WISCONSIN SECTION OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS
Welcome to our website!!! The purpose of our organization is to promote the profession of geology within the State of Wisconsin. We do this by attending legislative hearings and participating in the drafting and promotion of bills which affect the practice of the profession. Another goal is to educate the public on the benefits of the proper practice of geology by trained professionals. We also serve as a forum for geologists to have a voice in the legislature and in other public meetings.
About AIPG Wisconsin
The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), founded in 1963, is the largest association dedicated to promoting geology as a profession. It presently has more than 4,800 members in the U.S. and abroad, organized into 36 regional Sections. The Institute adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service and is the only international organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science with members employed in industry, government, and academia.
AIPG Wisconsin is the local chapter of AIPG, with approximately 100 members. We typically have a fall field trip, spring meeting, and special events.
Our Mission
The purposes of the Institute shall include:
- advance the geological sciences and the profession of geology;
- establish qualifications for professional geologists;
- certify the qualifications of specific individual Member geologists to the public;
- promote high standards of ethical conduct among its Members and Adjuncts, and within the profession of geology; and
- represent, and advocate for, the geological profession before government and the general public.
April 25 2008 03:38 pm | Uncategorized