tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:27:45 +0000http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/noreply@blogger.com (AGS)Blogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-8254567304904687989Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:20:00 +00002010-01-21T06:27:45.992-08:00Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies and the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM -- CALL FOR PAPERS -- 60th Annual Convention October 10-12, 2010 San Antonio, Texas Hosted by the South Texas Geological Society 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 http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2010/01/gcags-abstracts-due-feb-15th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-1954833638052344755Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-11-25T13:47:58.405-08:00<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/11/dec-7th-talk-evaporites-mylonites-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-7553295214408358454Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:51:00 +00002009-11-20T12:49:56.674-08:00We had great weather and a full bus of geologists for a very interesting, if not scary, field trip to a variety of urban sites around Austin on Halloween. Field trip coordinators Chock Woodruff and Raymond Slade led a great trip and have a super guidebook (#31) as a result. Below are a few pictures.Pete Rose kicked off the field trip with a discussion of El Nino/La Nina patterns as they relate tohttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/11/october-fieldtrip-urban-hydrology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-8786222422740289240Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:54:00 +00002009-09-28T20:02:02.534-07:00October 10-12, 2010. San Antonio, Texas.Abstract deadline is February 1, 2010.Please click on this link for complete details:2010%20call%20for%20papers.pdfor visit: www.gcags2010.comhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/09/gcags-2010-call-for-papers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-3778775529701176830Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:17:00 +00002009-09-28T20:09:39.296-07:00WEST TEXAS GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2009 FALL SYMPOSIUM: October 28-30, 2009 Elusive Hydrocarbons are Still to be Found in the Permian Basin Please plan to attend the 21st West Texas Geological Society Fall Symposium during the final week of October. The two and one-half days of technical sessions will feature oral and poster sessions presented by outstanding authors showcasing current research, fieldhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/09/west-texas-geological-society-fall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-1467882957113729672Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:44:00 +00002009-09-15T10:59:23.884-07:00A big thank you to Dean Mosher for her talk on ethics--it was a packed house. Shown here is Dean Mosher (left) and AGS President Ann Molineux. AGS greatly appreciates UT and the BEG for their continued support of AGS meetings with their facilities.Many thanks also go to exiting AGS President Shane Valentine for a wonderful year.Finally, here's a few of your 2009-2010 AGS Officers and Chairs. http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/09/first-meeting-big-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-9120289230566007164Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:37:00 +00002009-08-31T10:11:40.310-07:00AGS will kick off its meetings with a talk on "Ethics for Geoscientists" by Dr. Sharon Mosher, Dean of the Jackson School of Geosciences on Monday, August 31, 7PM. This talk may satisfy the annual Professional Geoscience requirement for practicing geoscience in Texas as required by the TBPG. Please come prepared to renew your annual AGS membership ($20). Location: ROC building, PRC campus (http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/07/monday-august-31-7pm-ethics-and-geology.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-2157274247041536319Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:04:00 +00002009-08-31T10:07:56.676-07:00Chock Woodruff and Raymond Slade will coordinate a fieldtrip on Saturday, October 31st, 0800-1700, please contact Chock for payment and reservation details.http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/08/ags-fieldtrip-urban-hydrologic-horror.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-3330257467806921445Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:50:00 +00002009-08-24T19:51:54.391-07:00Heads Up! Changes at AAPG?AAPG’s Globalization plans under discussion – what might be involved? The AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) continues to expand its global reach, with international Regions (e.g. Africa Region, Europe Region, etc.) currently regarded as units roughly on a par with domestic Sections (e.g. Gulf Coast Section, otherwise known as the Gulf Coast Associationhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/08/changes-at-aapg.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-5326272261390846097Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:45:00 +00002009-08-24T19:46:25.643-07:00MINX-3000 Introduction to Economic GeologyThis course presents the fundamentals of mining exploration and economics in a competitive market atmosphere, suited to professional geoscientists seeking license maintenance as well as those having a casual interest in geology. Teams of students compete for economic success in a simulated mining rush. Each team represents a mining exploration company. http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/08/continuing-education-opportunity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-5446344941552767851Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:33:00 +00002009-06-10T06:37:56.081-07:00The 4th International Symposium on Submarine Mass Movements and Their Consequences will be hosted by the Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences in Austin, Texas on November 8-11, 2009.This symposium is part of an initiative of the International Geoscience Programme (project 511), a joint endeavor of UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences.The main objective ofhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/06/beg-4th-international-symposium-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-4188748662357358829Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:54:00 +00002009-06-09T07:00:43.986-07:00As posted on University of Texas webpage:June 1, 2009AUSTIN, Texas—The Jackson School community mourns the loss of senior research scientist Todd Berton Housh and extend their condolences to his family. Housh died Saturday, May 30 at his home in Round Rock at the age of 47. He is survived by his wife Cara and children.A memorial service was held at High Point Fellowship at 600 W. New Hope Drive http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/06/ags-mourns-death-of-member-todd-housh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-4236104618617405381Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:14:00 +00002009-06-09T06:18:34.575-07:00Todd died Saturday, May 30, 2009 at his home in Round Rock at the age of 47. He is survived by his wife Cara and 12 children. Todd, an active member of AGS, contributed his time and expertise to the geologic community. In 2006 Todd was one of the leaders of an AGS fieldtrip guidebook #26 titled: "Volcanic Features of the Austin Area, Travis County, Texas. " In http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/06/ags-mourns-passing-of-dr-todd-housh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-4150979478794366120Fri, 15 May 2009 18:20:00 +00002009-05-15T11:33:37.232-07:00AGS awarded two outstanding University of Texas students with scholarships at the May meeting. AGS President Shane Valentine is shown congratulating Travis Kloss (top photo) and David Dagian (below).http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/05/ags-awards-scholarships.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-8871144125740814769Wed, 13 May 2009 13:32:00 +00002009-05-13T06:50:57.600-07:00Press%20Release_GCAGS.pdfhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/05/2009-gcags-schedule-and-fees.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-8273532468114158275Wed, 13 May 2009 13:30:00 +00002009-05-13T06:32:22.477-07:002009_BRGS_Oil_and_Gas_Symposium_Announcement.pdfhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/05/2009-brgs-oil-and-gas-symposium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-1331372342525175396Thu, 07 May 2009 14:59:00 +00002009-05-07T08:05:01.004-07:00Congratulations to the 2009-2010 AGS officers!President - Ann MolineuxVice President - Pat DickersonSecretary - Angela LudolphTreasurer - Doug WiermanPresident Elect - Dallas Dunlaphttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/05/new-ags-officers-elected.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-6806127662075144555Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:59:00 +00002009-04-07T07:03:37.829-07:00Texas State University is looking for an Adjunct Professor to teach Physical Geology and possibly Historical Ggeology next year. Interested parties should contact Rene De Hon at dhon@txstate.eduhttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/04/job-opening_07.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-9058108859464770829Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:41:00 +00002009-03-31T19:50:44.516-07:00The TBPG has mailed out the attached letter to all Texas PGs summarizing proposed changes to legislation that would affect Texas PGs. In case you didn't receive the letter, you can check it out by clicking on this link: Statutory_Issues_Announcement_03-20-09.dochttp://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/03/tbpg-statuatory-issues-announcements.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-5306544044979181835Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:12:00 +00002009-03-18T13:46:49.387-07:00As many of you know, the Texas State Board of Education (TSBOE) is nearing a vote on various provisions to the Approved Science Curriculum in the state. The proposed curriculum standards will dictate what is taught in science classes in elementary and secondary schools and provide the material for state tests and textbooks. The standards will remain in place for a decade after their approval by http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/03/ags-defends-texas-science-curriculum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-353396743440113103Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:29:00 +00002009-03-13T19:38:15.897-07:00Time on Earth is the podcast of the Bureau of Economic Geology. Click here for a link to the show.The aims of our show are:1) To increase public understanding of geosciences. 2) To demonstrate how geoscience is interwoven into the most important issues in our world. 3) To highlight cutting-edge research in all branches of geoscience that may provide solutions to our most pressing earth resource http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/03/time-on-earth-new-podcast-from-beg.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-3450637141744301206Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:20:00 +00002009-02-09T09:21:47.614-08:00The Texas Association of Engineering Geologists is having a golf tournament in Dallas, Texas on April 3, 2009 to benefit the AEG Geology Scholarship fund which we created last year. The golf tournament is planned in conjunction with our Spring meeting at the Ellison Miles Geotechnical Institute. Our first fundraiser for the Scholarship fund was a personal tour of the Lucy exhibit, with Dr. http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/02/aeg-geology-scholarship-fundraiser.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-1199531614934926785Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:06:00 +00002009-01-28T13:10:07.419-08:00AGS member Dr. Brian A. Smith presented the USGS Tapestry of Time and Terrain map to two eighth-grade science teachers at Baliey Middle School. Mrs. Tipps (left) and Mrs. Bakshi (right), are shown with the geologic map donated by AGS.http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2009/01/geologic-maps-in-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-6749995713256374395Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:10:00 +00002008-12-22T09:10:49.458-08:00The AGS Field Trip on Saturday, October 25, 2008, to view the Canyon Dam gorge was asplendid success. On a stunningly beautiful day, we traversed the gorge that was created by anenormous cascade of water (circa 70,000 cubic feet per second) when the dam’s spillwayovertopped in July, 2002. An analysis of the hydrology of the flood event was presented byRaymond Slade. The walk through the gorge http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2008/12/fall-ags-fieldtrip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5291499271455856956.post-8832759230868738300Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:45:00 +00002008-08-04T10:48:44.607-07:00Austin Community College will offer "Introduction to Economic Geology" in the Continuing Education Dept. this fall. The schedule has not been assigned yet, but it would be one night per week for half a semester.The contact at ACC is Ed Ardizoni, Coordinator, Continuing Education - Business and Industry Institute. He can be reached at Highland Business Center near Highland Mall (ph. 512-223-7525),http://www.austingeosoc.org/blog/2008/08/acc-offers-continuing-education-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (AGS)