| Selection as a Distinguished Lecturer is viewed as a major honor and recognition of excellence by the SEG. In addition to recognizing an individual's contributions to the science or application of geophysics, this position is an active effort to promote geophysics, stimulate general scientific and professional interest, expand technical horizons, and provide a connection to SEG activities and practices. SEG cooperates annually with AAPG to support a jointly endorsed lecture. The purpose of this effort is to bring local geophysical and geological Sections/Societies into a common forum. The lecture should therefore be relevant to both disciplines. Each year, SEG and AAPG Distinguished Lecture Committees agree upon and submit a lecturer for approval by both Executive Committees. In even numbered years, two Distinguished Lecturers are chosen: one for the Spring (SEG lecture) and one for the fall (SEG-AAPG lecture). In odd numbered years, three Distinguished Lecturers are chosen: one for the Spring (SEG lecture) and two in the fall (SEG lecture and the joint AAPG-SEG lecture). Distinguished Lecturers make one-hour presentations in approximately 15-25 locations. Several presentations are available online; others will be added as they become available. | 
