How do you view the role and function of geoscience professional societies like AAPG?
The role of professional geoscience societies changes through one’s career. Early on they provide platforms for people to share their research and to learn new ideas through meetings and publications. As a career matures, many individuals begin to turn their efforts towards developing the community by serving on committees and as officers. The roles of professional societies vary, depending on what the members have set them up to do. Associations like AAPG focus on the development of science and programs which benefit the professional development of the members.
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