SEG Student Affairs Info PPT

Society of Exploration Geophysicists STUDENT AFFAIRS Melissa Brown, Student Affairs Coordinator [email_address] Jenny Cole, Student Affairs Specialist [email_address] Candice Chinsethagid, Supervisor Student Affairs [email_address]

Your Student Resources
Student Membership
Student Sections
Scholarships
Continuing Education Courses
DISC Course
Distinguished and Honorary Lecturers
Annual Meeting Travel Grants
Student Expos
SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium
SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program
Geoscientists without Borders
Challenge Bowl
the Anomaly Newsletter
Career Placement Area
NEW!! NEW!!

SEG Student Membership Benefits
FREE monthly subscription to THE LEADING EDGE magazine
FREE Online access to THE LEADING EDGE magazine and GEOPHYSICS journal, current and archive issues
FREE quarterly subscription to the student e-newsletter, the Anomaly
Scholarship opportunities
Discounts on Continuing Education courses, workshops, publications, and SEG Annual Meeting registration
STUDENT SECTIONS at many Universities
Transfer to Associate/Global Membership and receive FREE dues upon graduation
FREE Membership Sponsored by:

SEG Student Membership Benefits
Most of all, through associations with fellow SEG members students enjoy the benefit of developing:
PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS and INDUSTRY TIES
Increasing opportunities in NETWORKING
Guidance in CAREER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
For more information: http://seg.org/membership or [email_address]

Forming a Student Section
Forming a Student Section is easy !!
10 or more students and one Faculty Advisor
Elect student officers
Formal request to SEG President
Create a constitution
Via Student Sections, SEG provides students opportunities to share information and knowledge and to network with peers and the faculty advisor.

SEG Student Section Benefits
Monthly issues of TLE for your section’s library
Bimonthly issues of GEOPHYSICS for your section’s library
SEG Foundation Student Section Book Program
Annual DISC course on DVD
SEG Annual Meeting Expanded Abstracts on CD-ROM
Projects of Merit
PC’s for Students
SEG Distinguished and Honorary Lecturer visits
NEW!!

Scholarships “Today’s scholars are tomorrow’s industry leaders.”
2008 Academic Year
$484,045 awarded
176 scholarships awarded
2009 Deadline: March 1
For more info: [email_address]

Continuing Education Short Courses
Taught by industry experts
Cover topics from the fundamentals to the leading edge of geophysics
Small classes ensure plenty of time for hands on instruction

Continuing Education Short Courses
Public courses held in north and west Houston , New Orleans , Calgary , and at the SEG Annual Meeting
Course fee for SEG student members: only $25 per day
Registration at discounted student member rate is limited so apply early
View scheduled courses at: http://seg.org/upcomingcourses

SEG/EAGE DISC
The Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC) is presented in partnership with the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)
A one-day course taught by a prominent geophysicist on a current topic of interest
Student members attend the DISC for FREE!!
Find more information at http://seg.org/disc

2008 DISC
Reservoir Geophysics: Applications by William Abriel, Chevron
Presenting at SEG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas on 7 November 2008
See full schedule at http://seg.org/disc

Distinguished Lecturer (DL)
Fall 2008 SEG/AAPG DL
Aggressively Passive: Microseismic Opportunities Over an Oilfield’s Life by Peter M. Duncan, MicroSeismic, Inc.
http://seg.org/dl
FREE FOR STUDENTS SECTIONS! “ This program is an active effort to promote geophysics, stimulate general scientific and professional interest, expand technical horizons, and provide a connection to SEG activities and practices.”

Honorary Lecturer (HL)
North America HL
Forgotten Geophysics: A Reminder that First-Order Effects Should Come First” by Richard O. Lindsay, Noble Energy, Inc.
http://seg.org/hl
NEW! FREE FOR STUDENTS SECTIONS! The HL program encourages students by providing the opportunity to discuss scientific and career issues with a leading expert.

SEG Foundation Annual Meeting Travel Grants
Designed for graduate students who are presenting papers at the SEG Annual Meeting.
Other possible applicants:
Applicants who are pursuing a graduate degree in geosciences
Applicants who are members of an SEG Student Section
Applicants who have been an officer of an SEG Student Section
SEG Challenge Bowl winners who have been unable to find local support.
2008 Award Cycle
$20,000 in awards
8 recipients

Expos
The Expos offer an exceptional opportunity for students to showcase their expertise and value to many companies at one event. Efficient, affordable, and rewarding , the Expos are a must for any geoscience student interested in career development.
AAPG/SEG Expos
Fall Student Expo, Houston, TX
Spring Student Expo, Norman, OK
West Coast Student Expo, Northridge, CA
Student Job Quest, Location Varies
Rocky Mountain Rendezvous, Laramie, WY
For more info: [email_address] or visit: www.studentexpo.info

Expos
What’s in it for me? Take advantage of these opportunities:
Networking
Poster Session
Industry Exhibition
Interviews
Field Trips
Short Courses
“ Great job opportunity” “Good way to get connections” “Great chance to get a foot in the door” “Very beneficial, great networking event” “Very useful tool to expose to industry and exchange ideas”

Annual Meeting Travel Grant Opportunity
All Active Student Section Officers are Eligible
Leadership Skills Development & Professional Leadership Coaching
Team Building Experience
SEG Executive Committee
Discussion Groups
Travel Grant to Participate in SEG Annual Meeting
DEADLINE: January 2, 2009

SEG/Chevron Student Leadership Symposium “ What happened in San Antonio was something unique , something new ; a long expected change in the preparing for the future…. All that I can say is that I’m glad that I was there, that I was a part of this change… ..I lived dream moments , I had tons of fun (as I never dream I would again), I made great friends and opened new gates for new opportunities.” – Cezar Iacob (Romania)

Student Education Program
The SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program (SEP) prepares students for the breadth and challenges of an oil industry career
2 day course on the subject of multi-disciplinary subsurface integration for E&P
Graduate students are eligible
ExxonMobil will provide course materials, instructors, and team exercises.
“ ExxonMobil believes that education is the key to progress, development and economic growth.”

Student Education Program
Travel Grant Opportunities
North America: Held in conjunction with SEG Annual Meeting
International: Held in conjunction with SEG affiliated meetings
Accepted applicants will be assigned to participate in the SEP occurring in their geographical region
At year-end 2007, ExxonMobil’s worldwide workforce numbered nearly 81,000 employees, of which about 37 percent were located within the United States and 63 percent internationally.

Geoscientists without Borders
A new program established to connect universities with communities in need through projects using applied geophysics to benefit people and the environment around the world
Funded by a $1million grant from Schlumberger
"We have a significant contribution to make as geophysicists.“ ~Craig Beasley Be a part of making the world a better place

Program Opportunities
Fund humanitarian projects that aid communities in need
Excite students to exercise their passion for geophysics and philanthropy
Raise the awareness of the benefits of geophysics technology
Encourage cooperation amongst groups (SEG Student Sections, University Programs, and other science-related groups)
For more info: www.seg.org/gwb or [email_address]
The next round of applications is due 2 October 2008

Challenge Bowl
An international contest testing students breadth and depth of knowledge about the field of geoscience.
Winners of regional competitions compete in the global play-offs at the SEG Annual Meeting.
Meet recruiters
Network with industry professionals
Gain industry exposure
“ I had the opportunity to meet future geoscientists from distinct countries and exchange experiences with professionals that allow our communities to continue their development.” Oziel Gonzalez-Verdejo - Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico

the Anomaly Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter for SEG Student members.
Student Section events
Student Program Information
Upcoming deadlines for grants
Society information
Student Expo information
http://www.seg.org/students/anomaly

SEG Career Placement Area
Held in conjunction with the SEG Annual Meeting
Provides a place for students:
To post resumes
Visit with company representatives
Discuss employment opportunities and internships
Interview with hiring companies
Gain invaluable industry exposure

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