Mike Graul passed away in January 2026 and will be deeply missed by the geophysical community - worldwide. Mike Graul devoted more than 60+ years to the advancement of geophysics through industry leadership, education, research, and extraordinary service to professional societies. After earning his BS in Geophysics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1957, he began his career at Chevron Corporation, where he spent 23 years working across every facet of exploration geophysics.

Vantage Geophysical once again demonstrated its commitment to community service and environmental stewardship by volunteering at the Geophysical Society of Houston’s E-waste collection. Their team played a vital role in helping geophysicists, industry professionals, and local companies responsibly dispose of outdated or unused electronic equipment—keeping harmful materials out of landfills while supporting a meaningful cause. This year’s collection also benefited greatly from the generous...

On September 19, the annual GSH Past Presidents’ Luncheon brought together the current GSH president René Mott, president-elect Rob Stewart, and 15 past presidents for an afternoon of reflection and forward thinking. The gathering celebrated the organization’s legacy while focusing on the road ahead. The event opened with remarks from the president , who delivered a “state of the union” address highlighting successes of the past fiscal year and an overview of the coming fiscal year. Programs...