The 81st SEG Annual Meeting and International Exposition begins 18 September
The fun is about to begin as the 81st SEG Annual Meeting and International Exposition is just about to kick off in San Antonio! We hope you've made your reservation to attend this year's Annual Meeting, where companies from around the world will come together to display their products and services to a highly focused audience. If you haven't registered, it's not too late. You can still register on-site in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on San Antonio's famous Riverwalk.
Volunteer We are still seeking volunteers to help in the Applied Science Education Program and the Technical Program. If you plan to be at the convention and would like to give some of your time to a worthy effort, please consider volunteering. Learn more about how to become a volunteer at Annual Meeting.
Collaborate with Technical Paper Authors Visit the Annual Meeting 2011 Technical Session Communityfor an exclusive opportunity to have an online discussion with the 2011 Technical Program authors about their presentation abstracts.
Order the Technical Program DVD-ROM Approximately 175 selected Technical Program presentations will be recorded onto a DVD-ROM at the Annual Meeting in San Antonio. The DVD-ROM features the speakers' audio synced with their presentation slides. Order your copy at the annual meeting at booth #4452 or order the DVD-ROM online now. Order soon because the price will increase on 26 September!
International Reception David Pitcher, Annual Meeting Steering Committee Global Chairman, invites all delegates to this Annual Meeting's International Reception. Enjoy Mexican hors d'oeuvres and Caribbean music at the reception, to be held Tuesday, 20 September. Read more about the International Reception on the SEG Web site.
GAC Luncheons Four Global Affairs Committee Luncheon Meetingsare scheduled during this year's Annual Meeting. All delegates with international interests are invited to attend and participate in these events. Find out more information about GAC Luncheons on the SEG Web site.
Geophysical Techniques for Complex Land and Marine Environments SEG and the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists of China are organizing a conference on Geophysical Techniques for Complex Land and Marine Environments. The conference will be 7-10 November 2011, in Shenzhen City, China. For more information, email Stephen Emery or call 1-918-497-5539.
Professional Development
New: virtual class on shales This virtual class "The Role of Surface Seismic in Mapping Shale Reservoir" will be taught by Kurt Marfurt. Attend this 90-minute online class on Thursday, 27 October, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm CDT, from the convenience of your home or work computer, in real time.
Register now online. For more information, email the SEG eLearning program, or call +1-918-497-5526.
Student Career Panel The Student Career Panel will bring together senior level managers and new hires for a panel discussion on career strategy beyond graduation. The Panel meets Monday, 19 September, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Email students@seg.org for more info.
SEG Challenge Bowl Finals Come join the fun and watch the winners from regional competitions compete in the Fifth Annual SEG Challenge Bowl Finals, Monday, 19 September, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. Read more about Challenge Bowl, or email cb@seg.org for more information.
Student Networking Event The Student Networking Event
, taking place Monday, 19 September, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, encourages students, faculty, and company representatives to mix and mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. (This event is limited to students, active faculty advisors, and company sponsors.) Email students@seg.org for more info.
Also, while you're at Annual Meeting, be sure to visit the SEG University and Student Programs Booth and the Career Placement Area. Both are in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and both are open throughout the course of the Annual Meeting. Email students@seg.org for more info.
Bridge the job search gap AAPG/SEG Student Expos- West Coast Student Expo Is here Student Expos are unique events designed to link geosciences students with industry recruiters. Students benefit by networking, sharing their resumes, presenting their research, and interviewing with multiple employers. Check out a Student Expo event near you!
The SEG Distinguished Lecture Committee is soliciting Distinguished Lecturer (DL) nominations for Spring 2013, and Honorary Lecturer (HL) nominations for Europe, Pacific South, and South & East Asia regions for 2013. Please complete the DL nomination form and/or the HL nomination form and submit it
via e-mail by 15 November 2011.
Geophysics The September-October issue of Geophysics includes a special section on subsalt exploration and development.
Geophysics is transitioning to a new copy-editing and composition vendor, and this has delayed production of the papers for this issue. Papers should begin appearing online in late September. Our apologies for the delay.
Complete 2011 Annual Report available The complete 2011 SEG Annual Report is now available. This report, in PDF format, includes reports of the officers, standing committee chairmen, ad hoc committee chairmen, representatives, SEG Foundation, and SEG Subsidiaries. The actual SEG consolidated financial statements and SEG Foundation financial statements are also included. Annual report available at http://www.seg.org/seg/seg-facts/annual-reports.
Foundation Update
Foundation Scholarship applications will be accepted 15 September 2011 - 1 March 2012. Interested applicants can visit www.seg.org/scholarships for more information.
Field Camps application opened 1 Sept. For more information, please visit www.seg.org/fieldcamps.
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