The Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) Women’s Network is a community hosted by the SEG Women’s Network Committee (WNC). Created in 2011, the Women’s Network raises awareness of—and finds solutions for—the challenges women encounter in applied geophysics.

SEG Women’s Network committee Mission and Objectives

Mission

The Women’s Network Committee (WNC) advises the SEG Board of Directors to assist SEG in continuing to achieve its tradition of excellence in education, professional development, new business generation, and engagement to cultivate a unique community platform that encourages collaboration and thought leadership for the advancement of geophysical science around the world. The WNC makes recommendations to the SEG Board of Directors to provide access to membership, leadership, and participation in SEG activities for women and young girls in exploration geophysics, geosciences, and engineering professions.  SEG, through the work of the WNC, seeks to provide access to SEG resources and opportunities, recognizing that different SEG members including (but not limited to) women may need different forms of support to achieve excellence.

WNC supports SEG’s mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics by recognizing the achievements and contributions of women professionals in industry and academia and by providing mentoring and professional development opportunities and fostering a collaborative community open to all SEG members regardless of specialty, career stage, gender, or other protected characteristic.

The committee highlights SEG’s role in the world of applied geophysics through lectures, workshops, networking events, and programs designed to support professional growth in geophysics and related fields.

This committee operates as a voluntary resource group which works to recognize and eliminate barriers that may inhibit participation in SEG. Participation in the committee and all related activities is open to all SEG members and interested individuals, regardless of gender, who support the committee’s mission of professional development, advancement, and fostering an environment where all members feel empowered to contribute to the global mission of SEG and its aspiration to serve the international geoscience community.

SEG and all its committees, including the WNC, do not discriminate based on protected characteristics and will not promote or prefer one class of persons over another.  The WNC always adheres to SEG’s Access and Culture policy. 

Objectives

• Create an online hub for mentoring, professional development, newsletters, and shared resources.
• Connect in person through an annual networking event and sessions at the SEG Technical Meeting and Exhibition.
• Champion recognition of women in applied geophysics by supporting SEG Honors and Awards nominations.
• Explore new initiatives and activities as the committee grows and evolves.

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