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Early Career

Support, connection, and momentum for geoscientists in years 1–10
BECOME A MEMBER

The early years of your career shape everything that follows. SEG’s Early Career resources are designed to help you build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and find your place in the global geoscience community.

As a student or early-career geophysicist, SEG connects you to:


  • Leadership and volunteer opportunities

  • Global networks and industry access


Together, these programs help you move from learning geophysics to leading within the profession.

Find the Opportunity That Matches Your Goals

EPIC is SEG’s global network for emerging professionals with fewer than eight years of industry experience. It exists to ensure early-career voices are heard, supported, and represented across the Society.

Through EPIC, members:

  • Connect with peers navigating similar career stages and challenges
  • Participate in global gatherings and discussions
  • Gain visibility and influence through representation on SEG committees
  • Stay engaged with SEG as future leaders of the profession


EPIC plays an active role in shaping SEG programs and priorities by ensuring early-career perspectives inform decision-making.

Nominate EPIC Member

Get Involved Early: Volunteer with EPIC

Volunteering is one of the fastest ways to build relationships, expand your skill set, and gain visibility within SEG.

Early-career members can volunteer with EPIC and across SEG committees, including:

  • Continuing Education
  • SEG EVOLVE
  • Field Camps
  • Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
  • Reviews
  • Travel Grants
  • CUSP (Committee on University and Student Programs)

Volunteering allows you to collaborate globally, contribute meaningfully to SEG initiatives, and develop leadership experience early in your career.

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Build Skills with Purpose: SEG EVOLVE PRO

For early-career professionals ready to deepen their technical and professional capabilities, SEG EVOLVE PRO offers a structured, team-based learning experience focused on real-world decision-making.
EVOLVE PRO integrates:

  • Applied geoscience workflows
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Commercial and technical critical thinking


This program is ideal for professionals associated with a company-sponsored team looking to strengthen problem-solving skills, expand perspective, and accelerate career readiness.

Learn More: SEG EVOLVE Pro

Membership That Grows with You

SEG membership provides early-career professionals with the tools, access, and community needed to thrive as your career evolves.

Whether you’re building expertise, exploring new directions, or stepping into leadership, SEG supports your growth at every stage.

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Learn, Stay Current, and Get Seen

Publications & Research Access
Stay at the forefront of exploration and innovation with member-only access to trusted resources, including:

Events & Continuing Education
Deepen your expertise and expand  your network through:

  • SEG On-Demand courses and recordings from SEG, AAPG, and GSH.
  • A global calendar of conferences, workshops, and webinars
  • Member pricing for IMAGE 
  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for select courses 
  • SEG On-Demand courses and recordings from SEG, AAPG, and GSH.

I would say to the next generation, joining SEG is what professionals do. It’s part of your professional life.”

– Steve Hill, Past SEG President and author

“I’d say never stop learning. That is my motto in life. You reach a certain stage and then you probably start thinking, ‘Well, I have done enough, and I’ve won some awards, and my name is well-known,’ but that is not the end game. The end point is continued learning.”

– Satinder Chopra, TGS

“SEG has provided an excellent platform to build my network and skill sets on both a professional and interpersonal level, which are critical as an early career scientist. I have met many qualified geophysicists, leading to a post-doctorate position and recruitment of skilled graduates with my current employer. I would highly encourage early career geoscientists to get involved in SEG in any way.

– Madeline Dana Lee, Ph.D. Ottawa, ON, SEG member for eight years and 2017-2018 SEG Board Member

“As an early career professional, being part of SEG has made a real difference in my growth. What I appreciate the most is how easy it is to connect with experts in the field. Professionals whose works are widely studied and respected are now just an event away. ”


– Basem Chikiban, Geophysicist – DUG

“Graduating is just your license to learn. It’s up to you to make sure that you remain very well informed and a valuable employee wherever you choose to work by staying abreast of what’s being developed in the science of geophysics and how people apply it. There’s really no other way to do that as effectively as by being a member of a professional organization.”

– Klaas Koster, Chief Geophysicist, Oxy and former SEG President

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