The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is a professional geological society founded in 1917 with over 31,000 members. AAPG works to advance the science of geology, especially regarding petroleum exploration and production. It publishes the AAPG Explorer magazine and AAPG Bulletin journal, holds an annual conference, and provides resources and grants to support students and members.

4.  The American Association of
Petroleum Geologists (or
AAPG) is one of the world's
largest professional geological
societies with over 31,000
members as of 2007. The
AAPG works to advance the
science of geology (especially
in regard to exploration for
and production of petroleum),
to promote technology, and to
inspire high professional
conduct. AAPG was founded in
1917. Currently almost 1/3 of
its members live outside the
United States.

5.  AAPG publishes the AAPG
Explorer magazine and
AAPG Bulletin scientific
journal, holds an annual
meeting including a
technical conference and
exhibition, sponsors
other conferences and
continuing education for
members around the
world, promotes student
involvement in the
profession, and provides
various other services to
its members.

6.  Great Publications: Bulletin,
Explorer
 Books
◦ Discounts on AAPG Books
◦ $500 Book Gift (3 yr cycle)
 Discounts on short courses
 Access to AAPG’s Career
Center

7.  GRADUATE STUDENTS-
are eligible for grants-
in-aid for special
research projects. Each
year the AAPG
Foundation awards
grants ranging from
$500-$3000 to support
graduate students in
geology, with a special
emphasis on support of
fieldwork. To download
an application, go to:
http://foundation.aapg.o
rg/gia/

8.  Learn about your
future career
 Increase your
knowledge with
exposure to leaders in
science and industry
 Expand interpersonal,
organizational, &
management skills
 Network – interaction
with peers
 Helps you throughout
your career

10.  My chapter is officially the 236th AAPG
Student Chapter!
 I want to welcome my university into the
AAPG Student Chapter Program. At AAPG we
want all of Student Chapters to be successful
and prominent in their leadership roles within
their university.

11. Employment
Placement
Interviews Geological
Field Trips
Galleries
Technical AAPG-
Soft Skills
Courses TUSC
Workshops Conferences
Training

16.  The student team has been assigned the task of
making a detailed assessment of the petroleum
potential within the given area. They are
expected to “think outside the box” and look at
new exploration models based on the most
recent published research and their given
education.
 The Student team will be able to consult their
company’s Exploration Manager; (Faculty
Advisor) plus a number of key personnel in its
global New Business Development team – an
internal consultancy providing expertise (Outside
Consultants).”

22.  There are three types of members:
 1- Member
 2- Active Member
 3- Officer (AAPG TEAM)

25.  You sign up with us
gives you lots of features such as:
 Team Work
 Creativity
 Excellence
 Scientific thinking
 Maximum gain experience
And available through the deal with the labor
market.