SAGEEP 2026 Call for Abstracts

Geophysics in the 21st Century

March 15–19, 2026
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Hosted by the Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)
Learn More About SAGEEP 2026

Submit Your Abstract

The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS) invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 38th Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP), taking place March 15–19, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Centered on the theme “Geophysics in the 21st Century,” SAGEEP 2026 will highlight how near-surface geophysics continues to evolve through innovation, technology, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to address today’s environmental and engineering challenges.

Join colleagues from around the world for a week of technical presentations, poster sessions, field demonstrations, networking, and an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies and applications in the near-surface geophysical sciences.

Important Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: December 19, 2025
• Conference Dates: March 15–19, 2026
• Location: Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Program Overview

SAGEEP 2026 will feature:

• Technical Sessions on emerging and established geophysical methods
• Workshops and Field Demonstrations showcasing the latest technologies
• Poster Sessions and Student Presentations
• Commercial Exhibition highlighting instruments, software, and services
• Networking Opportunities connecting researchers, practitioners, and students

Sample Abstract Topics

Submissions are welcome on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• Applications of AI to Geophysics
• Applications of Geophysics in Fractured Rock
• Applications of Geophysics to Archaeology and Cultural Resources Management
• Borehole Geophysics
• Drone Based Geophysics
• Environmental Geophysics
• Environmental Legacy of Mining
• Geophysical Exploration and Characterization for Critical Minerals and Mining
• Geophysical Guidance for Undergrounding and HDD Applications
• Geophysical Methods
• Geophysical Monitoring of Groundwater and Surface Water Interactions
• Geophysical Site Characterization
• Geophysics Education and Workforce Development
• Humanitarian Geophysics
• HVSR
• Induced Polarization/Spectral Induced Polarization
• Lessons Learned
• MASW
• Mobile Geophysical Surveying
• Munitions Response
• New Geophysical Instruments and Technologies
• Unsolvable Problems in Geophysics
• Using Geological Insight in Geophysical Interpretation

Submission Guidelines

Abstracts should be:

• 300–700 words (maximum one page)
• Text only, no figures or tables
• Submitted in the MS Word Stylesheet Template
• Authors may ondicate preference for oral or poster presentation

All submissions undergo peer review by the Technical Committee. Accepted abstracts will appear in the SAGEEP 2026 Conference Proceedings.

Submission Fee: $50 (credit card required; contact [email protected] for alternate payment options)
Submit Online: Submission Portal Link

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

Special Sessions

The 2026 Technical Program will include Special Sessions developed in coordination with other SAGEEP topics. If your abstract aligns with one of these sessions, please identify it in the “Keyword(s) (Other)” field during submission.

Get Involved

Interested in organizing or chairing a session?
Select “Yes” when prompted during submission, or contact the Technical Co-Chairs directly. 

Travel & Visa Information

International attendees are encouraged to begin visa arrangements early. Letters of invitation are available upon request at [email protected].

Questions?

Please contact [email protected], or reach out to our SAGEEP 2026 leaders:

SAGEEP Technical Chair
Laura Sherrod, Ph.D. | Email

SAGEEP General Chair
Peter Hutchinson, Ph.D., PG | Email

VP SAGEEP
Frederick Day-Lewis, Ph.D. | Email