b'Branch newsASEG newstheir tracks Combining professional work with travel and the outdoors is a huge drawcard for the young explorers out there Its also common to speak with students who love physics, but werent aware of any practical career applications until they saw our booth Having a conversation with someone who has just heard about geophysics for the first time is such an encouragement, and this is what makes the hard work of attending these events worthwhileAt the end of the night, we had given away every single ASEG brochure from a huge stack that we brought with us, as well as all the merchandise (hats, mugs) left over from previous industry events We left in the knowledge that we had at least increased the awareness of geophysics to a small extentI love taking part in these career functions, it gives me a huge sense of pride in representing ASEG to the next ASEG Victoria Branch members at the ASEG/PESA/SPE Winter Social night generation of students My hope is that one day some of the young people we Western Australia for attention against well-resourcedhave chatted to at these events will groups with flashy booths (looking at youone day be working alongside us in It has been quiet in WA since the last BHP) It is obvious during discussionsgeophysics I can recommend getting Preview edition, with somewhat of athat there is a very low level of awarenessinvolved in career nights with your local hiatus in ASEG branch events, bothof geophysics amongst the communitybranch, it is a very rewarding way to technical and social The state branchThe entry bar is set quite highcontribute to the future of geophysics, committee, however, has been workingacademically for a lot of students, andand I guarantee it will give you a new busily behind the scenes to organise athe study path is convoluted, particularlyperspective on the industry in which you range of activities for the last few monthsfor West Aussies have chosen to make your own careerof the year This includes a visit from international guest speaker Ken Witherly,For the parents that attendthe mainDarren Hunt and our flagship technical symposium;questions they have are around stabilitywapresident@aseg.org.auMAG22 Im happy to announce that theof work in the industry On this point we MAG22 registrations are now open, withhave to be honest about the ups andAustralian Capital Territorythe event to be held at the state receptiondowns of the resource sector, but there centre at Frasers Kings Park is a good story to tell about the searchSpring has arrived and the days are for new resources (battery materials,getting longer and warmer The ACT An important part of ASEGs activities isanyone?) presaging ongoing demandBranch took advantage of the situation by the promotion of geophysics to studentsfor geophysics I have been asked manyholding the postponed joint networking At the local branch level, we have thetimes by parents about how my ownevent with Geological Society of Australia opportunity to do this at career eventscareer has panned out Fortunately, ImACTs chapter on September 14 The for high school and tertiary studentsable to reflect positively on my careerevent gave Members of both associations On July 19 we were invited to take partand describe a few highlights a chance to socialise with their colleagues in the Hale School and St Marys Careersafter a very cold couple of monthsFair This event was held at Hale, and wasThe students that visit the boothSeveral Members are assisting with ASEGs attended by high school senior studentsare usually brutally honest in theirCamp for Applied Geophysics Excellence and their parents ASEG was representedassessments; happy to tell you that(CAGE), including presentations by myself and JJ Leong, and we mannedgeophysics seems boring or nerdy,showcasing outcomes of the various a booth stacked with brochures,or mostly that its just not for themtechniques utilised throughout Australia photos, core samples and petrophysicalSometimes the parents look interestedThe camp is being run near Adelaide instruments! in the booth but the kids just roll theirunder the auspices of the ASEG eyes and walk off! Geophysics is onlyProfessional Development Chair Kate There is currently a lot of discussionever going to appeal to a small minorityBrand, who is partnering with AuScope about the student problem inHowever, there are a handful of studentsThe participants will gain valuable insights geophysics, with difficulties in attractingat every career event who respondand skills to carry into their careersstudents resulting in insufficient qualifiedreally enthusiastically The large colour graduates to meet industry requirementsphotos of field work (from the ASEGDont forget Geoscience Australias The reasons become starkly evident atphoto competitions) quite often makeWednesday seminars (https://wwwgagovevents like this, where we are competingpeople walking past the booth stop inau/news-events/events/public-talks) 7 PREVIEW OCTOBER 2022'