b'Branch newsASEG newsmy knowledge, which is quite valuableconference, and a special mention goesopportunity to show off their products. to me! out to Megan Nightingale, JanelleWith two sessions focussing on CCUS, Simpson and to our outgoing andthere was plenty of food for thought It provided such a good chance toincoming Federal Presidents Emma Brandat the start of my PhD, and also, I took network with people from geophysics, itand Eric Batig for all their hard work. the opportunity to attend several talks is more like a big family reunion. relevant to my previous industry work on Before all that, however, the Queenslandthe Cooper and Otway basins. Further As a PhD student, I appreciate that theBranch welcomed our geoscience committee organised the Geo Pitchafield, the research behind Jon Cockers students back to university in Februarykeynote talk on seismic source trials in session to let us share our own projectswith a night of musical bingo organised and be seen to the audience. the Bass Strait was fascinating and will by our resident Milli Vanilli expert, Timfacilitate the permitting of future marine If possible, I hope I can still take partDean. The event was kindly sponsoredacquisition in the area (and elsewhere). next year!!! by Anglo American and was a greatId like to thank ASEG for supporting my night of music, food, impromptu dancingattendance at this years conference, and and prizes. It was great to see manyI hope to be able to present some of my Queensland members there and weresults at the next event.would like to thank Anglo American and Tim for the organisation. Renzo Ocampo had this to say:On February 24, the ASEG QueenslandAttending the Australasian Exploration Branch and PESA jointly hosted Dr MoritzGeoscience Conference (AEGC) was Ziegler to present a technical luncheonan exceptional experience that I was entitled The Good, the Bad and theprivileged to be part of. As one of Uncertainties - A model of the stressthe mentors during the AEGC High state. The event was mostly attended bySchool Geoscience Student Outreach PESA members. The committee wouldDay, I had the opportunity to share love to hear from members about whatmy expertise in mineral exploration, other events or talks they would begeophysics and geoscience with future interested in attending in 2023. generations of young future leaders. The conference provided me with Were still planning on holding our AGMgreat networking opportunities with along with another technical talk in Aprilindustry professionals, graduates, and and there are plans for an ASEG-PESAcolleagues. Attending high-quality Trivia night at the end of May - details willworkshops and keynote presentations be released soon. by notable speakers allowed me to Laureano Gonzalezis making a Geo PitchJames Aldermanexpand my knowledge and acquire presentation at AEGC 2023 qldpresident@aseg.org.aunew skills. Witnessing a large gathering of professionals in the geoscience and exploration industry was an inspiring South Australia and Northernexperience, and the opportunity to Territory exchange ideas and knowledge was invaluable.On Friday March 10 the SA-NT Branch co-hosted the AusIMM Adelaide StudentAs someone who holds multiple Chapter BBQ with committee membervolunteering roles for student-led and Oliver Mowbray introducing the ASEGprofessional societies, I have been able to the students on the night. The eventto establish various collaborations was well attended by students and otherwith industry companies that are keen society members with lots of networkingto support and provide training and happening. workshops to South Australian university students and early-career geologists The SA-NT Branch gave three of ourand geophysicists. This presented an student/early career members travelopportunity for me to contribute to the bursaries (to the value of $1000) for thegrowth of the geoscience community AEGC 2023 in Brisbane. The recipientsand make a positive impact on the have put together a few words on theirindustrys future. Overall, attending the take-aways from the conference. AEGC was an enriching experience that Iain Campbell had this to say: allowed me to enhance my professional development and expand my network After a multi-year hiatus due to COVID itwith industry leaders while giving back Ao Chang making a Geo Pitch presentation at AEGCwas fantastic to be able to attend an in- to the community through mentoring 2023 person conference again, especially oneand organising events.as wide-ranging as AEGC. The ExhibitionOliver Mowbray had this to say:It was great to see so many QueenslandHall was busy during the breaks with Branch members and past committeeplenty of companies, geological surveysMy first AEGC was an incredible and members receiving awards at theand professional societies taking theentirely meaningful experience. The 13 PREVIEW APRIL 2023'