SEG News Archive
Explore past announcements, stories, and milestones that showcase SEG’s ongoing impact across the global geoscience community.
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SEG Transformation Task Force members announced
Hello SEG members, SEG’s transformation has begun! The SEG Transformation Task Force members are selected, and our journey is under way. If you missed my previous update about the Transformation Task Force, you can read it here. Since the new Task Force will take over where the Strategic Options (SO) Task Force left off, most participants…
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The Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation (SEGF) Announces New Leadership Position
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation (SEGF) Board of Directors has announced the promotion of Katie Burk to the new leadership position of Foundation Managing Director. Burk is a 15-year employee of SEG and recognized within the industry for her stellar professionalism and performance as a Foundation business leader. SEG recently quashed talks of possible…
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SEG Transformation Task Force to be formed
As previously announced, based on the work of the Strategic Options (SO) Task Force—the Board has decided to accelerate the transformation of SEG as an independent organization. As part of the SO Task Force’s work, SEG hired a 3rd-party independent contractor to facilitate focus groups to get feedback. The focus group structure included students, committees,…
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Update: SEG Ukrainian Support Task Force
In response to the war in Ukraine, SEG President Anna Shaughnessy formed the SEG Ukrainian Support Task Force. The Task Force worked to identify and recommend constructive actions to help our impacted Ukrainian members and students during this difficult time. The Task Force presented their recommendations to the Board last week. In response, Anna and…
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Society of Exploration Geophysicists announces 2022 Honors and Awards recipients
One of SEG’s great traditions is the special recognition of individuals and organizations for their contributions to geophysics and to the Society. The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) has announced its 2022 Honors and Awards recipients. Öz Yilmaz is the recipient of SEG’s highest honor, the Maurice Ewing Medal, awarded to a person who is…
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Robotic Boat to Explore Underwater Volcano in Tonga Region
The BBC has recently reported that a robotic boat, Sea-Kit’s USV Maxlimer, will be deployed to the Tonga region of the Pacific Ocean to study Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai, an underwater volcano that erupted in January. The Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha’apai eruption in early 2022 was one of the strongest volcanic eruptions in nearly a century, creating a plume…
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SEG Ukrainian Support Task Force
In response to the war in Ukraine, SEG President Anna Shaughnessy has formed the SEG Ukrainian Support Task Force. The Task Force is composed of the following members: The SEG Ukrainian Support Task Force will focus on humanitarian efforts to assist our Ukrainian members. The task force will work quickly to identify and recommend constructive…
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SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force Update
Hello SEG members, I am pleased to announce—based on the work of the Strategic Options (SO) Task Force—the Board has decided to continue and accelerate the transformation of SEG as an independent organization. I would like to personally thank the SO Task Force for their hard work and thorough review of all the strategic options…
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SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force Update
Hello SEG members. I am happy to share with you the substantial progress the Strategic Options (SO) Task Force has made in the analysis of options ahead for SEG. Since October of last year, the Task Force has analyzed internal and market data and engaged a wide range of stakeholders, members, and others in order…
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Thomsen and Yilmaz Elected to National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced on 9 February 2022 that 111 new members and 22 international members have been elected, including two geophysicists, Leon Thomsen as a new member, and Oz Yilmaz as an international member. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer…
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SEG Educational Equity Scholarship Matching Funds
We are excited to inform you about the newly established SEG Educational Equity Scholarship and the current matching opportunity to support our diverse student geoscientists around the world. The SEG Educational Equity Scholarship provides academic merit-based scholarships to students studying geophysics or a closely related field and who are underrepresented in their area of study…
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SEG Doodlebugger Newsletter to Feature Member Photography
Readers of the bi-weekly SEG Doodlebugger Newsletter may have noticed a few changes over the last few months. The newsletter team has been searching for ways to improve the newsletter with information that is more relevant to our members and with content that helps our members better connect and engage with each other. With that…
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Engineering geophysics conference focuses on sustainability and global innovation
The International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG) successfully completed its Sixth Edition, addressing important topics on Sustainability with Energy Transition and CO2 Monitoring and Management. The United Arab Emirates is building a sustainable, balanced, and diversified economy to ensure stability and prosperity through innovation and excellence. This conference was designed and operated with those qualities…
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Introducing the SEG Advanced Modeling Corporation (SEAM) Webinar Series
SEAM would like to invite individuals who have worked with the SEAM data to present their experience in an educational webinar. To be considered for this opportunity or to learn more, please submit your name, company and/or educational institution affiliation, name of the SEAM data and a brief description of your presentation to [email protected]. The date…
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SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force Update
Hello SEG members, The SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force provides me with regular updates, and I would like to pass some key information on to you. Communication throughout this process is paramount. As such, a web page is now available to provide continuous updates. Here you can download files, read my previous updates, and…
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Scientists have discovered a way to turn CO2 from factory emissions into useful products
As the push to reduce greenhouse gases gains momentum, new research out of Oregon State University shows promise to help solve the CO2 emissions problem. A recent article in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A reveals that a new lanthanide metal organic framework (MOF) loaded with propylene oxide can scrub CO2 from factory flue gases and creates…
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SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force Update
Hello SEG members, Our SEG Strategic Options (SO) Task Force has been hard at work, and I want to apprise you of its progress. The Task Force has grouped SEG’s strategic options into three categories. They include: The SO Task Force recently presented a progress report of the three above options to the SEG Board…
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Using Remote Sensing to Study Ecosystems
As the geoscience community continues to evolve with our planet’s changing needs, new applications for old techniques are finding their way into other realms of science. While some remote-sensing technologies have been used in agriculture since the 1950s, a fundamental shift has been occurring in the biology community as they study ecosystems and fight to…
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The Society of Exploration Geophysicists Names James (Jim) C. White as New Executive Director
Tulsa, OK – After a comprehensive global search, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Board of Directors has announced its selection of James (Jim) C. White as the new SEG executive director. White’s professional career spans the geophysical industry with experience in executive management, business development, strategic planning, risk analysis, program management, and financial strategies. He…
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Save on SEAM products through 31 December!
SEG Advanced Modeling Corporation (SEAM) is announcing its first ever End-of-Year Data Sale. All SEAM products priced at US$1,000 or more will be offered at a 15% discount until the end of the year. Orders placed on or before 31 December will be eligible for the discount. Act fast and get SEAM products at a…