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The current list of videos

  • AIPG Town Hall: Join Shanna Schmitt, AIPG 2024 National President as she introduces the 2024 AIPG National Executive Committee (January 25, 2024)..

  • AIPG Webinar: 2024 AIPG Section Officer Training (January 25, 2024). Join AIPG President Shanna Schmitt, Aaron Johnson, and Wendy Davidson for a deep(-ish) dive into what it means to be an officer for one of AIPG's Sections. 

  • AIPG Webinar: AIPG Field Trips: Join us for Cornwall in 2025 (May 8, 2024). Join us as Chris Darmon and Colin Schofield give us an overview of what to expect if you join us for the 2025 AIPG Field Trip to Cornwall!

  • AIPG Lunch & Earn Webinar Series: Mine Economics (2024). In this video, Chris Hogan discusses the factors that must be considered to make a mine a profitable venture. Chris talks about outlining resources and reserves, exploration, managing leases and land positions, and a host of topics relevant to any successful mining venture.

  • Off-Roading with AIPG Executive Director Aaron Johnson (2024). Join Aaron Johnson and Clifford, the Big Red Bronco as they make their way down Balanced Rock Road and Rampart Range Road, just outside Colorado Springs, Colorado. Aaron spends some time talking about the geology of the area and discusses the role geologists play in building a better world.

  • AIPG Webinar: The Confidence Gap (2023). Join us as we dive into the confidence gap that is so often apparent in the professional world. While most of the research focuses on the gap in confidence between men and women, the topics explored in this video can shed light on the confidence gap that exists for any person. Male, Female, early career or seasoned professional, this video discussion sheds light on the confidence gap and ways to address it! Kelly Greaser gives a dynamite presentation and Anna Sutton is an excellent host!

  • What's In it For Me? The importance and benefits of being a member of AIPG (2023). Join AIPG Past-President Dawn Garcia for this illuminating talk on the benefits of AIPG membership. Whether it's building a network, finding job opportunities, being a mentor or mentoring others, or giving back to the profession, AIPG provides a fantastic opportunity for career development!

  • AIPG Webinar: Content Learning Outcomes from Geological Virtual Field Trips can Exceed those from In-Person Field Trips (2023). Join us as Tom Ruberto shares the findings of his research project comparing in person and virtual field trips geared toward first-semester geology students. You might think that the field experience would be much better. You might not. Listen as Tom shares his insights.

  • AIPG Lunch & Earn Series: Securing Access to Mineral Resources: Combining Hard and Soft Power (2023). In this video, the Secretary General of the International Raw Materials Observatory, Vitor Correia, shares his insights into the mechanisms by which countries will secure their raw and critical minerals supplies. Vitor gives an overview of current distribution of mineral resources and talks about the types of alliances and potential conflicts that will be necessary for raw materials security.

  • SkyTruth: An Overview and Discussion with CEO John Amos (2023) - In this video, SkyTruth CEO John Amos talks about the view from space, and how projects such as SkyTruth can help promote conservation for people, and for the planet.

  • AIPG Testimonial - Tom Herbert, AIPG CPG Member (2023)

  • AIPG Testimonial - Chris Lilek, AIPG CPG Member (2023)

  • AIPG 2023 National Meeting - Co-Chairman Chris Lilek, AIPG CPG Member (2023)

  • AIPG Lunch and Earn Series: Matt Rhoades-Planning for a Drilling Campaign Part 1. Matt Rhoades is the 2023 Past President of the American Institute of Professional Geologists and boasts more than 40 years of experience in mining and minerals exploration and more broadly in independent consulting. Matt also served as the State Geology of New Mexico. Join Matt as he outlines everything you need to know to plan a successful drilling campaign! (Recorded on February 28, 2023).

  • AIPG Lunch and Earn Series: Abani Samal-The Global Nature of the Minerals Industry. Dr. Abani Samal is a CPG, Fellow of the Society of Economic Geologists, and a Registered Member of SME. Dr. Samal has worked on deposits around the world over the last 25 years and has extensive experience in precious and base metal exploration, chromite discovery, rare earth element mining, and in diamond exploration and discovery. Join us as Dr. Samal outlines the international nature of the minerals industry.

  • AIPG Lunch and Earn: Reno Pressacco-The Canadian System for Mineral Reserve Estimation and Reporting. Reno Pressacco is a senior Consulting Geologist with SLR Consulting. He has an M.S. from McGill University and over 36 years experience in mineral exploration, primarily in gold deposits, where he and his teams have accounted for more than 500,000 ounces of gold discovery. He helped to author the CIM mineral exploration and minerals resource and reserve estimate guidelines with CIM. He is a member of the CIM mineral resources and reserves committee, and is part of the PDAC convention organizing committee. He is also a member of the United Nations Expert Group on Resource Management where he works on the Minerals Working Group. He is a recipient of the Robert Elver Award. Join us as Reno gives us an overview of the Canadian System for Mineral Resource and Reserve reporting.

  • Common Geometrical Shapes of Geologic Features with Dr. Robert Font, AIPG CPG Member and Past National President. Robert Font holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. He is a Certified Professional Geologist with the American Institute of Professional Geologists, and and writer of AIPG's quarterly geology quiz in "The Professional Geologist" quarterly publication. Join Dr. Font as he investigates the common geometric shapes associated with geological features and investigates the math that can be used to describe them.

  • AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: Refining Ancient Ocean Reconstructions Using Molybdenum: Rachel Phillips. Rachel Phillips is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Texas-El Paso. Join Rachel as she explains the use of Molybdenum isotopes to better reconstruct the geology, biology and geography of Earth's oceans. This talk focuses on how Mo can be used and applied, and outlines the various applications of Mo analysis to understanding the oceans during Earth's past.
     
  • The West Texas Slide Block: Detachment and Displacement of more than 2000 Cubic KM of Material, Robert Font, Ph.D., AIPG Certified Professional Geologist, gives an overview of the West Texas Slide Block. In this event a large block of Earth material, more than 2000 cubic kilometers in volume was displaced more than 10 km. Come along with Dr. Robert Font as he investigates this amazing event.

  • AIPG Lunch & Earn Webinar Series: Overview of new SEC mining disclosure standard: S-K 1300, with Greg Gosson has 40 plus years in mining industry, serving five years as Chief Mining Advisor of the BC Securities Commission. He Led the project to revise NI 43-101 in 2005 and is former chair and current member of the Mining Technical Advisory and Monitoring Committee on NI 43-101. He also is part of the industry advisory group to the Canadian securities regulators and is a member of the PDAC Securities Committee and the CIM Committee on Mineral Resources and Reserves and Best Practices. In this video, Greg will summarize the intricacies of the new SK-1300 regulations.

  • AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: An Introduction to the Texas Memorial Museum, with Dr. Pamela R. Owen. In this video, Dr. Pamela R. Owen, Associate Director of the Texas Memorial Museum at the University of Texas-Austin, gives us an introduction to the museum, highlights some of the people who were crucial for its development and gives an overview of the collections found there. (July 19, 2022)

  • AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: Energy 101: A Rational Approach to our Energy Future with 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 agrues 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. (April 19, 2022)
  • AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: Tectonic Reconstruction of North America: Implications for Metals Exploration in the Southwest. In this video Michael Feinstein gives a thorough overview of paleotectonics in the American southwest, and links those events to exploration for metals to meet the increasing demand society is placing on those resources. (March 15, 2022)
  • 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)
  • AIPG Texas Section Webinar Series: The Geology of Central Texas Park 3 with John Berry, AIPG CPG Member 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

    • More to come!