AAPG Division of Professional Affairs

Professional Associations, Institutes & Societies

Ethics, and other issues usually affecting petroleum geologists and geophysicists,  DPA organizes Congressional Visits Days, special technical sessions and short courses at national and sectional AAPG conventions. Maintaining a watch on federal and state governments and generating instant response to proposed legislation is part of DPA's objectives. It has expanded its ability to do so through the AAPG energy policy office in Washington D.C., all designed to promote oil and gas exploration and development,   

DPA members can track proposed and pending state and federal legislation via the legislative reporting service now being provided by the DPA in the “Members Only” section of this site. The DPA online directory cites each geologist's areas of expertise and availability for consulting. It is available to the public. DPA members must log in to edit their directory information.Conducts business meetings and identifies distinguished speakers at AAPG sectional and annual meetings. Updates Model Agreements and works with other professional organizations. Aids and provides input related to states proposing or modifying geologic registration/licensure legislation. Publishes special publications and position papers on scientific and professional affairs. 
 
A perennial favorite at the AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, the Discovery Thinking Forum combines the elements of technical skills and information with the personal side of exploration and discovery, a mixture of data, case study/integration, and good stories. In recent years, the Forum has expanded to the International Conference and Exhibition as well.