KEGS October talk

Please register for our October talk from link above.

Date:  Tuesday October 12th at 4:00 PM EST

Title:  Yaouré Gold Mine 3D seismic case history and recent hard rock processing and interpretation
developments
Speaker: Andy Dyke
Authors: Andy Dyke, Kevin Jarvis and Greg Turner

Abstract: 3D seismic reflection is gaining acceptance as a tool for accelerating the discovery of additional resources within mineralized environments. In this talk we will show how this is being achieved at the Yaouré Gold Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. In addition, we will show some of the new approaches that are being applied both to:
1.  Obtain higher fidelity images which more clearly and accurately represent the subsurface geology; and
2.  Derive more intuitive volume-based interpretations showing the 3D distribution of key rock units.
 

Biography:  
Andy Dyke – Business Development Manager – North America , HiSeis
Andy has spent the last 33 years involved in deploying seismic technology all over the planet , 24 years with Schlumberger in the UK, Libya , South Africa , USA , Venezuela, Australia and Canada. 5 years with TGS Canada in a variety of multi-client roles and now with HiSeis in a BD role based from Canada with North America as his area of responsibility. Andy graduated with a BSc(Hons) in Geological Sciences from Leeds University in 1988.

Dr Greg Turner – General Manager Technical Services , HiSeis
Greg has a Bachelor of Earth Science, BSc(Hons) 1987 from Monash University. He has also completed doctoral studies at Macquarie University being awarded a PhD in 1994. Prior to joining HiSeis, Greg was Geoscience Manager at WMCs Technology Group and he was also a co-founder of geophysical services company, Geoforce. Greg has been a Principal Geophysicist and Director of New Business Development at HiSeis prior to his appointment to the position of General Manager Technical Services
 KEGS near future event survey!

Special thanks to those of you who have already replied to our KEGS near future events survey. If you didn't have a chance to answer the survey yet, please do so to help KEGS executives plan better for the up coming events including KEGS 2021 Christmas party (Only happening with a limited number of attendees and following the City of Toronto's Public Health protocols), KEGS 2022 Symposium and KEGS 2022 Breakfast. Please find the survey: Here

Mark your calendar for KEGS future talks!
KEGS is pleased to announce a list of confirmed talks going forward:

November 9 – Jean-Philippe - Deep Learning as an alternative to downward continuation filters for structural interpretation

Find out about more geo scientific events in GTA Geoscience calendar here
 Free access to SEG | AAPG Annual Meeting IMAGE '21 Exhibition Hall: Significant benefits.

Whether you're joining in person or online, the IMAGE ’21 exhibition will showcase leading products, services, and innovations for our geoscience and energy industry. IMAGE '21 combines all the great elements from each society's previous annual meetings and exhibitions to offer more science, more collaboration, more opportunities, and more value for the industry.
Join the Ultimate Geoscience Exhibition, 26 Sept –1 Oct 2021 • Denver, CO and Online. Download your FREE exhibition guest pass here
 EMinar Season 2 starting!

 Re-starting the EMinar series of webinars!  For Season 2 has quite a diverse range of topics.

You can see the line-up on the MTNet EMinars web page here

The first three presentations are scheduled and are:

06 Oct 2021 16:00 UT: Mark Everett - The theory of EM Induction in the Earth
Registration here

13 Oct 2021 14:00 UT: Jeffrey Love - Mapping a magnetic superstorm
Registration here

20 Oct 2021 14:00 UT: Alan Jones - Anatomy of an Anomaly: The North American Central Plains conductivity anomaly from initial discovery to understanding, and from craton to grain scales
Registration here

Organizers willing to hear any suggestions you may have of topics and speakers.
 

Modular course on Exploration Geophysics

Nominations for a new KEGS executive member is open now! 
 

KEGS Foundation Update

• Presentation of Scholarship Awards
• Michael and Patricia Carson Geophysics Scholarship for Indigenous Students
• Bourse Québécoise: Inaugural lauréat; donations encouraged
   

• Presentation of Scholarship Awards: The Foundation announced in August the awarding of 27 scholarships for the upcoming academic year (2021\22), comprising 12 awards to undergraduates, 7 to M.Sc. students and 8 to Ph.D. candidates), totaling a record $38,000. On September 21, the following awards were presented in person at the special KEGS Ottawa meeting hosted by Sander Geophysics:
  o    Kaitlyn de Morée van Lierde – B.Sc., Carleton University – WAMIC Scholarship
  o Taylor Tracey Kyryliuk – M.Sc./Ph.D., University of Ottawa – KEGS Foundation Scholarship
  
  During the upcoming KEGS Meeting (on Oct 12), four University of Toronto students will be awarded their scholarships:
  o    Ryan Wang – B.Sc. – KEGS Foundation Scholarship
  o    Daniel Kahn – B.Sc./M.Sc. – KEGS Foundation Scholarship
  o    Erkan Gun – Ph.D. – KEGS Foundation Scholarship
  o    Tianshi Liu – Ph.D. – Len and Genice Collett Graduate Scholarship in Geophysics
  
  Presentation of the remaining scholarship awards will be coordinated with various meetings and events across Canada this fall. Stand by for additional announcements.
   
• Michael and Patricia Carson Geophysics Scholarship for Indigenous Students: At the abovementioned KEGS Ottawa meeting, Ray Guerard, B.Sc. student at the University of Manitoba, participated via Zoom and was presented the inaugural Carson Scholarship for Indigenous Students to an in-person and online audience of supporters and K-O members. Ray discussed his interest in the geosciences since childhood and the current research programs he is involved in. Patricia Carson gave a moving speech regarding the reasons why she and her late husband Mike decided to establish the scholarship. She and Paul Strandberg shared remembrances of Mike, who passed away in August. Details of the award to Mr. Guerard are attached here
  
  To honour Mikel Carson, more than thirty friends and family have donated to the endowment for the Carson Scholarship for Indigenous Students. We thank them for their extraordinary generosity and support of the Carson family and legacy.
   
• Bourse  des  pionniers  de  la  géophysique  québécoise: The inaugural award of this scholarship will soon be presented to Adrien Dimech, Ph.D. candidate at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue. We encourage further donations to the endowment, especially by those who want to sustain a vibrant geophysical community in the province and/or to honour the many pioneers from the academic and industry cohorts.
   

KEGS September talk


Please register for our September talk  from link above.

Date:  Tuesday September 14th at 4:00 PM EST

Title:  Bridging the Gap between Microseismic Data and Actionable Insight Using AI Augmented Methodologies

Speaker: Dr. Ellie Ardakani, CEO @ Meta Innovation Technologies

Abstract: Microseismic monitoring technology plays a critical role in measuring impact of excavation processed in the Mining sector as well as hydraulic fracturing performance for unconventional resources in Oil and Gas industry. However, despite the large investment in data acquisition Exploration and Production (E&P) companies struggle to make sense of their microseismic data with quick turn-around. 
We believe that the rise of AI augmented analytics empowers E&P companies to measure data quality, recognize data correlations, and generate actionable insights that are critical in achieving operational efficiency and future cost and time savings. In this presentation we showcase enabling AI technologies that are game changers when it comes to microseismic data quality control, data analytics, and interpretation. 
 

Biography:   Dr. Ellie Ardakani is a published geoscientist and award-wining energy-tech entrepreneur with a proven development history of novel workflows to facilitate data analytics, visualization, and integrated interpretation. She is currently the CEO of Meta Innovation Technologies, an innovative technology company focused on increasing data analytics ROI and technical staff performance. Prior to Meta, she worked in various roles at IOOC, Athabasca Oil Corporation, and ESG Solutions. Ellie holds a PhD in Exploration Geophysics from the University of Alberta. Ellie is the chair of SEG Women’s Network, Women in AI Canada - Ottawa city lead, mentor at Mentoring365 program, a SEG SEAM product manager, an active member of EAGE, and a licensed professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) under APEGA.

Mark your calendar for KEGS future talks!
KEGS is pleased to announce a list of confirmed talks going forward:

October 12 – Greg Turner - General Manager Technical Solutions HiSeis - Yaouré Seismic Survey: Defining a Complex 3D Structural Framework with High Resolution Seismic Data
November 9 – Jean-Philippe - Deep Learning as an alternative to downward continuation filters for structural interpretation

Find out about more geo scientific events in GTA Geoscience calendar here

FOUR BEST OF KEGS FOR NSG BORDEAUX MEETING!
The the EAGE Near Surface Geoscience Conference & Exhibition 2021 is happening now and four of KEGS best talks during 2021 have been chosen to present again at this meeting.
Lyndsay Ball – USGS
Thibaut Astic – UBC
Randy Enkin – Geological Survey of Canada
Amin Aghee – Goldspot Discoveries Corp.
More info here

Mining Geophysics session at the Geoconvention 2021 conference

GeoConvention is an annual convention and exhibit produced by the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG), Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysists (CSEG) and the Canadian Well Logging Society (CWLS). Usually held in Calgary, this convention offers delegates and attendees the opportunity to network and learn with fellow industry professionals. For 2021, GeoConvention is hosting our program virtually – bringing amazing content and innovation to you, no matter where you are! More information here.

The KEGS Session at Geoconvention 2021 is scheduled for Monday September 13. Tentative schedule is posted here

Free access to SEG | AAPG Annual Meeting IMAGE '21 Exhibition Hall: Significant benefits.

Whether you're joining in person or online, the IMAGE ’21 exhibition will showcase leading products, services, and innovations for our geoscience and energy industry. IMAGE '21 combines all the great elements from each society's previous annual meetings and exhibitions to offer more science, more collaboration, more opportunities, and more value for the industry.
Join the Ultimate Geoscience Exhibition, 26 Sept –1 Oct 2021 • Denver, CO and Online. Download your FREE exhibition guest pass here

Do Not miss this WGC Webinar on September 22!

Title of Talk: The Road Less Traveled: My Geophysical Career Path
Speaker: Lia Martinez, a geophysical engineer working with Mount Sopris Instruments in Denver, Colorado
For more info check here
Talk Summary: As a geophysics undergraduate I was overwhelmed by the numerous possible career paths in geophysics. In this talk I will relate my many attempts and failures at finding where I belonged, including a detour working outside of geophysics. I eventually found my way back in a niche industry, have learned a lot along the way.

WGC Summit 2021: Why I do this!
Bringing together people and ideas for the love of geoscience. Enjoy 4 technical talks from women geoscientists with a focus on their love for the geoscience profession. The talks will be spaced by breaks and discussion breakout rooms! More information here

KEGS Foundation Update

• Awards for 2021\22 announced
• New Carson Indigenous Scholarship announced w\ inaugural recipient
• Bourse Québécoise: Inaugural lauréat; donations encouraged
• SEG Foundation scholarships  awarded to 12 Canadians, including 4 KF lauréats
• Developing careers in geophysics
• Transitioning to the ‘New Normal’
•  2021 Steers Bursary Award

• Record Scholarship Awards Announced: The Foundation announced the awarding of 27 scholarships for the upcoming academic year (2021\22), comprising 12 awards to undergrads, 7 to MSc students and 8 to PhD candidates), totaling a record $38,000.  This record funding and increased awards to graduate students reflect the Directors’ focus on extending greater support to students in geophysics after a very challenging year, as university instruction and academic life slowly return to more normal practices and conditions, and was achieved by redeploying income from the Collett Legacy gift for programs that had to be cancelled due to the pandemic.  Details can be found in the recent announcements posted on the Foundation’s website.
• Carson Scholarship for Indigenous Students Established: As announced with considerable excitement in early July, the Foundation has established a new scholarship for an indigenous student in geophysics or geophysical technology attending a Canadian university or college, thanks to the major donation by Michael and Patricia Carson, augmented  by a number of additional donations in honour of Mike’s life and career, reflecting recent heightened interest in addressing years of neglect and abuse exemplified by the residential school tragedy.   The Foundation was also very pleased to announce the inaugural recipient, Ray Guerard, an excellent student in geophysics entering his second year at the University of Manitoba and a Métis with connections to the Ebb and Flow community on Lake Winnipeg, with the award likely presented at a hybrid event in Ottawa in late September.
• Bourse Québécoise: Inaugural Award; Donations encouraged:  A number of individuals and companies have previously expressed support for this new scholarship, which honours notable members of the Québec geophysics community, leading to its establishment earlier this spring, as previously announced. We encourage all supporter of this initiative to crystallize their donations in conjunction with the inaugural award of this scholarship to Adrien Dimech, PhD candidate at Université du Québec à Abitibi-Témiscamingue, who is developing improved electrical techniques for characterizing and monitoring mine waste and tailings.   Donations may be made by cheque or PayPal to the KEGS Foundation indicating it is intended for the ‘Bourse des pionniers de la géophysique québecoise’.  For further details, please contact: michel.chouteau@polymtl.ca or any of the directors of the Foundation.
• SEG Foundation scholarships awarded to 12 Canadians, including 4 KF lauréats: The Foundation are pleased to note that the SEG Foundation has awarded scholarships to 12 Canadian students, including four current or prior KEGS Foundation awardees.  In particular, Kaiitlyn de Moree van Lierde has also received a renewal of the KEGS\Hallof Scholarship originally established by KEGS in 1998.
• Developing Careers in Geophysics: There has been a burst of activity in online seminars and panels aimed at students and early career geophysicists, and geoscientists in general. The Foundation supported the excellent presentation by Nadine Veilette of Abitibi Geophysics as part of the EMinar series, at which she presented her perspectives, experiences and advice from a mid-career standpoint. For those who missed the May 5 presentation, it can be accessed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3KVgQDlo9k&t=155s
  We are anticipating additional new careers panels aimed at geophysicists in the coming months.
• Transitioning to the ‘New Normal’:  Along other organizations, institutions and communities, the Foundation is moving forward cautiously to adapt to a less restricted professional and personal environment as the fall advances (although  this may be delayed by the surge in Delta variant Covid-19 cases), and in that regard is giving consideration to restoration of educational programs that were cancelled in April, 2020, such as the KEGS Special Lectures and the Collett Visiting Lectureship, which will enable greater interaction with students and colleagues.
• 2021 Steers Bursary Award:  Congratulations are extended to Nicole Freij, a fourth year undergrad in the Earth Sciences Dept. at the UofT, as the 2021 recipient of the John E. Steers Bursary awarded to an outstanding geoscience student focused on a career in mineral exploration and administered jointly by the KEGS Foundation and the Canadian Mineral Industry Exploration Foundation (CMIEF).