Inside IMAGE Podcast

Karelia La Marca shares how her passion for geophysics has taken her from the classroom to exciting fieldwork around the world. She offers an encouraging tip for first-timers while explaining the skills and teamwork that make science stronger.

Adriana reflects on the power of connection across science, industry, and academia, as well as the importance of listening to the needs of its members. She explores how geoscientists can expand into new energy solutions, support students’ career paths, and use storytelling to engage the public and strengthen the community’s impact.

Adriana reflects on the power of connection across science, industry, and academia, as well as the importance of listening to the needs of its members. She explores how geoscientists can expand into new energy solutions, support students’ career paths, and use storytelling to engage the public and strengthen the community’s impact.

Structural geologist Molly Turko shares why she loves the diversity of ideas and people at IMAGE, from AI applications to new fault-picking methods. She highlights how collaboration across disciplines sparks fresh insights and why these conversations make geoscience both motivating and fun.

Geoscientist Lars Koehn shares how his journey from student to young professional fuels his passion for clean energy and carbon storage. He reflects on the power of networking, mentorship, and collaboration at IMAGE, where new technologies and ideas shape the future of geoscience.

Alison Malcolm, SEG’s incoming VP for Publications, joins us to share why IMAGE’s mix of academia and industry, along with its broad technical themes, makes it a vibrant space for connection and idea‑sharing.

As Vice Chair of the IMAGE 2025 Technical Program, Bunmi Elebiju highlights the event’s multidisciplinary and global nature, with over 1,100 presentations, interactive exhibits, and strategic networking opportunities, as a catalyst for shaping the future of the energy industry.

“Geoscientists without Borders shows how geophysics isn’t just for oil and gas; it’s for helping people and communities.”

In this episode, Shuhab Khan and David Bartel share how the SEG Foundation and Geoscientists without Borders are helping build resilient coastal communities through the Matagorda Bay Field Trip at IMAGE ‘25. Shuhab explains how students and professionals will get hands-on experience using cutting-edge tools to monitor coastal erosion and habitat stability while learning to apply geophysics for societal impact. David highlights how the SEG Foundation’s support makes these initiatives possible, encouraging listeners to support and join this important mission.