Women geophysicists’ contributions and participation in SEG — Part 2: A 10-year retrospective and outlook

The leadership and recognitions systems of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) shape the profession’s culture, visibility, and future talent pipeline. Therefore, understanding participation among women members in these systems matters for SEG’s long-term vitality. Ten years have passed since the publication of “Women Geophysicists’ Contributions and Participation in SEG: Part 1” (The Leading Edge, Capello et al., 2015; https://doi.org/10.1190/ tle34060708.1), an article that examined gender diversity in SEG’s leadership, honors, and recognition systems. That 2015 analysis revealed a Society in transition but still marked by deep historical imbalances. This article revisits those questions with updated data and a broader lens. By comparing the 2015 baseline with current statistics, we document where progress has been made, which structural barriers persist, and how SEG might continue building a more inclusive and resilient community. A decade later, the picture is meaningfully different though not yet complete.