SEPM Research Conference
 June 2-4, 2025 - Salt Lake City, UT USA Click here Registration is now Open!!!! Best to read the Registration Notes before clicking. Fees: Professional Non-Member - $525 Professional SEPM Member - $425 Student Non-Member - $270 Student SEPM Member - $220 ** SEPM Non-Members are encouraged to join SEPM. Student can join for only $15. Join Now Registration will include ice breaker, breakfast, lunches, and refreshments. Registration Notes
General Conference Schedule June 1 - Evening icebreaker reception (Must be 21 years old to attend) -Fisher Brewing Company June 2 - Carbon-capture and underground storage & geothermal energy June 3 - Critical Minerals and CCUS Technical Talks and Posters June 4 - CCUS Short Course and Core Viewing at the Utah Geological Survey. Note the Short Course will only accommodate 25 people so the first to sign up will get in. Final Program Available Conference Purpose Sedimentary geology insight is critical for developing transitional and renewable energy sources. Because of its long history supporting fossil fuel exploration, the field of sedimentary geology is well-positioned to meet growing needs related to critical minerals, geothermal energy, hydrogen exploration, and carbon capture and storage. This research conference is designed to explore how sedimentary geology underpins cutting-edge research, exploration, and decision-making in energy-resource development, establish new networks of sedimentary geologists working in energy-transition fields, and identify workforce-development priorities sedimentary geologists supporting the energy transition. Outcomes of the meeting may include 1) a special publication, 2) teaching and training resources for sedimentary geology faculty, and 3) exposure and networking for students and early-career professionals. Who: Researchers, technical experts, and students interested in the role of Sedimentary Geology in the Energy Transition. Whether you are a seasoned expert or someone looking to adapt your experience to help with this important work, we welcome your participation! What: A 3-day interactive meeting with opportunities to hear from industry-leading experts, share technical work, get feedback on new ideas, and build new connections through formal and informal discussions. Where: Alumni House, Salt Lake City, Utah When: June 2-4, 2025 Why: Gather to share ideas, discuss new directions, and explore teaching and research opportunities that will help build the capacity for sedimentary geologists to contribute to future energy needs. Tentative Program ★ June 1 - Evening icebreaker reception -Fisher Brewing Company ★ June 2 - Carbon-capture and underground storage & geothermal energy ★ June 3 - Critical minerals, hydrogen, new frontiers, energy justice, and energy finance ★ June 4 - CCUS Short Course and Core viewing at Utah Geological Survey Note the Short Course will only accomodate 25 people so first people to sign up will get in. Each day will include a mix of overview presentations by keynote speakers, technical talks, technical posters presentations, and lightning talks and mini-posters designed for researchers and students to share and get feedback on interesting new ideas and datasets. There will also be time for informal and formal discussions, including coordinated group discussions designed to develop community recommendations. Confirmed Keynote Speakers
Dr. Shikha Sharma, Marshall S. Miller Energy Professor of Geology West Virginia University
Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, Director of Berg-Hughes Center  Dr. Dustin Crandall, Research Engineer National Energy Technology Laboratory, LinkedIn Profile  Dr. John M. Holbrook School of Geology, Energy, and the Environment Conveners
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