Welcome to the SOUTHEASTERN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, home to the Transition Geologist!
Transition Geologist - a geologist with the time-honored understanding of earth processes and mineral resources, which now finds their knowledge focused towards combined resource and environmental issues that challenge today's society.
Issues such as:
1) Water supply of ample quantity and quality for a growing Sunbelt population,
2) Use of mineral resources in a conservative and low-impact manner to address both demand for the material, environmental maintenance or restoration and necessity to be in close proximity to the population,
3) Human encroachment into geologically hazardous areas like lowlands along coastal, river and lake flood plains, or highlands prone to loose or expansive soils, or regions that experience sudden movement of the soil or rock.
Link to May 2008 FIELD TRIP SEGS Upper Peace River Karst Area Trip
Link to your Newsletter Spring 2008.
Link to your Earth Science Outreach Activities What Your Associates Are Doing to Promote Earth Sciences.
Link to Survey What Other Societies Do In Their Communities.
Link to Roadside Geology of Florida Florida - - Newest Addtition to the North America Plate.
Link to your 2008 Officers Officers 2008
SEGS Activities
SEGS Committees
SEGS Officers
SEGS Membership Information
Affiliate Geological Societies & Geological Surveys
Legislative InformationSoutheastern Geological Society (SEGS)
P.O. Box 1634
Tallahassee, FL 32302
The mission of the Southeastern Geological Society is to advance the science of geology for the membership and the communities of the membership, to encourage the professional and social relationship of members and to provide a meeting for the presentation and discussion of subjects of mutual interest. These ideals are placed into practice through regional meetings and presentations, field trips to locations of geological interest and volunteer efforts by the membership in their local communities, on behalf of the geological sciences.
Throughout the year, the Southeastern Geological Society offers activities of interest to practicing geologist, science educators, geology students and others with an interest in the earth sciences.
Field trips are arranged at various times throughout the year and are generally located in different areas of the southeastern U.S. with a focus towards Florida. Sometimes field trips and often meetings are joint efforts between the Southeastern Geological Society and other organizations with an interest in the earth sciences or geological profession.
Meetings are generally held quarterly, convening in various regions of Florida to support attendence by our members living or working in these areas.
Link to your Earth Science Outreach Activities What Your Associates Are Doing to Promote Earth Sciences.
Link to your Earth Science Outreach Assistance Form Request Assistance for Your Earth Science Outreach Activities Here.
Make plans now to visit a local school (or other community function) promoting earth science during this year's Earth Science Week, October 2007.
The world needs informed professionals to speak on behalf of Earth Science! Distribution of quality Earth Science Information begins with you at the local level so make something happen.
Information is available from the American Geological Institute (AGI) at www.earthsciweek.org where you will also find presenter and teacher planning kits for a nominal cost.
The SEGS-Earth Science Outreach Committee (ESOC) is providing the information and files below to give you ideas and assist you with planning your event. We strongly encourage you to go into your communities, neighborhoods or schools and promote a better understanding of Earth Science. If you need more information or assistance, please contact Kathleen Moran.
The Geology LandscapeThe information in "The Geology Landscape" was condensed from Geotimes magazine. You will find an outline listing many of the geology fields that are evaluated annually in this publication. This list may give you some ideas for Earth Science outreach activities.
Earth Science Outreach IdeasThe objectives of Earth Science outreach are presented here along with 10 ideas for Earth Science outreach activities from small to large. Use these ideas as presented, or modify them to fit your own expertise and audience level. Use the Earth Science outreach objectives to guide you along the way in your planning and implementation.
Good Luck, and ......... YOU WILL HAVE FUN!
The Southeastern Geological Society is presently expanding it community outreach efforts through its affiliation with the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies. Outreach efforts are just beginning, but will be implemented by using standing committees within the SEGS that have the narrowly focused tasks of sharing and supporting the importance of geology and earth science.
Our initial plan is to work closely with science programs in the communities and schools of our members. Within the school systems alone, there are, "Teach-ins", Science Fairs, Science Project Advisors and Judges and Earth Science Mentoring that we are just beginning to recognize as partners. Our goal is to provide for a better understanding of geology's importance to man and his endeavors on earth and the solar system.
If you are interested in working as a standing committee leader or member, contact Kathleen Moran from the officer's section for details. As the programs develop, look for updates on the website and in the newsletters. Take this simple but important step to be a participating member of your society.
The major effort of ESOC is to provide educational outreach programs and activities about earth science and geology. This is accomplished with the aid of our members, through volunteering efforts in their own school systems and neighborhoods.
Link to your Earth Science Outreach Activities What Your Associates Are Doing to Promote Earth Sciences.
Link to your Earth Science Outreach Assistance Form Request Assistance for Your Earth Science Outreach Activities Here.
ESOC has the distinguished task of providing resource locator assistance to SEGS members planning to volunteer at their local schools or in their communities, spreading the word of the daily importance of earth sciences and geology. Educators need the assistance of SEGS members to bridge the crevasse separating textbook knowledge from working knowledge. As educational funding for the earth sciences narrows, it is up to the working professionals in the earth science field to bring our expertise back to the classroom.
Officers are elected annual by a mailed ballot to paid members of the SEGS. This occurs near the first of the calendar year. The newly elected officers of the society are inducted during the first quarterly meeting of that year, usually in February or March. Each officer serves for an elected term of one year and successive years are allowed by election.
The elected Vice President is responsible for organizing the annual field trip, and assumes the responsibilities of President upon completion of his one-year term as Vice President.
The society is only as good as its officers and active members. Participation as an officer or committee volunteer for your fellow members is encouraged and welcome at any time.
Link to your 2008 Officers 2008 Officers
Click below for a printable membership application. Fill it out and return by mail with your annual dues payment to the Post Office Box listed on the application.
More information is being supplied to our members by e-mail, so be sure to include your URL on the application and keep us updated when it changes. The SEGS does not distribute any member's URL without permission.
The Southeastern Geological Society (SEGS) was founded in 1944, and was then and continues today, an affiliate society of the American Association of Petroleum Geologist (AAPG). In 1954, the SEGS became a charter member society of the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS), a.k.a. the Gulf Coast Section of the AAPG. The links to these parent associations are listed below.
American Association of Petroleum GeologistThe SEGS has twelve sister societies that collectively provide geographic coverage of the gulf coast's geology from Mexico to Florida. Our sister societies are listed below along with links to their respective web sites.
Like the SEGS, our sister societies offer a wide range of geology and earth science activities so take some time to see what they are doing. If you are in the area of a sister society, take time to go to a meeting or attend an activity.
The following sites connect you to other local geological societies.
Atlanta Geological SocietyThe following links connect you to Geological Surveys.
The FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEYThe Florida Association of Professional Geologists (FAPG) has been actively promoting legislative changes that are of interest to Florida registered Professional Geologist. Please visit their website for confirmation of their legislative success in the 2005 session and their plans for the 2006 session this Spring. You may visit the FAPG website Florida Association of Professional Geologist for more information.
The SEGS supports the FAPG's efforts to promote professional geologist in Florida and encourages our professional members to be active in this organization. If you are a geologist practicing or working Florida, this association's efforts are important to you. Be a "giver" of your time or financial support to oversee the professional issues of your field of work.
Go to the FAPG website to see how you can help.
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