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SEG Committees
Welcome to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Committees portal. Here you can find information about each SEG committee, including mission, objectives, membership, policy and procedures, and annual reports.
How Committees Function
SEG committees provide leadership, guidance, and support for SEG’s programs, initiatives, and governance. Each committee page contains detailed information about the committee’s mission, members, projects, and resources.
List of SEG Committees
Below is a list of all active SEG committees. Click on a committee name to access its dedicated page.
| Committee Name | Description | Committee Page |
|---|---|---|
| Access and Culture Committee | Advises on implementation of SEG’s Access and Culture Policy. | Access and Culture Committee |
| Advisory Committee | Advises the Board, reviews past Board actions, and supports members with concerns. | Advisory Committee |
| AGU/SEG Collaboration Committee | Formed in 2010, the AGU-SEG Collaboration Committee fosters collaboration and shares scientific knowledge through joint activities. | AGU/SEG Collaboration Committee |
| Audit Committee | Supports the SEG Board in overseeing finances, compliance, and auditor performance. | Audit Committee |
| Books Editorial Board | Evaluates applied-geophysics manuscripts for quality and marketability for SEG publications. | Books Editorial Board |
| Bylaws Committee | Ensures the Society’s Bylaws and those of its Sections align with established rules. | Bylaws Committee |
| Committee for Passive Seismic | Advances the science and engineering of passive seismology. | Committee for Passive Seismic |
| Committee on Nominations | Identifies members to serve on the SEG Board and as District Representatives. | Committee on Nominations |
| Compensation Committee | Ensures the Executive Director’s compensation aligns with market benchmarks and performance objectives. | Compensation Committee |
| Continuing Education Committee | Provides expert-led geophysics training that promotes professional growth, technical advancement, and global engagement. | Continuing Education Committee |
| Development & Production Committee | Advances the exchange of applied technologies for oil and gas reservoir development. | Development & Production Committee |
| Distinguished Lecturer Committee | Oversees SEG’s lecture programs, recognizing geophysical excellence and promoting global knowledge sharing and professional engagement. | Distinguished Lecturer Committee |
| Finance Committee | Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and investment strategies for SEG. | Finance Committee |
| Geoscientists Without Borders Program Committee | A volunteer group that supports humanitarian geoscience efforts worldwide. | Geoscientists Without Borders Program Committee |
| Gravity and Magnetics Committee | Promotes the use of gravity and magnetic methods in applied geophysics. | Gravity and Magnetics Committee |
| Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Committee | Ensures that health, safety, security, and environmental considerations are incorporated into all SEG-managed and sponsored activities. | Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Committee |
| Honors and Awards Committee | Manages SEG awards, nominations, and recognitions. | Honors and Awards Committee |
| IMAGE Oversight Committee | Brings geoscientists and technology innovators together to responsibly advance energy solutions. | IMAGE Oversight Committee |
| Machine Learning Committee | Advises the SEG Board on machine learning in geoscience and promotes its application in geophysics through organized events. | Machine Learning Committee |
| Meetings Review and Planning Committee | Advises SEG staff on proposed meetings requesting SEG support and serves as a liaison between members and the SEG meetings calendar. | Meetings Review and Planning Committee |
| Membership Committee | Provides strategic guidance to grow and engage members in support of SEG’s mission. | Membership Committee |
| Mining and Mineral Exploration Committee | Advises on all matters and organizes events involving mineral exploration and mine site environmental and engineering geophysics. | Mining and Mineral Exploration Committee |
| Oil and Gas Reserves Committee | Represents SEG and promotes the effective and reliable use of geophysical technologies in oil and gas reserves and resources assessment. | Oil and Gas Reserves Committee |
| Publications Committee | Guides SEG publications, including journals, newsletters, and technical reports. | Publications Committee |
| Research Committee | Advances applied geoscience by improving communication and sharing geophysical innovations. | Research Committee |
| Reviews Committee | Reviews recent geophysical and geological literature for publication in TLE. | Reviews Committee |
| Student and Early Career (SEC) Committee | Supports students and early-career professionals in developing the technical and professional skills needed for applied geophysics. | Student and Early Career (SEC) Committee |
| Sustainability Committee | Advises the SEG Board on sustainability to integrate economic, social, and environmental considerations into the Society’s strategy and operations. | Sustainability Committee |
| Technical Standards Committee | Provides a forum to identify needs for geophysical standards and develop recommendations for SEG adoption. | Technical Standards Committee |
| The Leading Edge Editorial Board | Provides timely technical information and Society news of interest to SEG members. | The Leading Edge Editorial Board |
| Translations Committee | Reviews global applied geophysics publications and recommends materials for translation and publication by SEG. | Translations Committee |
| Women's Network Committee | Advises the SEG Board on advancing inclusion, professional development, and engagement while fostering an inclusive community in applied geophysics. | Women's Network Committee |
Committee Resources
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