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National Council of State Legislators Conference
The representatives of the American Geosciences Consortium at the NCSL meeting held in Las Angeles, California on July 29 - August 1, 2018.
From left to right: Cassy Rose, AGI; Aaron Johnson, AIPG; Bill Godwin, AEG; Kasey White, GSA; Erik Frost, California Geological Survey; and Brian Olson, California Geological Survey.
Results from 2018 Ballot for AIPG 2019 National Officers
AIPG 2019 National President-Elect (AIPG 2020 National President) - J. Todd McFarland, CPG-11348, Tennessee SectionAIPG 2019 National Vice President (Term of Office 2019) - Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG-11048, Nevada Section
AIPG 2019 National Treasurer (Term of Office 2019-2020) - Matthew J. Rhoades, CPG-0737, Colorado Section
AIPG 2019 National Editor (Term of Office 2019-2020) - John L. Berry, CPG-04032, Texas Section
Young Professional (Term of Office 2019) - Erica L. Stevenson, YP-0238, Michigan Section
The incumbent AIPG 2019 National Officers
AIPG National President - Keri A. Nutter, CPG-11579, Alaska Section
AIPG National Past-President - R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433, Arizona Section
AIPG National Secretary - Anne Murray, CPG-11645, Florida Section
The 2019 National Advisory Board Representatives will be decided on at the AIPG National Meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 8, 2019.
AIPG National Annual Conference
Monday - September 10, 2018
Lunch Buffet with Keynote Speaker - James Reed, RockWare Incorporated, Golden, CO
Tuesday - September 11, 2018
Lunch Buffet with Keynote Speaker - Dr. Uwe Kackstaetter, Associate Professor of Geology, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
September 10, 2018 (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm) - AIPG National Annual Conference
Workshop - GOLI! Online Continuing Education for the Modern Workforce
Heather Houlton, American Geosciences Institute, Workforce Development, Education & Outreach Specialist, Alexandria, VA
AIPG and AGI partnered to build a platform called the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative that hosts online courses covering a variety of geoscience topics. Courses are developed as one of two formats: either live webinar events or on-demand courses. Many of our live webinar events get converted into on-demand courses. Heather Houlton, AGI’s Workforce Development Specialist will demonstrate how to become involved with GOLI. She will provide guidance to our attendees about process and mechanics of presenting a live webinar and then converting it to an online program. She will also review the process by which AIPG members can contribute to GOLI without being a speaker on a live webinar event. This session will be of interest to those who value continuing education and professional development. To view the available courses, please visit: https://goli.americangeosciences.org/courses/. We look forward to seeing you there!
AIPG Booth at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous
AIPG had a booth at the Earth Educators' Rendezvous on July 16-20 at the University of Kansas thanks to Christine Lilek, AIPG CPG Member, who volunteered to staff the booth. Thank you Christine!
How do you access geoscience information?
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has asked us to disseminate a short, 2-minute survey about where the community finds reliable sources of geoscientific information and how these assets are accessed. This study will help improve the communities’ access to reliable information services.
Please share your experiences by participating in AGI’s 4-question survey, which can be found at http://bit.ly/GeoInfoServices. The survey deadline is Friday, August 3rd, 2018. If you have any questions about the study, please contact AGI’s Workforce Development Specialist Heather Houlton at hrh@americangeosciences.org.
We appreciate your willingness to participate.
New Database Enhances Access to Geological Survey Publications
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has launched a new online resource, the Geological Surveys Database, to support the public discovery of a critical source of reliable geoscience information. This new database provides a state-of-the-art portal for decision makers and others to search and discover state geological survey publications and U.S. Geological Survey factsheets.
"The Geological Surveys Database is the latest in a collection of high-quality information products from AGI. Improving public discovery and access to material from the geological surveys is a core part of AGI's mission of connecting people and the geosciences, and we're excited to highlight the work that they are doing," said AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book.
This database is a collaborative effort of AGI's Critical Issues program, GeoRef, and the state geological surveys to increase the discoverability and use of geological survey publications. The Geological Surveys Database provides users with an improved interface, including the ability to search against structured metadata (e.g., title, author, notes, etc.) that have been developed by GeoRef and supplemented with state geological survey data, as well as full-text searching of publications. Users can also employ the geographic search interface to find geo-coded publications, browse publications by author, topic, or geological survey, and filter search results with on-the-fly filters. Users can also export citations, create custom lists, save custom searches, create notes and comments on database records.
The Geological Surveys Database (https://statesurveys.americangeosciences.org) is seamlessly integrated into AGI's Critical Issues webpages so that users can find relevant state survey publications and USGS factsheets as they browse Critical Issues web-based content. The Critical Issues website also hosts a Quick Search portal (https://www.americangeosciences.org/critical-issues/geological-surveys-database) which allows users to search the entire Geological Surveys Database to find the ten most relevant publications related to their search terms.
Invitation from The Professional Geologist (TPG)
TPG is AIPG's quarterly journal and is in need of technical articles (which will be peer-reviewed), articles about aspects of professional geological practice, section and other news of interest, anecdotes of fun or fear in the field, and commentary to stimulate discussion.
You are invited to take the opportunity to publically express your point of view or explain work products related to the science, practice, and regulation of the profession of geology.
Please consider submitting a thought-provoking or informative article relating to your chosen profession or to the political issues that affect our profession. Send articles to aipg@aipg.org. Past issues of TPG are available online - http://aipg.org/TPGPublic.
The International Association for Geoscience Diversity Joins the AGI Federation
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD) has joined the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) as an International Associate. The IAGD's admission to the AGI Federation was formally approved by the AGI Executive Committee earlier this year.
Initially what began as a grassroots advisory group to support geoscience instructors working to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities in introductory geoscience courses, the IAGD has grown to an international organization leading the effort to promote access and inclusion from academia into the geoscience profession. Today, the goal of the IAGD remains the same: to mitigate barriers that have traditionally excluded students and geoscience professionals due to a temporary or permanent disability. To do this, the IAGD mentors K-12 teachers, higher education instructors and teaching assistants through instructional development workshops and collaborative course design, leads accessible field courses for students and faculty with disabilities, and collaborates with professional societies and representatives from geoscience industry to improve inclusive workplace practices.
"AGI envisions a world that looks to geoscientists for creative solutions to societal problems and values a diverse geoscience workforce in which all are empowered to reach their highest potential," said AGI Executive Director Allyson Anderson Book. "Having the IAGD as an International Associate strengthens the AGI Federation's credibility in the areas of accessibility and inclusion, and we are proud to formalize this partnership."
The IAGD's Executive Director, Dr. Chris Atchison, added, "The IAGD was established to support and encourage the talents and abilities of anyone interested in pursuing a career in the geosciences. Partnering with the AGI Federation will not only allow us to elevate the need for greater awareness of access and inclusion in the geosciences for our students, colleagues and co-workers with disabilities, but also convert awareness to action by bringing together the key leadership from professional societies who can make a positive impact on accessibility within our discipline."
To learn more about the IAGD, AGI's fifth International Associate, go to https://theiagd.org. For a list of AGI's 52 Member Societies and information about other membership categories, go to https://www.americangeosciences.org/member-societies.
Employment of the Early Career Geoscience Workforce
Between 2014 and 2017, 2376 geoscience graduates took AGI’s Geoscience Student Exit Survey--1764 bachelor’s graduates, 378 master’s graduates, and 234 doctoral graduates. In September 2017, AGI’s Workforce Program followed up with these Exit Survey participants to ask them about their career path as early-career geoscientists. This survey collected 332 responses out of the approximately 1250 individuals that indicated their willingness to respond to future surveys about their career path (27% response rate)--163 bachelor’s graduates, 101 master’s graduates, and 68 doctoral graduates.
https://www.americangeosciences.org/sites/default/files/currents/Currents-129-EmploymentEarlyCareer.pdf
TPG July/August/September - Available Online
The July/August/September issue of The Professional Geologist is now available online - July/August/September (pdf 5820KB), Table of Contents (pdf 417KB), and digital version - (active links and pages flip like paper copy).
FEATURES
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Annual Conference Schedule & Registration
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The Beauty of Natural Gas - Vincent Matthews, Ph.D., CPG 11610
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Reflections on Geoscience Age Distributions 2001-2018 - David Abbott, Jr., CPG-04570 and R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG-08433
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Student Scholarships Essays “Why I want to be a Geologist...”
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AGI Student Exit Survey
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AIPG Attends EFG Meeting in Cesme, Izmir, Turkey
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Of Rocks and Robots - Automation and Geology - Cortney Cameron, YP-0359
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Foundation of the AIPG Silent Auction
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Tales from the Field - David Abbott, Jr., CPG-04570
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The Significance of Undergraduate Research Experience - Lenora Perkins, SA-8533
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Molecular Analysis of Flood Deposits from the Tennessee River Valley: Insight into Carbon Cycle and Dating - Emily Blackaby, SA-8483, Owen Craven, SA-8485, William Hockaday, Steve
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Forman, Gary Stincomb, and Stewart Lance
Past issues of The Professional Geologist are available at: http://aipg.org/TPGPublic. Send in your articles to aipg@aipg.org - Technical articles are peer reviewed by AIPG Associate Editors and the AIPG National Editor - John Berry.
NEW AIPG Student Chapter - The University of Tulsa
The AIPG National Executive Committee approved The University of Tulsa as an AIPG Student Chapter. Faculty Sponsor: Winton Cornell, AIPG Student Chapter Sponsor: Robert Gaddis, CPG-7448, and AIPG Oklahoma Section President: Michael Powell, CPG-10361. AIPG The University of Tulsa Student Chapter Officers: President - Lauren Haygood, SA-9086; Vice President - Adbdulaziz Al-Mayouf, SA-9508; Secretary - Salim Al-Sabaai, SA-9534; Treasurer - Rachel Smith, SA-9408 (Fall 2018) / Grant Morey, SAl-9506 (Spring 2019). AIPG now has 48 Student Chapters.
American Institute of Professional Geologists Partners with European Federation of Geologists to Enhance Continuing Education for Members
The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have agreed to mutually recognize continuing education units (CEUs). This arrangement allows European Geologist (EurGeol) title holders and AIPG Certified Professional Geologists (CPGs) to seek CEUs from either organization, significantly expanding the course offerings to both groups.
Through this agreement, EurGeols may now benefit from additional pathways to the completion of their annual requirements, most notably the Geoscience Online Learning Initiative (GOLI), a collaboration between AIPG and the American Geosciences Institute (AGI). Through GOLI, AGI provides a platform for a growing library of webinars and on-demand courses, all of which are eligible for CEUs awarded by AIPG.
The AIPG-EFG agreement also works in reverse: CPGs can fulfil their CEU requirements by enrolling in EurGeol courses, and CPGs that are based in Europe can now more easily complete the renewal requirements while remaining abroad.
AGI's Director of Communications and Technology, Dr. Christopher M. Keane, applauded the new agreement: "We are excited that AIPG and EFG have partnered to provide continuing education opportunities to an increasing number of professional geoscientists around the world. GOLI will be a critical part of this agreement, and this signifies that online learning is an exciting frontier for the geoscience community."
About AIPGThe American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), founded in 1963, is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. Learn more at www.aipg.org.
About EFG
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a non-governmental, professional organisation with 26 national association members that aims to contribute to a safer and more sustainable use of the natural environment through the promotion of excellence in the application of geology and the creation of public awareness of the importance of geoscience for society. Learn more at https://eurogeologists.eu.
About AGI
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is a nonprofit federation of 52 scientific and professional associations that represents more than 260,000 geoscientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society's use of resources, resiliency to natural hazards, and interaction with the environment.
Petroleum and the Environment – a new publication from the American Geosciences Institute
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has released a new publication, Petroleum and the Environment, to provide an accessible and information-rich overview of the many intersections between oil and gas operations and the environment.
This publication provides a completely rewritten and expanded update to the original Petroleum and the Environment, published in 2003 as part of AGI's Environmental Awareness Series. Much has changed since then, with advances in hydraulic fracturing ("fracking") and horizontal drilling leading to a huge increase in oil and gas production in many parts of the United States. This growth came with new environmental challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties. But with variably rapid changes in technology, scientific understanding, regulation, and industry practices, sources of reliable information on these developments have been hard to come by.
Taking the form of 24 standalone but complementary factsheets and case studies, Petroleum and the Environment provides a coherent, impartial look at the range of environmental questions relating to oil and gas operations in 2018. Particular emphasis is placed on the current scientific understanding of each topic, as well as technological developments, regulations, sources of uncertainty, effective mitigation strategies, and areas of particular concern or progress. Just as importantly, Petroleum and the Environment contains a rich bibliography of primary data sources, high-quality analyses, regulatory information, and much more, allowing interested readers to pursue any topic to their own satisfaction.
Petroleum and the Environment draws from geoscience, engineering, public health, economics, law, and many other disciplines to highlight a common theme: informed decision-making requires access to reliable information from a wide range of sources. By bringing these sources together in one place, Petroleum and the Environment provides this information, and the means to acquire more, to the general public, educators, and policy makers.
This publication is a product of AGI's Critical Issues Program, and was supported by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation and AGI's Center for Geoscience & Society.
Geoscience Policy Monthly Review: May 2018
The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to keep AGI member societies and other audiences informed about geoscience-related federal policy updates.
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Budget
House Appropriations Committee approves NSF, NOAA, NASA, NIST, and OSTP funding
On May 17, the House Appropriations Committee approved the chamber’s fiscal year (FY) 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill (H.R. 5952). The bill would provide $8.2 billion for NSF, which is $407.5 million more than the FY 2018 enacted amount; $5.2 billion for NOAA, a $750 million reduction from last year; $21.6 billion for NASA, an increase of $840 million; and $985 million for NIST, a decrease of $214 million.
Senate and House appropriations bills increase funding for Department of Energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) is poised to receive a significant increase in funding for FY 2019, as both the Senate and House Committees on Appropriations rejected the administration’s proposed cut of $4 billion. The House Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 would increase DOE funding by $925 million for a total budget of $35.5 billion, while the Senate’s version of the bill would provide a slightly lower total for DOE at $35.0 billion.
Energy
House lawmakers introduce legislation to reauthorize DOE Office of Fossil Energy
On May 10, Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX-33) introduced the Fossil Energy Research and Development Act (H.R. 5745), which would reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy for the first time in over a decade to expand research on new carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization technologies. The proposed legislation authorizes $825 million for FY 2019, with slight funding increases each year through FY 2023, for these research expansions.
House passes legislation to advance nuclear waste storage in New Mexico and Nevada
On May 10, the House passed the Nuclear Waste Policy Amendments Act of 2018 (H.R. 3053). The bill would resume and expedite licensing for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository and authorize the Department of Energy (DOE) to construct an interim storage facility for consolidation and temporary storage of nuclear waste in New Mexico until the completion of a permanent facility. The FY 2019 Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill (S. 2975) does not include funding for Yucca Mountain storage, but the House bill (H.R. 5895) would provide $268 million to restart the adjudication of the Yucca Mountain license application.
BSEE proposes revisions and reductions in offshore drilling regulations
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would revise and reduce regulations on offshore drilling outlined in the Blowout Preventer Systems and Well Control Final Rule of 2016 (WCR). BSEE is soliciting comments by July 10 on the proposed rulemaking, particularly relating to BOP testing materials, the 0.5 ppg (pounds per gallon) drilling margin rule, and alternative ways to meet the RTM provisions.
House committee approves three bills supporting scientific research at the Department of Energy
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology approved three bipartisan bills on May 23 that support and expand science programs at the Department of Energy. H.R. 5905, the Department of Energy Science and Innovation Act of 2018, would reauthorize basic research programs in the DOE Office of Science. H.R. 5906, the ARPA-E Act of 2018, would expand the mission of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program. H.R. 5907, the National Innovation Modernization by Laboratory Empowerment Act, would allow the directors of national laboratories enter into cooperative research agreements costing $1 million or less.
Federal Agencies & Administration
Research community responds to NSF divestment of marine seismic research vessel
On April 10, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a Dear Colleague Letter, titled “Towards a New Approach for the Provision of Marine Seismic Capabilities to the U.S. Research Community,” announcing its decision to divest of the marine seismic research vessel Marcus G. Langseth by 2020. Early career geophysicists and groups such as the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS) have replied to NSF with letters expressing concern about divestment of the vessel and limited options to continue cutting edge seismic research in deep-ocean crustal imaging.
Natural Hazards
Senate passes bill to improve national volcano early warning and monitoring capabilities
The Senate unanimously passed the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System Act (S. 346), sponsored by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), on May 17. The bill establishes the National Volcano Early Warning and Monitoring System, under the authority of the U.S. Geological Survey, to modernize and unify the current U.S. volcano monitoring network, including a data center and a national volcano monitoring office that is operational twenty-four hours a day and seven days a week.
Natural Resources
Department of the Interior finalizes list of critical minerals
On May 18, the Department of the Interior released the final version of the Critical Minerals List (83 FR 23295) in accordance with Executive Order 13817. After reviewing 453 comments, the final list is unchanged from the 35 minerals first proposed in the draft released in February this year.
Space
House Appropriations Committee approves funding for NASA climate monitoring
In early-May, reports emerged that NASA canceled the Climate Monitoring Program (CMP). In effort to preserve the program, on May 17, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved a manager’s amendment to report language of the Science Appropriations Act of 2019 (H.R. 5952) that would designate $10 million for a climate monitoring system.
NASA launches robotic explorer to Mars and GRACE-FO Earth-monitoring satellites
On May 5, NASA successfully launched its first robotic explorer to conduct an in-depth study of the interior of Mars, along with two paired CubeSats, which are lower-cost, miniaturized satellites. NASA also launched an extension of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite mission on May 22 to monitor changes in surface and underground water on Earth.
Water
Congress moves forward with reauthorization of the Water Resources Development Act
Lawmakers from both the House and the Senate introduced bipartisan bills to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which should be passed every two years. The legislation provides for improvements to the nation’s ports, dams, flood protection, ecosystem restoration, and other water infrastructure administered by the Army Corps of Engineers. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure each approved their chamber’s version of the WRDA reauthorization on May 22 and May 23, respectively.
Federal Register
Federal Register Summary: May 2018
A summary of notices posted to the Federal Register by geoscience-related federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Science Foundation, and more.
Highlights of the Federal Register this month include:
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The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) is proposing to revise existing regulations for well control and blowout preventer systems. These revisions modify regulations pertaining to offshore oil and gas drilling, completions, workovers, and decommissioning to ensure safety and environmental protection, while correcting errors and reducing certain unnecessary regulatory burdens imposed under the existing regulations.
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) published a notice finalizing the draft list of 35 critical minerals. This list, while “final,” is not a permanent list, but will be dynamic and updated periodically to reflect current data on supply, demand, and concentration of production, as well as current policy priorities.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting comments on the significance of properties nominated before May 12, 2018, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted by June 14, 2018.
Announcements from AGI Policy & Critical Issues
We are now accepting applications for Geo-CVD 2018! The annual Geosciences Congressional Visits Days (Geo-CVD) will take place on September 12-13, 2018 in Washington, DC. Geo-CVD is a great opportunity for researchers, students, educators, engineers, and industry professionals to gain exposure to the legislative process, and inform federal lawmakers about the value of the geosciences to help inform policy decisions. The closing date for applications is July 31, 2018. For more information and to apply, please visit https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/geo-cvd.
Register for our free Critical Issues webinar, Managing Groundwater Storage, taking place July 18th at 1:00pm EDT. CEUs are available for a nominal fee from the American Institute of Professional Geologists and Certified Floodplain Managers can earn 1 CEC from the Association of State Floodplain Managers for attending the live webinar. For more information and to register, visit https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy-critical-issues/webinars/managing-groundwater-storage.
Monthly Review prepared by: Chris Micucci, Geoscience Policy Intern; Bryce Koester, Geoscience Policy Intern; Michelle Barreto, Geoscience Policy Associate; Anna Normand, Senior Policy Associate; Ben Mandler, Policy and Critical Issues Program Supervisor.
Compiled June 8, 2018.
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FOUNDATION OF THE AIPG SILENT AUCTION 2018
Barbara Murphy, CPG, Chairperson, Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists will hold a Silent Auction on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the Welcome Reception of the AIPG Annual Meeting at the Marriott Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the benefit of the Foundation and its programs. Please consider donating an item for the silent auction. Popular items last year included rock and mineral specimens, fossils, vacation home visit opportunities, old classic geology books and geologic maps, jewelry, and other items that geologists enjoy and appreciate. So look around your office and your home. This is a great opportunity to pass along some items for others to enjoy, and to generate funds for the Foundation of the AIPG. Please complete the donation form to include with your donated items. We look forward to seeing you at the annual meeting. Thank you.
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is a 501(c) (3) organization.
Contributions and Gifts-in-Kind are tax deductible.
AIPG 2018 Student Chapter of the Year Award - Columbus State University
AIPG 2018 Student Chapter of the Year Award winner is Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Congratulations! Photo: from left to right Coral Torres (Treasurer 2017-2019), Brittany Plyler (VP 2018-2019), Hays slaughter (SGE Representative 2018-19), Ron Wallace, Chance Seckinger (VP 2017-18), and Austin Caughey (President 2017-2019).
The purpose of the AIPG Student Chapter of the Year Award is to recognize the most outstanding student chapter for their participation in, and contribution to, the American Institute of Professional Geologists. The award will consist of a plaque to be presented to the student chapter, a certificate to each of the officers of the chapter at the time of their submittal, a $500.00 award for the chapter, and a trip for one member of the winning student chapter to the annual AIPG conference and executive meetings. The student that attends the annual meeting will observe the organization and functions of AIPG and participate in the executive board meeting.
Celebrating Membership Milestones
Congratulations to our members who are celebrating these milestones (25 - 50+ years) and thank you to all of you for your contributions to the geosciences profession upholding the highest values of competence, integrity and ethics and for making AIPG the great organization that it is today supporting geologists worldwide. Click here for the list of membership milestones.
FEMA Opportunities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting resumes for a variety of positions in Hazard Mitigation for their On-Call Reservists Program.
AIPG President and Executive Director attend EFG in Turkey
Doug Bartlett Aaron Johnson (fourth in row)
Doug Bartlett (National AIPG President) and Aaron Johnson (AIPG Executive Director) attended the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) meeting held from May 14 to 20, 2018, in Cesme-Izmir, Turkey. The conference was titled “Epithermal Gold Deposits of Western Anatolia, Turkey” and included two field trips and a day of talks regarding Turkey’s gold mining industry. One of the field trips went to the Biga Peninsula and included a visit to several epithermal gold deposits, and a trip to the ancient ruins of Troy and Pergamon. The second field trip was to the Efemcukuru Gold mine near Izmir where several attendees including Mr. Bartlett were given an underground tour of this state-of-the-art mining operation. EFG members also met to discuss various issues relevant to the EFG and the profession of geology. Mr. Johnson participated in a panel discussion regarding challenges and opportunities for the future of gold mining in Turkey and Mr. Bartlett gave EFG members a brief overview of issues of importance to AIPG. Of note, the EFG is adopting aspects of AIPG’s continuing professional development model. The conference was attended by about 40 geologists from all over Europe.
EFG officially recognises CPD training within the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI
EFG and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) have recently signed an agreement advancing the international recognition of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
EFG now officially recognises, within its own CPD system, the points (CEUs) awarded via the AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI. GOLI offers indeed a variety of courses that are pertinent for people outside the United States and can provide you with an additional opportunity to fulfil your annual CPD requirements.
In exchange for this now officialised recognition by EFG, the course providers offer the same registration conditions to European Geologist title holders as to Competent Persons registered with the AIPG.
The next GOLI webinar “Geoscience Ethics Case Histories: Conflicts of Interest #1” will take place on 31 May 2018 at 1:00 PM EDT. Participants will earn 0.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for attending this 1-hour event. The webinar will feature a panel of experts who will discuss the ethics behind conflicts of interest in the geosciences.
EFG Annual Report 2017
Dear EFG delegates,
I am pleased to inform you that the EFG Annual report 2017 has been released.
2017 was the last year of EFG’s Strategic Plan for the period 2014 to 2017 and the Annual Report presents the main outcomes for each of the strategy’s seven action plans: supporting EFG Members, European Network, Global Network, EurGeol as Competent Person, Services, Projects and Communication.
You can find more information about the report at the following link: https://eurogeologists.eu/35463-2/
We kindly ask for your help in disseminating the Annual Report among your members.
Kind regards,
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Dr Isabel M Fernández Fuentes, EurGeol
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Additional Photos from Presentations of AIPG Scholarship Winners
Aaron Johnson and Stephen Oni Dave Sadoff and Robert Collar Emily Geyman
Brandon Keough
2018 AIPG Undergraduate Scholarship Winners
The AIPG National awarded nineteen $1,000 scholarships (six were funded by the Foundation of AIPG, two by the AIPG Alaska Section). The student's essays will be printed in the next issue of TPG and will be added to the website.
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Gemma Amorelli, SA-9000, University of Alaska-Anchorage (sponsored by AIPG Alaska Section)
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Maddie Bess – SA-9266, Berry College
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Katelyn Brower – SA-7588, Western Washington University
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Alison Cramer - SA-8108, University of Nevada, Reno
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Robert Collar – SA-7998, Stanford University
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Emily Geyman – SA-9077, Princeton University
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Denay Grund – SA-8975, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Ashley How – SA-9090, Adams State University
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Brandon Keough – SA-8731, University of New York - Potsdam
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Katelyn Kring – SA-8652, Michigan Tech University
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Paige LaPlant – SA-9099, University of Northern Iowa
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Shirely Mensah – SA-7566, Eastern Illinois University
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Evan Millsap – SA-9199, Utah State University
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Samantha Moruzzi – SA-8422, Cornell University
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Stephen Oni – SA-9120, University of Wyoming
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Chance Seckinger – SA-8232, Columbus State University
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Sydney Souza - SA-8894, University of Alaska-Anchorage (sponsored by AIPG Alaska Section)
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Kelsey Tucker – SA-8647, University of Alaska-Anchorage
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Uziel Rendon – SA-8457, Stephen F. Austin State University
2018 Foundation of AIPG - William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship Winners
The Foundation of AIPG awarded two $1,000 scholarships.
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Kristina Butler, SA-9057, University of Texas at Austin
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Skyler Mavor, SA-8996, Colorado State University
Gemma Amorelli Evan Millsap Kristina Butler
Alison Cramer Katelyn Brower Ashley How
Uziel Rendon Paige LaPlant Denay Grund
Samantha Moruzzi Shirley Mensah Chance Seckinger
Skyler Mavor Kelsey Tucker Stephen Oni
Brandon Keough Katelyn Kring Sydney Souza Emily Geyman
Robert Collar
John M. Stewart, CPG-11115, Obituary
The AIPG Headquarters wish to express our sadness at the loss of John M. Stewart, CPG-11115, who passed away on April 22, 2018.
John was an active member of AIPG and currently an Advisory Board Representative on the Executive Committee. John was a pleasure to work with, and he will be greatly missed.
He set his sights on a career in geology and achieved his objective. John enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a geologist, becoming Chief Geologist for ECS Southeast, LLC. He was an active member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and the Geological Society of America. Throughout his life he coupled his passion for stewarding the environment with hard work and never looked back.
The funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst Street, Kernersville, NC 27284 at 4:00 pm, Friday, April 27. The family is looking forward to visiting with friends at the First Baptist Church reception hall immediately following the service.
For more information, you can view John Stewart's obituary
Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologist
In Appreciation of Generous Supporters in 2017
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is thankful for the many donations received during 2017, including monetary donations, donated gifts-in-kind for the silent auction, and funds collected from bid winners at the silent auction at the AIPG annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. The silent auction generated interest in the Foundation and resulted in more than $7800 in funds to the Foundation. We are very appreciative of these contributions and the interest in the Foundation. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for scholarship programs and other endeavors in support of AIPG and the geosciences. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax deductible.
We thank all our donors for their generous support of the Foundation. All contributions, no matter the amount, are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Click here for list of donors.
Barbara Murphy, CPG
Chairperson, Foundation of the AIPG
NEW! AIPG Coffee Mugs
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Foundation of the AIPG
Spring Campaign for Donations to Support AIPG Student Scholarships
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (Foundation) supports a variety of programs of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), including student scholarships and educational programs for undergraduate and graduate level students majoring in the geosciences.
Applications for the scholarships have been received at AIPG headquarters and are being reviewed by the Education Committee. In anticipation of awarding scholarships in May 2018, the Foundation is making a request for donations to increase the support level we may offer to student scholarships. We are also seeking donations for additional support of workshops and similar programs for students and Young Professionals at the national annual meeting and other events.
Please consider a donation to the Foundation. We ask you to consider supporting the Foundation with a monetary contribution to be used for any of the Foundation programs. The Foundation relies on the support of generous donors. Any amount is appreciated. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for these programs.
Information about donations is on the Foundation web page of the AIPG web site http://aipg.org/foundation. You may donate on-line or send your donation check by mail to:
Foundation of the AIPG
1333 W. 120th Avenue, Suite 211
Westminster, CO 80234-2710
If you have any questions or comments about the Foundation, please contact me for additional information.
Barbara Murphy CPG
Chairperson, Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
480-659-7131 office phone
bmurphy@clearcreekassociates.com
The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists is a 501(c) (3) organization.
Contributions are tax deductible.
AIPG National Awards and Section Leadership Awards
The AIPG National Awards and Section Leadership Awards will be presented at the AIPG National Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 10, 2018 at the Colorado Springs Marriott.
Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal – Barbara H. Murphy – CPG-6203, Glendale, Arizona
John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award – Thomas A. Herbert- CPG-2551, Tallahassee, Florida
Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award – Dennis Pennington – CPG-4401, Ambler, Pennsylvania
Award of Honorary Membership – Ronald J. Wallace – CPG-8153, Roswell, Georgia
Section Leadership Award:
Dennis McGrath, CPG-08578 – Northeast Section
Troy Bernier, SA-3872 – Florida Section
Robert Blauvelt, CPG-06508 – Northeast Section
Michael Hultgren, CPG-09292 – Minnesota Section
Shanna Schmitt, CPG-11781 – Minnesota Section
Tom Van Arsdale, CPG-11073 – Colorado Section
Ramona Cornea, CPG-08983 – Illinois/Indiana Section
Brent Smith, CPG-11130 – Ohio Section
AIPG Quarterly Journal - TPG
TPG April/May/June 2018 - Student Themed Issue Available Online. All past issues are available on the website - http://aipg.org/TPGPublic.
AIPG Member attends signing ceremony for Critical Minerals Assessment Project
Mike Rooney, AIPG CPG-11740, attended and represented AIPG at Secretary Zinke’s signing ceremony for the new Critical Minerals Assessment project. The links below give access to a photo (Mike is the tall gentlemen on the left) and the announcement.
https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/styles/featured_image/public/press-release/thumbnail-images/secretaryzinkesocriticalmineralstamiheilemann.jpg?itok=UfJmFlWR
https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-zinke-signs-order-begin-process-creating-first-ever-national-survey-critical
2018 AIPG National Executive Committee
Back Row: Christine Lilek, Nancy Wolverson, Jim Burnell, Adam Heft, John Berry, John Stewart, and Jeff Frederick.
Front Row: Mehmet Pehlivan, Doug Bartlett, Keri Nutter, Brandy Barnes, and Anne Murray.
President - Doug Bartlett, AZ; President-Elect - Keri Nutter, AK; Past President - Adam Heft, MI; Vice President - Jeffrey J. Frederick, Northeast; Secretary - Anne Murray, FL; Treasurer - Jim Burnell, CO; Editor - John Berry, TX; Young Professional Member - Brandy Barnes, FL; Advisory Board Representatives: Christine Lilek, WI; Mehmet Pehlivan, CA; John Stewart, Carolinas; and Nancy Wolverson, NV.
NEW! Oil Rig and Earth is Our Coloring Book T-Shirts
The AIPG Store has two new shirts available - order online - $17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).
Keeping track of CPD hours
The Texas Board of Professional Geologists’ (TBPG) summer newsletter contained a note, “Continuing Education is Simple.” If is if you “keep your records of continuing education current, as you may be selected for audit. … It's a lot easier to keep your records current than to scramble to update them after you receive the audit notice!” The easiest way to keep a current CPD record is to create and use a simple tabular record in OneNote™ or Evernote™. OneNote is part of Microsoft Office and Evernote is a free program. Both work on PCs and Macs, on your smart phone, your tablets, etc. The programs automatically synchronize the data between all your devices that you setup the program to work on, your home computer, your office computer, etc. As you complete a CPD activity, record it in a simple table with columns for date, hours, and activity description. If you have this basic data, completing a CPD reporting form for any organization requiring CPD is easy. You have the basic data. As you get in the habit of using one of these programs, which are great for lots of things, you’ll realize that you are recording more and more CPD activities. These programs are also great for keeping lists of your prescriptions, your travel cards (motel/hotel, car rental, airline, etc.), simple reminders of ideas or to-do lists. Keeping an up-to-date activity log will make filling out the CPD reporting log for a CPD audit easy when you receive an audit notice; it will be nothing like an IRS audit.
The TBPG’s note also states, “Interestingly, many of our licensees don't realize just how many things can count toward continuing education. We don't require formal (and expensive courses). You can include things like professional society meetings that have a technical presentation, online courses and tutorials, teaching a course or short course, and we allow up to 5 hours of self-study per year. For your ethics, TBPG has an online ethics presentation on our website, and we count review/study of ANY rules or regulations to which you are subject as part of your profession. For example, if you need to review the regulations for underground storage tanks for your job, put that on your continuing education program activity log and count it as your 1 hour of ethics for the year!” Although the Texas CPD requirements differ from AIPG’s, the TBPG’s note is right. Keep a current log as you do things and watch the CPD activity hours add up.
An article on AIPG’s revised CPD program will be in the Jul/Aug/Sep Professional Geologist.
David
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David M. Abbott, Jr., CPG
Consulting Geologist LLC
dmageol@msn.com
AIPG Continuing Professonal Development (CPD) Program - Revised
AIPG CPD Program Files
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AIPG CPD program introduction.docx
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AIPG CPD FAQs 05-17.docx
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AIPG CPD log.xlsx
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Procedure for Auditing Compliance with Professional Development.docx
Participants in the old AIPG CPD program - click on link below to open and retrieve your records.
AIPG Members - click here to open your record or to create a record to track your continuing education and professional development activities.
Your login is your email.
Your password is your AIPG number (example: CPG-0000 or MEM-0000).
Geoscience in Your State
How does geoscience affect your state?
The following members have received in recognition of their membership milestones, pins, and certificate. Your dedication to AIPG throughout the years is truly appreciated. It has ensured the growth and success of the Institute. Please join AIPG Headquarters in thanking these members for their continuous support. (Your membership milestone year is through the completed year. For the 2017 milestones it is through 2016, for example the 50 year milestone is for members that joined in 1966. Click here to see the list of AIPG Membership Milestones for 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years.
NEW! Brunton Compass and Ore Car T-Shirt
The AIPG Store has a new shirt available with the Brunton Compass on the front - online store
$17 for AIPG Members or $19 for Non-Members (includes S&H).
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Geoscience Policy Monthly Review
The Monthly Review is part of a continuing effort to improve communications about the role of geoscience in policy.
Current and archived monthly reviews are available online. Subscribe to receive the Monthly Review directly.
AIPG Mentors and Mentees Program
Wanting to become a mentor or mentee? Log into you account and select "My Information" and place a checkmark in the Mentor or Mentee box or email us at aipg@aipg.org.
Students are encouraged to update their profile to include specialty codes since the majority of students have the specialty codes empty. Login and click on "My Information" to update.
NOTE: If you selected "Do Not Publish Info Online" on your profile your name will not show up in the search. You will need to update your profile under "My Information" to remove the check mark.
The Membership Directory is not to be disturbed or copied. It is intended to be a networking source for AIPG members only. AIPG Bylaws, Code of Ethics, and Policies apply to using the online directory.
Volunteer to Become an AIPG Associate Editor
Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an Associate Editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.
Associate Editor Questionnaire
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American Institute of Professional Geologists
1333 W. 120th Ave., Suite 211
Westminster CO 80234-2710
303-412-6205
1333 W. 120th Ave., Suite 211
Westminster CO 80234-2710
303-412-6205