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

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.