Transcript Society of Exploration Geophysicists

University and Student Programs
Division of Responsibilities:
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
NEW!!
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
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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
SEG Foundation Annual
Meeting Travel Grants
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Designed for graduate students who are presenting
papers at the SEG Annual Meeting.
Other possible applicants:
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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.
Chapter Benefit
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Distinguished Lecturer (DL)
 Fall 2012 – Doug Oldenburg, University
of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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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 Benefit
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Honorary Lecturer Program (HL)
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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.
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Regions: Central & South America, Europe, Middle East
& Africa, North America, Pacific South and South and East
Asia
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http://seg.org/hl
The HL program encourages students by providing
the opportunity to discuss scientific and career
issues with a leading expert.
SEG/Chevron Student
Leadership Symposium
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Annual Meeting Travel Grant Opportunity
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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]
the Anomaly Newsletter
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Quarterly newsletter for SEG Student
members.
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Student Chapter events
Student Program Information
Upcoming deadlines for grants
Society information
Student Expo information
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http://www.seg.org/students/anomaly
Get Connected
Society of
Exploration
Geophysicists
Students
Scholarships
“Today’s scholars are tomorrow’s industry
leaders.”
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Since 1957
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$6,092,693 awarded
4,258 scholarships awarded
2012 Deadline: March 1
For more info: [email protected]
www.seg.org/scholarships
Student Expos
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The Expos offer an exceptional opportunity for students to
showcase their expertise and value to many companies at
one event. Efficient, affordable, and rewarding, the
Expos are a must for any geoscience student interested in
career development.
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Student Expos
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International Student Expos
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Hoping to continue partnering with AAPG & EAGE
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Various US Locations: Texas, Oklahoma,
California, Wyoming
For more info: [email protected] or visit: www.studentexpo.info
Student Education
Program
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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.
Student Education
Program
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Travel Grant Opportunities
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North America: Held in conjunction with
SEG Annual Meeting
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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
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Accepted applicants will be assigned to
participate in the SEP occurring in their
geographical region
For more info: [email protected]
Challenge Bowl
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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
SEG Career Placement Area
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Held in conjunction with the SEG Annual Meeting
Provides a place for students:
 To post resumes
 Visit with company representatives
 Discuss employment opportunities and internships
 Interview with hiring companies
 Gain invaluable industry exposure
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For more info: [email protected]