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Hosted byHouston Geological SocietyOrganized by American Association o Petroleum Geologists
Technical Program and Registration Announcement
www.AAPG.org/Houston2011
AAPG 2011 Annual Convention & Exhibition
American Association o Petroleum Geologists with SEPM (Society or Sedimentary Geology)10–13 April 2011
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George R. Brown Convention CenterHouston, Texas, USA
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 AAPG 2011 Annual Convention & Exhibition (ACE)
AAPG 2011 Annual Convention & Exhibition
10-13 April 2011, Houston, Texas
 
To joi these idstry leaders i sposorig ACE, please cotact:
James Cearley
Sponsorship ChairTel: +1 832 854 2655James.Cearley@Chevron.com
Evely Medvi
Sponsorship Vice ChairTel: +1 713 328 2673Evelyn.Medvin@corelab.com
Convention Portolio, Student Awards, Earth Science Teacher Program,SEPM General Fund, SEPM Student Support, Datapages Free Download Cards
TITANIUM SPONSORS
 AAPG General FundRegistration, Student Lounge, SEPM Student SupportShuttle Transportation, Speaker Support, Student Volunteers
PLATINUM SPONSORS
 AAPG General FundDirectional Signage AAPG/SEPM Student ChapterField Trip, Student Participation inField Trips and Short Courses Abstract Volume CD
DIAMOND SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORBRONZE SPONSOR
Outstanding Student Chapter AwardAAPG General Fund
2011 ACE SPONSORS
 AAPG/SEPM Student Reception, SEPM President’s Reception & Scientic Awards Ceremony,SEPM Student Support, SEPM Research Groups
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Current sponsors as of print date.
Jlie Simmos
Convention Marketing ManagerTel: +1 918 560 2618Fax: +1 918 560 2684 jsimmons@aapg.org
Career Center, Technical Program & Registration Announcement AAPG/SEPM Student Chapter Field Trip,Student Attendance Assistance All-Convention Luncheon
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Badge Cords/Lanyards AAPG General FundPoster SessionsPoster SessionsDPA LuncheonSEPM/AAPG Core Workshop AAPG General FundCyber C@éPoster SessionsGeneral FundAbstracts Volume (Printed)Oral Sessions, Poster SessionsGeneral FundGeneral FundGeneral Fund AAPG General Fund
 
Letter rom theGeeral Chair
On behal o the American Associationo Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) andits divisions, along with the Society orSedimentary Geology (SEPM), and theHouston Geological Society (HGS),I am pleased to welcome you to theworld energy center o Houston and tothe AAPG 2011 Annual Convention &Exhibition.The can-do spirit thrives in the city o Houston, a globalleader or energy, space and medicine. The theme othe 2011 Convention is “Making the Next Giant Leap inGeosciences,” recognizing both the historic achievementso scientists and the essential need or orward-looking,creative approaches to solving our energy needs.The year 2011 marks the 50th anniversary o the amous1961 speech by John F. Kennedy to announce thechallenge to place a man on the moon by the end o thedecade. What better way to celebrate this milestone eventthan in an atmosphere o discovery while at AAPG’s ACEin Houston!Immerse yoursel in the exhibition hall where the latesttechnology and services will be showcased by hundredso companies. Listen to presentations rom a choice o400+ selected talks and numerous technical orums,eld trips and short courses. Visit the 400+ ALL-DAYposters and electronic TV-based “E-Posters” (new or2011). Attend the division and SEPM luncheons andhear outstanding speakers including John Homeister(Citizens or Aordable Energy – EMD), Karen AldermanHarbart (President and Chie Executive Ocer o the U.S.Chamber o Commerce’s Institute or 21st Century Energy– DPA and PROWESS), LSU Proessor Emeritus EdwardB. Overton (DEG), CalTech Proessor John Grotzinger(SEPM), and David Lawrence (Executive Vice President,Shell Upstream Americas Exploration and Commercial —Michel T. Halbouty Lecture).Be sure to buy your tickets early or the All-ConventionLuncheon, which will showcase our geoscience-trained space travelers that represent six decades oNASA history — Dr. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, Apollo 17astronaut; Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, three-time space shuttleastronaut and the rst woman to walk in space; Dr. JimReilly, three-time shuttle astronaut and ormer oil and gasexploration manager; and Dr. Andrew Feustel, two-timeshuttle astronaut, ormer oil and gas geophysicist andcurrent mission specialist or the 2011 nal fight o theEndeavour shuttle.Be prepared to launch into an exciting atmosphere oreducation, reuniting with valuable colleagues and greatun in the vibrant city o Houston. Make the AAPG 2011Convention your next giant leap in geosciences!Stephen Levine2011 ACE General Chair
SponsorsInside ront coverWelcome Letter1Organizing Committee2 About ACE3 ACE Highlights4
Forums & Special Sessions4Special Events6 AAPG Center7 Teacher Program7Halbouty Lecture7Networking Opportunities7
Luncheons8 Exhibition Inormation10International Pavilion10Exhibitor List and Floor Plan11Short Courses12Field Trips17Student Activities22Career Center23 Volunteers Needed23Community Outreach23SEPM Activities24Guest Activities26Technical Program at a Glance28Technical Program30 
Monday Oral30Monday Poster33 Tuesday Oral37 Tuesday Poster41Wednesday Oral44Wednesday Poster48
General Inormation51
Registration Hours51Business Meetings51Convention Center51Cyber C@e51Electronic Capturing51Judging Inormation51No-Smoking Policy51Convention Shuttle51 Visa Inormation51 About Houston52 Travel and Transportation52
Social Activities53 Accommodations54Registration56Membership Application61
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