Background

There is no doubt that there are many Ethiopian intellectuals, especially in the field of Geophysics, around the world. Most of these individuals work in academia, various industries, and government institutions and have rich and diverse experiences. It is, therefore, imperative to bring these intellectuals together so they can share their experiences and be able to support each other and those in similar professions in our home country.

It was in December 2004 at the annual Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting that about ten Ethiopian professional had a dinner gathering and brain stormed different ways to do something for our country. At this historical dinner gathering we reviewed the numerous challenges and opportunities that we faced. We also understood that every challenge gives rise to new opportunity. Finally we agreed that it is important that we come together and work towards building a viable and lasting professional organization to meet these challenges and take advantage of the opportunities. Such a professional organization would not only benefit its members but also can make a difference in the lives of our people here in the Diaspora and in our home country. It is in light of this that Ethiopian Geophysicist and others in related fields residing around the world, have formed a professional and non-profitable union on December 14, 2004 in San Francisco, California. The union, hereby called the Ethiopian Geophysical Union International (EGUI).

As a professional organization, it is strictly non-political, non-religious, and non-profitable, and will promote only those ideals related to the geophysical profession and geophysical education as clearly guided by its objective and mission in its bylaw. Although EGUI is an independent scientific union, it will form strong link and working relationships with similar Ethiopian professional union and/or societies, such as Ethiopian Physical Science Association (EPSA), American Geophysical Union (AGU), and European Geosciences Union (EGU).

EGUI has five members of executive officers elected by the founding members. The executive officers consist of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and Auditor. The current executive officers are: