AAPG The World's Largest Professional Geological Society

The American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) is one of the world's largest professional geological societies with over 31,000 members as of 2007. Since its founding in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists has been a pillar of the world-wide scientific community. The original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct, still guides the association today.

Currently the world's largest professional geological society with over 30,000 members, AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public. AAPG supports a code of ethics for professional geologists to assure employers and clients of the integrity of its members. The association is guided by officers and a House of Delegates elected annually. The organization's programs are administered by an Executive Director and staff located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Currently almost 1/3 of its members live outside the United States.

AAPG publishes the AAPG Explorer magazine and AAPG Bulletin scientific journal, holds an annual meeting including a technical conference and exhibition, sponsors other conferences and continuing education for members around the world, promotes student involvement in the profession, and provides various other services to its members. AAPG also includes divisions focused on particular aspects of the profession. These include the Division of Environmental Geosciences, Division of Professional Affairs, and the Energy and Minerals Division.

For your information, AAPG President, Prof. Paul Weimer had been done his trip Asia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Paul is the Director of Energy and Minerals Applied Research Centre at the University of Colorado.

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