SAGE EDUCATIONAL MISSION
LEARNING GEOPHYSICS BY DOING GEOPHYSICS
The primary goal of SAGE is to actively educate students in all phases of geophysics using modern field equipment and the latest computer processing and interpretation tools.
SAGE emphasizes the understanding of field methods—from fundamental principles through acquisition, processing, and interpretation—all within the context of basic and applied research problems.
Modern Geophysical Techniques
- Hands-on field experience with seismic reflection and refraction, gravity and magnetics, electromagnetics (including MT), GPR and heat flow
- Integrative geophysical methods to solve real geological problems
- Address geological problems of research and practical interest
Multi-Institutional Expertise
- Classroom instruction and lectures by academic, government and industry professionals
- Computer processing and modeling
- Data synthesis
- Report preparation & presentation
- University credit may be earned
Professional Networking
- Connect with government and industry representatives
- Introduce yourself to career opportunities
- Present at professional conferences
- Make friendships that will last a career
Oliver Azevedo
Georgia Tech
SAGE manager
Emeritus Faculty
Lawrence Braile
Purdue University, Emeritus
Seismology
Scott Baldridge
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Retired
Geology
George Jiracek
San Diego State University, Emeritus
Electromagnetics
Shawn Biehler
University of California Riverside, Deceased
Seismology, Potential Fields
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PUBLICATIONS
Science Articles About SAGE
Baldridge, W. S., et al., (2012). SAGE at 30. The Leading Edge, 31(6), 702-708. https://doi.org/10.1190/tle31060702.1
Jiracek, G. R., Baldridge, W. S., Biehler, S., Braile, L. W., Ferguson, J. F., Gilpin, B. E., and Alumbaugh, D. L., (2000). SAGE: Learning geophysics by immersion. Geophysics: The Leading Edge of Exploration, 19, 986-990.
Ferguson, J. F., Baldridge, W. S., Jiracek, G. R., Gonzalez, V., and Pope, P. A., (1998). Students investigate environmental restoration site in New Mexico. Eos Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 79(28), 329-335.
Baldridge, W.S., and Jiracek, G.R., (1992). SAGE program explores the Rio Grande rift. Eos Transactions, American Geophysical Union, 73(145), 148-149. http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/91EO00117
Biehler, S., et al., (1991). SAGE -- a unique geophysical experience. Geophysics: The Leading Edge of Exploration, 10(3), 45-49.
SAGE Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Hinz, E. A., Ferguson, J. F., Pellerin, L. and Ramenofsky, A. F. (2008), A geophysical investigation of subsurface structures and Quaternary geology at San Marcos Pueblo, New Mexico. Archaeological Prospection, 15, 247–265. doi:10.1002/arp.337
Jiracek, G. R., Kinn, C. L., Scott, C. L., Kuykendall, M. G., Baldridge, W. S., Biehler, S., Braile, L. W., Ferguson, J. F., and Gilpin, B., (1996). Tracing crustal isotherms under the western margin of the Jemez Mountains using SAGE and industry magnetotelluric data. New Mexico Geological Society Guidebook, 47, 129-133.
Ferguson, J. F., Baldridge, W. S., Braile, L. W., Biehler, S., Gilpin, B., and Jiracek, G. H., (1995). Structure of the Espanola basin, Rio Grande rift, New Mexico, from SAGE seismic and gravity data. New Mexico Geological Society Guidebook, 46, 105-110.
Baldridge, W.S., et al., (1994). The western margin of the Rio Grande rift in northern New Mexico: An aborted boundary? Geological Society of America Bulletin,105,1538-1551. https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(1994)106<1538:TWMOTR>2.3.CO;2
Biehler, S., et al., (1991). A geophysical model of the Española Basin, Rio Grande rift, New Mexico. Geophysics, 56(3), 340–353. https://doi.org/10.1190/1.1443048
SAGE Conference Papers
2019 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA
[ED23F-1076] Pellerin et al. (2019). Engaging Geophysics Students in the Field — the Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE).
[NS41B-0815] Azevedo et al. (2019). Near-surface Hydrologic Investigations of Pleistocene lakes within the Valles Caldera, New Mexico.
[MR51C-0065] Weaver et al. (2019). Geophysical Investigation of the Northwestern Valles Caldera, New Mexico.
2018 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, Washington, D.C.
[NS31C-0769] Krough et al. (2018). Assessing spatial and temporal variations in an aquifer system using repeat temperature-depth measurements: an example from the Española Basin, New Mexico.
[T51H-0269] Pratscher et al. (2018). Analysis of the Magnetotelluric Profile Data from the Española Basin, New Mexico.
2017 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union, New Orleans, LA
[GP33A-0956] Barker et al. (2017). Multi-scale, multi-method geophysical investigations of the Valles Caldera.
[T51D-0516] Braile et al. (2017). Gravity and Seismic Investigations of the Northern Rio Grande Rift Area, New Mexico.
[H21A-1418] Earney et al. (2017). Hydrogeologic investigations of the southern Española Basin, NM.
[T51D-0515] Feucht et al. (2017). Electrical Resistivity Structure of the Valles Caldera, New Mexico, USA: Results From 3D Inversion of Modern and Legacy Magnetotelluric Data Collected by Industry and the Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (SAGE).
[NS33C-05] Sica et al. (2017). Geophysical Exploration of Tyuonyi Pueblo in Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, USA.
SAGE Master's and PhD Dissertations
Select SAGE students have continued their SAGE research project beyond the summer program in the form of a Master's or PhD thesis at their home institution.