Seismic Soundoff Research Articles

Seismic Soundoff: Unveiling the earth's critical zone through a geophysical lens

Seismic Soundoff: Unveiling the earth's critical zone through a geophysical lens

Seismic Soundoff: From barriers to belonging — Building strong companies and teams in geophysics

Eileen Martin, a recipient of the 2024 J. Clarence Karcher Award, shares actionable advice and resources to help you make a positive impact in your professional environment.

Seismic Soundoff: Celebrating Sven: A legacy of innovation and mentorship in geophysics

We honor the legacy of Sven Treitel, a beloved figure in geophysics and at SEG. Kurt Marfurt and Sam Gray reflect on his profound impact.

Seismic Soundoff: Key trends that will shape the oil and gas industry

Seismic Soundoff: Key trends that will shape the oil and gas industry

Seismic Soundoff: The untapped potential of nonseismic methods

In episode 221 of SEG's Seismic Soundoff podcast, Irina Filina discusses a recent special section in The Leading Edge on gravity, electrical, and magnetic methods. Filina unravels misconceptions about nonseismic methods and advocates for their proper use and integration with seismic data. With compelling examples, this episode illustrates how these methods can reduce uncertainty and costs in subsurface exploration.

Seismic Soundoff: The secret to succeeding as a teacher

Roel Snieder discusses how to excel as a teacher (and professional) by using the Teaching with Heart practices. He discusses the importance of creating a more nurturing and loving educational environment. He also addresses the potential pitfalls of ego in teaching, the importance of seeing students as individuals with unique challenges and aspirations, and the delicate balance of maintaining professional boundaries while cultivating meaningful relationships.

Seismic Soundoff: Strengthening diversity in the geosciences

In this episode, Isaac Crumbly shares the journey of the Cooperative Developmental Energy Program (known as CDEP) at Fort Valley State University. The program is designed to pave the way for African American students to join the energy industry. Crumbly challenges the geophysics community to embrace the perspectives of under-represented individuals and support the journey toward a more inclusive industry.

Seismic Soundoff: Thinking like an algorithm: Utilizing machine learning in seismic data

Heather Bedle, principal investigator at the research consortium Attribute Assisted Seismic Processing and Interpretation (AASPI), shares how AASPI reveals hidden patterns in seismic data, pushes the boundaries of geologic interpretation, and reshapes our understanding of the earth through cutting-edge research and technology.

Seismic Soundoff: How the SEG Foundation makes a difference

David Bartel, chair of the SEG Foundation, shares how the nonprofit organization is advancing geophysics research, supporting SEG members, and positively impacting society.

Seismic Soundoff: Solving future challenges for deep exploration

Chao Wang and Stephen Graf discuss the state of the art in deep exploration, from ocean-bottom nodes to AI-assisted interpretation.

Seismic Soundoff: How to chart a successful career in 2023

Kurt Marfurt reflects on his career and the recent award of SEG's highest honor, the Maurice Ewing Medal. He shares key takeaways from various career stops along his path and how volunteer roles at SEG advanced his career. He also provides wisdom on what has and has not changed in building a successful geophysical career. It is a privilege to hear from geophysicists at the top of their profession, and Marfurt provides actionable advice with a fun and insightful look back on his long career.

Seismic Soundoff: The sound of seismic

Paolo Dell'Aversana highlights his recent article in The Leading Edge, “An expanded idea of imaging in geophysics through multimodal data analysis.” The article explores a dual-sensory approach to understanding seismic data. This episode unlocks secret information hiding in seismic data that is waiting to be discovered.

Seismic Soundoff: A reality check on full-wave inversion

Öz Yilmaz returns to the podcast to highlight his award-winning article, “A reality check on full-wave inversion applied to land seismic data for near-surface modeling.”

Seismic Soundoff: The future outlook of SEG and applied geophysics

SEG President Ken Tubman discusses the future outlook of SEG and applied geophysics. He outlines how SEG could allow greater experimentation, the pros and cons of its current governance structure, and how members can best contribute to SEG's future.

Seismic Soundoff: New takes on energy independence and policies

Government policies, incentives, and funding directly impact gains in energy efficiency and energy independence. In this episode, Diana Sineva and Stephen Brown highlight recent policy changes in the United States and how the changes impact the world and the oil and gas sector. They discuss cutting-edge policy and research to offer a novel perspective on topics that will impact the world for generations.

Seismic Soundoff: Searching for the perfect X-ray image of the earth

In this episode of Seismic Soundoff, Neelsh Neelamani traces the history of the seismic method to showcase recent breakthroughs and future advancements.

Seismic Soundoff: Why you need the Gravity and Magnetic Encyclopedic Dictionary

Serguei Goussev discusses his new book, Gravity and Magnetic Encyclopedic Dictionary. Goussev describes his motivation for compiling the resource, the unique format he created, a few of his favorite terms, and what he hopes the book will achieve.

Seismic Soundoff: The global water crisis and how to stop it

Paul Bauman discusses his Global Sustainability Lecture, “A strategy for improving rural water supply development in Sub-Saharan Africa.” He highlights how water impacts all 17 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. He outlines the impact of 2 billion people living with water stress and how it could reach more than 5 billion in the next 10 years. Bauman also shares why every geoscientist needs to be aware of this crisis, how it impacts their work, and what actions can address the issue.

Seismic Soundoff: The necessity and benefits of mentorship

Cara Hunter and Teresa Santana discuss the value and importance of mentoring for geoscientists. They explain the need for Mentoring365, explore networking, and offer tips for first-time mentors and mentees. They also elaborate on the two-way aspect of mentorship and how any professional can build their network. The conversation concludes with a reflection on how mentorship has influenced their careers and the value of engaging as a mentor.

Seismic Soundoff: Integrating digital transformation to improve business processes

In this episode, Steve Darnell, the president and CEO of Katalyst Data Management, discusses how digital transformation improves business processes. He describes the importance of cybersecurity, how to start the digitalization process, and the common obstacles companies face when embracing digital transformation. He also comments on the common misperceptions and the hidden benefits of embracing digital advancements. This conversation connects to all parts of the oil and gas workflow and showcases the value proposition for companies. Hear the full episode at https://seg.org/podcast/post/15881 .