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60 4 Easy Ways to Register: See Page 5 For complete details and updates: ACE.AAPG.org Student and Faculty Lounge Dates: Monday, 20 June–Wednesday, 22 June Time: Exhibition hours Location: Exhibition – AAPG Center Complimentary refreshments are provided in the lounge offering students their own place to meet with fellow students and industry professionals to develop career contacts and lifelong friends. Student Career Seminar Date: Monday, 20 June Time: 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Fee: US $10 + GST Limit: 64 Students This workshop, sponsored by the AAPG/SEG Student Expo Committee, is designed to assist students and recent graduates in their employment search endeavors within the petroleum and environmental industries by introducing them to the activities of day-to-day life in these industries and offering specific job search strategies and tips for finding that perfect job. There will be a brief introduction to the table discussion leaders, who are industry managers and technical professionals, followed by a series of 30-minute facilitated roundtables where students are encouraged to ask questions of the discussion leaders. The discussion leaders will rotate amongst the tables maximizing interaction between industry professionals and students. Students may also choose to sign up for a résumé review with an industry recruiter during this workshop. The résumé review offers practical guidelines for résumé development and interviewing tips. AAPG/SEPM Student Reception Date: Monday, 20 June Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary Fee: Included with registration All students and faculty attending the convention are invited to the AAPG/SEPM Student Reception. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments while mingling with your peers. An introduction will be given by an ExxonMobil representative before the top three poster authors from the Shell sponsored "Selected Academic Research Topics: Student Presentations" receive awards. The Jim Hartman Service to Students Award will be conveyed to AAPG recipients(s) who contributed exceptional service to AAPG's Student Programs. The awards program continues with the presentation of the Schlumberger sponsored Outstanding Student Chapter Awards, the Student Chapter YouTube video competition and recognition of the Imperial Barrel Awards Team. AAPG/AAPG Foundation Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) The IBA Program is an annual prospective basin evaluation competition for geoscience graduate students from universities around the world. Teams winning IBA Region and Section competitions qualify for an opportunity to compete in the international finals during ACE. Sponsoring company representatives are allowed to watch the team presentations. For more information, please go to iba.aapg.org/sponsorship or contact Mike Mlynek at iba@aapg.org. The announcement of the winning teams for this year's IBA competition will be open for all to attend and will take place right before the start of the Opening Session and Awards Ceremony. (See details on page 12.) STUDENT ACTIVITIES All events take place at BMO Centre at Stampede Park unless otherwise noted. Young Professionals Meet & Greet Date: Sunday, 19 June Time: 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Location: Mustang Room Fee: Included with registration Make plans to participate in the annual Young Professionals Meet & Greet event which is a great networking opportunity and serves as a link to connect students and early career professionals with experienced attendees (mentors) at ACE. The Young Professionals Special Interest Group oversees this event, pairing attendees to learn/share industry knowledge as well as help guide newcomers through the convention experience. This event occurs prior to the Opening Session on Sunday afternoon. Professionals may be paired with one or more students/young professionals. These paired group of students/young professionals will be shown around the Exhibition during the Icebreaker Reception and introduced to other AAPG members and colleagues. This program grows in popularity every year with positive reviews from all who participate. Please indicate your interest in this program during the registration process and additional information will be sent to you. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS All events take place at BMO Centre at Stampede Park unless otherwise noted.