SAGE - Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience

08/14/2026

Join SAGE at on Wednesday, August 19.

Want to learn what makes the SAGE Field Camp experience so impactful? Join us during the SEG EVOLVE session for a special lunchtime presentation featuring both the SAGE program perspective and the student experience.

Wednesday, August 19
12:15-1:00 PM
SEG EVOLVE Session, Room 332
George R. Brown Convention Center

Whether you're a student, educator, industry professional, or SAGE alum, we’re excited to see you to join the conversation.

See the IMAGE 2026 program: https://www.imageevent.org/technical-program

Learn more about SAGE: https://summerofappliedgeophysics.com/

08/13/2026

Join SAGE at on Tuesday, August 18.

SAGE Overview Presentation
Learn more about SAGE's mission, impact, and hands-on approach to geoscience education during a brief 10-minute overview presentation.
3:20-3:30 PM
Near Surface Theater, Booth 807

SAGE Alumni Gathering
After the presentation, reconnect with fellow alumni, mentors, faculty, and friends of the program during our SAGE Alumni Gathering.
5:00-6:00 PM
Gathering Place, Booth 301

From students to industry professionals, SAGE has built a community that spans generations of geoscientists. We look forward to celebrating the people who make this program so special.

See the IMAGE 2026 program: https://www.imageevent.org/technical-program

Learn more about SAGE: https://summerofappliedgeophysics.com/

08/12/2026

Attending on Monday, August 17?

Stop by the Near Surface Theater (Booth 807) on Monday, August 17, from 6:00-6:10 PM for a quick overview of SAGE.

Learn how hands-on field experiences are helping prepare the next generation of geoscientists and discover ways to get involved with the program. See you there!

See the IMAGE 2026 program: https://www.imageevent.org/technical-program
Learn more about SAGE: https://summerofappliedgeophysics.com/

08/11/2026

One SAGE experience. A lifetime of connections.

Join fellow SAGE alumni at IMAGE 2026 for an evening of networking, conversation, and community, hosted by John Ferguson, Alex Martinez, and Mei XingQui.

Whether you participated recently or years ago, we'd love to reconnect and celebrate the generations of students, mentors, and professionals that make the SAGE network so special.

Tuesday, August 18
5:00–6:00 PM CT
Gathering Place, Booth 301

RSVP here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7492972986044399617?viewAsMember=true

See the IMAGE 2026 program: https://www.imageevent.org/technical-program
Learn more about SAGE: https://summerofappliedgeophysics.com/

08/10/2026

Mark your calendars! SAGE will be at IMAGE 2026 in Houston, TX, and we'd love to connect throughout the week.

Join us for SAGE scheduled presentations:

Monday, August 17 | 6:00-6:10 PM SAGE Program Overview at the Near Surface Theater (Booth 807)

Tuesday, August 18 | 12:15-1:00 PM SAGE Field Camp talk at the SEG EVOLVE session in room 332 of the George R Brown Convention Center.

Tuesday, August 18 | 3:20-3:30 PM SAGE Program Overview at the Near Surface Theater (Booth 807)

Thursday, August 20 | 10:20 AM-12:00 PM Near Surface Aspects of Geothermal Energy Panel at the Near Surface Theater (Booth 807)

Come to see how SAGE is helping prepare the next generation of geoscientists through hands-on field experiences, industry collaboration, and applied learning.

We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

https://www.imageevent.org/

07/22/2026

07/22/2026

Jacob Anderson, SAGE 2026 Teaching Assistant, fully represents the power of learning geophysics by doing geophysics.

Jacob first discovered SAGE while working at the U.S. Geological Survey, where he was introduced to geophysics on the job. Inspired by colleagues and mentors, he is now helping guide the next generation of geoscientists.

Swipe through to learn more about Jacob's journey and what makes the SAGE experience so impactful.

Interested in supporting the next generation of geoscientists? Learn more at https://www.summerofappliedgeophysics.com/support

07/20/2026

We’re proud to announce Telemark Energy Services as a sponsor of SAGE.

Telemark Energy Services provides geophysical technical support and field data acquisition across a range of projects—including energy, mining, and carbon capture. They bring deep expertise in seismic survey design, field operations, and data processing.

Support from partners like TES helps make hands-on field education possible, ensuring students gain experience not just in theory, but in the realities of modern geophysical methods.

Thank you to the TES team for investing in the next generation! Visit their website today:

TES is a Seismic Acquisition and Geophysical Technology Provider in the Oil and Gas, Mining, Alternative Energy, and Engineering sectors.

07/08/2026

One of the most meaningful traditions at SAGE is the presentation of the Mental Attitude Award, affectionately known as "The Bernie."

Named in honor of Bernie Gilpin, one of the original SAGE faculty members when the program was established in 1983, the award recognizes the student who best embodies the qualities Bernie brought to every challenge: a positive attitude, determination, enthusiasm, leadership, and genuine care for others.

We are proud to recognize Leyla Namazie as the 2026 Bernie Award recipient.

Leyla stood out for her leadership within the group, her determination to connect the geophysics with the geology, and her caring nature that helped strengthen experience for everyone around her.

Congratulations, Leyla, and thank you for representing the very best of SAGE!

07/06/2026

is officially a wrap.

Over the past few weeks, students, instructors, and industry mentors came together to tackle real geophysical challenges, learn new skills, build lasting connections, and advance our understanding of the Valles Caldera.

A huge thank you to our students, faculty, sponsors, alumni, and industry partners who make SAGE possible year after year.

We'll be sharing more highlights in the weeks ahead—and keep an eye out for exciting scientific results that will be presented at AGU this December.

See how SAGE is learning geophysics by doing geophysics here: https://www.summerofappliedgeophysics.org/