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SEG FOUNDATION

Advancing Geophysics Today - Inspiring Geoscientists for Tomorrow

aka Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation   |   Tulsa, OK   |  www.seg.org/foundation

Mission

ADVANCING GEOPHYSICS TODAY AND INSPIRING GEOSCIENTISTS FOR TOMORROW THROUGH FUNDING INNOVATIVE ACTIVITIES AND GRANT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT GEOPHYSICISTS, THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY, THE SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS (SEG), AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

Ruling year info

1988

Managing Director

Ms. Katie Burk

Main address

125 W 15th St, Ste 100

Tulsa, OK 74119-3801 USA

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EIN

73-1329755

NTEE code info

Single Organization Support (U11)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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

GEOSCIENTISTS WITHOUT BORDERS (GWB)

Many places around the globe facing severe water shortages, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other hazards have benefited from the humanitarian efforts of geoscientists who have offered their specialized knowledge and technical skills to those in need. Geoscientists without Borders serves as a catalyst bringing these capable scientists together with communities to solve their problems. The program provides grant funding for these projects and assists geoscientists and their teams in collaborating with multidisciplinary and community-based partners. Learn more about the positive impact of this program at seg.org/gwb.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Children and youth
Ethnic and racial groups
Refugees and displaced people
Economically disadvantaged people

The SEG Scholarships program advances the field of applied geophysics by encouraging students who excel in the subject. Since 1956, approximately US$11 million in scholarship money has been awarded to the top geosciences students around the world (merit-based). From freshman just beginning their education to PhD students doing research to advance the field, SEG scholarship awardees are recipients of the most prestigious geoscience scholarships in the world. Learn more at seg.org/scholarships.

Population(s) Served

SEG EVOLVE is a mentor-guided virtual internship with multidisciplinary teams to build foundational knowledge by integrating technical and commercial data for business decisions. A recipe for career success! The program emphasizes global solutions for application to the world's energy needs enabling two branches: Subsurface Characterization and Carbon Solutions. Because of the virtual platform, SEG EVOLVE teams are represented on a global scale. Learn more about this unique student experience at seg.org/SEGEVOLVE.

Population(s) Served
Students
Students

Where we work

Awards

Dick Baile Exemplary Service Award 2020

Michael C. Forrest

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, 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 take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • 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

SEG FOUNDATION
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Operations

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SEG FOUNDATION

Board of directors
as of 03/16/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Dr. David Bartel

Retired - Chevron

Term: 2023 - 2023


Board co-chair

Ms. Maria Angela Capello

Red Tree Consulting, LLC

Term: 2023 - 2023

Alex Biholar

Devon Energy

Raymond C. Farrell

W&T Offshore, Inc.

Tony P. Lupo

SM Energy

Allyson Anderson Book

Baker Hughes

John H. Bradford

Colorado School of Mines

Xiaojun Huang

ExxonMobil

Rocco Detomo Jr

Omoted Geophysical Consultants, LLC

Andrea Lovatini

Schlumberger

Tana Pool

TGS

Susan J. Webb

University of Witwatersrand

Samir Abdelmoaty

Rockhopper Egypt

Shipeng Fu

Knowledgette LLC

Daniel S. Kahn

Amazon Web Services

Michael G. Loudin

Retired - ExxonMobil

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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? No
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • 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? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/31/2021
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Gender identity
Female

Race & ethnicity

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Sexual orientation

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/31/2021

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Data
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • 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.