American Association of Petroleum Geologists

Description

AAPG is a global organization that comprises a diverse, multi-racial, multi-cultural group of professionals and students, mainly connected by our love of the geosciences and respect for our profession. AAPG has a history of taking actions and promoting programs that express our key values and professionalism. These include global conferences, educational programs, AAPG Region activities, the Women's Network (previously PROWESS), and many worldwide student activities. AAPG's global IBA program emphasizes and demonstrates that diversity of thought and experience produces the most effective teamwork.AAPG remains committed to promoting scientific and professional engagement that enhances and encourages diversity and inclusivity and rejects discrimination.

Roles

I served as the UNL AAPG Chapter Vice President. In this position, I advocated for the club to my classmates and helped plan geologic trips around the midwest. My favorite trip was to the Kansas Salt Mines, where we took a dozen undergraduate and graduate members to learn about ancient salt deposition in a dried-up sea. On top of planning trips like this, I helped organize and give updates during meetings and promote the love of geosciences throughout my university.

Takeaways

I solidified my passion for geosciences and inspired many others to follow suit. I made many strong bonds within my department with other visiting geologists. Because of these connections, I found many career paths that incorporate both my geologic and engineering backgrounds. I discovered that environmental engineering is what makes me most passionate and that geology is incredibly dynamic with lots to still learn.