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SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS

Connecting the world of applied geophysics

aka SEG   |   Houston, TX   |  https://seg.org/

Mission

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a global not-for-profit organization with a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics.

Ruling year info

1947

Executive Director

Mr. James White

Main address

10300 Town Park Dr, Ste SE 1000

Houston, TX 77072 USA

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EIN

73-0555125

NTEE code info

Professional Societies, Associations (U03)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

SEG Programs

1. Continuing Education - to promote the science of geophysics through general and technical training.
2. Publications - to provide information on geophysics exploration research and current developments (monthly journals - The Leading Edge and Geophysics).
3. Membership Services - to foster common scientific interests in geophysics and maintain high professional standing among geophysicists.
4. Conferences and Meetings - to promote the science of geophysics and foster common scientific interests (international meetings, workshops and forums).

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

Best Outreach Award (for GWB) 2014

World Oil

How we listen

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    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback

Financials

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Operations

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SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS

Board of directors
as of 09/06/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Arthur Cheng

Dr. Mauricio Dino Sacchi

University of Alberta

Mr. Michael H. Mellen

Dr. Sergio Chavez-Perez

Mexican Petroleum Institute

Dr. Ana Curcio

Geophysical Consultant

Ms. Olga I. Nedorub

Apache Corporation

Dr. Catherine Truffert

IRIS Instruments

Mr. Allen J. Bertagne

BRT Energy Advisors, LLC

Dr. John Eastwood

Dr. Marianne Rauch

TGS

Prof Kyle Spikes

The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Kenneth M. Tubman

SAExploration

Dr. Constantine Tsingas

Saudi Aramco

Ms. Lillian Flakes

GeoSoftware

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable

Organizational demographics

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 04/10/2023

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Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.