Bringing Professionals Together for the Benefit of All

The Energy Minerals Division (EMD) is one of three divisions of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), the largest professional association of geoscientists in the world. Organized in 1977, EMD serves as an international forum for those working in the exploration, development, and production of energy sources other than conventional oil and gas. The division promotes economic analyses of these energy resources and supports professionals in the geospatial information field.

Why You Should Join the Energy Minerals Division

EMD provides a forum for professional development in energy minerals, unconventional hydrocarbons, energy economics, geothermal energy, and geospatial information.

EMD offers coal geologist certification, discounts, information, and networking to its members.

CERTIFICATION: In conjunction with the Division of Professional Affairs, the EMD offers peer-reviewed, professional certification for coal geologists (application forms are available on the web site). Certification recognizes qualified professionals that subscribe to a strict code of ethics and possess relevant education and experience.

DISCOUNTS: EMD members receive discounts on EMD-sponsored short courses and field trips at the AAPG annual and sectional conventions.

INFORMATION:

• Professional Meetings and Continuing Education:
  EMD organizes and sponsors technical programs, short courses, field trips, and a luncheon at AAPG national, regional, and international conventions and special meetings to keep you current with scientific and economic trends.
• Publications:
  EMD plans and publishes books and CD ROMs to expand your library with a wide variety of inexpensive, high-quality publications that bring together state of the art knowledge of EMD technical specialties.
• Web Site:
  The members-only area of the web site has detailed information on both regional and technical levels. The area includes information on meetings, activities, and technical areas at the AAPG section or region level, and technical articles, reference lists, web links, and committee reports at a technical level. The web site provides career assistance to those in transition to a new field or to enhance members’ abilities in a present field. EXAMPLE OF MEMBERS ONLY CONTENT

NETWORKING: EMD provides a forum for interaction with professionals in a wide range of technical fields to gain knowledge of scientific and technological developments worldwide. Networking can be accomplished through involvement on committees, attendance at professional meetings and luncheons, and searching the EMD membership directory online for members with similar interests and geographic areas.