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13-Oct-09 8:00 AM CST

Geoscience Day 2009

The Geophysical Society of Houston and the Houston Geological Society hosted the third annual Geoscience Day on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at the Bureau of Economic Geology in Houston. The purpose of the event was to give a high-level, broad overview of geological and geophysical methods to individuals who are new to the industry. This year’s theme was The Life of an Oilfield. Activities consisted of presentations given by experienced employees of the industry, field acquisition demonstrations, modern and vintage equipment exhibits, and docent lead interpretative displays. Geological and geophysical topics were addressed as were various aspects of the commercial and political issues faced by the industry. Approximately 95 presenters and students participated.

Through viewing the various aspects in the life of an oilfield, participants left with a broader knowledge of what difficulties and problems their peers in other areas must routinely solve for others to see their “finished” product, began to understand what those in other areas may expect and rely on from the products of the participant’s work, and gained a perspective that will help them ask or answer questions when discussing a project with experts outside their immediate expertise.

The day’s activities were divided into four main track presentations and four periods of breakout sessions. The main track followed the life of an oilfield through presentations on The Politics of Oil, Geologic Idea to Lease Acquisition, Prospect to Drill Site, and After the Initial Discovery Well. . The breakout sessions amplified detailed aspects of the main track sessions and included presentations on Seismic Processing, Monitoring & Fracturing, 3D Visualization, Google Earth in Seismic Surveys, and Cores Interpretation. A field seismic acquisition demonstration, complete with an operating vibrator, deployed geophone strings, and recording and QC equipment was a particular highlight. A “Tools of the Trade” section exhibited vintage and modern day equipment and technology in booths manned by docents explaining such technology as well logging products and interpretation, marine seismic cable birds and steering devices, analog and digital recording media evolution, a geophone response demonstration, and seismic crew operations.

Comments left on the attendee evaluation forms stated: “Fun & good way to learn.” “It was a great overview of the industry & there were lots of hands on exposure (Cores, Vibroseis, etc.)” “Good source of expertise & industry knowledge & basic concepts for new employees” and most importantly, “Had a good time. Great for meeting new people and networking”

Geoscience Day 2010 is scheduled for October 7, 2010 at the same BEG venue. Please contact Haynie Stringer through the HGS/GSH office for additional information or inquiries about participation in next year’s event.

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