Society of Exploration Geophysicists

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Embracing a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a not-for-profit organization supporting more than 11,000 members from 126 countries.

Founded in 1930, SEG provides information, tools, and resources vital to:

  • Advancing the science of exploration geophysics
  • Supporting humanitarian efforts
  • Accelerating geophysical innovation.

SEG's long-standing tradition of excellence in education, professional development, new business generation, and engagement cultivates a unique community platform that encourages collaboration and thought leadership for the advancement of geophysical science around the world.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, SEG has a business office in Tulsa, OK and regional offices in Dubai, UAE and Beijing, China. SEG is a global society that fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near-surface, and in mitigating earth hazards by inspiring the geophysicists of today and tomorrow.

Membership

Broaden your knowledge, further your career, and enhance your network of professional relationships by becoming a member of SEG.

Membership in SEG is open to all individuals who are involved or interested in the science of geophysics and support the mission of SEG. SEG offers several types of individual memberships that are specially designed for each phase in a geophysics career. Detailed information on how to join and the benefits of membership are included on the SEG website.

Events

Covering all regions of the world, SEG events provide interactive, face-to-face access to new information, key contacts, and innovative solutions. Event opportunities include:

  • IMAGE – The International Meeting of Applied Geoscience & Energy (IMAGE) is the world's premiere geophysical event for attendees and exhibitors alike. This collaboration between SEG and AAPG was created to better serve the needs of geoscientists in a rapidly changing energy landscape.
  • Conferences and workshops – SEG hosts specialized events at locations around the world and partners with other organizations to bring the industry a wide range of innovation platforms.
  • Lectures and course – SEG helps you learn and grow with competency management tools, interactive learning options, live lectures, and classroom courses all over the world.

View the calendar of events for details on upcoming networking and learning opportunities.

Publications

With a commitment to editorial excellence and in-depth coverage of the changes, trends, and technologies shaping the geophysics industry, SEG’s portfolio of journals and books provides key information and resources for geoscience professionals around the world. These publications are essential resources for students, researchers, and practitioners working in applied geophysics.

Journals

  • The Leading Edge (TLE) – introduces new geophysical theory, instrumentation, and established practices to scientists in a range of geoscience disciplines. TLE also serves as SEG's publication venue for official Society business.
  • Geophysics – published by SEG since 1936, Geophysics is an archival journal encompassing all aspects of research, exploration, and education in applied geophysics. Highly respected, Geophysics typically publishes more than 400 articles per year in six issues.
  • Interpretation – copublished by SEG and AAPG, Interpretation aims to advance the practice of subsurface interpretation by publishing articles directly related to the practice of interpretation of the earth's subsurface for exploration and extraction of mineral resources and for environmental and engineering applications.

Print books and eBooks

  • Print books – published in several series, ranging from comprehensive treatments of mature subjects, to discussion of leading-edge technologies, to definitive reference volumes, hardcover or softcover copies can be purchased online through the SEG Online Shop.
  • SEG eBooks – part of the SEG Library, the SEG eBooks Collection is fully searchable and can be browsed by title, year, series, and topic. Front matter, indexes, and references are free and chapters and whole books can be purchased through the SEG Library.

SEG Digital Library

The SEG Library, hosted on Atypon Systems’ Literatum platform, is SEG’s online resource for the SEG research collection. Resources includeː

  • Journals – Geophysics, The Leading Edge, Interpretation, Lithosphere, and the Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics (JEEG) published by the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)
  • SEG eBooks – current and legacy titles available by chapter or whole book
  • Meeting and conference abstracts
    • SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts – papers presented at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists' Annual Meetings and International Expositions
    • Global meetings abstract series – papers or abstracts from Energy in Data (EiD), International Conference and Exhibition (ICE), International Conference on Engineering Geophysics (ICEG), International Geophysical Conference (IGC), International Workshop on Gravity, Electrical & Magnetic Methods and Their Applications (GEM), Near Surface Geophysics Asia Pacific Conference (Near Surface), Research and Development Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (RDPETRO), International Congress of the Brazilian Geophysical Society & EXPOGEF (SBGf), Proceedings of the SEGJ International Symposium (SEGJ), Unconventional Resources Technology Conference (URTeC), and workshops and forums
    • Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP) – SAGEEP is internationally recognized as the leading conference focused on the practical application of near-surface geophysics

Professional Development

With a wide variety of educational opportunities and resources suited to the needs of every geophysicist, you and your career will grow with education from SEG. Learning opportunities include:

  • Courses – in-person CEU opportunities and corporate learning at your campus
    • Training Courses – CEU-awarding training courses taught by industry experts
    • Distinguished Instructor Short Course (DISC) – A one-day course with a textbook touring the globe each year
    • In-House Training – Custom training sessions brought directly to your company offices
  • Lectures – With the help of industry sponsors and affiliated societies, SEG selects industry experts each year to travel the globe offering lectures on the hottest geophysical topics.
  • eLearning – At your own pace in your own space
    • SEG on Demand – Learn anytime, from anywhere using interactive courses and recordings from the brightest minds in geophysics – all convenient, easy-to-use, and affordable.

For more information about SEG's Continuing Education program, contact: ce‐at‐seg.org.

SEG Wiki

Launched in the winter of 2011, the primary goal of the SEG Wiki is to supply scientific materials to the geoscience community and the public through

  • Open data – geophysical data that is readily available for download from the internet, via mail, or through special request.
  • Tutorial series – presenting a brief exploration into a geophysical topic of interest, these tutorials have been published in The Leading Edge.

All entries in the SEG Wiki can be modified and improved by SEG members. All content in the wiki is published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License (CC-BY-SA), the same as Wikipedia.

SEG Foundation

The SEG Foundation advances geophysics today and inspires geoscientists for tomorrow through funding innovative activities and grant programs that benefit geophysicists, their professional community, SEG, and the general public.

The Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) charitable not-for-profit organized specifically to provide management, reporting, and stewardship services that donors require. The Foundation depends upon annual contributions to fund important programs for members of SEG and society at large.

Technical Standards

The SEG Technical Standards Committee serves as a forum for discussion of geophysical developments in which standards for acquisition and processing of geophysical data need to be identified or improved.

When data problems of a sufficient magnitude to warrant action by SEG are identified, an appropriate subcommittee is appointed to develop a set of standards and make a recommendation to the SEG Board of Directors concerning their adoption. The committee works in partnership with a wide range of industry organizations.

Standards are provided in PDF in the SEG Library to support the geophysics industry.

Early History and Founding of SEG: 1930 Decade: How It All Began

1930

On 11 March, the Society of Economic Geophysicists was founded by 30 geoscientists at the University Club in Houston. Donald C. Barton was elected president, E. E. Rosaire vice president, and John F. Weinzierl secretary treasurer. The Society's Constitution and Bylaws were adopted on 20 May by the following charter members: D. C. Barton, L. W. Blau, E. E. Blondeau, D. P. Carlton, L. G. Christie, Henry C. Cortes, Helmut Dorsch, J. Brian Eby, D. G. Emrick, Eugene Fekete, Helmer Hedstrom, Christian Iden, A. I. Innes, Fritz Kaselitz, A. D. Kerns, J. E. LaRue, O. C. Lester Jr., W. H. Mannes, Eugen Merten, E. E. Rosaire, Russell F. Ryan, J. P. Schumacher, A. L. Smith, M. Elisabeth Stiles, A. D. Storm, Olaf F. Sundt, Raoul Vajk, John F. Weinzierl, L. H. Williams, and B. O. Winkler. A committee was appointed to study a petition of affiliation with AAPG. Honorary Memberships were awarded to Ludger Mintrop and Everette L. DeGolyer. SEG papers 1 and 2 were published in mimeograph form in 1931 as a group of papers presented before the Society in 1930. Paper 1: A universal slope chart for use with seismic method of geophysical prospecting (refractions) by O. C. Lester Jr. and S. W. Wilcox. Paper 2: A suggested method of approach for determination of salt dome overhang by O. C. Lester Jr. Standing Committees: Nominations and Annual Meeting. Dues US$5.

1931

The name of the Society was changed to the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists. SPG's first convention was held on 21 March in San Antonio together with AAPG. Vol. 1, Transactions of the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists, was published in December by AAPG; it contained papers presented at the convention in San Antonio. SPG also met with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and the American Physical Society (APS) in New Orleans on 29-30 December. An addiitonal officer was added to the Executive Committee: Paul Weaver was elected first editor.

1932

Affiliation was accepted by AAPG and a charter was issued to the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists on 6 April as the official Division of Geophysics of the AAPG. The convention was held on 25 March in Oklahoma City. Membership: 96

1933

The third Annual Meeting was held in Houston on 24 March. The Society continued to meet with AAPG in conventions through 1955. Membership: 103

1934

Vol. IV, Transactions of the Society of Petroleum Geophysicists was published by AAPG in January. The Annual Meeting was held in Dallas on 24 March. Membership: 166

1935

The convention was held 21-23 March in Wichita. A midyear meeting was held in Dallas on 29 November, with L. W. Blau as program chairman; 80 attended, 13 papers were presented. F. M. Kannenstine was elected first Editor of Geophysics for 1935–37. He edited the three issues in Volume 1 (1936) and the first issue of Volume 2. E. E. Rosaire and M. Elisabeth Stiles served as Associate Editors. A mail ballot was established for the election of officers. Membership: 189

1936

SPG's name was changed to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists on 1 January 1937. SEG resigned as a division of AAPG and applied for status as an affiliated society. Volume 1, no. 1 of Geophysics, A Journal of General and Applied Geophysics was published in January 1936 with F. M. Kannenstine as the Editor. The first article, Black magic in geophysical prospecting by L. W. Blau had been presented at the 1935 Dallas midyear meeting. The first issue also included the first Annual Regional Geophysical Activities Report (for 1935). The journal was published quarterly until 1958. The Annual Meeting was held on 19–21 March at the Tulsa Hotel; 35 papers were presented. Membership: 231 Personals: E. E. Rosaire resigned as President of Independent Exploration Co. and organized Subterrex, a company engaged in geophysics and geochemistry. L. W. Blau was promoted to head the geophysics and production research divisions of Humble Oil and Refining Co.

1937

AAPG approved SEG's application as an affiliated society; their joint convention was held 17–19 March in Los Angeles. Geophysics, a quarterly, published issues in January, March, July, and October. J. P. D. Hull of AAPG was appointed temporary business manager of SEG with offices transferred from Houston to Tulsa. This was done to relieve new Secretary Treasurer Elisabeth Stiles of excessive work. John H. Wilson, 1936–37 secretary treasurer, ended his annual report as follows: I give up the office with relief and extend my sympathy to my successor. The Society's 3rd midyear meeting was held on 19–20 November at the Rice Hotel in Houston. SEG was incorporated in Colorado on February 24. The agreement was signed by E. E. Rosaire, B. B. Weatherby, and L. W. Blau, former Presidents of SEG. Membership: 481

1938

A total of 157 delegates attended the Annual Meeting held 15–17 March in New Orleans; 26 papers were presented in four geophysical sessions plus one joint session with AAPG. Plans to appoint a permanent business manager fell through and secretary treasurer M. Elisabeth Stiles continued to deal with applications for membership in addition to all business matters for the Society. E. E. Rosaire (1934–35) served the entire year as advertising manager/salesman for Geophysics. No midyear meeting was held because not enough papers were submitted. Membership: 672. Dues: Active US$5, Associate US$4.

1939

SEG headquarters were established in Austin, Texas with J. F. Gallie as business manager. 350 attended the 9th Annual Meeting, 21–23 March in Oklahoma City; 39 papers were presented; F. M. Kannenstine served as Technical Program Chairman. The midyear meeting was canceled. New Committees were established: Business, Annual Meeting Program, and Committee for Standardization of Terms. The Patents Section first appeared in the October issue of Geophysics. Membershipː 821 Personals: Curtis H. Johnson, formerly of Rieber Laboratories, is now associated with General Petroleum Corp . H. J. McCready joined Mott Smith Corp. bbased in Santander, Colombia R. D. Wyckoff, Gulf R&D, was transferred from Houston to Pittsburgh. G. F. Kaufmann, Standard Oil Co. of Venezuela transferred from Caripito to Caracas.

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