“All in” for SEG Annual Meeting

excitement in Las Vegas!

Geophysicists Empower the WorldThe Society of Exploration Geophysicists, the Near-Surface Geophysics Section of SEG, the SEG 2012 Steering Committee, many generous sponsors and volunteers, and I all invite you back to Las Vegas, Nevada, 4-9 November 2012, to attend the International Exposition and 82nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

As the geophysics we are doing is enhancing — even doubling — energy resources in many parts of the world, it is time for each of us to step back from our full house of projects and assess the high stakes of the global energy future. We are returning to Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. This magnifi cent resort, dressed in a South Pacifi c tropical theme, boasts an 11-acre sand-and-surf beach, a frozen ice lounge, and Shark Reef Aquarium.

A busy Steering Committee is setting up a full house of activities: The annual Golf Tournament is set by Jim Gaines at Desert Pines Golf Club. Arrive early in Las Vegas for the Saturday morning tee-off before the offi cial convention opening, and enjoy the new 18 bent-grass greens.

The convention opens with the Sunday evening Icebreaker. You will be able to preview the many exhibits while catching up with friends, colleagues, and competitors. More than 260 companies will be exhibiting, making the exhibit hall fl ush with opportunity. Many new international exhibitors, brought in by Global Affairs Chairman Sergio Chávez-Pérez, will be located throughout the exhibit hall.

We will start Monday morning with the SEG Forum, arranged by James Irving and moderated by Dr. Mary Lou Zoback of Stanford University. This year’s forum theme of Sustainability, Humanitarian Outreach, and Social Responsibility will discuss the benefi ts of including social responsibility in the corporate business model. It is time for a serious discussion on the practical issues of corporate and academic social responsibility, the different models and possibilities that exist, and the potential impact of these activities.

The Technical Program, chaired by Don Steeples, begins Monday afternoon. Don and his committee evaluated 1,560 abstract submissions, which is the highest number on record, guaranteeing the most competitive technical program ever. His committee, benefi tting from the generous efforts of Louise Pellerin, has been working overtime organizing the oral, poster, and electronic poster sessions. All posters will be in the exhibit hall, near exhibitors. For the fi rst time, selected authors will present electronic posters, which are presentations for poster-sized audiences. Eighteen workshops will follow the technical sessions. With help from National Security Technologies and the SEG Mining Committee, we will offer a fi eld trip to the test bed of a really unconventional play: the nuclear national security geophysics at the Nevada Test Site.

We are all looking forward to Wednesday’s Applied Science Education Program, chaired by Jim O’Donnell. Dr. Cathy Snelson of National Security Technologies will energize hundreds of Nevada high school students with her presentation on “Exploration Seismology with Explosives.” A select group of students will have Q&A with Dr. Snelson and then tour the exhibit hall to see what geophysicists do.

On Wednesday, please do not miss our International Reception with Latin American fl avor, hosted by Global Chairman Sergio Chávez-Pérez. The Wednesday Night Event, “A Legendary Night in Vegas” , will be a whole lot of fun with Las Vegas food, music, and entertainment. Join us in a unique celebration of all Vegas has to offer.

Pat Thomsen is leading the Spouse Program. Pat and her diverse committee have developed an engaging program for spouses of all varieties, and they will adjust it as needed to accommodate the mix of spouse registrants. The Spouse Luncheon will be on Tuesday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Sponsorship Chairman Jason Tinder, along with SEG staff, have set a record, raising more than a half-million dollars of support for meeting events and amenities from sponsors around the world. Please express your appreciation for our sponsors’ generous support.

Finally, Volunteer Chair Heidi Kuzma is seeking more than 100 volunteers to help with technical sessions and other events. Please visit the SEG Web site www.seg.org/amvolunteer for information on how you can help to make 2012 Las Vegas a great event.

For more information on these items as well as current 2012 Las Vegas information, go to www.seg.org/am. Your SEG 2012 Steering Committee is eager to see “All in” for Las Vegas!

Sincerely,

John LouieGeneral Chairman ➤Support SEG!

Sign up as a volunteer, visit: www.seg.org/amvolunteerLas Vegas photos courtesy of Las Vegas News Bureau

The World’s Largest Exploration Geophysicsand Technical Exposition

Exposition PreviewThe SEG International Exposition and Eighty-Second Annual Meeting continues as the most valuable resource to the oil and gas, mining, environmental, and near-surface geophysical industries. To see the technological advancements being made in geophysics, plan to spend a part of every day in the exhibit area. The premier geoscience event in the world offers more opportunities to see fi rsthand new and unique types of technology for use in exploration and associated industries.

This year’s exhibition will feature more than 260 exhibiting companies from around the globe. The exposition will have many companies exhibiting for the fi rst time. Most are start-up companies with the talents to bring new innovations to the industry.

Many new geophysical products and services will be introduced at this exhibition, including computer software and hardware; seismic acquisition and processing equipment; educational, consulting, and project management services; and numerous other innovative products and services.

Council Meeting and Presidential AddressThe Council will hold its yearly meeting at 1 p.m. on Sunday. President Bob A. Hardage will give his State of the Society address at this meeting.

Icebreaker/Expo PreviewThe Sunday Evening Icebreaker/Exposition Preview (6–8 p.m.) will give attendees an opportunity to meet the exhibitors, map out a plan to visit companies, and renew acquaintances in a casual setting. The Icebreaker will feature a buffet of complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, and musical entertainment around the exhibit hall. The hours of the Icebreaker have been shortened to allow attendees to have dinner at one of many restaurants around Las Vegas. Admittance is included in all full-delegate and Spouse Program registrations. Separate tickets are available for the Sunday night Icebreaker. Cost of the ticket will be US$60.

Consortium ShowcaseHere you will fi nd universities from around the globe partnered with industry and involved in research to discover innovative solutions for today’s exploration and near-surface puzzles. Other universities are represented around the exhibit hall to promote geological and geophysic programs.

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Calendar of SEG MeetingsCalendar of SEG Meetings

Sponsors:

Vehicle Source Products, Inc.

2012 • SEG Summer Research Workshop Velocity Model Building in Complex Geology ............................................Charleston, South Carolina .........13–17 August

• IQ Earth Forum 21st Century Interpretation ..................................................................Avon, Colorado .......................19–23 August

• SEG/SPE/SBGf Workshop Global Perspectives for Deepwater Presalt Exploration and Development ..........Rio de Janiero, Brazil ...........11–12 September

• SEG Istanbul Congress and Petrol Fair .................................................................... Istanbul, Turkey ..................17–19 September

• SEG Annual Meeting SEG Las Vegas 2012 .........................................................................Las Vegas, Nevada ..................4–9 November

• SEG/KOC Workshop Global Single Sensor Acquisition and Processing—Past, Present, and Future ....Kuwait City, Kuwait..................3–6 December

2013 • SEG/AGU Workshop Cryosphere Geophysics ......................................................................Boise, Idaho .............................6–8 January

• SEG Annual Meeting SEG Houston 2013 ............................................................................Houston, Texas...................22–27 September

2014 • SEG Annual Meeting SEG Denver 2014 .............................................................................Denver, Colorado ....................26–31 October

Contents:Expo Preview............................................................ 1

Council Meeting and Presidential Address............... 1

Consortium Showcase ............................................. 1

Calendar of SEG Meetings ....................................... 1

Current List of Exhibitors .....................................2–3

Floor Plan/Expo Hours .........................................2–3

Oral Sessions, Posters, e-Posters — at a glance ..... 4

Technical Program ................................................... 5

Special Sessions ...................................................... 5

Technical Luncheons ................................................ 5

Workshops ............................................................... 6

Note from the President............................................ 7

Honors & Awards Ceremony .................................... 7

SEG Foundation ....................................................... 7

2012 DISC Registration............................................ 8

SEG Continuing Education Course Registration ....... 9

SEG Forum............................................................. 10

International Reception........................................... 10

GAC Luncheons ..................................................... 11

Applied Science Education Program ...................... 12

Wednesday Night Event .......................................... 12

Registration Information ......................................... 13

On-site Registration ............................................... 14

Membership Services Booth .................................. 14

SEG Book Mart....................................................... 14

2012 Expanded Abstract USB................................. 14

Visa Information ..................................................... 15

Field Trip ................................................................ 15

SEG Golf Tournament ............................................. 15

Women's Network Breakfast Event ......................... 15

Student Events ....................................................... 16

Spouse Program .................................................... 17

Hotel Information Guide ......................................... 18

Housing Information and Transportation ................ 19

Housing Reservation .............................................. 20

Advance Registration.............................................. 21

2012 Las Vegas Sponsors ......................... back cover

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Current list of exhibitorsCurrent list of exhibitors

Edcon- PRJ, Inc.Edinburgh Time Lapse ProjectEIL TechEliisEMGSEngenius SoftwareEnigma Data Systems Inc., Reservoir Group Co.Enthought, Inc.EON Geosciences, Inc.ESGFairfi eldNodalFairfi eldNodal Heavy EquipmentFairfi eldNodal — CAREER PLACEMENTFecon Inc.ffAFraunhofer ITWMFugroGedcoGEM Advanced MagnetometersGeo Expro (GeoPublishing Ltd.)Geocable Systems — div. of HL TechnologiesGeocenter LPGeokineticsgeoLOGIC Systems Ltd.GeomageGeometrics, Inc.Geomodeling CorpGeonicsGeophysical Survey Systems, Inc.GeoPro GmbHGeosoft, Inc.Geospace Engineering Resources Int'l.GeosvipGeotech Ltd.GeoTomo LLCGeotraceGetechGlobal Geophysical Services, Inc.GNS Science/Globe ClaritasGuralp Systems Ltd.HalliburtonHart Energy PublishingHeadwave, Inc.Hess Corporation — CAREER PLACEMENTHigh Tech, IncHitachi Data Systems (formerly BlueArc Corp.)Honye Machine Co., Ltd.HPHydroscience TechnologyIHRDCIHS Inc.Ikon Mining & ExplorationIkon Science Ltd.Industrial Vehicles International, Inc.INOVA GeophysicalInstitute of Earth Science and EngineeringIntegrated Geophysics CorporationInteractive Network Technologies

International Assoc. of Geophysical ContractorsInternational Seismic Corp-iSeis/Seis SourceION GeophysicalIris InstrumentsJaguar Exploration, Inc.Janice Evert OpalsKarmoy Seismic A/SKelman Data Management KDMKestrel IDMKinemetrics, Inc.KMS TechnologiesKongsberg Seatex ASKuwait Oil CompanyLab for Integration of Geology and GeophysicsLandocean Energy Service, Inc.Larson Software Technology, Inc.Leobersdorfer Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co.KGLumina Geophysical, LLCMacha International, Inc.Marathon — CAREER PLACEMENTMarine MagneticsMaxam North America, Inc.McPhar InternationalMicroseismic, Inc.Mitcham IndustriesMount Sopris Instrument Co.Multi-Phase Technologies, LLCNanometrics Inc.National Compressed Air Canada Ltd.NCS Subsea, Inc.NEOS GeoSolutionsNetAppNodal Seismic, LLCNORSAR InnovationNXT Energy SolutionsOctio ASOffshore VideosOLE's Hakai PassOmni Industrial ServicesOpen Geophysical, Inc.Open iT, Inc.OptaSense Ltd.OricaOvation Data ServicesOYO Corporation U.S.A.OYO Geospace Corp.Panamerican Geophysical Company, LTDPanasasPanorama TechnologiesParadigmParallel Geoscience Corp.Paterson, Grant and Watson Ltd.Paulsson, Inc. (PI)Penguin ComputingPetroleum Exploration & Production Dept.PetrosenPetrosys USA Inc.PGS Exploration UK Ltd.

Phillystran, Inc. (Wireco World Group)Phoenix Geophysics Ltd.Pico EnvirotecPoint Cross, Inc.PolarcusPrinoth Ltd.Quantec Geoscience R. T. Clark Co., Inc.Readgroup USReal Time SystemsRemote MDRepsol USAResearch Partnership to Secure Energy for AmericaResolve GeoSciences, Inc.Rigzone (formerly Worldwide Worker)Robertson Geologging, Inc.Rock Solid ImagesRolls-Royce Marine ASRoxar Inc.RPSRXTSander GeophysicsSaudi Aramco — CAREER PLACEMENT

Exhibit Floor Beverage Station sponsors:

Wireless Cyber Café sponsors:Total

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Hardin International Processing, Inc.

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Exposition HoursExposition HoursSunday........ 4 November .......... 6–8 p.m.

Monday ....... 5 November ....9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tuesday ....... 6 November ....9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wednesday .. 7 November ....9 a.m.–4 p.m.

For the most current information on the SEG Annual Meeting, visit:

www.seg.org/amThe fl oor plan refl ects booths assigned as of

23 May 2012.

Sauer Compressors USASchlumberger Heavy EquipmentSchlumberger (Ocean)Schlumberger/WesternGecoSchlumberger — CAREER PLACEMENTScintrex-Micro-gSCM E&P Solutions, Inc.Seabird ExplorationSEG Advanced Modeling Corporation (SEAM)Seismic Equipment Solutions (SES)Seismic Instruments, Inc.Seismic Stuff Technology Pte. Ltd.Seismo Electronics LLCSeismos LLCSeisWare, Inc.Sensor Technology LimitedSercelSercel — UNITESethi Export GroupSevern Marine Technologies LLCSevmorneftegeofi zika (SMNG)SIGMA³ Integrated Reservoir SolutionsSilicon Audio

SINOGEOSINOPECSociety of Petroleum EngineersSolarfl are CommunicationsSonardyne InternationalSparton Navigation and ExplorationSpatial EnergySpectraseisSpectrum Geo Inc.Statoil ASASunRise PetroSolutions Technology Inc.System Development, Inc. (SDI)TDI-Brooks InternationalTechno ImagingTEEC Solutions LLCTeledyne Geophysical InstrumentsTerraSpark Geosciences, L.P.TGS-NOPEC Geophysical CompanyTibco Software Inc.Tidelands GeophysicalTransform Software and ServicesTRE, Tele-Rilevamento EuropaTrelleborg PPL Ltd

Tricon GeophysicsTrimble / Advanced Geodetic Survey, Inc.Tsunami Development LLCUnique Digital, Inc.University of Texas at AustinUS Seismic Systems, Inc.UWA Petroleum Geoscience/CO2 SequestrationVehicle Source Products, Inc.VERIF-I Ltd.VeriposVibra-Tech Engineers, Inc.Vinci TechnologiesVizrsoft, LLCVSG — Visualization Sciences GroupWeatherford InternationalWeihai Sunfull Geophysical Expl. Equip.WGP Exploration LimitedWireless Seismic, Inc.Xi'an Senshe Electronic Technology Corp.Zhaofeng Sensor Equipment Co., Ltd.Zonge International

Internet Café sponsored by:

Onsite Directional Map sponsors:

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Oral Sessions at a glanceConvention Center MONDAY AM MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM WEDNESDAY AM WEDNESDAY PM THURSDAY AM

MS: Case Studies, Imaging, and Processing

ANI: Theory Development and Case Studies

SPIR: Interpolating Irregularly Sampled Data

SPNA 1: Matrix Decom–position, Regularization, and Interpolation

AVO: Angle and Azimuth— Fresh Ideas and Case Studies

NS 1: Advances in Near-surface Characterization

EM 1: Theory and Forward Modeling Developments

RP 1: Resource Plays and Fluid Flow

SS 1: Recent Advances and the Road Ahead

INT 1: Exploration

BG: Single-well and Crosswell Seismic Measurements

PSC 1: Source Mechanisms and Detection

RC 1: Property Prediction and Monitoring

SVE 1: Miscellaneous

SPNA 2: Stacking and Multidimensional Deconvolution

SPMI 1: Anisotropy and Elasticity

NS 2: Geohazards and Risk Assessment

EM 2: Inversion Developments

RP 2: Rock Property Estimates

SS 2: Broadband Full Azimuth

INT 2: Stratigraphy and Depositional Facies

SI 2: High Resolution

PSC 2: Imaging, Interferometry, and Noise

ST: Imaging and Migration

SVE 2: WEMVA / FWI Theory

SPNA 3: Deblending and Migration Methods

SPMI 2: Gathers and Velocity Analysis

SS 3: AGU-SEG Hydrogeophysics

EM 3: Data Processing and Case Histories

RP 3: Models and Applications

ACQ 3: Blending, Separation, and Novel Techniques

INT 3: Faults and Fractures

SPMUL: Prediction and Subtraction

PSC 3: Case Studies and Beyond the Dots

RC 2: Fracture Characterization and Inversion

SVE 3: Tomography

SM 1: Case Studies

SPMI 3: Advanced Imaging Algorithms

GM 1: Applications in Potential Fields

MG 1: New Methods and Developments

TL 1: Case Studies

ACQ 2: Land Acquisition

INT 4: Fluid and Play Evaluation

SI 5: Case Studies

PSC 4: Location and Uncertainty

SS 4: Unconventional Shale Reservoirs

SVE 4: Case Histories

SM 2: Theory

SPMI 4: Applications and Case Histories

GM 2: Potential Fields Toolbox

EM 4: Acquisition and Resolution Modeling Studies

TL 2: Feasibility and Modeling Studies

ACQ 1: Survey Design and Illumination

INT 5: Attributes

RC 3: Rock Physics and Property Estimation

VSP: Processing

SS 5: Advances in Uncertainty Quantifi cation

SGS: Latin America

SM 3: Finite Differencesand Finite Elements

SPMI 5: New Implementations

GM 3: Mostly Magnetics

MG 2: Case Histories

TL 3: 4D Beyond Conventional Seismic

ACQ 4: Marine Acquisition

INT 6: New Algorithms and Techniques

SI 8: Scattering and Geostatistics

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ACQ ........ Acquisition and Survey DesignANI ......... AnisotropyAVO ........ AVO BG .......... Borehole GeophysicsEM ......... EM ExplorationGM ......... Gravity and MagneticsHA .......... Humanitarian ApplicationsINT ......... InterpretationMS ......... Multicomponent SeismicMG ......... Mining and GeothermalNS .......... Near SurfacePSC ........ Passive SeismicRC .......... Reservoir CharacterizationRP .......... Rock Physics

SGS ........ Special Global SessionSI ........... Seismic InversionSM ......... Seismic ModelingSPMI ...... Seismic Processing: MigrationSPMUL... Seismic Processing: MultiplesSPNA ..... Seismic Processing: Noise

AttenuationSPIR....... Seismic Processing: Interpolation

and RegularizationSS .......... Special SessionST .......... Seismic TheorySVE ........ Seismic Velocity EstimationTL........... Time LapseVSP ........ VSP

SI 1: FWI Review and Methodologies

SI 3: FWI Effi ciency and Reliability

SI 4: FWI Applications to Field Data

SI 6: FWI Elastic and QSI 7: FWI Simultaneous Sources and Near Surface

SI 9: Joint Inversion and Imaging

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Abbreviation/Topic: MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM WEDNESDAY AM WEDNESDAY PM

SI P2: Integration and Applications

RC P1: Seismic Attribute Applications

ANI P: Theory Development and Case Studies

BG P: Measurements and Interpretation

RC P2: Rock Physics, Reservoir Facies, and Fractures

SI P1: FWI Methodologies

SPMUL P: Prediction and Subtraction

ACQ P: From Land to Sea

PSC P: Microseismic Smorgasbord

SM P1: Finite Differences

GM P: Exploring with Gravity and Magnetics

MG P: Case Histories and New Developments

SPMI P: New Algorithms and Applications

INT P: General Contributions

RP P1: Experimental Studies

MS P: Acquisition, Case Studies, and Analysis

SPIR P: Interpolating Irregularly Sampled Data

AVO P: Techniques for Stress, Fracture, and Cave Delineation

SM P2: From Rays to Rock Physics

SPNA P: CRS Multicomponent and Other Methods

EM P: General Topics

NS P1: StaticsNS P2: General Contributions

RP P2: Unconventional Systems

e-Posters at a glance ➤Shoreline B Exhibit Hall MONDAY PM TUESDAY AM TUESDAY PM WEDNESDAY AM WEDNESDAY PM

INT E-P: General Contributions

TL E-P: Case and Feasibility Studies

SPNA E-P: Signal Versus Noise

AVO E-P: Theory Advancements

SPMUL E-P: Prediction and Subtraction

RP E-P: Characterization and Measurements

ANI E-P: Development and Application

RC E-P: Methods/Tools for Reservoir Monitoring

SVE E-P: Miscellaneous Approaches

MS E-P: Inversion, Anisotropy, and S-Waves

SM E-P 1: Methods and Applications

BG E-P: Measurements and Interpretation

SI E-P: Methodologies and Applications

GM E-P: Applied Interpretation Techniques

SPMI E-P: Imaging Improvement and Applications

SM E-P 2: Modeling and Inversion

NS E-P: Archaeological Applications

ST E-P: Modeling and Q Factor

HA E-P: Geophysics in the Service of Society

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Technical ProgramWith more than 1,500 abstracts received for review, this year’s Technical Program includes 116 diverse sessions. Geoscience professionals from all geophysical disciplines and all parts of the world are represented and will share the latest case histories, technological advancements, and research discoveries.

The Technical Program will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday following the SEG Forum. It will include fi ve Special Sessions and one Special Global Session. Both e-poster (electronic poster) and poster sessions will be held in Shoreline B Exhibit Hall through Wednesday, while 12 oral session rooms will run consecutively through Thursday at noon. Immediately following, convention workshops will take place in the technical session area on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday.

Luncheons with guest speakers will be held on Tuesday for Gravity and Magnetics and on Wednesday for Development and Production and Mining. The Near-Surface Section will hold its annual meeting and dinner on Tuesday evening.

Please note that audio and/or videotaping of any portion of the Technical Program or Workshops held in conjunction with SEG meetings is prohibited without prior consent of the SEG Executive Committee.

Preliminary review of abstracts implies that attendees will be able to see the latest in geophysical technology and explore new theories. Take a piece of the Annual Meeting back to the offi ce! The technical session schedule will be available online in August. Visit the SEG Web site www.seg.org/techprog for more information.

Special SessionsSpecial sessions offered during the Technical Program cover a variety of topics. Some are annual events; others are organized to address current issues. Presentations on the following topics have been scheduled:

◗ Advances in Uncertainty Quantifi cation Organizers: Michael J. Tompkins and Tapan Mukerji

◗ Broadband Full-azimuth Organizer: Peter I. Pecholcs

◗ AGU-SEG Hydrogeophysics Organizers: James Irving, Kamini Singha, and Klaus Holliger

◗ [Special Global Session] Latin America Organizers: Sergio Chávez-Pérez, Juan Carlos Soldo, Martin Karrenbach, and Robert Stewart

Travel Grant Sponsors:

◗ Recent Advances and the Road Ahead Organizers: Cengiz Esmersoy, Wafi k Beydoun, and Richard Gibson

◗ Unconventional Shale Reservoirs Organizers: Azra Tutuncu, Ali Mese, Stephan Gelinsky, Cengiz Esmersoy, and

Jacques Leville

Technical LuncheonsAll 2012 Annual Meeting registrants are welcome to attend the technical lunch eons held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Seating is limited. To guarantee your reservation, take advantage of the Advance Registration Form enclosed in this announcement. Visit www.seg.org/am for more information.

◗ Gravity and Magnetics Luncheon Tuesday, 6 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Organizers: Tim Grow and Neda Bundalo Speaker: Erik Scott and Richard Denne, Marathon Oil Topic: The Effect of Chicxulub on the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

◗ Near-Surface Geophysics Section Dinner/Reception Tuesday, 6 November, 7:30 p.m. Location: Ri Ra Irish Pub, The Shoppes at Mandalay Place *No charge to NSG section members, nonmembers can join on the spot, and

students are welcome! **Student Membership Free

◗ Development and Production Luncheon Wednesday, 7 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Organizers: Mark Houston and Marty Terrell Speaker: Eric von Lunen, Nexen Topic: Utilizing Geophysical Concepts in Unconventional Resource

Assessment of Shale Gas

◗ Mining Luncheon Wednesday, 7 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Organizer: Bob Lo

◗ Research Committee Meeting and Dinner Thursday, 8 November, Research Committee Meeting 5 p.m. Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Dinner 7:30 p.m. Location: Buca di Beppo, 3850 Las Vegas Blvd., South Las Vegas, NV Cost: US$55 per person

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Wish you could take Technical Program presentations home with you?Now you can.Now you can. Preorder your copy of the 2012 Selected Technical Program Presentations DVD-ROM.

Approximately 200 technical program presentations will be recorded for inclusion on this DVD-ROM. View the slides used by the presenter while you listen to the audio recording — all from the convenience of your own computer.

➤ Order with your Annual Meeting registration or online at: www.seg.org/amregistration or individually at www.associationarchives.com/SEG

PRICING

Member + domestic shipping & handling .................................. US$125Member + international shipping & handling ............................. US$135Nonmember + domestic shipping & handling ............................ US$165Nonmember + international shipping & handling ........................ US$175*Ships 6-8 weeks after Annual Meeting

Questions? Email: eLearning@seg.org • Phone: +1-918-497-5526

At every SEG Convention, there is a need for volunteers to help with various events. This year is no exception. Whether your interest is the Technical Program or Applied Science Education Program, you can make a difference. It is your Society, so please consider volunteering your time.

➤Support SEG!

For more information on how to volunteer, visit:

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WorkshopsConvention workshops are offered after the technical sessions close on Thursday and will continue through Friday. Entry into any or all workshops is available for US$95 for members and US$190 for nonmembers. Student registration for workshops is US$25. Use the enclosed Advance Registration form to register. Visit www.seg.org/am for more information.

Thursday, 8 November◗ Use of Seismic Technology in Petroleum Resources Estimation

and Classifi cation Organizer: Pierre-Louis Pichon E-mail Contact: pierre-louis.pichon@total.com Through the support of the SEG Oil and Gas Reserve Committee

◗ The Best of D&P Forum: Unconventional Resources: Multiscale, Multidisciplinary Integration of Subsurface Data

Organizer: Mark Houston E-mail Contact: mark.houston@bakerhughes.com Through the support of the SEG Development and Production Committee

◗ Exploiting New Technologies for Research and Careers in Geoscience: Past, Present, and Future

Organizers: Roderick Perez, Chris Krohn, Kelly Wrobel, and Joan Marie Blanco González E-mail Contact: roderickperezaltamar@gmail.com Through the support of the SEG University and Student Programs

◗ Integration of Seismic and EM: Where Do We Stand? Organizers: Jan Schmedes, Andrea Zerilli , Erika Gasperikova, Mark Rosenquist, Kurt Strack, and Michel Verliak E-mail Contact: jan.schmedes@exonmobil.com, azerilli@slb.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Geo-Informatics: Integrated Data Mining and Fusion of Diverse Geoscience Data Sets

Organizers: Matthias Imhof, Long Jin, and Randy Keller E-mail Contact: matthias.imhof@exxonmobil.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ 3D VSP — Recent Trends and the Road Ahead Organizers: Jitendra Gulati, Denis Kiyashchenko, and Arthur Cheng E-mail Contact: jgulati@slb.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Subsea Technologies and Seafl oor Property Characterization Organizers: Hugues Djikpesse and Kelly Wrobel E-mail Contact: hdjikpesse@slb.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Quo Vadis Interpretation in Mining Geophysics? Organizers: Mark Shore and James Irving E-mail Contact: mark.shore@rogers.com Through the support of the SEG Mining Committee

◗ Mapping the Moho: Integrations and Implications Organizers: Tim Grow and Dr. Rao Yalamanchili E-mail Contact: tgrow@hess.com Through the support of the SEG Gravity and Magnetics Committee

Friday, 9 November◗ The Best of IQ Earth: 21st Century Interpretation Organizer: Ron Masters E-mail Contact: ron.masters@headwave.com Through the support of the SEG IQ Earth Committee

◗ Gulf of Mexico Imaging Challenges: What Can Full Waveform Inversion Achieve?

Organizers: Dimitri Bevc, Cengiz Esmersoy, and Partha Routh E-mail Contact: dimitri.bevc@chevron.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Full Wavefi eld Analysis for Active+Passive 4D Seismic Reservoir Monitoring

Organizers: David Lumley, et al. E-mail Contact: david.lumley@uwa.edu.au Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Improving Data Quality in Noisy Land Areas Organizers: Qunshan Zhang, Ran Bachrach, Oswaldo Davogustto Cataldo, and Christine Krohn

E-mail Contact: qunshan.zhang@repsol.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Sub-basalt Imaging with a Focus on Deep Water Organizers: Michel Verliac, Bo Zhao, Adriana Citlali Ramirez, Kurt Strack

E-mail Contact: verliac1@slb.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Physics of Rocks Organizers: Arthur Cheng, Ali Mese, Stephan Gelinsky, Colin Sayers,

and Ronny Hofmann E-mail Contact: arthur.cheng@halliburton.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Inversion-Based High-Resolution Imaging of Reservoirs Organizers: Bin Wang, Hugues Djikpesse, John Etgen, Biondo Biondi,

and Sergio Chávez-Pérez E-mail Contact: bin.wang@tgsnopec.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ Seismic Diffraction Methods for Fault and Fracture Detection Organizers: William Burnett, Evgeny Landa, Tijmen Jan Moser, Michael Pelissier, and James Schuelke E-mail Contact: mapelissier@marathonoil.com Through the support of the SEG Research Committee

◗ A Working Guide to 3D Inversion Methods in Mining Geophysics Organizer: Mark Shore E-mail Contact: mark.shore@rogers.com

Through the support of the SEG Mining Committee

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Bob A. HardageSEG President

Leon Thomsen, Chair of the Honors & Awards Committeecordially invites you to attend the

SEG 2012 Honors & Awards Ceremonyto recognize and to honor talented individuals and organizations that have advanced our science and benefi ted our Society

Sunday, 4 November 2012, 4:30 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center

A few of this year's key awards are:

Maurice Ewing Medal: George McMechan

Honorary Membership: Kurt Marfurt and Mark Zoback

Virgil Kauffman Gold Medal: Yu Zhang

Cecil Green Enterprise Award: KMS Technologies

Reginald Fessenden Award: Xianhuai Zhu and Jie Zhang

Life Membership: John Bradford, Frank Brown, and Bob Wyckoff

J. Clarence Karcher Award: Jyoti Behura, Pawan Dewangan, and Alison Malcolm

Distinguished Achievement: Edinburgh Anisotropy Project

Special Commendation: Cezar Iacob

Learn how your gift continues to make a vital impact in the global geophysical community

through our outstanding programs:

◗ Geoscientists Without Borders®

◗ Scholarships

◗ Summer Field Camps

◗ Student Travel Grants

◗ Distinguished Lecturers

◗ SEG Online

Sunday Event

Note from the PresidentI encourage you to attend SEG’s 82nd Annual Meeting and International Exposition in Las Vegas. Our Annual Meeting is the focal point of each year and provides great opportunities to interact with colleagues, develop new friends and contacts, and see fi rsthand what new technologies are emerging in our profession.

As usual, the Technical Program will be outstanding. The Technical Program Committee sorted through more than 1,500 expanded abstracts to select the 573 oral papers and 183 posters and 150 e-posters that will be available. We owe much to the 31 people on this committee and to the 950 reviewers they recruited to perform rigorous peer reviews of these abstracts so as to select the best.

Be sure to consider the 20 continuing-education courses scheduled on the opening weekend of the Annual Meeting and the 18 workshops that will be held Thursday and Friday at the close of the exposition segment of the meeting. Some of the most talented people in our profession will be teaching these courses and presenting their thoughts and guidance in the workshops. Between these starting and ending points of the Annual Meeting, you will fi nd numerous special-interest luncheons that offer opportunities to become more engaged in a targeted technical area or in a particular area of the globe where geophysics needs to be supported.

A vital part of the week is the exposition in which exhibitors display their technologies and you have the opportunity to learn what new equipment, software, and data are being developed to allow you to practice our science at a higher level. These exhibitors are the critical fabric of our Annual Meeting. Without exhibitors, there would be no Annual Meeting. Please circulate through the exposition fl oor and see the wide range of technologies that are present for your benefi t. I encourage you to thank these exhibitors for their support of SEG.

SEG especially encourages student attendance and involvement in the Annual Meeting. Students are the future and lifeblood of geophysics, and we have scheduled several activities that should help students transition into the leaders we need to sustain our profession. Students, please learn what is offered to you through the Challenge Bowl, the Student Leadership Symposium, the Student Education Program, the Faculty Advisor Workshop, the Student Networking Event, and the Student Career Panel, and get engaged.

Visit us during the Field Camps and Geoscientists Without Borders® special events!

Stop by the Foundation booth located next to Book Mart in the SEG Pavilion!

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Friday, 2 NovemberMandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

Check-in: 7–8 a.m.Course duration: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

For full course description, visit: www.seg.org/DISC For further information, contact: +1-918-497-5574, or email: disc@seg.org

SEG Distinguished Instructor Short Course Registration Important: Please complete a separate form for each registrant.

➤ COURSE FEES (USD)

Course duration Member *Nonmember Student Member

One day US$100 US$190 US$40

*Nonmember DISC registrants must complete this section:Registering as a nonmember entitles you to FREE membership for 2013. Your signature and acceptance below are required.I hereby attest that, pursuant to the requirements for acceptance in the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, I am actively interested in geophysics and accept the Code of Ethics (for a copy email: members@seg.org). DATE OF BIRTH: _____/_____/_________ (MM/DD/YYYY) # YEARS RELATED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE _______ COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY _______________________________________________________

HIGHEST DEGREE RECEIVED _________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT _______________________________________________________ DATE _________________

Read this important information!Register Early and Save $50; deadline for early bird discount is 6 October. Registrations will continue to be accepted until 25 October. After 25 October,

only on-site registration will be available. On-site registration is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis and is not guaranteed. US$50 cancellation fee before

3 October. No refund after 3 October.

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Total Amount Due SEG: US$ ______________

■■ Check (#___________), draft, or money order payable to “Society of Exploration Geophysicists DISC” in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks only.

■■ MasterCard    ■■ Discover    ■■ VISA    ■■ American Express    ■■ Diners Club

CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE (REQUIRED) PRINTED NAME OF CARDHOLDER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

Fax: +1-918-497-5557 ✦ Mail: SEG DISC, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 USA ✦ Online: www.seg.org/course/reg

2012 SEG Distinguished Instructor Short CourseElements of Seismic Dispersion: A somewhat practical guide to frequency-dependent phenomenaby Chris Liner

Presented by the SEG Continuing Education Committee and DISC Subcommittee

* Nonmember price does not include membership in SEG.

To become a member of SEG and take advantage of the member rate, join at www.seg.org/membership

Deadline for Advance Registration: 25 October 2012

Mandalay Bay Convention Center4–9 November 2012 • Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Saturday–Sunday, 3–4 November 2012 • Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

Check-in: 7–8 a.m. • Course duration: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

All courses are two days, unless otherwise noted. For full course descriptions, visit: www.seg.org/ce

✓Check box to indicate course:

➤ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (USD)

Course duration Member *Nonmember Student Member

One day US$595 US$695 US$150

Two days US$995 US$1095 US$300

* Nonmember price does not include membership in SEG.

To become a member of SEG and take advantage of the member rate,

join at www.seg.org/membership

Read this important information!Register Early and Save $100; deadline for early bird discount is 6

October. Registrations will continue to be accepted until 25 October.

After 25 October, only on-site registration will be available. On-site

registration is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis and is not guaranteed.

US$50 cancellation fee before 3 October. No refund after 3 October.

Contact: +1-918-497-5589 or

e-mail: ce@seg.org, for further information

Register online at www.seg.org/course/reg

SEG Member Number: _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____

NAME TITLE COMPANY NAME

STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP COUNTRY

PHONE FAX EMAIL

Payment Method: (Registration will not be processed without payment!)

Total Amount Due SEG: US$ ______________

■■ Check (#___________), draft, or money order payable to “Society of Exploration Geophysicists CE” in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks only.

■■ MasterCard    ■■ Discover    ■■ VISA    ■■ American Express    ■■ Diners Club

CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE (REQUIRED) PRINTED NAME OF CARDHOLDER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

Fax: +1-918-497-5557 ✦ Mail: SEG CE, P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 USA ✦ Online: www.seg.org/course/reg

❑ 3D Seismic Attributes for Prospect Identifi cation & Reservoir

Characterization by Kurt Marfurt

❑ 3D Seismic Data Acquisition: An Update on Modern Technologies and

Usage Methodologies by Malcolm Lansley

❑ A Practical Understanding of Inversion for Exploration Geophysics

by John Bancroft

❑ Application and Interpretation of Converted Waves by Robert Stewart and

James Gaiser

❑ Borehole Geophysics: Theory and Practice by Ron Hinds and Rick Kuzmiski

❑ Concepts and Applications in 3D Seismic Imaging (one day, Sunday, 4 Nov.)

by Biondo Biondi

❑ Full Waveform Inversion by Mrinal Sen

❑ Geophysical Applications of Time-Frequency Analysis by Marcilio Matos

❑ Geophysics Role from Play, Prospect to the Well Head: Geopressure

Perspective by Selim Shaker

❑ Geophysics Under Stress: Geomechanical Applications of Seismic and

Borehole Acoustic Waves by Colin Sayers

❑ Gravity and Magnetics for Explorationists by Michal Ruder

❑ Introduction to High Performance Computing by Jan Thorbecke

❑ Petroleum Systems of Deepwater Settings by Paul Weimer

❑ Planning and Operating a Land 3D Seismic Survey by Andreas Cordsen

and Peter Eick

❑ Processing, Inversion and Reconstruction of Seismic Data

by Mauricio Sacchi

❑ Seismic Anisotropy: Basic Theory and Applications in Exploration and

Reservoir Characterization by Ilya Tsvankin and Vladimir Grechka

❑ Seismic Data Interpretation in the Exploration Domain by Tim E. Smith

❑ Seismic Imaging of Subsurface Geology (Acquisition, Processing, and

Modeling) by Michael Schoenberger

❑ Seismic Interferometry for Exploration and Production by Deyan Draganov

and Kees Wapenaar

❑ Seismic Stratigraphy and Seismic Geomorphology by Henry Posamentier

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SEG Forum

Corporate and Academic Social Responsibility: Engagement or Estrangement?Monday, 5 November, 9 a.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Social responsibility has become a popular topic of discussion these days. Many people working in both industry and academia have a strong desire to make a humanitarian contribution as part of their employment. Employers also see the benefi ts of including corporate social responsibility in their business model because it contributes to societal needs and helps to maintain a positive public image. In recent years, there have been much talk and “cheerleading” about making a difference and social contribution. However, not enough serious discussion has occurred regarding the practical issues of corporate and academic social responsibility, the

different models and possibilities that exist, and the potential impact of such activities. The 2012 SEG Forum will attempt to address some of these important issues.

Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and interact with the panel!Dr. Jonathan Nyquist, Temple UniversityNyquist received a BA in physics from Macalester College, a MSc in physics from the University of Maryland and a PhD in geophysics from the University of Wisconsin. After working for more than a decade as a researcher the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Nyquist accepted a position in 1987 at Temple University as Weeks Chair of Environmental Geology, and currently serves as Chairman of the Department of Earth and

Environmental Science. Perennially active in the near-surface geophysics community, he has served as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Environmental and Engineering Geophysics (JEEG), as president and past-president of the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS), and currently serves on the board of directors for GeoscientistsWithout Borders® (GWB). For his contributions to the profession, Nyquist received the EEGS Gold Medal Award in 2007, and in 2011 the Society of Exploration Geophysics (SEG) presented him with the Harold Mooney Award “in recognition of scientifi c and technical excellence and innovation leading to the advancement of near-surface geophysics.”

Michael Oxman, Business for Social Responsibility (BSR)Michael leads BSR’s Energy and Extractives Team and its work in helping energy, mining, and other clients assess, manage, and execute social performance activities wherever they do business.Prior to joining BSR in 2006, Oxman was senior planning analyst for Chevron’s Eurasia business unit in Kazakhstan and later served as the unit’s liaison to upstream headquarters in California. He also was responsible for fi scal modeling of upstream opportunities

and served as one of the primary developers of an internal process for improved integration of above-ground risk management into the strategies of several international business units. Oxman has worked at PwC, where he supported the government of Kazakhstan on large-scale oil and gas transactions, and at the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, where he provided U.S. clients with political risk insurance for international investments. He holds a BA in Russian area studies from Trinity College, an MA in international affairs from Columbia University, and an MBA from the Jones Graduate School at Rice University. Oxman currently serves on the Sustainability Committee of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Dr. Steve Silliman, University of Notre Dame (academic representative)Silliman received his BSE in Civil Engineering from Princeton Uni ver sity. He completed an MSc and PhD in the Department of Hydrology and Water Resources at the University of Arizona. Silliman has pursued research in areas of groundwater hydrology: wellhead protection, chemical/microbial transport, and water-resources in developing countries. He is dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Gonzaga University. Silliman

spent more than 26 years at the University of Notre Dame as professor and associate chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences and as associate dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering. He has won awards for teaching, service, and research. These include the ASEE Outstanding Teaching Award as well as the ASEE Global Engineering and Engineering Technology Award (both in 2006), nomination for the University of Oklahoma World Water Prize (2009), and selection as the National Ground Water Association Distinguished Darcy Lecturer for 2011.

Dr. Mary Lou Zoback, Stanford University (moderator)Zoback is a seismologist and a consulting professor in the Environmental Earth System Science Department at Stanford University. From 2006 to 2011, she served as vice president, Earthquake Risk Applications with Risk Management Solutions, a private catastrophe modeling fi rm. Zoback used the fi rm’s commercial models to explore the economic and humanitarian impacts of future earthquakes on South American capital cities,

including the urban poor. She was a senior research scientist at the USGS and a chief scientist of the Western Earthquake Hazards team in Menlo Park, California. Zoback joined the USGS in 1978 after receiving her BSc, MSc and PhD in geophysics from Stanford University. She has served on national committees and panels on topics ranging from defi ning the next generation of earth observations from space, storage of high-level radioactive waste, facilitating interdisciplinary research, and science education. Zoback is a member of the U. S. National Academy of Sciences, past president of the Geological Society of America, and currently a member of the Carnegie Foundation Board of Trustees, the National Academies’ Disaster Roundtable, and the Board of Directors of the Seismological Society of America. She cochaired the Advisory Committee for San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection’s CAPSS (Citizens Action Plan for Seismic Safety) Program.

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Dr. Jonathan Nyquist

Sponsored by

Michael Oxman

Dr. Steve Silliman

Dr. Mary Lou Zoback

International Reception

Tuesday, 6 November, 4:30–6 p.m.Location: SEG Student Pavilion, Exhibition Hall

Sergio Chávez-Pérez, Global Chairman on the Steering Committee, cordially invites all delegates to join offi cials in thanking sponsors and celebrating SEG’s relationships in Latin America while enjoying Latin food and music.

Sponsors:

Vehicle Source Products, Inc.

Seismos, LLC

LATIN AMERICA/ULG (Latin American Geophysical Union) LUNCHEON

Tuesday, 6 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Cost US$30Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center GAC Regional Coordinator: Gustavo CarstensSpeaker: Carlos Garibaldi, Director of Business Development, Tecpetrol CorporationTopic: Latin America’s Oil & Gas Landscape: Never a Boring DayBiography: Carlos Garibaldi previously worked in Amoco, Plains Resources, Arthur D. Little, San Jorge International (president & COO), Chevron Latin America (vice president of BD), G&G Energy Consultants (founding partner), The Scotia Group (partner), and Standard Chartered Bank (managing director for Latin America O&G). He has captured and managed exploration licenses and managed M&A transactions in Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, México, Perú, and the United States. Garibaldi has managed or participated in E&P projects in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, México, Perú, Trinidad & Tobago, and the United States. He earned a professional degree in chemical engineering from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, an MSc in petroleum engineering from the University of Tulsa, and an MBA from Rice University. Garibaldi teaches annual strategy, fi scal terms, M&A, and negotiation courses at the IAPG in Buenos Aires as well as sporadically in several other Latin American countries.

EUROPE/FSU LUNCHEON

Tuesday, 6 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Cost US$30Location: Mandalay Bay Convention CenterGAC Regional Coordinators: Snezana Komatina-Petrovic and Eugenio LoingerSpeaker: Dennis Yanchak, Senior Geoscience Advisor, Apache Corporation Topic: Exploration Challenges and Opportunities in the FSUBiography: Dennis Yanchak currently works for Apache Corp. in its Exploration and Production Technology unit as a senior geoscience advisor. In this position, he has oversight of much of the company’s geophysical activities worldwide, including consultation on opportunities in the FSU. Prior to joining Apache, Yanchak worked for BP with an assignment in Moscow with TNK-BP from 2004-2007. There he was involved in seismic activities in Western Siberia, Eastern Siberia, Sakhalin, and the pre-Caspian basin. Yanchak started his career in the oil industry with Gulf Oil in its Exploration and Production Research group near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Following the merger with Chevron, he joined Amoco and worked in technology groups before moving to Cairo, Egypt, to work in GUPCO as chief geophysicist. Yanchak has worked in R&D, exploration, development, and production in both land and marine and worked on Amoco’s Prospect Quality Team evaluating its worldwide exploration portfolio.

ASIA/PACIFIC LUNCHEON

Wednesday, 7 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Cost US$30Location: Mandalay Bay Convention CenterGAC Regional Coordinators: Koya Suto and Toshihiro Uchida, Pacifi c; How-Wei Chen and Lawrence Gochioco, AsiaSpeaker: Fr. Jose T. Villarin, SJ, President, Ateneo de Manila (Jesuit) University (ADMU) Topic: Philippines — The Need for Earth Sciences in Emerging EconomiesBiography: Fr. Jose T. Villarin graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) with a BSc physics degree, magna cum laude. Thereafter, he received his MSc degree in physics from Marquette University and his PhD in Atmospheric Sciences from Georgia Tech. Villarin is a member of the Jesuit Order. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in physics, science, and society, and environmental management at several Jesuit schools. Villarin was president of Xavier University (2005–2011) and is now president of the ADMU. As a result of his robust technical background, he has worked with the UN on climate change concern and with the Philippine government on environmental issues. Villarin also works with the private sector as member of corporate boards and as a technical adviser. He is convinced that proper and sustained development in Southeast Asia can happen only with robust programs in earth sciences (e.g., geophysics) as applied to emerging needs of the rapidly growing economies of the region.

MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA LUNCHEON

Wednesday, 7 November, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Cost US$30Location: Mandalay Bay Convention CenterGAC Regional Coordinators: Bill Ayres and Ram Kumar ThakurSpeaker: Said Mahrooqi, Head of Geophysical Operations, Petroleum Development Oman, LLCTopic: The Quantum Leap of the Geophysics Footprint in

MENA E&PBiography: Said Mahrooqi obtained a BSc in geological science, emphasis geophysics, from San Diego State University (USA) in 1992 and an MSc in exploration geophysics from Leeds University (UK) in 1996. His work experience includes land and marine seismic acquisition, VSP, microseismic and nonseismic techniques. Since 2008, in this position with PDO, Said has been instrumental in the implementation of high-channel seismic crews at 24-hour seismic operations, together with short sweep, slip sweep, and dynamic fl eeting distance-separated simultaneous recording and low-frequency seismic acquisition.

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Sponsors:

Global Affairs Committee Luncheons

Four Global Affairs Committee Luncheons are scheduled during this year’s Annual Meeting. All delegates with international interests are cordially invited to attend and participate in these events. Tickets for the luncheons can be purchased in advance (see registration form) or on site (in limited quantities) at the Event Ticket Sales Booth located in the Registration Area. Luncheon attendees must have a ticket for admission.

Please note: The cost for luncheon meetings have been partially underwritten through the generosity of our corporate sponsors.

Carlos Garibaldi

Dennis Yanchak

Fr. Jose T. Villarin

Said Mahrooqi

Sponsors:

Parallel Geoscience Corp.

Troika International

Sponsors:

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Sponsors:

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Earth Signal Processing, Ltd.

Seismos, LLC

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Applied Science Education Program

Keynote address by Dr. Catherine M. Snelson

“Exploration Seismology with Explosives”SEG Las Vegas 2012 International Exposition and Eighty-Second Annual MeetingWednesday, 7 November 2012, 10 a.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center

A special feature of the SEG 82nd Annual Meeting is the Applied Science Education Program, which is free to delegates. The program will take place on the morning of Wednesday, 7 November, with a keynote address by Dr. Catherine M. Snelson. The address will last approximately one hour, and no registration is required for the event.

Dr. Snelson received her BSc from California State University at Hayward in 1995. Following graduation, she started her MSc in geophysics at the University of Texas at El Paso, working on the Deep Probe project. While at UTEP, Snelson worked as an intern for Amoco in 1996, studying basin structures using gravity and magnetic data in offshore Angola. She fi nished her MSc in 1998 and stayed on at UTEP to work on her PhD. Snelson was on the faculty at the University of Nevada Las Vegas from 2002 to 2007, where her research focused on seismic hazard analysis of the southern Nevada and test-site readiness projects. In 2007, she joined the New Mexico Tech faculty until 2010, where she focused on volcanic processes within the Erebus volcano, Antarctica, and yield estimation studies utilizing Kirtland AFB. In 2010, Snelson moved to National Security Technologies as a senior scientist to work on a new DOE initiative called the National Center for Nuclear Security. She is the program manager for Treaty Verifi cation R&D. Under her portfolio are the Source Physics Experiment (where she is the test director), the Comprehensive Inspection Technologies project, and the Chain of Custody project.

Step back in time and enjoy a night of Vintage Las Vegas. Visit our lounge where the Vegas of yesteryear comes alive right before your eyes. Plan to stay the whole evening — you never know who will stop in for a drink and maybe a performance. You will be surprised and entertained all night long! Join your friends and colleagues for some food and a lot of fun!

Mandalay Bay Ballroom Wednesday, 7 November, 7–9 pm.

Tickets: (each ticket includes one free drink)

US$20 — Registered delegates

US$10 — Students and Retired delegates

US$60 — Guests

Tickets may be purchased with your advance registration or at the convention center SEG

registration area.

➤ Buy your ticket by Tuesday, 6 November, 12 pm.

Transportation will be provided from Luxor and Excalibur hotels.

www.seg.org/amregister

Sponsors:

Dr. Catherine M. Snelson

Photos courtesy of Dr. Catherine M. Snelson

Advance/Early-Bird Pricing 7/05/2012—9/18/2012

Advance On-Site Pricing 9/18/2012—10/19/2012 On-Site Pricing

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Registration sponsors:

You may register in advance beginning on 05 July 2012 at 9 a.m. CDT.For immediate confi rmation of your registration, please complete the online convention registration form at www.seg.org/amregister.

Delegate Benefi ts

As a delegate, your registration fee will include the following:• Admission to Sunday’s Presidential Address• Admission to ALL Technical Program Sessions• Admission to the Monday morning SEG Forum• Admission to the International Exposition (including the Sunday evening Icebreaker)• Exchange voucher for a delegate registration bag• Offi cial Program and Exhibitors Directory with a Technical Program schedule• Admission to the Sunday Honors & Awards Ceremony

• Admission to Wednesday’s Applied Science Education Program

Delegate Types

◗ Member Delegate: SEG Member delegates will receive all delegate benefi ts listed above at low member registration rates. Member delegate registration requires a valid SEG Membership; please have your SEG Member ID Number available when registering.

◗ Nonmember Delegate: A nonmember delegate will receive all delegate benefi ts listed above.

◗ Spouse Program Registration: Spouse/Companions or Dependent(s) of delegates may attend the optional Spouse Program for an additional registration fee of US$160. Spouse Program registrants will receive a special spouse program bag, admission to the Sunday Honors & Awards Ceremony, Sunday evening Icebreaker, Monday morning SEG Forum, Spouse Luncheon on Tuesday, and Spouse Program Seminars (not the Technical Program). For a complete listing of all Spouse Program activities, see page 17. Spouse Program registrants must be registered by a delegate; please use a separate form for each person registering for this program. This registration type is available to Nonmember Nongeophysicist Spouse/Equivalent or Dependent(s) only. Those who derive income from any geophysics-related activities are considered professionals and may not register at this rate.

◗ Student Delegate Registration: Student SEG Members can attend the Annual Meeting at a reduced registration fee of US$30. Nonmember students may attend the Annual Meeting for US$70. Student delegate registration includes all delegate benefi ts listed above. A valid SEG membership is required for Student SEG Member registration; please have your SEG Member ID Number available when registering at this rate. Proof of full-time student status is required to take advantage of the student delegate registration rate.

◗ One-day Delegate Registration: A one-day delegate registration will in clude admission to the Technical Program and the International Exposition for that single day (select MON, TUE, or WED). One-day delegates may purchase tickets for the Sunday evening International Exposition Icebreaker and the Wednesday evening Gala separately via advance or on-site registration. Purchasing a one-day SEG Member delegate registration requires a valid SEG Membership; please have your SEG Member ID Number available when registering.

◗ One-day Exhibition Only Registration: A one-day exhibition only registration will include admission to the International Exposition for that single day (select MON, TUE, or WED).

◗ Emeritus and Retired SEG Members: The SEG Executive Committee is pleased to extend a registration discount to its Emeritus and Retired Members. Emeritus or Retired Member registration requires a valid SEG Membership; please have your SEG Member ID available when registering. Emeritus and Retired Members receive all the benefi ts of a delegate registration.

Registration Guidelines and Policies

You may register in advance on the Web, by fax, and by mail through 19 October 2012 or on-site at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the event. The Advance/Early-Bird Pricing Registration deadline is 18 September 2012, 5 p.m. CDT. For your con venience, advance on-site pricing registration begins at 5:01 p.m. CDT, 18 September 2012 and continues through 19 October 2012, 5 p.m. CDT.

To allow adequate time for processing and mailing of registration confi rmation materials, registration orders received after 19 October 2012 will not be processed. Delegates who have not registered by 5 p.m. CDT on 19 October 2012 must register on site.

Register in advance online at www.seg.org/amregister, or complete the Advance Registration Form on page 21. Your registration materials will be available for pickup at the On-site Registration Area, Mandalay Bay South Convention Center — 2nd Level. Your registration badge, optional event tickets, and related materials will be mailed to your address specifi ed on the registration form ONLY if this optional service is selected and the applicable mailing fee is paid. If registering as an SEG Member delegate, you must enter your six-digit membership ID on the registration form. Please use a separate registration form for each person.

Payment Options: Full payment in U.S. dollars must accompany all registrations. SEG accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, and checks in U.S. dollars made payable to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Purchase orders are not accepted.

Substitutions and Changes: Unable to attend? One-time substitutions are allowed between individuals from the same company. The original registrant may make these changes by contacting the SEG Business Offi ce at +1-918-497-5542 or via e-mail at registration@seg.org by 19 October 2012.

Refund and Cancellation Procedures: SEG will issue a refund of registration fees paid, less a US$35 cancellation fee, if the cancellation is requested on or before 18 September 2012. Confi rmed registrants who do not participate or who cancel after 18 September 2012 will forfeit their registration fees. SEG reserves the right to cancel any event if the minimum registration is not met. In the event of an SEG cancellation, registration fees associated with said event will be refunded. Cancellation and substitution requests must be in writing. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.

➤NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED AFTER 18 September 2012

Registration Fees (Quoted and payable in U.S. dollars)

SEG Member Delegate*....................... US$575 ..............................US$675 ....................... US$675

Nonmember Delegate .......................... US$695 ..............................US$795 ....................... US$795

Emeritus Member* .............................. US$180 ..............................US$180 ....................... US$180

Retired SEG Member* ......................... US$180 ..............................US$180 ....................... US$180

Student SEG Member*/** ..................... US$30 ................................US$30 ......................... US$30

Student Nonmember** .......................... US$70 ................................US$70 ......................... US$70

Spouse Program ................................. US$160 ..............................US$160 ....................... US$160

One-day Delegate/SEG Member* ........ US$265 ..............................US$265 ....................... US$265

One-day Delegate/Nonmember ........... US$390 ..............................US$390 ....................... US$390

One International Exposition Icebreaker ticket is included with each of the above registrations. Tickets to the Wednesday night Gala are available for purchase by any delegates in the above categories for US$20 each (US$10 for Students and Retired SEG Member delegates). Individuals not registered in any of the above categories may purchase a ticket for US$60 on site at the event ticket counter located in the on-site registration area. One drink coupon is included with each Wednesday night Gala ticket. Buy your ticket early; space is limited.All items noted above by * require an SEG Member ID Number. All items noted above by ** require a Student ID.

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➤ Submit Your Advance Registration by 18 September 2012 for Substantial Savings! You may advance register online at www.seg.org/amregister, fax, or mail the completed form (see page 21) to the SEG Business Offi ce in Tulsa. The registration form is also available for download on the SEG Web site.

3 Ways to Register in Advance:

1. .On the Web: CREDIT CARD USE ONLY via secure server transactions at www.seg.org/amregister

2. .......By Fax: CREDIT CARD USE ONLY +1-918-497-5565 or +1-918-497-5557

3. ......By Mail: If unable to register online or by fax, please mail completed registration form on page 21 along with appropriate payment to:

SEG/Las Vegas 2012 Registration P.O. Box 702740, Tulsa, OK 74170-2740 Street address: 8801 S. Yale, Ste. 500, Tulsa, OK 74137

ADVANCE/EARLY-BIRD PRICING REGISTRATION ➤DEADLINE: 18 SEPTEMBER 2012

ADVANCE ON-SITE PRICING REGISTRATION ➤DEADLINE: 19 OCTOBER 2012

Confi rmation Letter/Receipt

A confi rmation e-mail and a printed receipt will be mailed to ALL registrants whose completed registration form is received by 19 October 2012. The confi rmation e-mail includes check-in times and locations for picking up your delegate badge and event materials. Check your confi rmation to verify the accuracy of your registration and e-mail us at registration@seg.org or call us at +1-918-497-5542 if you have any questions.

Badge, event tickets, and exchange vouchers will be mailed to the address specifi ed on the registration form ONLY if the additional US$10 processing/mailing fee is paid.

Badges

Photo ID is required for badge pickup. Your registration confi rmation includes badge pickup times and locations. A US$200 replacement fee is required for any lost badge. Registration badges, event tickets, exchange vouchers, badge holders, and registration bags must be picked up in the On-site Registration Area at any of the Advance Registration booths. We recommend bringing your registration confi rmation material with you to expedite registration material pickup. Badges are nontransferable and are subject to a US$200 reprint fee. Badge swapping or badge sharing is strictly prohibited. One-day delegate registrants please note that your badge and registration materials will be available for pickup only on the day selected.

On-site Registration Hours

Mandalay Bay Convention Resort South Convention Center—2nd Level Shoreline Exhibit Halls

Friday, 2 Nov ............ 1–4:30 p.m. (Exhibitor Registrations and Badge pick up are encouraged on this day)

† Saturday, 3 Nov ........ 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Exhibitor Registrations and Badge pickup are encouraged on this day)

† Sunday, 4 Nov .......... 9 a.m.–8 p.m.

† Monday, 5 Nov ......... 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m.

† Tuesday, 6 Nov ......... 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m.

† Wednesday, 7 Nov. ... 7:45 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Thursday, 8 Nov. ...... 7:45 a.m.–12 p.m. (Workshops only)

Friday, 9 Nov. ........... 7:45 a.m.–12 p.m. (Workshops only)

† designates suggested registration hours for individual delegates

Membership Services Booth

The Member Services staff from the SEG Business Offi ce will be on site and available to assist members or prospective members with their membership questions and concerns. The Member Services and Information booth is located near the On-site Registration Area and will be open during the main registration hours. You may apply for SEG Associate membership at this location and receive the on-site member delegate registration rate. For your convenience, we will gladly process your on-site convention registration at the same time. Membership Certifi cates will be available to all SEG members in good standing.

At the Membership Services Booth, you can:• Apply for SEG membership and register for Annual Meeting.

• Find out about new options and benefi ts of your SEG membership.

• Watch a demonstration of Online Member Benefi ts.

• Pay your annual membership dues.

• Report an address change and/or let us know if you are not receiving your SEG journals.

• Find out if you are eligible for upgrade to Active membership status.

Book Mart

Visit the SEG Book Mart in the lobby, 2nd Level, of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center to examine SEG’s newest titles before adding them to your library. Titles expected to be available at an Annual Meeting Book Mart for the fi rst time include:

◗ Elements of Seismic Dispersion: A Somewhat Practical Guide to Frequency-dependent Phenomena (2012 DISC), Christopher L. Liner

◗ First Steps in Seismic Interpretation Donald A. Herron

◗ Fundamentals of Gravity Exploration Thomas R. LaFehr and Misac N. Nibighian

◗ Numerical Modeling of Seismic Wave Propagation: Gridded Two-way Wave-equation Methods

Edited by Johan O. A. Robertsson, Joakim O. Blanch, Kurt Nihei, and Jeroen Tromp

◗ Principles and Practice of Remote Detection, Enders Robinson and Dean Clark

◗ Seismic Signatures and Analysis of Refl ection Data in Anisotropic Media,

third edition, Ilya Tsvankin

Take time to examine these titles to determine if they belong on your bookshelf.

Purchase 2012 Expanded Abstractsduring Advance Registrationand Save!The 2012 Technical Program Expanded Abstracts will be published on a USB drive and available for US$15 for those who order through advance registration. If you purchase through registration, a voucher will be included in your registration material. Vouchers may be exchanged in the SEG Book Mart. The USB drive may be purchased in the SEG Book Mart for US$20 for those who did not purchase through advance registration.

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Visa Information

An Invitation Letter Request Form is now available online at www.seg.org/meetings/visa. For the SEG delegate’s convenience, also on the SEG Web site is the U. S. Department of State’s instructions on how to obtain a visa, www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html. Attendees who require a visa are cautioned that the process of obtaining a visa may take several months. SEG recommends that travelers immediately contact their local embassies for information about the

deadline for visa application.

Field Trip

Nevada Test Site

Friday, 9 November, Cost: US$35, This field trip is limited to 45 people.

➤ DEADLINE: 18 September 2012

Sixty-fi ve miles from Las Vegas is the Nevada Test Site (NTS). It is a massive outdoor laboratory and national experimental center and the former nuclear explosive test site. The NTS use has diversified into programs such as hazardous chemical spill testing, emergency response training, conventional weapons testing, and waste management and environmental technology studies.

On Friday, 9 November, SEG is offering a field trip to the NTS. Attendees will learn about the history of atmospheric and underground testing, visit the test locations, and learn about current programs. The tour is open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens. The NTS is a restricted access U.S. government facility, and prospective visitors must submit a Test Site Tour Badging Form by 18 September. SEG will contact participants directly for this information. Application and registration for this field trip must be submitted by 18 September. All field trip participants must submit a tour form by 18

September to attend the trip.

SEG Golf Tournament

Saturday, 3 November, 8 a.m., Desert Pines Golf Club

The 2012 SEG Preconvention Golf Tournament will be hosted at Desert Pines Golf Club. As you begin your Vegas golf round at Desert Pines Golf Club, you will feel transported from the closed-in casinos and overpowering glitz to a place where you can enjoy the fresh, cooling, calming scent of real pine trees. This Dye-designed Las Vegas golf course features more than 4,000 mature pine trees lining the fairways with green grass running from tees to pins. White sand bunkers protect large, undulating, bent-grass greens fashioned after those at Augusta National Golf Club. Although there are no forced carries, four lakes will add to the excitement and beauty of your round.

The tournament will take place on Saturday, 3 November, at 8 a.m. and will be Four-Man Texas Style Scramble. The cost is US$185 per golfer until 18 September. After 18 September, registration cannot be made online and the cost goes up to US$210 per golfer. Reservations are on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis, and with this location, you will want to secure your spot right away!

Registration includes continental breakfast, green fees, cart, Nike hat, great prizes, and luncheon awards reception. Transportation will be provided from the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Please indicate with your registration if you would like to take advantage of the transportation.

Women’s Network Breakfast Event

Wednesday, 7 November, 8–10:30 a.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists Women’s Network was formed in 2011 with the mission to promote greater female engagement in SEG activities, create a community for mutual support among female SEG members, enhance recruiting of women to the profession, and improve retention of women in the industry.

The Women’s Network’s activities are coordinated by the SEG Women’s Network committee. One of the fi rst actions taken by the Committee was the creation of an on-line community, www.seg.org/web/seg-womens-network. The Committee invites and encourages all SEG members to submit information, ideas, and resources that would interest and benefi t the group. The Women’s Network is also represented on other on-line platforms, such as Facebook and LinkedIn.

In addition to the network’s on-line presence, gatherings at annual and regional meetings form a means to establish connections for support, collaboration, and mentoring. The fi rst Women’s Network gathering was successfully held at the 2011 SEG Annual Meeting.

This year, the Women’s Network committee is pleased to announce the second annual Women's Network breakfast, which will be held on Wednesday, 7 November 2012, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the 2012 SEG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our guest speaker is Marcia McNutt, director of the U.S. Geological Survey, followed by roundtable discussions on women in geophysics.

Breakfast will be provided. All who are interested — men and women — are welcome to join. Please sign up at www.seg.org/web/seg-womens-network/rsvp. Capacity is limited to the fi rst 110 registrants.

Sponsors:

Sponsors:

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

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Student Career PanelMonday, 5 November, 1–3 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

Join us as we explore the exciting career opportunities in the fi eld of geophysics. The Student Career Panel will bring together senior managers from an international oil company, an independent U.S. oil company, and a geophysical service company and faculty members.

SEG Challenge Bowl FinalsMonday, 5 November, 3–6 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

Join us for an exciting afternoon at this international contest testing student’s knowledge in the fi eld of geosciences. Students participated in regional competitions all over the world, coming down to this fi nal competition and competing for the ultimate grand prize!

Student Networking Event Monday, 5 November, 6–8 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

The Student Networking Event provides students an opportunity to network with industry recruiters in a relaxed atmosphere. Students can meet sponsors and visit with faculty and friends. Join us for an exciting evening of networking, food, drinks, and fun! Mark your calendar because this is an event you won’t want to miss! (This event is limited to students, faculty advisors, and company sponsors.) For more information on sponsoring this event or recruiting possibilities, please contact Callie Lee-Petricek at clee-petricek@seg.org

NEW — SEG Student Chapter Enhancement Program will be announced! Students, you won’t want to miss the exciting news on SEG’s Student Chapter Program and how to get involved!

Faculty Advisor WorkshopSunday, 4 November, 2–4 p.m., Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

This workshop is specifi cally designed for active SEG Student Chapter Faculty Advisors. A focused program, it will include an address by the SEG President, the sharing of experiences on how best to enable effective Student Chapters, and a discussion centered on how SEG can best serve the needs of professors and university departments. Active faculty advisors representative of SEG’s worldwide network of more than 265 Student Chapters are eligible to attend.

Career Placement AreaSunday thru Wednesday, 4–7 November, during exhibition hours, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 2nd Level

The Career Placement Area provides job seekers and students a place to post résumés and visit with company representatives. Companies will have individual booths for discussions about employment opportunities, internships, educational requirements, and interviews for potential employment.

Gain Exposure! Network with Industry! Showcase your talent!

Student PavilionA new space for students who are seeking professional advancement while networking with industry leaders, faculty members, SEG volunteers, and fellow colleagues, the Student Pavilion will offer presentations on what is important to know as a young professional to succeed in the geosciences industry. Topics are current industry trends, résumé writing, interviewing skills, career advancement tips, and curriculum paths while learning about the new programs for students being offered by SEG.

This is the place where you will fi nd focused career advancement, learn the best student practices worldwide, and be part of unique networking opportunities.

Welcome.......Student Experience!

Sponsors:

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Total

Sponsors:

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Total Colorado School of Mines

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

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Seminar Schedule

◗ Self-Improvement and Exploration Monday, 5 November, 9:30–11 a.m. Included as part of Spouse Program registration

Get into action! The best way to learn and improve is to take action. What is something you have been meaning to do? How can you take action on it immediately? Waiting doesn’t get anything done. Taking action gives you immediate results to learn from.

From managing tasks at home to juggling work responsibilities, fi xing minor issues can sometimes play a big role in enhancing your overall productivity and allowing your creativity to fl ow like never before. The instructor of this seminar will bring a fun challenge to all who participate by guiding them in shining new light on who they can be. Make plans to join us for this informative, productive, relaxing, and life-changing seminar.

◗ The History of Nevada—Then and NowWednesday, 7 November, 9:30–11 a.m., Included as part of Spouse Program registration

Join us for this exciting journey through Nevada’s history with speaker Mark Hall-Patton. He is the museums administrator for the Clark County museum system, where he oversees the Clark County Museum, the Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum, and the Searchlight History Museum, and is regularly seen on the History Channel’s Pawn Stars as a visiting expert. He also appears on American Restoration in the same role. Hall-Patton will discuss the history of Las Vegas “then and now” and touch on all of the interesting facts that makes Las Vegas and southern Nevada so unique.

Spousal Tours

◗ Hoover Dam Discovery Tour*Monday, 5 November, 1–6 p.m., US$66

Join us as we discover this wonder of the modern world weighing more than 6,600,000 tons. It’s the structure that contains more than three million cubic yards of concrete, enough to pave a road between San Francisco and New York. It’s the marvel that began in 1931 and was completed in 1936, two years ahead of schedule. Built during the Great Depression, the Hoover Dam provided jobs for 21,000 men and answered a great need. Citizens wanted to irrigate low desert areas without the risk of fl ooding, and the U.S. government determined the Colorado River was the solution to the battle over water rights. Take in this magnifi cent site as a guide provides you with a history-fi lled dialogue during your travels to the dam, where you will begin a self-guided tour consisting of several stops, including a trip through the rock wall of the Black Canyon to view the generators, and a stroll on the observation deck with beautiful views of the Hoover Dam, Colorado River, and Lake Mead. Additional stops on this tour include the Winged Figures of the Republic, the spillways, and the intake towers. Comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses are highly recommended.

◗ The Mob Museum Tour*Tuesday, 6 November, 2–5 p.m., US$60

It was the stage for the biggest mob hearing in history. Now it’s the setting for the nation’s most comprehensive Mob Museum. Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, The Mob Museum rests inside the historic former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Offi ce. This building is one of the few remaining historically signifi cant buildings in Las Vegas and is included on both the Nevada and National Registers of Historic Places. From 1950 to 1951, the Kefauver Committee hearings were conducted in the courtroom in this very building. The courtroom has been recreated to appear as it did back then, a true portal to a time when the Mob “ran the town.” As a visitor, you will get to experience this courtroom for yourself and be immersed in the story of history made here as you visit the various exhibits throughout the museum.

◗ Red Rock Canyon Tour*Wednesday, 7 November, 1–5 p.m., US$48

This tour will present you with the most awe-inspiring views of the Red Rock Canyon while showcasing desert beauty, towering red sandstone peaks, and abundant wildlife. Formed millions of years ago, the red peaks are actually fossilized sand dunes, created after collisions of the earth’s crust. You will have the opportunity to view exhibits about this area as well as a tortoise habitat before you depart on a 13-mile loop drive. This drive is the ideal way to see the geologic history, brilliance, and grandeur of the canyon. There are many stops along the way, with opportunities to see the canyon’s many magnifi cent views, petroglyphs, and pictorgraphs, as well as wildlife such as bighorn sheep, wild horses, burros, and mountains lions.

*41 registrants are required for all tours. If this minimum number of registrants are not

obtained, the tour may be cancelled. Therefore, advance registration for tours is encouraged.

Luncheon Entertainment

◗ Entertainment: Magic with Ariann BlackTuesday, 6 November, 11:30 a.m., Included as a part of Spouse Program registration

Ariann Black is a magician. She was just awarded the honor of “Magician of the Decade” by the International Divas of Magic, for her ground-breaking work with her Las Vegas show SECRETS. Ariann was also voted “Magician of the Year 2011” by the International Conclave of Illusionists and was awarded Female Magician of the Year three times by the International Magicians Society.

Join us at the luncheon to experience Ariann’s captivating collection of illusions. Ariann will capture your imagination and transport you into the mysterious, miraculous world of magic.

2012 Las Vegas Spouse Program

Welcome to Las Vegas! On behalf of the Spouse Program Committee for SEG’s 82nd Annual Meeting, it is our pleasure to welcome you to exciting Las Vegas, Nevada! We look forward to hosting you for an exciting week of fun-fi lled activities, entertainment, and tours. We hope your convention experience will stay with you for a lifetime!

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Las Vegas Hotel Information Guide

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Housing Information

➤ RESERVATION DEADLINE: 2 OCTOBER 2012Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino will serve as the headquarter hotel in Las Vegas. It is conveniently attached to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. All technical sessions, exhibits, and meetings will be held during the Annual Meeting at the Mandalay Convention Center.

SEG has secured sleeping rooms with some great rates at some of the best hotels in Las Vegas. Please book your hotel room within the SEG block to receive the best group rate in town!

Two ways to make your hotel reservations at the offi cial SEG hotels:

1. Visit www.seg.org/amhousing and click the “Online Housing” link to make your reservation online.

2. Fill out the housing form in the Announcement and fax or mail it to the SEG housing service. (All reservations must be made in writing.)

Offi cial SEG Hotels:

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino THEhotel at Mandalay Bay Excalibur Luxor

If you have questions, please contact:

SEG Housing Service at +1- 301-694-5243 or 1-866-229-2386 toll free within the United States. You can also e-mail your questions to

seg@experient-inc.com.

Transportation

Car RentalDiscounted car rental rates are available before, during, and after the SEG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.

Dollar Rent A Car is committed to offering all customers the best value. Dollar will be the rental-car partner for the upcoming SEG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. To reserve a vehicle, attendees and vendors should go directly to the Dollar Rent A Car Web site at www.dollar.com, or call +1-800-800-4000. Fill out the pickup/return city, date, and time, and place the Discount Code CM0165 in the Corporate Rate box.

Airline — Discounted airfare is available to the SEG Annual Meeting in Las Vegas through American Airlines. Promotion Code: 46H2BYValid Travel Dates: 26 October–12 November 2012Attendees will receive a 5% discount off the lowest applicable published airfare.

When you and your guests need to make airline reservations, call American Airlines at +1-800-433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Canada and refer to your Promotion Code 46H2BY or go online to www.AA.com and choose More Flight Search Options and insert the promotion code in the appropriate box. At this time, there is no ticketing charge for reservations made and ticketed on www.AA.com.

The percentage discount can be booked on line at www.AA.com for American Airlines and American Eagle fl ights only. Itineraries involving any Oneworld or codeshare partner airline must be booked through our Meeting Services Department at +1-800-433-1790 if calling from the United States and Canada. International attendees should call their local American Airlines reservations number with the above promotion code. A reservation service charge of US$25 per ticket will apply for tickets purchased through American Airlines Reservations, subject to change. For airport purchase, the service charge is US$35 per ticket, subject to change. If purchase will be outside the United States/Canada, ticketing charge varies and will be in the currency of the country of purchase.

Oneworld carriers are as follows:

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AA – American Airlines / American Eagle

AB – Airberlin

BA – British Airways

CX – Cathay Pacifi c

AY – Finnair

IB – Iberia

JL – Japan Airlines

LA – Lan Airlines

Photos courtesy of Las Vegas News Bureau

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QF – Qantas Airways

RJ – Royal Jordanian

S7 – Siberia Airlines

At every SEG Convention, there is a need for volunteers to help with various events. This year is no exception. Whether your interest is the Technical Program or Applied Science Education Program, you can make a difference. It is your Society, so please consider volunteering your time.

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HOUSINGReservation SEG 2012 International Exposition and

82nd Annual Meeting4–9 November 2012 • Mandalay Bay Convention Center • Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Use one form per hotel room. Make copies for additional rooms. Reservations can be made in one of the following ways:INTERNET: www.seg.org/amhousingFAX: +1-301-694-5124MAIL: SEG 2012 Hotel Reservations P.O. Box 4088, Frederick, MD 21705

➤QUESTIONS +1-301-694-5243 local +1-866-229-2386 toll free No reservations will be accepted by phone Hours: 9am–5pm EST (Monday–Friday)

seg@experient-inc.com

➤DEADLINE Reservations must be made by 2 October 2012

in order to guarantee convention rates.

➤CONFIRMATIONS The SEG Housing Service will send a reservation

acknowledgment via email. Please review all information for accuracy. If you do not receive an acknowledgment or if you have questions, please call the SEG Housing Service. You will not receive a confirmation from the hotel.

➤SPECIAL REQUESTS Special requests cannot be guaranteed; how-

ever, hotels will do their best to honor all re-quests. Hotels will assign specifi c rooms upon check-in, based on availability. Hotels do not guarantee your reservation room type.

➤ ROOM DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE RESERVATION Reservations will not be accepted without a

credit card. At the discretion of the individual hotels, your credit card MAY be charged one night’s room and tax, but not before 9 Octo-ber 2012. Room deposits will be accepted by the hotels in the form of a check but cannot be sent to the hotels until after 9 October 2012 and must be accompanied by a copy of your hotel acknowledgment. If your check is not sent or does not reach the hotel before your arrival date, please have an alternate form of payment available upon check in.

➤CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations made on or after 11 September

2012 will be subject to a US$50 cancellation fee. After 9 October 2012, please contact your hotel directly, prior to 72 hours of your ar-rival, to avoid hotel cancellation penalties. NOTE: If you do not arrive on your sched-uled arrival date, the hotel will consider you a No Show. This may result in a charge of one night’s room & tax and the loss of your room for the entire stay.

DEADLINE2 October 2012

➤ GUEST INFORMATION

❑ Mr. ❑ Mrs. ❑ Ms. ❑ Dr.

First Name _____________________________________________________________ M.I. ___________________

Last Name _________________________________________________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone: _______________________________

If providing international numbers, please include country and city access numbers

Company __________________________________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Province ________________________________________________________________________________

Postal Code _____________________________________ Country _______________________________________

➤ HOTEL SELECTION — Hotels will not guarantee room type until arrival.

Type of Reservation: ❑ Attendee ❑ Exhibitor

Arrival Date ____________ Departure Date____________

Standard, One-Bedded Room (1-2 people) _______ Standard, Two-Bedded Room* (2-4 people) _______*Two-Bedded Rooms are limited in most hotels. Due to this reason, we suggest selecting two-bedded rooms only when they are required. This improves your chances of obtaining reservations in one of your hotel choices.

Please select four hotel choices from the participating hotels list in order of preference:

1st ____________________ 2nd ____________________ 3rd ____________________ 4th ____________________

ROOMS ARE ASSIGNED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.IF YOUR HOTEL CHOICES ARE NOT AVAILABLE, YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE HOTEL IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.PLEASE SELECT CRITERIA: ❑ COMPARABLE ROOM RATE ❑ PROXIMITY TO CONVENTION CENTER

List all room occupants:

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

✓ ❑ Check here if you have a disability requiring special services ❑ Nonsmoking request Special requests: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

➤ DEPOSIT INFORMATIONAll reservation requests must be accompanied by a credit card to secure your reservation. Housing forms received with-out a valid credit card will not be processed. For check payment policy, please refer to the Room Deposit Required Section on this form. *I hereby authorize the SEG Housing Service or any one of the participating hotels to process a charge to my credit card for each room deposit in accordance with the policies and information provided herein.

Authorized Signature: _____________________________________________________

Please fi ll out payment information below

➤ Please DO NOT SEND this form to the SEG Business Offi ce. It will only delay your reservation.

If you need to cancel your meeting registration, please contact SEG directly: +1-918-497-5500

Mandalay Bay Convention Center

Reservation WILL NOT be processed without payment.

Credit Card type:

■■ MasterCard    ■■ Discover    ■■ VISA    ■■ American Express    ■■ Diners Club

CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE (REQUIRED) PRINTED NAME OF CARDHOLDER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE*

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Payment Method: (Registration WILL NOT be processed without payment!) ➤ Or complete online: www.seg.org/amregister

Total Amount Due SEG: US$ ______________

■■ Check (#___________), draft, or money order payable to “Society of Exploration Geophysicists” in U.S. dollars drawn on U.S. banks only.

■■ MasterCard    ■■ Discover    ■■ VISA    ■■ American Express    ■■ Diners Club

CARD ACCOUNT NUMBER EXPIRATION DATE (REQUIRED) PRINTED NAME OF CARDHOLDER AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

➤EXTRA ITEMS FOR PURCHASE (continued)................................................................ CODE PRICE QTY AMT DUE■■ Icebreaker (SUN, 4 NOV) (p.1)(1 ticket is included in full registration fee) ................... 16 US$60 ___ _______

Wednesday Night "A Legendary Night in Vegas" (WED, 7 NOV) (p.12)■■ Delegate (includes 1 beverage ticket)........................ 17 US$20 ___ _______■■ Nondelegate Guest Tickets (includes 1 bev ticket) .... 27 US$60 ___ _______■■ Student/Retired (includes 1 beverage ticket) ............ 48 US$10 ___ _______

Luncheons, Dinners, and Meetings (p.5 & 11)■■ Gravity and Magnetics Luncheon (TUE) .................... 33 US$60 ___ _______■■ Latin American (ULG) Luncheon (TUE) ..................... 32 US$30 ___ _______■■ Europe/FSU Luncheon (TUE) .................................... 31 US$30 ___ _______■■ Asia/Pacifi c Luncheon (WED) ................................... 30 US$30 ___ _______■■ Middle East/Africa Luncheon(WED) .......................... 34 US$30 ___ _______■■ Development and Production Luncheon (WED) ........ 35 US$60 ___ _______■■ Mining Lunch (WED) ................................................ 36 US$60 ___ _______■■ Research Committee Dinner (THU) ........................... 43 US$55 ___ _______

Field Trip (p.15)■■ Nevada Test Site ........................................................ 45 US$35 ___ _______

Spouse Program Tours (p.17)■■ Hoover Dam Discovery Tour ..................................... 37 US$66 ___ _______■■ The Mob Museum Tour ............................................. 38 US$60 ___ _______■■ Red Rock Canyon Tour ............................................. 39 US$48 ___ _______

Your registration materials will be available at Advance Registration counters. ■■ Check if you wish to have registration materials mailed to you. US$10 _______

2012 Selected Technical Program Presentations DVD-ROM (p.5)Audio recordings synchronized with the speaker's slides. Approx. 200 presentations.Not all presentations will be available due to speaker releases or program changes. Delivered 6–8 weeks after Annual Meeting. ■■ 2012 Tech Prgm DVD-ROM Member + Domestic S&H .............. 25 US$125 ___ _______■■ 2012 Tech Prgm DVD-ROM Member + International S&H .......... 26 US$135 ___ _______■■ 2012 Tech Prgm DVD-ROM Nonmember + Domestic S&H ......... 28 US$165 ___ _______■ ■ 2012 Tech Prgm DVD-ROM Nonmember + International S&H ...... 29 US$175 ___ _______

(above DVD-ROM prices include Domestic/International shipping and handling)

TOTAL PAYMENT ➤AMOUNT DUE SEG: US$ ___________

REGISTRATION CATEGORY – ONE FORM PER PERSON *Must have Member ID Number for these registrations. **Must present Student ID for these registrations.

***Price(s) does not include free SEG membership ...................... CODE PRICE QTY AMT DUE

■■ SEG Member Delegate* (on-site: US$675) .................. 01 US$575 1 ________

■■ Nonmember Delegate*** (on-site: US$795) ............... 02 US$695 1 ________

■■ Emeritus SEG Member* Delegate ................................ 03 US$180 1 ________

■■ Retired SEG Member* Delegate ................................... 04 US$180 1 ________

■■ Student SEG Member Delegate*/** ............................. 05 US$30 1 ________

■■ Student Nonmember Delegate**/*** .......................... 06 US$70 1 ________

■■ Spouse Program Delegate ........................................... 07 US$160 1 ________

(1) Icebreaker ticket is included in the above registrations.

ONE-DAY REGISTRATION Please circle one: MON TUE WED

■■ One-day SEG Member Delegate* ................................. 08 US$265 1 ________

■■ One-day Nonmember Delegate .................................... 09 US$390 1 ________

■■ One-day Exhibits Only .................................................. 49 US$165 1 ________

Optional Events Available to One-day Delegates (Tickets also will be sold separately on site)

Please see below for Sunday Icebreaker and SEG Wednesday Night Event.

➤EXTRA ITEMS FOR PURCHASE Workshops (THUR, 8 NOV and FRI, 9 NOV) (p.6)

■■ Workshops Member .................................................... 18 US$95 N/A _______

■■ Workshops Nonmember .............................................. 20 US$190 N/A _______

■■ Workshops Student ..................................................... 21 US$25 N/A _______

Expanded Abstracts (p.14)

■■ 2012 Technical Program Abstract USB Drive (Current) ............. 23 US$15 N/A _______

(During meeting US$20 each, payable at the SEG Book Mart)

Events

■■ Golf Tournament, (p.15) (SAT, 3 NOV) ........................ 24 US$185 ___ _______

(After 18 September 2012, the fee of US$210 must be mailed to Attn: SEG Golf Tournament)

Do you need transportation to the Golf Tournament: ■ ■ Yes ■ ■ No

Names of all players you are paying for:

_____________________ HNDCP_____ _____________________ HNDCP_____ continued

_____________________ HNDCP_____ _____________________ HNDCP_____ on next column

AdvanceRegistrationUSE ONE FORM FOR EACH REGISTRANT SEG 2012 International Exposition & 82nd Annual Meeting

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➤Register online now at: www.seg.org/amregister

US$35 cancellation fee on or before 18 September 2012

NO refund after 18 September 2012

www.seg.org/amregister

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ADVANCE REGISTRATIONDEADLINE18 SEPT 20125 P.M. CDT

Please tell us:

Your Professional Affi liation(s)

50 ■■ SEG51 ■■ EAGE52 ■■ SPWLA53 ■■ SPE54 ■■ AAPG55 ■■ Other

Employment Classifi cation (choose one)

60 ■■ Oil company61 ■■ Software develop62 ■■ Mining company63 ■■ Academia64 ■■ Instrument/equip65 ■■ Government 66 ■■ Service company67 ■■ Consultant68 ■■ Computers/equip.69 ■■ Other

Job Classifi cation (choose one)

70 ■■ Admin/Mgmt71 ■■ Research72 ■■ Data Acquisition73 ■■ Interpretation74 ■■ Data Processing75 ■■ Teaching/Training 76 ■■ Consulting77 ■■ Sales/Marketing78 ■■ IT Mgr/Tech Support79 ■■ Other

Do you infl uence purchasing decisions about equipment or exploration contracts?

80 ■■ YES 81 ■■ NO

Highest level of education attained (choose one)

56 ■■ Bachelor

57 ■■ Master

58 ■■ Doctorate

We want to say

THANK YOU

to our spon sors

for the SEG 82nd

Annual Meeting.

Without your generosity, many of the

convention programs, breaks, and

events at the annual meeting would

not exist. A full list of available

opportunities is on the SEG Web site at

www.seg.org. To request a brochure,

contact Jason Tinder at +1-713-273-1436 or by e-mail

at jason.tinder@rocksolidimages.com, or Amy Watson

at +1-918-497-5529 or e-mail at awatson@seg.org.

SEG 2012 Las Vegas sponsors♦ T I TA N I U M ♦

♦ G O L D ♦

Anadarko Petroleum CorporationeniTotal

♦ S I LV E R ♦

Vehicle Source Products, Inc.Mitcham Industries, Inc

♦ B R O N Z E ♦

Colorado School of MinesDawson Geophysical CompanyEarth Signal Processing, LtdHardin International Processing, Inc.Parallel Geoscience CorpRXTSeismic ExchangeSeismos, LLCTroika International

At every SEG Convention, there is a need for volunteers to help with various events. This year is no exception. Whether your interest is the Technical Program or Applied Science Education Program, you can make a difference. It is your Society, so please consider volunteering your time.

➤Support SEG!

For more information on how to volunteer, visit:

www.seg.org/amvolunteer