News of the Profession

he Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) held its Annual Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas, on October 25–30. One of the principal services of ASBOG is to develop standardized written examinations for determining qualifications of applicants seeking licensure as professional geologists. State boards of registration are provided with uniform examinations that are valid measures of competency related to the practice of the profession. The Annual Meeting included business meetings by the Association, a one-day field trip and two days of workshops by the Council of Examiners (COE).

William (Bill) Godwin, Immediate Past President of AEG, has assumed the role of AEG liaison with ASBOG, a position previously held by the late Dr. John Williams. Bill will attend as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will contribute to the COE to

ASBOG® Annual Meeting

Treview various aspects of both the Fundamentals of Geology (FG) and Practice of Geology (PG) exams. Bill reminds geologists within AEG who are considering becoming licensed to check out the ASBOG website https://asbog.org/index.html in addition to the licensure resources available on the AEG website https://aeg.memberclicks.net/licensure-resources The next testing date is March 18, 2022. Examination candidates should contact their individual State Board Office (Examination Administrator and/or Testing Service representative, as applicable) for application “cut-off” dates and other internal board-related guidelines.

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront – …for the 2023 Annual MeetingSave the Date

Portland, Oregon – September 19–24

The In-Person AEG 2020 Annual Meeting has been rescheduled for 2023. Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges, and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. The city hosts thriving art, theater, and music scenes. Surrounded by Portland hot spots, the Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront hotel reflects the vibrancy of the city and is located directly on the waterfront in downtown, surrounded by more than 60 breweries. Wind down with friends by sampling some of the 150 types of whiskey at their on-site restaurant, Proof Reader. The hotel even helps you go green with complimentary car-charging stations, biodegradable straws and easy access to light rail from the nearby Morrison Subway Station. At night, retire to elevated guest rooms with 24-hour room service, waterfall showers, free Wi-Fi, premium channels and views of Portland. Don’t miss all of the exciting Field Courses, Guest Tours and the Special Event at the Oswago Hills Vineyard planned for this incredible Annual Meeting.