President’s Column – March 2020

Two months ago a roaring stock market and a bit of mid-east tension had given a boost to oil prices and I commented, in this column, that it might be a good time to dust off an old prospect. At the time my column was published in early January, who among us would have predicted . . . → Read More: President’s Column – March 2020

LGS Luncheon – February 2020

Abstract:

Geologists, the Public, and Public Policy: What Are Our Ethical Responsibilities?

In the polarizing and supercharged environment of today’s public discourse, many views are hotly contested, but three stand out as worthy of attention from geological scientists: fracking, public primary and secondary education, and climate change. All three are interconnected.

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February 2020 Bulletin

President’s Column – Feburary 2020

It is the morning after the pizza party and if you’re like my wife and I, who try (emphasis on try) to keep away from alcoholic beverages on weekdays, you may be feeling a bit fuzzy. I know I am. I think that means it was a successful party. Thanks to our vice-president, Jennifer Hargrave, . . . → Read More: President’s Column – Feburary 2020

January 2020 Bulletin

LGS Luncheon – January 2020

On April 17, I had the pleasure of enjoying the fine hospitality of the Corpus Christi Geological Society – and some good local cuisine – while I shared stories of some of the newer interpretation technologies that are starting to impact our industry. Some background first. I started off in this industry in the late 1970’s, doing seismic interpretation in the state waters offshore Texas. Over the years I worked much of the onshore Gulf, as well as the offshore and deep offshore, including subsalt plays. . . . → Read More: LGS Luncheon – January 2020

President’s Column – January 2020

Happy New Year to everyone. I’m not sure I wish for them, but there is no doubt we live in interesting times. 2020 is here with a roaring stock market, increased tensions in the world, and for the moment, higher oil prices. If the higher commodity prices encourage you to dust off an old prospect . . . → Read More: President’s Column – January 2020

2020 Pizza Meet & Greet

Come join us at the LGS Student and Professional “Eat and Greet” Thursday, January 23rd 5:30-8:00 pm Deano’s on Bertrand . . . → Read More: 2020 Pizza Meet & Greet

GeoGulf 2020 Call for Papers

70th Annual Convention Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies and the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM

September 30-October 2, 2020 Lafayette, Louisiana

GeoGulf 2020 co-hosted by: Hosted by the Lafayette, Baton Rouge, New Orleans Geological Societies and GCSSEPM Visit the 2020 GeoGulf Website

Call for Papers!

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2020 GCACS Journal Call for Papers!

If you would like to publish in the GCAGS Journal (the Peer-Reviewed Journal of Gulf Coast Geoscience) please submit an extended abstract of at least 600 words, including 1-2 representative figures, to GCAGS Journal Editor, Bob Merrill, at rmerrill@catheart.com by December 16, 2019. Once accepted for publication, a full manuscript should be submitted before April . . . → Read More: 2020 GCACS Journal Call for Papers!