Transcript Society of Exploration Geophysicists

SEG University and Student Programs
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SEG World Headquarters:
Tulsa, Oklahoma U.S.A
SEG University and
Student Resources
SEG is the world's leading geosciences society dedicated to
"advancing geophysics today for inspiring geoscientists for
tomorrow." SEG provides students with the resources and tools
they need for a successful academic and professional career. SEG
provides free student memberships, technical and leadership
training, online publications, books, and many more benefits
through our corporate investors.
University and Student
Programs Staff
Melissa Presson
Student Chapters, Student Leadership Symposium, The Anomaly
Newsletter, Travel Grants, USP Marketing and website Lead, Student
Chapter Book Program
Callie Lee-Petricek
Student Expos, Student Education Program, Challenge Bowl, Career
Placement Area, Recruiters
Elsa Velasco
Faculty Advisors, CUSP, Oversight of USP programs and services, and USP
Strategic Business Development
SEG Student Resources
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FREE Student Membership
Student Chapters
Scholarships
Continuing Education and DISC Courses
Distinguished and Honorary Lecturers
Annual Meeting Travel Grants
Student Expos
Student Chapter Book Program
SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium
SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program
Geoscientists without Borders
Challenge Bowl
The Anomaly Newsletter
Career Placement Area
SEG Student
Membership Benefits
 FREE online subscription to THE LEADING EDGE magazine
 FREE online access to THE LEADING EDGE magazine and GEOPHYSICS
journal, current and archive issues
 FREE online access to the Honorary & Distinguished Lecturers
 FREE quarterly subscription to the student e-newsletter, the
Anomaly
 Scholarship opportunities
 Discounts on Continuing Education courses, workshops, publications,
and SEG Annual Meeting registration
 Transfer to Associate Membership and receive FREE dues upon
graduation
FREE
Membership
Sponsored by:
SEG Student Chapter
Benefits
• Monthly issues of TLE for chapter library
• Bimonthly issues of GEOPHYSICS for chapter library
• Fred and Kathi Hilterman/SEG Foundation Student Chapter Book
Program, sponsored by Geokinetics, Inc.
• Annual DISC course on DVD
• SEG Annual Meeting Expanded Abstracts on CD-ROM
• Opportunities to participate in the SEG/Chevron Student
Leadership Symposium
• Opportunities to participate in Projects of Merit
• Opportunities to participate in the PC’s for Students program
• SEG Distinguished and Honorary Lecturer visits
Chapter Benefits
• Distinguished Lecturer (DL)
– Fall 2012 – Doug Oldenburg, University of
British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
– Imaging the Earth's near surface:
“The why and how of applied geophysics for
the 21st century”
http://seg.org/dl
“This program 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.”
Chapter Benefits
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Honorary Lecturer Program (HL)
• The Honorary Lecture Program is aligned with six
geographic regions. These have been defined
based on considerations of the number of SEG
affiliated Sections and cost efficiency.
• Regions: Central & South America, Europe,
Middle East & Africa, North America, Pacific
South and South and East Asia
http://seg.org/hl
The HL program encourages students by providing
the opportunity to discuss scientific and career
issues with a leading expert.
SEG Foundation Annual Meeting
Travel Grants
• Designed for graduate students who are presenting papers at the
SEG Annual Meeting.
• Other possible applicants:
– Applicants who are pursuing a graduate degree in geosciences
– Applicants who are members of an SEG Student Chapter
– Applicants who have been an officer of an SEG Student
Chapter
– SEG Challenge Bowl winners who have been unable to find
local support.
Scholarships
• Since 1957
– $6,092,693 awarded
– 4,258 scholarships awarded
– 2012 Deadline: March 1
– For more info: [email protected]
– www.seg.org/scholarships
“Today’s scholars are tomorrow’s industry leaders.”
SEG/Chevron
Student Leadership Symposium
• Annual Meeting Travel Grant Opportunity
– All Active Student Chapter Officers are Eligible
– Leadership Skills Development &
Professional Leadership Coaching
– Team Building Experience
– SEG Executive Committee
Discussion Groups
– Travel Grant to Participate in
SEG
Annual Meeting
For more info: [email protected]
SEG/ExxonMobil
Student Education Program
The SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program (SEP) prepares students
for the breadth and challenges of an oil industry career
– 2.5 day course on the subject of multi-disciplinary subsurface
integration for E&P
– Graduate students and undergraduates who are approaching
graduation are eligible to apply
– ExxonMobil provides course
materials, instructors and
team exercises.
SEG/ExxonMobil
Student Education Program
Travel Grant Opportunities
North America: Held in conjunction with SEG
Annual Meeting
• Travel grants awarded to North American
students only
• Additional courses spots available to students
who can pay their own way to attend the
course regardless of their location
International: Held in conjunction with SEG
affiliated meetings
• Accepted applicants will be assigned to
participate in the SEP occurring in their
geographical region
For more info: [email protected]
Challenge Bowl
• An international contest testing students breadth and depth of
knowledge about the field of geoscience.
• Winners of regional competitions compete in the global play-offs
at the SEG Annual Meeting.
– Application procedure
– Regional competitions
– Role of GAC
– Sponsors
– Winners
Student Expos
INDUSTRY
The exceptional opportunity for
students to showcase their expertise and value
ACADEMIA
to many companies at one event.
Efficient, affordable, and rewarding, the Expos are
a must for any geoscience student interested in career development.
STUDENTS
Student Expos
International Student Expos :
Bucharest 2010, Krakow 2011
US Locations: Texas, Oklahoma,
California, Wyoming
Partnering with AAPG & EAGE
For more info: [email protected] or visit: www.studentexpo.info
The Anomaly Newsletter
• Quarterly newsletter for SEG Student members.
– Student Chapter events
– Student Program Information
– Upcoming deadlines for grants
– Society information
– Student Expo information
www.seg.org/students/anomaly
SEG Career Placement Area
Held in conjunction with the SEG Annual Meeting
Provides a place for students:
•Post resumes
•Visit with company representatives
•Discuss employment opportunities
and internships
•Interview with hiring companies
•Gain invaluable industry exposure
For more info: [email protected]
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Geophysicists Students
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the Geoscientists of Tomorrow