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What does it mean when someone believes in your potential? For Amanda, an SEG Scholarship opened doors and strengthened her confidence along the way. SEG Scholarships support students as they invest in their future in geophysics. Applications are open through 1 March. Learn more and apply: go.seg.org/47r2sYy #SEGStudents

What do geoscientists get out of NAPE? Real takeaways for your next project. At the 2027 NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference, leaders from AWS, Anthropic, Snowflake, and bpx share a framework for turning AI from a pilot project into a competitive advantage. Add a dedicated Technical Track and 30+ speakers, and you'll leave with ideas you can apply to your next project. Priority rates end 11 December. 📍 Houston | 3–5 February 👉 go.seg.org/4y8x4ck #NAPE2027

🌍 Who should be leading SEG next? Many SEG leaders got their start because someone believed they'd be great at it. Nominations for the 2027 SEG Board and Council are now open, and this is your chance to be that someone for a colleague, or to raise your own hand. Board and Council members help guide SEG's strategy, programs, and future while working with geoscientists from around the world. Nominate by 1 December 👉 go.seg.org/4dXgIvE

🌎 A real-world experience starts here. SEG Field Camps are now open. SEG Field Camps move learning beyond the classroom. Through partner-led field camps, students apply theory in real-world environments, working with data, equipment, and workflows that mirror professional practice. This is where classroom concepts become practical skills. Applications are open through 1 February. Apply now: go.seg.org/47r2sYy

SEG courses are taught by geoscientists, for geoscientists. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, our virtual courses help you stay sharp, earn CEUs, and connect with the latest thinking in the field. Here is what is coming up: go.seg.org/4bZ1KDR

The Critical Minerals Forum has officially wrapped in Vancouver. Three days of imaging, integration, and evaluation techniques for critical mineral systems brought together geophysicists, geologists, and exploration professionals at the University of British Columbia. Thank you to our keynote speakers Jamey Jones (U.S. Geological Survey), Patrick Redmond (GeologicAI), Heather Schijns (Teck Resources Limited), and Anne Thompson (PetraScience Consultants, Inc.), and to everyone who presented, shared posters, and joined the conversation. A special thank you to our co-chairs Jiajia Sun (University of Houston) and Nadine Veillette (Equity Exploration), and to the organizing team for making this forum possible. Learn more about upcoming SEG events: seg.org/events

💭 Who comes to mind when you think of someone who made geophysics better and never asked for credit? Think of the mentor who never made you feel foolish for asking questions. Or the colleague whose idea quietly became the way your team works. Or the person who kept a local society alive for twenty years without asking for a thank-you. Those people exist in every corner of our profession. Most of them will never be recognized unless someone speaks up. That someone is you. SEG Honors and Awards nominations are open through 1 January. Put their work on the record: go.seg.org/4ynOnqu

📌 Students, this one’s worth saving. SEG student opportunities are designed to help you grow, with real-world experience, support for your studies, and a global community behind you. View all current and upcoming SEG student opportunities. Set your reminders and share this with a friend who’d be a great fit. Learn more: go.seg.org/47r2sYy

Geophysicists: your prospects deserve the right room. At the 2027 NAPE Summit, 8,200+ energy professionals, including CEOs, A&D directors, and energy lenders, come together to buy and sell deals. Priority rates are now available, but only through 11 December. 📍 Houston | 3–5 February 👉 Register: go.seg.org/4y8x4ck

What does SEG need to do to stay relevant as geophysics expands into critical minerals, groundwater, carbon storage, and beyond? In the newest Seismic Soundoff episode, SEG President Rocky Detomo discusses how the society is adapting to a broader profession, with more than 60% of its members now outside the United States. Rocky explains why the underlying science still connects these different applications, how AI is changing the skills geophysicists need, and what SEG must preserve as it approaches its 100th anniversary. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/3W50avW

Stay ahead in your field with research, insights, and connections built for geoscientists like you. Your SEG Membership keeps your access to The Leading Edge, the SEG Library, and the SEG Forum active, so you never miss the research or conversations shaping your work. Renew today at seg.org/renew.

The October issue of The Leading Edge is live! It brings together the latest technical insights, industry perspectives, and news from across the SEG community in one convenient digital edition. This month’s issue covers subjects across the discipline, from a practical workflow for low-frequency model building and a CDEM-derived cumulative maximum tensor shear attribute, to a new method for high-resolution seismic stratigraphy and deep learning-assisted 2D to 3D seismic image reconstruction. Read today: bit.ly/4zO42Qr

SEG courses are taught by geoscientists, for geoscientists. The 2027 lineup is here — and it covers a lot of ground. From seismic attributes, amplitude interpretation, and 4D seismic to deep learning, large language models, and the energy transition, approximately 18 public courses are planned for 2027. Every course earns accredited CEUs and gets you up to speed on the technology shaping the field right now. Browse the full schedule, find the courses that fit your work, and get your request in front of your manager early. Approvals are easier when they’re not last minute. View the 2027 course schedule: go.seg.org/4hXnOBF

Is your team ready? 👀 Applications are open for SEG EVOLVE! A mentor-guided, hands-on program that prepares the next generation of geoscientists and engineers to work with real energy datasets alongside industry mentors from around the world. Choose your track: 🔵 Energy Exploration — Work through a full exploration workflow, from subsurface characterization to business decisions. Teams of 4–6. 🟢 Carbon Solutions — Build a defensible carbon storage investment recommendation bringing together geoscience, engineering, economics, and ESG. Teams of 6–9. Applications close 8 November. Apply now: go.seg.org/3Ub1tsm

If you get the opportunity, take it. In the newest Seismic Soundoff episode, three SEG EVOLVE students on what it takes to lead an international team, tackle a real carbon storage project, and present at IMAGE. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4ywESoj Learn more about SEG EVOLVE, including its Energy Exploration and Carbon Solutions tracks and opportunities to participate as a student or mentor: go.seg.org/3Ub1tsm

👋 Meet Jessica Dostal, SEG’s Student and Early Career Advisor. You’ll find her at the SEG Student Forum! “I’ll use this space to share important updates, answer questions, and help connect you with resources that can support your academic and professional journey.” - Jessica The SEG Student Forum is your home base for everything related to SEG Student Programs. Coursework, skills, internships, field camps, research, scholarships, resumes, student chapters, and the job market: it’s all in one place now. It’s brand new, so the early conversations are still being written. Pop in, introduce yourself, and help shape what this community becomes. How to join: 1️⃣ Log in at go.seg.org/4ynOnqu 2️⃣ Visit the Student Forum 3️⃣ Start a conversation We can’t wait to see you there!

AI can find the pattern. But can it tell you if it makes geological sense? In the newest Seismic Soundoff episode, Nancy House explains why geological context still matters and connects that problem to two years of work with the GeoGPT governance committee, where questions about what knowledge trains these systems, how proprietary data is protected, and who sets the boundaries remain just as unsettled. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4jeglR3

Is your team ready? 👀 Applications are open for SEG EVOLVE! A mentor-guided, hands-on program that prepares the next generation of geoscientists and engineers to work with real energy datasets alongside industry mentors from around the world. Choose your track: 🔵 Energy Exploration — Work through a full exploration workflow, from subsurface characterization to business decisions. Teams of 4–6. 🟢 Carbon Solutions — Build a defensible carbon storage investment recommendation bringing together geoscience, engineering, economics, and ESG. Teams of 6–9. Applications close 8 November. Apply now: go.seg.org/3Ub1tsm

SEG courses are taught by geoscientists, for geoscientists. Whether you are early in your career or a seasoned professional, our virtual courses help you stay sharp, earn CEUs, and connect with the latest thinking in the field. Here is what is coming up: go.seg.org/4bZ1KDR

💭 Who comes to mind when you think of someone who made geophysics better and never asked for credit? Think of the mentor who never made you feel foolish for asking questions. Or the colleague whose idea quietly became the way your team works. Or the person who kept a local society alive for twenty years without asking for a thank-you. Those people exist in every corner of our profession. Most of them will never be recognized unless someone speaks up. That someone is you. SEG Honors and Awards nominations are open through 1 January. Put their work on the record: go.seg.org/4ynOnqu