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Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Volleyball? No. Science? Yes, and lots of it. A select group of geologists and other scientists are spending the summer on a cruise studying core samples from the Gulf of Mexico, courtesy of the Integrated Ocean Drilling Project.

Added on 01 July, 2005

Explorer Regions and Sections By Donna Riggs

Geographical Organization Explained

AAPG has six Sections in the United States, composed of the affiliated geological societies within each area, and six International Regions comprising AAPG members as individuals or as groups of affiliated geological societies.

Added on 01 June, 2005

Explorer President’s Column By Pat Gratton

Action Backed EC Initiatives

Because this final column by me is largely a report, it will be longer than usual; the Executive Committee (EC), indeed, has been very productive.

Added on 01 June, 2005

Explorer Regions and Sections

Sections Set Meeting Calendars

AAPG's six domestic Sections each hold annual meetings, offering technical programs, keynote speakers, award presentations and social-business activities that cater to regional interests.

Added on 01 May, 2005

Explorer Article By Louise Durham

Incentives: Catch and Keep Ideas

Energy companies, in an effort to recruit and retain the very best workers, are becoming very creative in their employee incentive packages. Here's a clue: Baby, you can drive my car...

Added on 01 May, 2005

Explorer President’s Column By Pat Gratton

OTC An Important Venue for Geologists

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), held annually each spring in Houston, is probably the largest E&P convention most of our members have as an opportunity to attend -- and to benefit from in more than one way. I hope to see you there.

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Article

Program Focuses On Geohazards

AAPG joins other professional and technical societies at OTC2005

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Ken Milam

Visualization: Not a Parlor Trick

It used to be a 'gee whiz' extravagance, but 3-D computer visualization has grown up and become an everyday tool for virtually all areas of the petroleum business.

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Emphasis Article By Louise Durham

Computing Muscle Revives WEM

It was only a matter of time -- and thanks to computers, the time has arrived for wave equation migration to make a big impact in exploration.

Added on 01 April, 2005

Explorer Geophysical Corner By Alistair Brown

Pitfalls in 3-D Interpretation

As a consultant I am often in a position to review seismic interpretations by others. It allows me time to reflect on how geoscientists can improve interpretations and avoid pitfalls

Added on 01 March, 2005

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

David Clay Past President (2024-2025) CRA Advisors (713) 417-4937

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

The House of Delegates of the AAPG is made up of delegates from affiliated societies and international regions throughout the world. They are selected by popular vote from within their respective areas and serve a three year term.

Who Is My Delegate?

NOTE: Membership in an affiliated society does not necessarily constitute membership in the AAPG and vice versa.

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