Podcast Tag: Society

Episode 229: From Barriers to Belonging – Building Strong Companies & Teams in Geophysics

July 9, 2024

Seismic Soundoff · 229: From Barriers to Belonging – Building Strong Companies & Teams in Geophysics

“Understanding the problem is sometimes more important than getting to a solution.”

In this episode, Dr. Eileen Martin, winner of the 2024 J. Clarence Karcher Award, shares actionable advice and resources to help you make a positive impact in your professional environment. Eileen elaborates on the JEDI Committee’s initiatives, including the JEDI Ambassadors program, which aims to integrate JEDI principles across various SEG committees. Listeners will learn practical steps for promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within their organizations and the broader geophysics community. This episode offers actionable advice and resources to help you make a positive impact in your professional environment.

Episode 207: Advancing Geosciences – How SEG Foundation Makes a Difference

December 12, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 207: Advancing Geosciences – How SEG Foundation Makes a Difference

In this intriguing conversation, David Bartel, the Chair of the SEG Foundation, provides an exclusive insight into how the nonprofit organization is advancing geophysics research, supporting SEG members, and positively impacting society.

Episode 206: Arthur Cheng on His SEG Journey from Student to President

December 5, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 206: Arthur Cheng on His SEG Journey from Student to President

Arthur Cheng, the first Chinese president of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, shares some of the highlights from his five decades of being a member and his vision for the future of SEG.

Episode 200: Highlights from the Top 10 Episodes

October 4, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 200: Highlights from the Top 10 Episodes and Behind-the-Scenes

For this milestone episode, this show highlights key statistics, showcases clips from the Top 10 episodes, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is made.

Episode 185: The current and future outlook for SEG and geophysics

May 3, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 185: The current and future outlook for SEG and geophysics

SEG President Ken Tubman discusses the future outlook of SEG and applied geophysics. Ken outlines how SEG could allow greater experimentation, the pros and cons of its current governance structure, and how members can best contribute to SEG's future. This episode not only matters for SEG members and stakeholders and the profession of applied geophysics but provides expertise and guidance for all membership-based organizations.

Episode 183: The importance of SEG regional offices to advance geophysics

April 12, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 183: The importance of SEG regional offices to advance geophysics

Yogaani Bhatia, SEG's Managing Director for International Operations, discusses the value of the SEG regional offices as SEG celebrates over ten years of the Middle East regional office. She explains how geophysics is changing in the Middle East and highlights the similarities and differences between geophysics in the Middle East and China. Yogaani also shares what she's most proud of over the past ten years at the SEG Middle East office and why the regional offices are important to the future success of the SEG and geophysics.

Episode 180: The power and need for SEG Scholarships

March 8, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 180: The power and need for SEG Student Scholarships

SEG Scholarships encourage the study of geophysics and related geosciences in universities worldwide. In this special episode, we feature two scholarship recipients and the founder of a new Scholarship Program. This episode will leave no doubt of the power of the SEG Scholarships to benefit the Society, geophysics, and individual lives.

Episode 176: The secret shortcut to power up your career

February 1, 2023

Seismic Soundoff · 176: The secret shortcut to power up your career

Boris Gurevich provides an insider's perspective on the value of expanding your knowledge and awareness of the wide-ranging discipline of geophysics. Boris provides a helpful overview of this often overlooked, free resource. He also shares tips to maximize your engagement and learning and the best ways to get involved, from attendees to companies to lecturers. The Honorary and Distinguished Lectures provide an invaluable resource to the geophysics community and the public. This conversation will provide the shortcut to help you get the most out of it.

Episode 151: The transformation of SEG

May 18, 2022

Seismic Soundoff · 151: The transformation of SEG

SEG President-Elect Ken Tubman discusses the outcome of the Strategic Options Task Force. Ken provides an inside look at the decision-making of the SEG Strategic Options Task Force. He shares his reasons for voting to keep SEG independent, highlights the feedback from the focus groups, and previews the SEG Transformation Task Force. He also offers insight into why he looks to the gaming industry for inspiration and the best way introverts can benefit from networking.

Episode 133: The major opportunities and challenges for SEG with Anna Shaughnessy

November 17, 2021

Seismic Soundoff · 133: The major opportunities and challenges for SEG with Anna Shaughnessy

SEG President Anna Shaughnessy discusses the major challenges and decisions facing the SEG and the geosciences in the years ahead. This conversation offers an important look into the meaningful events impacting the SEG and the greater industry.