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The SEGJ advises of their 13th SEGJ International Symposium being held from 12 to 14 November, 2018 in Tokyo.

The theme of the 13th symposium encompasses the role of applied geophysics in the sustainable development of human societies. All interested scientists and engineers are invited to join a diverse group of specialists for stimulating discussions in face-to-face meetings. They welcome the contribution of younger colleagues.

Travel Support Program to Young Researchers

The organization committee would like to encourage young researchers coming from overseas to participate in this symposium. A young researchers' paper competition will be  conducted in advance to the due date of the extended abstract submission, and the winners will be granted a small amount of travel support. Participants whose ages are under or equal to 35 may submit an application to this support program at the time of their abstract submissions. The number of winners and the amount of support will be due to financial
conditions. The detailed procedure for this competition will be announced later.

Technical sessions
1. Acquisition and Sensor Technologies
2. Seismic Technologies
3. GPR Technologies
4. DC / EM / NMR Technologies
5. Geodetic Technologies
6. Gravity / Magnetics
7. Borehole Geophysics
8. Passive Seismic / Microseismic
9. Monitoring Technologies
10. Rock Physics / Interpretation (Case studies)
11. Near Surface Geophysics
12. Safely/Sustainability/Environmental Applications
13. Disaster Mitigation Application
SS 1. Geophysical application of Data science
SS 2. Unmanned and Airborne Geophysical Survey
SS 3. Geophysical challenges in the Middle-East area

SEGJ 13th Symposium in Tokyo 2018

Takeshi Sato <sato.takeshi.0917@gmail.com>

Mon 26/03/2018 11:40

To:

ASEG Secretariate <secretary@aseg.org.au>;

communications@aseg.org.au;

ASEG Webmaster <webmaster@aseg.org.au>;

Hi,
 

I have a reminder for those interested in submitting an abstract for the SEGJ symposium in November 2018. Abstract submission deadline extended until 30 April 2018! Please also see flyer attached to this email.

Web link
 

Important Dates

Deadline for Abstract submission: 30 April 2018
Call for Extended Abstracts open: 31 May 2018
Deadline for Extended Abstract submission: 30 June 2018
Registration open: 1 June 2018
Deadline for Pre-registration: 10 September 2018
13th SEGJ International Symposium
On-site registration: 12 - 14 November 2018

The AGC remind us that International Geoscientists Day (originating from INternational Geologists Day) is celebrated in 01 April.

Geologists Day is a professional holiday of geologists, geophysicists and geochemists. It is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday of April. The establishment of this holiday was initiated by a group of prominent Soviet geologists headed by academician Alexander Yanshin. Following their initiative, the Geologists Day was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet on March 31, 1966 to commemorate the achievements of Soviet geologists after discovery of the West Siberian petroleum province.

The timing of the holiday, the first Sunday in April, was chosen because it marks the end of winter and beginning of preparation for summer field work and expeditions.

Geologists Day is traditionally celebrated in almost all geological and mining organizations of the former Soviet Union with festivities starting at the end of preceding week. With tens of thousands of geologists from the former Soviet Union working around the world, the tradition of celebrating the Geologists Day is becoming more international.

In addition to geologists, many others involved in related fields also consider this day as their professional holiday and celebrate it.

Friends of the National Rock Garden are invited to attend the opening of the Mt Gibraltar microsyenite display at the National Rock Garden, Barrenjoey Place, Canberra, ACT.

The Mount Gibraltar Microsyenite is an alkaline igneous intrusive body which was emplaced into Triassic Hawkesbury Sandstone around 178 Ma. It is now exposed by erosion as an imposing mountain adjacent to the rural town of Bowral. It provides a rare example of a rock that contains siderite (FeCO 3 ) as a component of a magmatic mineral assemblage.

More information

Registrations are open for the Young Professionals Networking Event, which is now confirmed to run during the AEGC Conference thanks to some generous corporate sponsorship.

Gold
Silver
Bronze

This event provides young geoscientists an opportunity to connect with fellow Young Professionals and industry representatives alike. 

There is no age limit, but is intended for people aged under 35, or those new to the profession (less than 10 years experience). 

Please register ASAP as numbers are limited. 

Details

• Date: Monday 19th February 2018
• Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
• Location: The Endeavor Tap Rooms - 39/43 Argyle St, The Rocks NSW 2000
• Drinks and Canapes provided.
• Cost: $20 pp for Young Professionals (affiliated with ASEG, PESA or AIG)

Directions

• Ferry – From ICC 11 walk to Darling Harbour (usually from wharf 26) to Circular Quay.  20 minutes on the Ferry.  6 minute walk to Endeavor Tap Rooms
• Train – From ICC 15 walk to Town Hall train station.  20 minute train to Circular Quay station.  6 minute walk to Endeavor Tap Rooms
• Bus – From ICC 13 walk to Kent Street.  5 minute bus from Kent Street to Wynyard Station.  14 minute walk from Wynyard Station to Endeavor Tap Rooms
• Taxi – 15 minutes approximately $25/$30
• Walk – 30 minutes

If you have any further enquiries please dont hesitate to contact me at ypadmin@aseg.org.au

Kind regards,

Megan Nightingale, on behalf of the ASEG YP Special Interest Group

Dorothy Hill Women in Earth Sciences Symposium

The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (SEES) at The University of Queensland is proud to host the inaugural Dorothy Hill Women in Earth Sciences Symposium which will be held on Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 November 2017 at The University of Queensland.

The Symposium celebrates the achievements of notable women in the Earth Sciences and is named after the late Dorothy Hill, who was the first woman Professor in Australia, the first woman to become a member of the Australian Academy of Sciences and its first President. 

Professor Dorothy Hill was a pioneer of research, a leader for women in science, a woman of action, and one of The University of Queensland’s (UQ) most outstanding graduates.  She was a well-known figure at the University from the time she was 18 years old and beginning her degree until she retired, aged in her seventies. By then she had become a world-renowned professor.  Throughout her career, she led by example and inspired women to pursue science and a university education. Through her numerous achievements, she helped to advance the place of women in academia.

This inspirational event will be a powerful two days of learning. Come and learn from, and network with, some of the world’s top female earth scientists.  Speakers include: 

• Prof Adina Paytan, University of California Santa Cruz, USA
• Prof Kliti Grice, Curtin University, Australia
• Prof Xu, Nanjing University, China
• Dr Zanna Chase, University of Tasmania, Australia
• Dr Emma Gagen, The University of Queensland, Australia
• Prof Carmen Gaina, University of Oslo, Norway
• Dr Vanessa Guthrie, Minerals Council of Australia
• Associate Professor Heather Handley, Macquarie University, Australia
• Dr Sandra McLaren, University of Melbourne, Australia
• Dr Meghan Miller, The Australian National University, Australia
• Dr Michelle Parks, University of Iceland, Iceland
• Dr Catherine Rose, University of St Andrews, UK
• Jill Stevens, ESSO Australia

Symposium website

Registration

The SA Branch is holding a Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 7 November

The luncheon will be held in the Hindmarsh Room, Crowne Plaza at 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide between 12:00 and 17:00.

Beer, wine, champagne, cider & soft drinks fo 4 hours.
Come in your racing attire - Prizes for best dressed

Menu
Entree:

• Burratina, organic spelt, asparagus, toasted pumpkin seed salad., with basil pesto.

Main: (alternate drop of)

• Grain-fed beef sirloin with wild mushroom ragout, herb roasted new potato and shiraz glaze.
• Marinaded roast chicken breast with cauliflower almond puree, heirloom carrots and pancetta.

Cost

$70 per person for ASEG members & partners

$90 per person for non ASEG members

$50 per person for students (either ASEG member or non-member)

$700 for a table of 10

The ASEG's website is only able to accept payment from ASEG members.

Non-members and students must contact aseg.mlbcup@gmail.com for payment.

2017 Wine Offer

The ASEG SA/NT Branch is once again pleased to be able to present the following wines to ASEG members. These wines were found by the tasting panel to be enjoyable drinking and excellent value. The price of each wine includes GST and bulk delivery to a distribution point in each capital city in early December. Stocks of these wines are limited and orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note that this is a non-profit activity carried out by the ASEG SA/NT Branch committee only for ASEG members. The prices have been specially negotiated with the wineries and are not available through commercial outlets. Compare prices if you wish but you must not disclose them to commercial outlets.

Order your wine here.

This offer closes 3 November, 2017.

ASEG Members are invited to join the ASEG ACT Branch to celebrate Richard Lane’s 2017 ASEG Gold Medal Award.

The ASEG Gold Medal is awarded from time to time for exceptional and highly distinguished contributions to the science and practice of geophysics by a Member, resulting in wide recognition within the geoscientific community. The ASEG President and Federal Executive are pleased to announce that the ASEG Gold Medal will be awarded in 2017 to Richard Lane.

Specifically, this award recognises Richard’s significant and distinguished contributions to the profession of geophysics in Australia and overseas through his widely recognised practical research and contributions to the understanding and application of geophysical methods in both mining and petroleum, for his frequent contributions at conferences both in Australia and overseas, and through his outstanding professional work in applied geophysics for over 30 years.

12 noon till 2pm

Friday September 22nd 2017

Sir Harold Raggatt Theatre

Geoscience Australia

Please RSVP to Marina Costelloe President Elect

Marina.Costelloe@ga.gov.au before the 18th September 2017

If for some reason you are unable to present on the day, could you please nominate a second for us to keep in the loop.

Thank you

Marina Costelloe

Senior Geophysicist – Geoscience Australia

President Elect ASEG.

Details to follow.

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