Could the two existing Early Careers Challenge Trophy awards attract one more (at least) and so become the regional heats of a national final?
Geoscientist 21.1 February 2011
Paul Maliphant (Southern Wales) writes: Thames Valley and then Southern Wales regional groups have pioneered competitions that challenge their early-career members to showcase their knowledge and expertise in competing for trophies named for their groups founders. It is therefore a curious coincidence that both groups were founded by geologists born in Trinidad - giving us the Richard Fox Shield and – the Paul Maliphant Trophy!
In 2010, the Southern Wales event attracted eight entries, shortlisted three for the final presentation evening:
- James Dendle (Resource Geologist, SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd) – Tonkolili Iron Ore Project, Sierra Leone;
- Tracey Laight (Resource Geologist, SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd) – The Marenica Uranium Deposit, Namibia;
- Jenny Moss (Seismic Interpretation PhD Researcher, University of Cardiff) – Sub-seabed hydrocarbon fluid escape: an example of natural fluid blow-out from a reservoir, offshore Namibia.
Congratulations to Tracey, who was the deserving winner (picture), but also James and Jenny, her worthy opponents.
We are now seeking at least a third regional group to set up its own Early Careers competition. Then, winners could converge on Burlington House for a Regional Groups Early Careers Challenge Trophy - for which some sponsorship has already been secured!
- The inaugural event is pencilled in for spring 2012; so any other regional group wishing to join in should contact Paul Maliphant ([email protected]).