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SEG Foundation Earns Platinum Seal of Transparency
The Platinum Seal of Transparency signifies the Foundation’s commitment to sharing vital information with the public. Donors can now access detailed financial information, learn about our mission, strategies, and achievements, and understand the impact we’re making in the field of geophysics.
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SEG Partners with GetFTR to Enhance Research Discovery
SEG has enhanced access to its research by joining GetFTR, a collaborative initiative for reliable research pathways. Supported by Atypon, SEG is fully integrated into GetFTR’s Publisher and Integrator components, improving content visibility and notifying readers about available references.
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Call for Applications: Early-Career Subcommittee, SEG Research Committee
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Research Committee is now accepting applications for its Early-Career Subcommittee. This prestigious group contributes to shaping the future research strategy and objectives of SEG, offering valuable insights and perspectives from those in the early stages of their careers.
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SEG Welcomes John Eastwood as New President
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is thrilled to announce the commencement of John Eastwood’s tenure as President. Eastwood was chosen by SEG voting members in 2023 for a three-year term (2024-26) to the Board of Directors (President-elect, President, and Past President). A seasoned geophysicist with a distinguished career at ExxonMobil, Eastwood brings a wealth…
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President Cheng names 2024 Presidential Award recipients
Three individuals have been selected by President Arthur Cheng to receive the SEG Presidential Award in 2024. Established in 2008, the SEG Presidential Award is bestowed at the discretion of the SEG president to recognize those who have contributed outstanding service to the Society. This year’s recipients include Michael Fehler, James DiSiena, and Annabella Betancourt.
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Society of Exploration Geophysicists announces 2024 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.
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Joseph M. Reilly selected as SEG’s next President-Elect
Joseph (Joe) M. Reilly was selected by SEG Voting Members to serve as President-elect for 2024–2025. Following his one-year term as President-elect, Reilly will assume the office of SEG President following IMAGE 2025 scheduled for 24–29 August 2025 in Houston, Texas.
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SPE/AAPG/SEG Oil and Natural Gas Technology Symposium: Sustainable Energy for Future Generations
On 12 June 2024, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, together with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Society for Exploration Geophysicists, conducted a one-day symposium on the theme, “Sustainable Energy for Future Generations.”
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SEG Student Members Eligible for Distinguished Course Tuition Assistance
SEG Student Members in need of financial assistance to attend a Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC) are encouraged to apply for the Dave Monk Tuition Assistance Fund.
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Baker Hughes Foundation continues support for two SEG programs
At the end of 2023 Q1/Q2 call for applications, GWB Steering Committee selected two projects for funding. One of those projects is in Southern India. More than 60% of India is experiencing high to extremely high-water stress, with scarce, overused, and contaminated surface water supplies. Groundwater depletion, caused by the expansion of groundwater-based irrigation during…
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