NGWA Monitoring Uptick in Exempt Well Issues #water

The National Ground Water Association (NGWA) published an article tracking cases on issues related to quantity of water and land use. Initially this was an issue faced by well owners in western states, but these cases are now appearing in the eastern U.S. as well. The article discusses five cases going through various states right now.

Playing the Field

Society of Vertebrate Paleontology

The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology is a diverse organization of scientists, students, artists, preparators, advocates, writers and scholars across the globe, who are dedicated to the study, discovery, interpretation and preservation of vertebrate fossils.

PRI Publishes Teacher-Friendly Climate Change Guide #STEM #k12

Paleontological Research Institution

In a recent blog from the American Geophysical Union blogging network, "Wild Weather Dan" Satterfield, shared a new resource available from the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI).

AAG Seeks Methods, Models, and Geographic Information Sciences Editor #GIS #Geography

American Association of Geographers

The American Association of Geographers is currently seeking a Methods, Models, and Geographic Information Sciences editor for the Annals of the American Association of Geographers.

IAH Announces New Executive Manager #water #groundwater

International Association of Hydrogeologists/U.S. National Chapter

The International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) announced that Ian Davey joined IAH Executive Manager on April 1, 2017 following John Chilton's retirement in December 2016. Davey is a hydrogeologist with over 30 years’ experience, much of it working for the Environment Agency in England.

AGI Publishes Geoscience Currents #117 #workforce #highered

In last week's Geoscience Currents #117, AGI's Workforce Program examines latest in enrollments and degrees granted in geoscience programs in the United States. In 2015-2016 undergraduate enrollments slipped about 5%, while graduate enrollments dipped slightly, meanwhile bachelor's and doctoral degrees rebounded, and master's degrees dropped.

#Free: Cascadia Megaquake Webinar Part 1 from NAS. #earthquake #hazard

The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (BESR) is hosting a free webinar on what is known about Cascadia's earthquake hazards. You can register to participate here. Information about the event is included below.

Earth Science Week 2017: New Event Registry Heightens Your Visibility #earthscienceweek

Students taking water samples during field work

Are you hosting an Earth Science Week 2017 event, such as an exhibit, tour, lecture, or open house? The new Earth Science Week Event Registry enables you to promote your event more effectively than ever. To register your event, simply provide a few key details. Fill out the easy-to-use online form, and let the Earth Science Week team and the world know about your event.

#16: Sven Treitel - Geophysical Signal Processing

SEG's Seismic Soundoff

Sven Treitel discusses his signal processing course, the historical transition from analog to digital, and his decades-long collaboration with Enders Robinson. Sven Treitel, along with Enders Robinson, was instrumental in the transition of exploration geophysics from analog to digital recording and data processing. Sven has published over 40 papers and has received numerous Society awards, including SEG's Reginald Fessenden award and Honorary Membership.

AGU Explores the FY2017 Omnibus

American Geophysical Union

If you're wondering how science fared in the omnibus bill passed by Congress last week, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) has you covered. In a short blog post by AGU Executive Director and CEO, Christine McEntee. In short, 2017 looks alright but she urges scientists to remain vigilant for 2018.

American Geosciences Institute

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