Academia

Academic research can help bridge the gap between innovation and industry. In this interview, 2026 TWA Energy Influencer Sherif Fakher, SPE, reflects on his experiences in academia, SPE, and the importance of collaboration, innovation, and rethinking waste as a resource in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.

The agreement will focus on advancing development and use of the nation's hydrocarbon and geothermal energy resources.

Students will have the opportunity to learn hands-on at the university's new EQT Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Lab.

Higher education institutions are invited to apply for funding to improve an existing training program or develop a program to train the next generation of energy workforce.

The 11-day, hybrid event will cover technical fundamentals and the basics of upstream operations.

The 'Future of Energy' podcast provides a platform for students to interview industry experts on how technologies function, how they are funded, and how they are implemented in practice.

The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, and Colorado School of Mines round out the top three, respectively.

The Drilling Fluids Research and Innovation laboratory will study and develop drilling fluids solutions.

The event will take place on 22 July and is available both virtually and in person, offering students a firsthand look at what an engineering career entails.