields of the Decade 2000-2010” featuring papers covering fields in areas around the globe.

Added on 01 January, 2015

Autumn Haagsma President (2023-2024) Michigan Geological Survey (269) 387-8696

Ian Alan Thomas Past President (2023-2024) Olympus Energy 713-203-3871

Valerie Feller Vice President (2023-2024) Indiana Geological and Water Survey 812-855-1335

Donna Caraway Willette Secretary (2023-2024) Illinois State Geological Survey (217) 244-0116

Ashley S.B. Douds Treasurer (2023-2025) IGWS (412) 216-2665

Dan A. Billman Advisory Councilor (2019-2025) Billman Geologic Consultants Inc (724) 916-4557

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