Corpus Christi Geological Society

Geology is the science and study of the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth. The field of geology encompasses the study of the composition, structure, physical properties, dynamics, and history of Earth materials, and the processes by which they are formed, moved, and changed. The field is a major academic discipline, and is also important for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction, knowledge about and mitigation of natural hazards, some engineering fields, and understanding past climates and environments with reference to present-day climate change.

Etymology
The word "geology" was first used by Jean-André Deluc in the year 1778 and introduced as a fixed term by Horace-Bénédict de Saussure in the year 1779. The science was not included in Encyclopædia Britannica's third edition completed in 1797, but had a lengthy entry in the fourth edition completed by 1809.[1] An older meaning of the word was first used by Richard de Bury to distinguish between earthly and theological jurisprudence.

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CCGEO Officer's Biographies

COUNCILOR II: Sebastian Wiedmann

Education: BA Geology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1976
MS Geology, University of Texas Arlington, 1979

Professional:
Sun Gas Company-1979-1981 Senior Geologist
Moseley Petroleum Corp-1981-1982 Exploration Geo.
Corpus Christi Oil & Gas Co.-1982-1990 Exploration Geologist
Corpus Christi Leaseholds-1990-1994 Consultant Geologist
Coastal Oil & Gas-1994-1995 Consultant Geologist
Hanson Production Co.-1995-1998 Consultant Geologist
Dewbre Petroleum Corp.-1998-2001 Consultant Geologist
Pure Resources-2001-2002 Consultant Geologist
Brayton Operating Corp.-2002–2009 Consultant Geologist
New Company-2009–Present Consultant Geologist

Organizations:
CCGS Councilor II 2008 - Present
CCGS Treasurer 2006 - 2008
AAPG National Delegate 1992-1995
CCGS President 1993
CCGS Pres. Elect 1992
CCGS Secretary 1991
Technical Editor 1997, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03, 04
Coastal Bend Geol. Library-President 1992
Petroleum Data Services-President 1991

How I Got Into Geology

Having graduated a half a year early from Santa Barbara High School in California (1966) I immediately started school at Santa Barbara City College, a local junior college. I thought I was cool going to a school that allowed you to smoke in the student union. Well, after a couple of semesters studying mostly how to party (it was California after all in the late sixties), I found out I did not like school and school did not like me.
I spent the next few years traveling and working at whatever job I could get to make the most money with as little responsibility as possible. I traveled in Europe and lived back east for a year.
With a few years of working at almost anything (car wash, waiter, and small engine mechanic) under my belt, I decided to try school again. Thinking that it probably was my last chance to make it in society I moved back to Santa Barbara, California, and I started back to school at Santa Barbara City College. Ah yes, what to take? Strangely enough I have to credit my mother for suggesting a geology class. She said that the class took a week long field trip, camping out and looking at rocks each semester. Now fate took over, I took interesting and eye opening classes from Mr. Dave Williams, Dr. Bob Gray and Dr. Ralph Higgins geologists who love camping and looking at rocks. I continued my education and love of geology at the University of California at Santa Barbara and the University of Texas at Arlington.
In school I met great teachers and fellow students who have become life long friends, and we still like camping and looking at rocks.

Sebastian Wiedmann - Geologist

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