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Register Early & Save Up to US $210 » Onward and Upward Joining the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is a great way of actively participating in the geology community. Since its founding in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists has been a pillar of the worldwide scientific community. The original purpose of AAPG — to foster scientific research, advance the science of geology, promote technology and inspire high professional conduct — still guides the Association today. Currently the world's largest professional geological society with more than 40,000 members, AAPG provides publications, conferences and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public. AAPG, an international geological organization, has members in more than 125 countries around the world. Included among its members are geologists, geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, students and academicians. » Benefits of AAPG Membership Members of AAPG are eligible for a variety of benefits. In addition to discounts on publications, meetings and courses, members are eligible for: • monthly receipt of the AAPG Bulletin and the AAPG Explorer • online access to the AAPG Bulletin archive, AAPG Explorer and current abstracts from meetings and lecture tours • discounts on books and other publications • many types of education forums from schools to videotapes to DVDs • services of the AAPG Foundation Energy Resources Library • AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid Program • registration savings on conferences and exhibitions • AAPG GeoCare Benefits Insurance Program, including home, auto, life and more • AAPG Career Center and Membership Registry » Membership Classifications Member: Applicants for Member must have a bachelor's degree in the geological sciences and a minimum of one year experience in the professional practice or teaching of geology. Associate: Any person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduate of a college of acceptable standards whose employment is associated with geology may apply for election as an Associate. The Executive Committee may waive degree requirements — if in its judgment an applicant has adequate professional experience and has attained professional standing. Students must apply online, please visit out website. Save on your registration by joining AAPG today Nonmembers registering for the AAPG 2016 Annual Convention and Exhibition can receive the member rate by paying AAPG dues at the time of registration. Go to ACE.AAPG.org and click "Register Now," select "Non-member," then "Join and Save." Prefer mailing/faxing, download a registration form at ACE.AAPG.org and mail the application form and completed registration form to AAPG Headquarters at the address listed below. AAPG Member Services Department P.O. Box 979 • Tulsa, OK 74101-0979 Tel: +1 918 560 2623 • +1 800 364 2274 (U.S. and Canada only) Fax: +1 918 560 2694 • E-mail: dkeim@aapg.org Join AAPG today and save on your registration

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