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Student Chapters Activities 1st Summer School in Oil and Gas National Observatory Greenstone Belt Geophysical Society By Isabela Albuquerque At the beginning of 2021, the 1st Summer School in Oil and Gas took place, organized by the SEG student chapters National Observatory Greenstone Belt Geophysical Society, Universidade Federal Fluminense Geophysical Society and State University of Rio De Janeiro Geophysical Society, with support from the Brazilian Geophysical Society (SBGf) and SPE Brazil Section, and sponsored by Halliburton. The 50hr. free online course, created for geosciences and engineering undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates, provided about 500 participants with a view of geosciences, covering all areas of the oil and gas industry.
seminating knowledge related to geophysics. For this purpose, SGA developed the project “Geophysics in Focus”, which, through weekly posts on social media (Facebook and Instagram), we approach geophysics related topics remotely. As a way to enhance the engagement with our followers, we use Instagram tools for interaction and feedback on published content. A question box is available for possible questions and, to measure and practice the knowledge passed by the publications, quizzes are held with the subject addressed during the week. The selected topics range from the explanation of what geophysics is, to geophysical methods and their applications. “Geophysical quiz” posted on chapter’s Instagram profile
Geophysical Project in Focus Federal University of Ouro Preto SEG Student Chapter - Sociedade de Geofísica Aplicada (SGA) In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID19), the Sociedade de Geofísica Aplicada (SGA) sought alternatives for the realization of new projects that fulfill the objective of arousing interest and dis-
Instagram post of "Geophysics in Focus" explaining what geophysics is Thus, the project presents Geophysics in a simple and dynamic way. As a result, we had great public acceptance, being a project recognized by the professionals who accompany us. We believe that in times of crisis, knowledge is always the answer!
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