AIPG YouTube Channel

The current list of videos from National Office:

• AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: An Overview of the Texas Water Plan with Temple McKinnon. In this video Temple McKinnon, Director of Water Supply Planning for the Texas Water Development Board talks about the plan for 2022 and beyond. Temple highlights opportunities, creative approaches, and challenges that face Texas as the state works to secure future water supply.  (2022).
•  A Reality Check: Climate Change and Weather (pdf) of presentation – September 20, 2022 Dr. Jory Pacht, began his career at ARCO in the exploration research department in 1980, and ARCO recognized his contribution in its 1987 Annual Report where his team was credited with adding $350 million of reserves. His work continued at RPI International as a Senior Scientist working in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Africa. In 1992, he founded Seis-Strat Services, Inc., a geological and geophysical service company employing up to 35 geo-scientists in seven countries. He sold Seis-Strat in 2007 From 2004 to 2007 Dr. Pacht formed and sold three PE-funded oil and gas production companies with partners. He is currently the President of Altair Resources. Dr. Pacht has won five best paper awards and has published over 80 papers and abstracts. He serves on the Alumni Advisory Board of the School of Earth Sciences at Ohio State, where he received his Ph.D. and gives talks worldwide on energy.

• Energy 101: A Rational Approach to our Energy Future-Jory Pacht. In this video, Dr. Jory Pacht brings to bear his years of experience in the field to give insight into our energy future. As the world transitions to a lower carbon energy infrastructure, Dr. Pacht argues that wind and solar energy simply will not provide the energy density to meet global demand. Listen as Dr. Pacht outlines a different approach to our energy transition.

• AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: The Geology of Central Texas Part 3 with John Berry, PG., CPG, AIPG-TX Councilor-at-Large, and past AIPG National Editor. In this video, Joh Berry outlines the geologic evolution of Texas during the Tertiary (65 ma to 1.8 ma) covering the development of Texas hydrocarbon and coal resources, the erosion of mega canyons in Texas and, of course, the evolution of mammals and other flora and fauna during this remarkable time in Earth’s history. (2022).
• AIPG November 2022 Town Hall: Matt Rhoades, AIPG 2022 National President, and Aaron Johnson, AIPG Executive Director. In this video, Dawn Garcia hosts as AIPG President Matt Rhoades and Executive Director Aaron Johnson give some updates on current and future initiatives for AIPG.
• AIPG October 2022 Town Hall: Mark Schaaf, AIPG CPG Member, Outlines the New and Improved AIPG Mentoring Program. Mark Schaaf, AIPG 2022 National Advisory Board Representative and AIPG 2023-24 National Treasurer, outlines the new and improved AIPG Mentoring Program. This program, which is designed to assist early- and mid-career geologists find mentors who can help them further their careers, is the newest item in our expanding list of member benefits. Come and listen as Mark outlines how you can benefit from this great program.
• AIPG September 2022 Town Hall: Some PFAS in the Subsurface, with Nate Stevens. Nate, who is principal hydrogeologist with Kleinfelder, gives us an inside look at what PFAS are and how these chemicals behave in the subsurface. A great overview of how PFAS behave in the environment.
• AIPG July 2022 Town Hall: Black Granite From Hell, with Steve Stokowski. Steve talks about one of his most challenging forensic geology cases. He unravels the failure of ‘black granite’ being used for the primary stone for a ware memorial. Listen as Steve explains why this granite was not suitable for this project.
• AIPG May 2022 Town Hall with Aaron Johnson and Mark Schaaf provide updates on the AIPG Mentoring Program, AIPG initiatives such as the Global Geoscience Professionalism Group and the AIPG University Degree Program-CPG Requirements comparison, and take questions from AIPG Members.
• A Perspective of the Historical Coal Mining Industry in Michigan, Adam Wygant, Michigan State Geologist.  Adam takes you on a tour of the history of coal mining in Michigan. He weaves together history, geology, and environmental impacts to create an interesting, vibrant, and illuminating portrait of the coal mining history of Michigan. (2022)
• The World Class MVT Ore Deposits of the Viburnum (MO) Trend and Tri States (MO-KS-OK) Districts, Aaron Johnson, AIPG Executive Director. Aaron gives an overview of the geology and genesis of the world-class Mississippi Valley-Type ore deposits in the Viburnum Trend and Tri-States District. Dr. Johnson will introduce you to the discovery and mining history, the regional geology, stratigraphy, mineralogy, and formational mechanisms of these remarkable ore deposits. (2022)
• Contact Metamorphism-Red Sandstone State Park, Utah, with Mark Dennen. – Mark gives a short description of contact metamorphism that occurred when a basaltic lava flow baked the underlying sandstone. (2022)
• Geology of Central Texas – The Mesozoic: Rifting, Drifting, Drowning, then getting Bombed!, John Berry, AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series.  John gives us a detailed overview of the geologic history and evolution of modern-day Texas, during the Mesozoic Era. John covers the rifting that broke apart Pangea, the formation of the great Texas salt deposits, and the geologic forces that resulted in the extinction of the dinosaurs. (2022)
• The Mountains Beneath Our Feet, John Berry, AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series, John Berry, a professional geologist with a long and varied career, takes us on a geological history lesson, helping viewers to understand the geologic underpinnings of Texas. Come along as John shows us how Texas was built! (2022)
• Careers in Geology and the Role Licensure can Play. In this video, Lauria Racca gives an overview of the types of careers that are out there for young geologists, by examining the trajectory of her career. She ties these careers to the role of licensure for professional geologists. (2021)
• The Dinosaurs of Cowboy Country, Robert Font, professional geologist and former college professor, gives a brief overview of the dinosaurs found in the Glen Rose formation of Texas. Informally titled “The dinosaurs of Cowboy Country” this video gives some insight into the number of difference species and types of dinosaurs that are associated with the Glen Rose Formation. (2021)
• Geologists in Action: Navigation Dredging, Bill Aley is a member of the AIPG, and is a licensed professional geologist in Florida and California. In this video, Bill gives an overview of the services he provides as part of a navigation dredging project to maintain a federal navigation channel near Stuart, Florida.(2021)
• Missouri State Petrology Field Trip from the Knob Lick Granite Quarry, In this video, Missouri State Geologist Kasey Buckley gives a brief description of the geology of the Knob Lick granite, and highlights some of the features visible at this historic quarry. Kasey Buckley is a graduate student at Missouri State University, and an accomplished Dirt Track Vintage Stock Car racer. (2021) 
• What Geologists Do, Robert Font describes what it is that geologists actually do. Dr. Font uses examples from his career as a geologist to introduce viewers to the broad variety of work that geologists perform all over the world. (2021) 
• A Brief Introduction to Well-logs and Their Uses, in this video, Robert Font gives a brief explanation of the uses of well logs to understand porosity, determine the potential for fluids to be present, determine the present, determine the presence of radioactivity, and to identify salt-water-rich layers.(2021) 
• Geologists In Action: Columnar Jointing in Rhyolite at Hughes Mountain Conservation Area, Washington County, Missouri (2021)
• Geologists in Action: Dr. Aaron Johnson Leads a Field Trip to Missouri’s Einstein Tin-Tungsten Mine, Dr. Aaron Johnson , Executive Director of AIPG leads a field trip for the Missouri State University Petrology course, to the Einsteini Mine, in Silvermines Recreation Area, in Madison County, Missouri. If you want to learn more about the Einstein Mine or about the 1.5 billion-year-old igneous terrane in Southeast Missouri, check out this publication from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources! (2021) 
• Leveraging Airborne Geophysics to Support Coastal Groundwater Management, in this video geologist Ian Gasttschalk discusses the use of Airborne Geophysics to better manage groundwater in coastal regions. This video was part of the Illinois/Indiana AIPG Sectional Series. (2021) 
• Geologists in Action! Reflected Light Ore Microscopy, in this video, mining geologist Jim Paschis, AIPG CPG Member, gives an overview of how ore microscopy provides critical information for geologists working in economic and mining geology. (2021)
• Lessons Learned Along the Way, the California Sectional Meeting from April 8, 2021. Matt Rhoades, AIPG CPG Member, speaks on lessons learned along the way as a geologist that young geologists and students will find very helpful. Matt’s talk starts at 1:34:14. (2021)
• Honesty–Avoiding the Misuse of Models, in this video, David Abbott provides a thoughtful and thorough look at the primary principles that underlie scientific integrity and uses those principles to discuss best practices with respect to using geological models. Combining case studies, thought exercises, and real-world experience, David delves into the use of models in geology, and provides a critical look at how geologists can avoid some of the pitfalls common to the use of models in geology. (2021)
• Core Splitting: The Assumptions Underlying a Best Practice, in this video, David Abbott brings his extensive experience in mining geology to bear on best practices in core splitting. David illustrates the idea of sample homogeneity and includes a discussion of statistical analyses. The video is a great introduction to how core-splitting is used to create models and is used in creating mineral reserve estimates. (2021)
• Resume Writing and Interviewing, in this video is a recording of the California Section of AIPG’s Zoom conference focusing on Resume Writing and Interviewing for students and Early Career Professionals. The conference includes suggestions and tips for networking, resume writing tips, tricks, and suggestions, and includes a mock interview after which attendees were able to ask questions and get feedback about how to approach the entire job search process. From student to senior management, there is something in this conference for everyone! (2021)
• Geologists in Action — Using Drones to Sample Man-Made Lakes, this video shows some cutting edge use of drone technology to sample man-made lakes in Nevada. Watch as McGinley and Associates shows us how unmanned drones can be used to sample and monitor water quality in Nevada. This use of drones not only provides better sample location controls, but also minimizes risk to workers, and can decrease the time necessary per sample, allowing for a more efficient sampling procedure. (2021)
• Early Career Professionals have opportunities to grow their leadership skills, Keri Nutter, AIPG CPG Member, 2019 AIPG National President, describes how being an AIPG member has been an invaluable part of her professional development. (2021)
• I’ve Found Opportunities I never would have encountered, Matt Rhoades, AIPG CPG Member and 2021 President-Elect, in this video talks about what AIPG has meant to him during his 30-year career. (2021)
• 2020 Environmental Careers for Geologists, Ron Wallace, AIPG CPG Member

AIPG-TX YouTube Channel

• National Talk Radio Hour-Long Discussion on Uranium and Nuclear Power with Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, Vice President – Eastern Texas, AIPG-TX, Discussion on Uranium and Nuclear Power (here) and (here). (2022)

• “A New Roll-Front Uranium District Created from Uranium in Igneous Rocks, Seward Peninsula, Alaska?” by Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, and Vice President – Eastern Texas,  AIPG-TX.  A PDF with link to YouTube video (here). (2021)

• “The U.S. Uranium and REE Supply Chains: A Brief Discussion,” by Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, and Vice President – Eastern Texas,  AIPG-TX.  A PDF with link to YouTube video (here). (2021)

• “Uranium & Nuclear Power are on the Move … Again !” by Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, and Vice President – Eastern Texas,  AIPG-TX.
  A PDF with link to YouTube video (here). (2020).

• “Sources of Rare Earth Elements in the U.S. and the World,” by Michael D. Campbell, P.G., P.H., CPG, and Vice President – Eastern Texas,  AIPG-TX.   A PDF with link to YouTube video (here). (2020).

• “Recognizing Uranium Source Rocks in the Sedimentary Environments of Nebraska, North & South Dakotas,“ Steven Sibray, Douglas Hallum, and Michael D. Campbell.  A PDF (here) and YouTube video (here). (2020).
• “Remote Sensing Exploration & Assessment of Rare Earth Elements, Sheep Creek, Montana,” by George Allen and Ninad Bhagwat, YouTube video (here). (2020).

For additional YouTube Videos:

“Year of Space” from The Geological Society of London, see (here).

Additional Videos from:

• AIPG-TX  GeoDayz 2022 Program on the AIPG-TX YouTube Channel (here).
• I2M Consulting, LLC YouTube Channnel (here).
• I2M Institute of Energy and Critical Resources YouTube Channel (here).

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AIPG Members – Send in Your Geologists in Action Videos!

AIPG has our very own YouTube Channel! We have started a series of YouTube videos will focus on “Geologists in Action.” Here’s where you come in. We want you to make a short (1-5 minute) video of yourself being a geologist. Whether that’s in the field, the lab, the office, or some other place, we want AIPG members to be the stars of the show. Be sure to introduce yourself (I’m John Doe, a Certified Professional Geologist with AIPG) and to give a short description of what it is you’re doing. You could be removing leaky storage tanks, making a geologic map, analyzing samples in the lab, or talking with clients. We want to share videos of you doing what you do!

Why? Because we know that the general public isn’t aware of what we geologists really do. We think this effort can help to change that. And you can be at the center of that action!

Here are few things to remember:

1. You’ll want to make sure your company and your clients are ok with you making the video. We don’t want to expose any proprietary information, or put companies or clients in a difficult spot.
2. Make sure you have permission to be onsite and to film in that location.
3. Read and agree to the video release information that gives AIPG the right to post your video.
4. Show your excitement and passion for the field and your career! Geology annually ranks as one of the ten most fulfilling careers with the highest rates of job satisfaction in the USA.

You can email your short videos directly to us at aipg@aipg.org, upload it online, or contact the office (303) 412-6205 to upload to a shared folder. If your video is chosen for our channel, we’ll let you know, and we will be sure to let you know when your video will premiere.

Thanks for all you do to support AIPG.

With Best Regards,

Aaron

Aaron W. Johnson, Ph.D.
Executive Director
American Institute of Professional Geologists
1333 W. 120th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80234
303-412-6205 ext. 110