Membership Advance your future with SEG The world's leading geosciences society with more than 33,000 members in 138 countries across the globe. The Society of Exploration Geophysicists provides its members with the resources and tools they need for a successful professional career, and serves the geosciences community with timely events, helpful information, and networking. Together, we transform our passion into advancing geophysics today and inspiring geoscientists for tomorrow. | | How membership with SEG can benefit you!  When you join SEG, you connect with other geophysicists in one strong, global voice. You also gain instant access to a variety of resources designed to further your success in the geophysics community, involve you in the most compelling issues in the field, and help manage your career. - Membership with SEG:
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 Your student chapter can reach the RIDGE if you: - get involved in high school outreach efforts
- participate in SEG student programs
(SLS, SEP, Challenge Bowl, etc.) | - submit an annual report
- mentor other student chapters to climb higher!
|  Your student chapter can reach the SUMMIT if you: - serve on SEG boards or committees
- organize at least one student chapter activity each year
(Challenge Bowl, IGSC, Field Trips, etc.) - get involved in high school outreach efforts
| - submit an annual report
- participate in SEG student programs
(SLS, SEP, Challenge Bowl, etc.) - mentor other student chapters to climb higher!
| Got what it takes to reach the top? Float your mouse over the different Student Chapter Rankings above to find out. The journey of a Student Chapter is like climbing a mountain: you start out as merely a group of like-minded individuals who share the same hope, passion, and ambition. But if you find the right path, you can achieve a position of leadership and achievement to last you the rest of your life. SEG invites you to take that challenge - and we will help you chart your progress along the way! Make your ascent! To participate in the Student Chapter rankings, you need to do the following: - Make sure you have a student chapter!
- Fill out your annual activity report online.
- Submit at least a membership roster and a list of officers.
Don't fall off the mountain! You can only apply once per year to be ranked, but you have to submit your application in order to keep your Student Chapter active. All applications are due by 1 April! The path to the top | How Your Chapter is Ranked | | | 10 pts | | | 30 pts | | | 20 pts | | | 10 pts | - Student Chapter Officer Roster
| 10 pts | | | 20 pts | | TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS | 100 pts | Once your application is received, it is reviewed by staff from SEG University and Student Programs to make sure it is complete. From there, it is sent to the Student Chapters subcommittee, who reviews the applications and nominates their candidates for Ridge and Summit levels. These recommendations are forwarded to SEG's Executive Committee for approval, and then the winners are notified! Timeline - 1 April: applications due
- May-June: Student Chapter subcommittee meets to review applications and nominate top ranked chapters
- SEG Annual Meeting: Student Chapters notified of results
First ascentionists Achieving the highest ranking possible for your Student Chapter can help give you access to lots of rewards and benefits in the future, including a shot at the "Best Student Chapter" award which will be introduced later this year. Looking for inspiration? You can see our top student chapters below. See the list of Ridge level chapters (XLS) Why you need a Student Chapter |  | Discover the benefits, opportunities, and fun of SEG Student Chapters | | How to get started |  | Learn the requirements for starting a chapter and submitting your petition | | | How to stay active |  | Find out how to update your records and submit your Annual Activity Report | | Where to get help |  | Get answers to your Frequently Asked Questions and guidance from SEG staff | | | | | | | |