| Bureau Celebrates Centennial On October 9, 1909, the Board of Regents of the University of Texas established the Bureau of Economic Geology as a research unit of the university and the geological survey of Texas. One hundred years later, the Bureau thrives as a vibrant, global, geoscience research institution. To commemorate the year, the Bureau hosted a celebration in August, bringing together more than 200 staff, alumni, and guests at a reception and dinner, and then held a Centennial Symposium on water and energy for the 21st century to an overflow crowd exceeding 300. The Bureau also introduced a podcast series, "Time on Earth," featuring interviews with geoscientists on current issues; published Earth's Art, a spectacular, large-format book of photographs and stories by current and former staff created to highlight Bureau research and researchers; named a slate of Centennial Distinguished Lecturers to deliver talks and workshops throughout the year to global audiences, reaching thousands of attendees; and created a timeline of historical events featured on the Bureau website. Proudly summing up the spirit of the Centennial, BEG Director Scott Tinker said, "The Bureau has earned its place in history as a leader in geoscience research. We are eager to define and meet future research frontiers in the coming century." |
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"Industry icon" is the acknowledgment recently bestowed upon BEG Director Scott W. Tinker by Oil and Gas Investor magazine in its January 2010 issue. The energy journal's feature story traces Tinker's history from early educational mentors to his leadership roles at BEG, AAPG, and AASG. It also discusses his recent worldwide lecture tour and his role in an upcoming feature-length documentary on global energy. To read the full article, click here. |
On January 21, 2010, the Gulf Coast Carbon Center (GCCC) hosted the annual meeting of its Industrial Associates. The Bureau's Gulf Coast Carbon Center is a leader in developing and providing technical and educational resources to effectively and safely implement carbon storage and sequestration (CCS). BEG Director Scott Tinker opened the meeting and welcomed the attendees, including representatives from many of the Industrial Associates - Environmental Defense Fund, ExxonMobil, Schlumberger Carbon, Conoco Phillips, Marathon, BP, Kinder Morgan, Chevron, Aramco, Entergy, and Luminant. The focus of the morning session was a 5-year retrospective summarizing the growth and accomplishments of the GCCC. Presentations were made by GCCC Researchers Susan Hovorka, Ramon Trevino, David Carr, Katherine Romanak, JP Nicot, and BEG researcher Gurcan Gulen. Topics included staff growth, outreach, funding, technical achievements, monitoring, assessment of risk, and legislative and economic considerations. GCCC students and research assistants presented their major achievements. Afternoon sessions explored recent accomplishments and current projects. The meeting concluded with discussion between GCCC and Associates, focusing on developing plans for future activities and objectives for the next 5 years. |
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