AIPG-TX

AIPG GeoDayz 2022 — Methods & Applied Science in the Field and Laboratory for Geologic Research & Other Investigations: 

Hosted by Texas Chapter of American Institute of Professional Geologists

Convenor — Roger W. Lee, Ph.D., P.G. and Oversight by Vice-President – Western Texas: Melissa Hill, Ph.D., P.G.

Attending PG’s can collect Education Credits for attending sessions.

Who is AIPG? See (here) for details. Continuing Support of Students Majoring in Geology and Earth Sciences and Professional Geologists and Hydrogeologists in Texas and Surrounding States in District I, District II, District III and District IV of Texas.

Dr. Lee suggests that sometimes, as geoscientists, we encounter new and interesting work performed by others. They do field and lab research as applied to issues with which we are unfamiliar. They have been funded by seemingly mysterious sources that we did not know were available.  These are scientists, skilled, such as ourselves, who have assembled the resources and obtained the funding to do these remarkable investigative science contributions that improve aspects of our society through applied science and research.

HOW DID THEY DO THAT, HOW MUCH DID IT COST, AND WHO PAID?

GEODAYZ, a conference series created by the Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, August 3-5, 2022, Austin, Texas, offers a two-day series of workshops/presentations that will provide answers to this important compounded query. Below is a list of subjects for the workshops that you, as geoscientists, might not have encountered in your curricula or even in your present job.

Highlights of GEODAYZ presentations are listed below:          

• DAY 1-Aug.3-Hotel Meet & Greet and Registration 5-9 pm; get an overview of conference logistics for Thursday and Friday.
• DAY 2 Aug. 4 at Pickle Research Center–Project Management Practices: Scope of Work, Health and Safety, Laboratory Selection, Project Preparation, Practices, QA/QC in data collection, and Case Histories.
• Geophysical Applications: Use of geophysical technologies to obtain subsurface geology & physical characteristics of subsurface materials.
• Surface Resistivity Geophysical Methods and mapping: Demonstrate aquifer delineation by mapping of sands, silts, clays, carbonates, and other aquifers using state-of -the-art geophysical methods.
• Drone uses for airborne geophysics and other airborne applications: Demonstrate utilization of drones for surveys and mapping.
• Tour and lectures regarding purposes and uses of the Core Repository at the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
• Sampling of soils, sediments, and bedrock, using various technologies such as direct-push, drilling and coring methods, methods of environmental soil sampling, OVM screening, logging, & decontamination protocols, and construction of wells.
• Storage and retrieval or sequestration research in the deep subsurface formations such as salt domes. BEG research will be presented for new technologies such as hydrogen generation, storage, and retrieval, carbon dioxide sequestration, and exploitation potential for use of geothermal energy in the US.
• Technical support from Earth Sciences to support Federally funded improvements and updating the current infrastructure for drinking-water supplies throughout the U.S.
• DAY 3 Aug. 5 at Zilker Park-Historical and present efforts of combined public awareness and actions, Local and Federal government support, law interpretations and legal actions, and ongoing monitoring and scientific investigations that delineate geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, and ecology in the Barton Creek watershed and at spring discharges and serve to protect the iconic Barton Creek & Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, for the present and for posterity.  This part of GEODAYZ will consist of a field tour of Barton Springs, lectures on geology and geophysics of subsurface Edwards aquifer, streamflow measurement and sampling, and management of endangered species in Barton Creek.
• A Panel of the principal founders of the protect Barton Creek and Barton Springs movement will assemble for a discussion of their various roles, experiences, and the importance of geological and environmental sciences in guiding the past, present, and future preservation of Barton Springs and Barton Creek.
• A walking tour and lecture featuring the constructed wetland in nearby Zilker Botanical Gardens and its significance to improving surface water quality. 

JOIN US FOR THIS DYNAMIC AND INFORMATIVE PROGRAM!

AUSTIN VENUES SCHEDULE:

August 3^rd; 4-8 pm, Registration, Hilton Garden Inn hospitality room; Happy Hour Meet and Greet
August 4^th: Hosted by Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, at J.J. Pickle Research Center Austin, Texas
August 5^th: Hosted by the Save Barton Creek Association, at Zilker Park, Austin, Texas

Registration limited to 60 attendees. 

For more information and to register, visit the AIPG website (Here).

What are you to expect? See the last GeoDayz – 2018 (Here) but even more in GeoDayz 2022.