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Qualifications
Those interested in Active Membership must meet the following criteria:

1. Actively engaged in practicing or teaching geophysics or a related scientific field
2. Work must have been of a professional nature for not less than eight (8) years
3. Must have been of a responsible nature calling for the exercise of independent judgment and the application of geophysical or geologic principles during at least three (3) years of the eight (8) years
4. Provide three (3) Active Member references whom can confirm Applicant's training and experience.

Academic Credit
An applicant having received a degree in a scientific field from a recognized college or university may count that time toward a portion of the required eight years' professional experience, not to exceed the following:

• Bachelor's degree equals four (4) years
• Master's degree equals five (5) years
• Doctor's degree equals seven (7)years

Time spent solely as a full-time student, even in pursuit of a doctorate, cannot be counted toward the requirement of at least three years' professional experience of a responsible nature.

Special rights of Active Membership

• Eligible to hold office
• Voting Rights
• Petition the Council or Executive Committee
• Sponsor Applicants for Membership
• Publish Affiliation with the Society