Magnetic methods are often one of the first study areas in geophysics due to:

* Role as one of the earliest and best-
   known geophysical methods.

* Wide variety of principles that can be
   learned through magnetics

* Effectiveness for mineral and
   hydrocarbon exploration, groundwater,
   near surface characterization, research
   in solid earth tectonophysics, and more.

* Continuing interest in integrating
   data from independent sources into
   multi-disciplinary interpretations.

With these thoughts in mind, we invite students from universities, colleges and technical schools to participate in the Student Essay Awards in Magnetics.

Three (3) financial / software recipients will be selected by an internationally acclaimed panel of teaching professionals.