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• August 19, 2026/Press & Mentions

  AAPG / PR Newswire

  Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung wins 2026 AAPG Imperial Barrel Award

  AAPG release · Recognizes Brian Horn’s support of the program during his AAPG presidency

  AAPG announces the winners of its 2026 Imperial Barrel Award, a global competition challenging geoscience students to evaluate subsurface data and present technical recommendations. The release recognizes Brian Horn’s support of the program during his presidential term, highlighting its role in preparing the next generation of energy geoscientists.

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• August 5, 2026/Perspectives

  AAPG

  A Year in Review With AAPG Past President Brian Horn

  AAPG · Features Brian Horn as AAPG past president (2025–2026)

  Brian Horn reflects on his AAPG presidency and the collective work behind a year of organizational change. The recap covers the association’s three-year strategic plan, operational improvements, digital modernization, and renewed student engagement, highlighting how staff, volunteers, and leadership contributed to strengthening member value and the organization’s future.

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• July 1, 2026/Press & Mentions

  AAPG Explorer

  AAPG’s Capstone Program Returns to Houston

  By Emily Smith Llinas · Quotes Brian Horn on his AAPG presidency

  AAPG Explorer examines the Imperial Barrel Award’s return to an in-person global final and its role in preparing students for geoscience careers. Brian Horn discusses why student engagement became a priority during his presidency and how hands-on basin evaluation, mentorship, and industry participation help develop the next generation of energy professionals.

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• June 1, 2026/Perspectives

  AAPG Explorer

  Crossroads and Course Corrections: A Year in Review

  By Brian Horn · Written during his AAPG presidency, 2025–2026.

  As his AAPG presidency draws to a close, Brian Horn reflects on organizational change, student engagement, and the responsibilities of geoscience leadership. He emphasizes preserving geological fundamentals while adopting new technologies, strengthening mentorship, and bringing scientific and economic context to discussions about energy security and the profession’s future.

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• May 5, 2026/Perspectives

  AAPG Explorer

  Horses for Courses

  By Brian Horn · Written during his AAPG presidency, 2025–2026.

  Drawing on university visits and student engagement, Brian Horn considers how geoscience education can prepare graduates for different professional challenges. He emphasizes strong fundamentals, practical evaluation experience, and alumni mentorship, highlighting the Imperial Barrel Award as an opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with the demands of multidisciplinary energy decisions.

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• April 1, 2026/Perspectives

  AAPG Explorer

  Will Commerce Prevail Over Chaos?

  By Brian Horn · Written during his AAPG presidency, 2025–2026.

  Brian Horn examines how geopolitical disruption and interconnected supply chains shape uncertainty in energy markets. He contrasts short-term volatility with the steady application of geoscience expertise, arguing that careful observation, consistent technical work, and attention to time horizons remain essential when assessing future supply and exploration needs.

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