Over 100 attendees at the BEG Commons auditorium witnessed a very interesting talk by Pete Rose titled: ETHICS IN GEOSCIENCE: CAN PUBLIC-SECTOR SCIENCE LEARN FROM PROVEN PRIVATE-SECTOR TECHNIQUES? The good questions and discussion after the talk reflect the quality and relevance of Pete’s presentation. We thank Pete very much for his time and thoughtful presentation. Thanks to Dallas for arranging the nice facility with food and drinks.
AGS officers work hard to register and sign up folks for the October fieldtrip.
The BEG Commons was a nice place to talk and catch up with fellow Geoscientists.
Check out AGS field trip locations using the new Mapper. The Mapper, incorporates the Google Maps and over 280 field stop locations with links to download or purchase the guidebook.
Go to the “Field Trips” webpage to find the mapper or click on the image below.
Title: ETHICS IN GEOSCIENCE: CAN PUBLIC-SECTOR SCIENCE LEARN FROM PROVEN PRIVATE-SECTOR TECHNIQUES?
Speaker: Peter R. Rose, founder and Senior Associate of Rose and Associates, LLP (R&A)
Time & Location: 7:00-8:00, Commons Building (#137) located at the J.J. Pickle Research Campus, 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758 (between U.S. 183 and Braker Lane) http://www.utexas.edu/commons/maps/
*note this talk may satisfy the ethics requirement for the annual ethics requirement to maintain a Texas Professional Geoscience (PG) license.
At the May 2010 AGS meeting Chock Woodruff and Linda Ruiz-McCall presented the AGS Distinguished Service Award recognizing Raymond’s years of distinguished contributions to the Society, and in particular to the fieldtrips and guidebooks. Congratulations Raymond and thank you for your great service and contribution to AGS!
Raymond (left) is presented the AGS Distriguished Service Award by Chock Woodruff and Linda Ruiz-McCall.
Geologic Map of MariscalMt., Big BendNational Park
Eddie Ficker
Promoting AGS Publications using Google Maps
Brian B. Hunt, Nathanael Banda & Brian A. Smith
Three-Dimensional Geologic Model of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Central Texas
Brian Hunt
Unusual hydrophysical response in a Edwards Aquifer monitor well: What is going on?
Vishal Maharaj & Lesli Wood
Depositional Element Morphology and Architecture of the Atoka Interval, Fort Worth Basin, USA
Ann Molineux
University Geology Collections: An Untapped Resource
Mustafa Saribudak (3 posters)
1) An integrated geophysical study: Is there a cave on Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas?
2) Don’t Mess with a Geophysicist’s House: A Case Study of Ground Penetrating Radar for Concrete Moisture Mapping and Void Detection in the Saturated Soil beneath the Concrete Foundation, Houston, Texas
3) Geophysical mapping of active Hockley growth fault in NW Houston, Texas: A few surprising results
Kadira Singh
Geometry and Nature of Modern and Ancient Mass Transport Deposits Worldwide
Doug Wierman
Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Trinity Aquifer in parts of Blanco and Hays Counties, TX
The March 2010 AGS annual poster session was a great success with numerous posters and members attending. Also presenting were area students selected from the Science Fair. A few pictures are posted below.
John Mikels (Education Chair) presented certifications to 4 select science fair students.
Shane Valentine (Past President 2008-9) discusses BMP’s with a Science Fair student.
Doug Wierman and Al Broun discuss some of the content of their pending publication: “Hydrogeolgic Atlas of the Blanco, Hays, and Travis Counties.”
Al Cherepon displays his poster of Austin Area springs and a sampling program for pesticides. This work will be an upcoming AGS Bulletin paper. Thanks Al!
Nathanael Banda displays a new 3D geologic model of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
AUSTIN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL POSTER SESSION – MARCH 1, 2010
CALL FOR POSTERS
Reserve your space – e-mail patdickerson@earthlink.net by close of business on February 24, 2010
WHEN: Monday, March 1, 2010; session starts at 7:00 p.m. Pizza, conversation, and poster set-up at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bureau of Economic Geology, Pickle Research Campus Foyer and first-floor conference room
NOTES: BYOT (tacks, tape, etc.) Space: One poster display board (7.5 ft wide x 6 ft high) Arrive & complete your set-up before the meeting starts at 7:00
Show your newest research results! Report on your latest project! Receive feedback on your AAPG or South-Central GSA poster prior to the meeting!
Welcome back to San Antonio! Our theme this year is “Weathering the Cycles” – a challenge that resource geologists have faced and overcome in the past. How do we weather the economic cycles? We…
Network with our community
Experience the latest technology in the technical exhibition
Take a course or a trip and grow new and diverse skills
Listen to special presentations on strategies to endure and prosper during an economic downtime and prepare for the inevitable rebound.
By celebrating our successes, facing our challenges, and learning from the research results of our peers, we are paid back many fold by sharing ideas and experiences among our professional community. So come and share your experiences! Suggest a session topic, present an oral paper or a poster, learn about the latest ideas and technologies in our field. Come to San Antonio and enjoy the Gulf’s own geoscience convention!
PROPOSED TECHNICAL SESSIONS INCLUDE…
·Organic ‘Shales’ of the Gulf Coast – Controls on Reservoir Quality and Producibility
·Gulf of Mexico Paleogene – Reservoirs, Events and Controversies
·Eastern Gulf of Mexico – Exploration Potential and Environmental Challenges
·Texas/Mexico Borderlands – Structures, Hydrocarbons, and Lessons Learned
·Unconventional Resources — Exploration Decisions and Production Issues
·Integration of Seismic Geomorphology and Wellbore Data – Case Studies
·New and Evolving Technologies – Impact on Commerciality
·Horizontal Drilling and Formation Stimulation – Edwards, Wilcox, and elsewhere
·Carbon Sequestration – Risks, Opportunities, and Implica
tions for EOR
·Alternative Energy Solutions – The Role of Geoscience
·Water for a Growing Region – Geology, Water Quality and Resource Management
·Geologic Training and Education – Preparing for the Crew Change
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Abstracts (not more than 250 words) should be submitted for review online to the technical program chair. Papers should have application to GulfCoast and Gulf of Mexico geology. Include your full mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers, email address, and whether you are submitting for oral or poster or either (preferred).
Notification of acceptance by March 15, 2010.All presenters, both oral or poster, must submit either a paper (10-12 pages) or an extended abstract with key figures for review by April 16, 2010. Full instructions for authors with templates are posted at www.gcags2010.com.
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2010!
Questions or ideas for the technical program should be directed to:
The BEG Commons was a nice place to talk and catch up with fellow Geoscientists.
Pete’s title slide and a concluding remark.
