SAGE - Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience

SAGE - Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience Learning geophysics by doing geophysics.

SAGE is an award-winning geophysics education and research program for undergraduate students, graduate students, and working professionals. Our mission is to actively educate students in all phases of geophysics using modern field equipment and the latest computer processing and interpretation tools. SAGE emphasizes the understanding of field methods—from fundamental principles through acquisition, processing, and interpretation—all within the context of basic and applied research problems.

At SAGE, we're using virtual learning spaces and collaborative whiteboards to get students ready for SAGE2026. Teams con...
06/09/2026

At SAGE, we're using virtual learning spaces and collaborative whiteboards to get students ready for SAGE2026.

Teams contribute insights from their readings, capture "burning questions," and learn from faculty experts who respond based on their areas of expertise.

By revisiting key takeaways, answering outstanding questions, and connecting concepts from one session to the next, we're creating a continuous and interactive learning experience—one that helps students build deeper understanding and long-term success.

What burning questions do you have about geophysics? Comment below and let us know!

“I was immediately hooked.” Eva Smith's path into geophysics didn’t start in the field. But once she got there, she neve...
06/07/2026

“I was immediately hooked.”

Eva Smith's path into geophysics didn’t start in the field. But once she got there, she never looked back.

From SAGE student to TA, instructor, and now 2026 camp manager, Eva’s journey reflects exactly what this program is about: curiosity, hands-on learning, and building a community around real-world science.

Her perspective is a reminder that meaningful learning also happens outside the classroom—where data is messy, problems are real, and discovery is shared.

See Eva’s story here.

Meet Akram Mostafanejad, PhD — earthquake seismologist, SAGE faculty member, SAGE alumna, and field geophysicist whose w...
05/04/2026

Meet Akram Mostafanejad, PhD — earthquake seismologist, SAGE faculty member, SAGE alumna, and field geophysicist whose work has taken her from New Mexico to Greenland to Antarctica.

Akram first discovered the power of geophysics as an undergraduate, when she watched seismic data emerge directly from the ground.

Today, she helps SAGE students do the same: learning geophysics by doing geophysics.

From changing field conditions to real data collection in the Valles Caldera, NM, Akram’s story shows why hands-on field education matters.

Swipe through to read her story and follow SAGE for more faculty expertise.
www.summerofappliedgeophysics.com

What happens when you look up from the data? Moments like this.
04/28/2026

What happens when you look up from the data? Moments like this.

Not all Earth Day stories happen above ground. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the next generation of geoscientists. ...
04/22/2026

Not all Earth Day stories happen above ground. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating the next generation of geoscientists.

This is Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in the field.By sending electrical current through the ground and measur...
04/20/2026

This is Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) in the field.

By sending electrical current through the ground and measuring resistivity, we can image what’s below. Such as:

- Groundwater pathways
- Changes in soil and rock
- Buried structures and features

ERT is just one of the geophysical methods students learn at SAGE.

Learn more and get involved at: https://www.summerofappliedgeophysics.org/

A reminder from the field: The Earth doesn’t operate in controlled conditions.Weather shifts. Light changes. Conditions ...
04/15/2026

A reminder from the field: The Earth doesn’t operate in controlled conditions.

Weather shifts. Light changes. Conditions evolve in real time. And so does your interpretation.

Fieldwork builds more than technical skill—it sharpens observation, judgment, and perspective.

The result? Something absolutely stunning.

The moments between the measurements—figuring out a setup, troubleshooting in the field, or catching a dataset come to l...
04/13/2026

The moments between the measurements—figuring out a setup, troubleshooting in the field, or catching a dataset come to life—are often the ones that stick.

From first deployments to end-of-day sunsets, SAGE fieldwork is where learning becomes experience.

We want to hear from you: What moment in the field has stayed with you the most? Comment below!

A summer at SAGE is spent somewhere extraordinary.Students spend weeks immersed in research while surrounded by the land...
03/17/2026

A summer at SAGE is spent somewhere extraordinary.

Students spend weeks immersed in research while surrounded by the landscape of Northern New Mexico. Days are filled with ideas, collaboration, and problem-solving. Evenings shared meals and the kind of conversations that only happen when curious people camp and work together.

The geophysics is the reason students apply. The experience is what they remember.

Last chance! The extended application window for SAGE 2026 closes this Saturday, Feb 28th. This is your final opportunit...
02/26/2026

Last chance! The extended application window for SAGE 2026 closes this Saturday, Feb 28th.

This is your final opportunity to join us for a summer of discovery in New Mexico.

Got questions? DM us! Ready to apply? Go here: https://www.summerofappliedgeophysics.org/

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