AIPG-TX

The time to apply for a scholarship is now. The Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG-TX) offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Texas universities. Over the years, the Officers and the Advisory Board of Directors of the Texas AIPG raise funds for the scholarships from: 1) sponsored training programs, such as the GeoDayz programs held on even years, 2) field trips to various areas of geological interest in Texas, and 3) and webinars managed by members of the Texas Board.

The Ted H. Foss Scholarship is offered for undergraduates ($1,000.00) and the Gene M. Shoemaker Scholarship is offered for qualified graduate students ($2,500.00).

Applications are due on or before February 1, 2024. The Scholarship Committee will review the applications and make the announcement of the selections on March 1, 2024 by the Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Dr. Regina Capuano of the University of Houston.

Before you apply for a scholarship from the Texas Chapter of the AIPG, you need to be a student member. This is free. Fill out the form (more) and send it off to our National Office in Colorado with a copy to the Texas Section for confirmation. Be aware that the National Office of AIPG also awards separate undergraduate and graduate student scholarships to university students around the U.S. This webpage discusses only the Texas Section scholarships for students attending Texas universities.

For more details on the the available scholarships, see (here).
Also see the Texas Statewide AIPG Student Chapter for additional information available for Texas students.

Keep up with other Texas News (here).

It you have any question, let me know.

Henry M. Wise, P.G., C.P.G.
President, Texas Chapter AIPG

This page is in dedication to our HGS members who are no longer with us. We want to express our bereavement to our stellar HGS members. Click the names (here).

Real-World Field Settings for Valuable Hands-On Experience in Aquatic Biology, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, and Environmental Science

More than 200 students and a few professionals from around Texas assembled near Boerne, Texas for the Texas Hydro~Geo Workshop. It is focused on the collection, processing, analysis, and evaluation of hydrologic (surface water),  geologic, and hydrogeologic (groundwater) field data. It serves as an excellent introduction for aspiring geology, hydrology, hydrogeologic, and environmental science students, as well as a refresher for seasoned professionals with potential recruiting objectivies.

The Workshop was created to bring students and professionals together in a field setting for a hands-on learning experience. This is a special opportunity to work with senior researchers and professionals from across the state and nation. Participants have the opportunity to explore many different techniques for collecting data from soil, rock, and water media. This includes drilling rigs, surface and borehole geophysics, stream gauging, water quality instruments, and much more. For those who will be taking week long or longer field courses associated with your degree program, some of the Hydro~Geo Workshop modules provided students with an advantage ranging from advanced knowledge on field safety, field-book data collection, rock and sediment identification, how to camp, etc.

Participants selected from the various modules depending upon availability. Please note that participation may be limited in some modules for safety reasons, in order to maintain a high participant/coordinator ratio, or for resource protection. The Workshop also includes the opportunity for senior professionals to present Lightning Talks to the attendees.

Members of the Texas AIPG Board of Directors made presentations focused on what AIPG does for students and professionals in Texas and around the U.S., and they provided some hints as to what it’s like to be a Professional Geologist (a P.G., and a C.P.G.). Pick-up the handouts at the booth (more) and other momentos that will be available. Here some photos from the activities on the second day (here). Many students signed up to apply for student memberships of the AIPG, which are Free !

Two seasoned professionals, Dr. Roger Lee, P.G. and Mr. Bruce Handley, P.G.,  discussed the students’ future in the geosciences at the AIPG-TX booth. Also, Bailey Hodakievic was also present to discuss such matters with the attendees as well (more). She was recently appointed by Henry Wise, P.G., C.P.G., (President of the AIPG-TX) to serve on the AIPG-TX Board and as President of  the Texas Statewide Student Virtual Chapter of the AIPG Texas Section. 

The Workshop took place at and around Cave Without a Name facility near Boerne, Texas. Most activities were conducted at the campsite and pavilion.

The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.

October 1, 2023

 The Ecological Screening Benchmark Tables for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality have been updated and posted to the TCEQ’s Ecological Risk Assessments webpage (here).  The Ecological Screening Benchmarks are numeric values for surface water, sediment, and soil that can be used to screen non-bioaccumulative chemicals of concern from further evaluation under Tier 2 Screening-Level Ecological Risk Assessments.

Please contact the Remediation Division Technical Program Support (TPS) Team at techsup@tceq.texas.gov if you have any questions.

 Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report 
10/1/2023