In this episode, host Andrew Geary speaks with Dean Mento, Senior Petroleum Geophysicist at IHRDC and dynamic educator. Dean and Andrew discuss what's exciting about being a geophysicist, the career options available, the problems geophysicists solve, and much more. If you like adventure and solving complex problems or need help explaining your work to friends and family - this episode is for you.

Show notes and links at https://seg.org/podcast/Post/6868/.

Interviewee biography

Mr. Mento is the Senior Petroleum Geophysicist at IHRDC, where he creates, manages, and updates geophysical collateral for IHRDC's IPIMS online courses. He worked at Halliburton-Landmark for 18 years prior to joining IHRDC. He has also worked for Lockheed Martin and Amoco Production Company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in physics and a MS in Geology (Emphasis Geophysics).

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Credits

Interview: Dean Mento

Original music by Zach Bridges.

This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Andrew Geary. Special thanks to the SEG podcast team: Jennifer Crockett, Ashley Rodriguez, Ally McGinnis, and Mick Swiney.

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