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- March 4, 2016The Bureau of Economic Geology was recently hosted Christopher Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for an important discussion about existing and possible future partnerships between the two organizations.
- February 26, 2016Bureau hydrologist and senior research scientist Bridget Scanlon has been elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), one of the highest professional honors accorded to engineers and scientists, for her work in sustainable water resources.
- February 19, 2016Bureau associate director Eric Potter was honored by the Jackson School of Geosciences (JSG) for his “outstanding service to a unit, the School, the University, or the profession.” The award recognizes 15 years of leadership in building cooperation and camaraderie, and motivating his staff to conduct and publish exceptional research.
- February 12, 2016A 10-year-anniversary research symposium hosted by JSG in January celebrated both the creation of the Jackson School of Geosciences and its visionary founders Jack and Katie Jackson.
- February 5, 2016To provide access to more core for more geoscientists, explorationists, and students, the Bureau recently partnered with Occidental Petroleum (OXY) to begin renovations at the Houston Researach Center's Core Layout and Viewing Area.