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Larry Meckel spent a career finding oil and exploring the Earth's geology as an "Explorationist" - his self appointed title. Meckel has been recognized with the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) most distinguished award, the Sidney Powers Memorial Award, for his distinguished career both as a petroleum geologist and as an educator. Read about his exciting career in Explorer, or join AAPG for the award ceremony on Sunday, April 2nd in Houston.