Megan Couch

Content Manager/Editor SPE

Megan Couch is content manager and editor for The Way Ahead,
SPE's publication for young professionals. She holds a master's degree in public history from Northern Kentucky University. Couch can be reached at mcouch@spe.org.

Energy Transition

University of Oklahoma's Carbon Research Project Receives Largest Grant in College History

The $18.7-million grant will fund the Oklahoma Carbon Hub aimed at researching potential CO2 storage sites.

November 29, 2024 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Diversity & Inclusion

2024 Women in the Workplace Report: Progress Is the ‘Same or Worse’ Compared to Previous Decade

The 2024 report by McKinsey and Company predicts the path to parity is nearly 50 years away.

November 6, 2024 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Students/Education

STEM Degrees Dominate Most Valuable College Majors List

A new report lists degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) as the top 10 most valuable college majors.

November 3, 2024 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Students/Education

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Wins 2024 PetroBowl Championship

The University of Indonesia and the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun came in second and third place, respectively.

October 9, 2024 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Career Development

Former TWA Editor in Chief Wins URTeC Best Paper Award

Michael Cronin, who served as 2022–2023 TWA editor in chief, was one of nine recipients of the URTeC Best Paper Award.

March 12, 2024 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Diversity & Inclusion

Sailor, Engineer, Volunteer: Adventurer Hoists Her Sails To Raise Awareness

Caroline Kannwischer, SPE Netherlands Section member, takes part in Leg 1 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race as she raises money for UNICEF and The Rotary Foundation.

August 16, 2023 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Students/Education

USC Petroleum Engineering Students Gain Drilling Simulator Experience

Chevron’s $150,000 donation allowed the university to purchase a petroleum engineering simulator for students to practice drilling scenarios.

April 10, 2023 • Megan Couch
Students/Education

Texas A&M at Qatar Reflects on Women in Energy With Recent Roundtable

A discussion of challenges and solutions for women working in the energy sector took place at the recent roundtable where students and faculty had the opportunity to reflect on changes the industry can make to become more inclusive.

March 13, 2023 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Students/Education

US Universities Expand CCUS Education

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in CCUS have the opportunity to choose from several universities’ expanded program offerings.

March 10, 2023 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead
Students/Education

Texas Tech Becomes First US University To Train Students With Full-Scale Oil Rig

Students will have the opportunity to learn hands-on training beginning this upcoming spring semester after the university spent 2 years completing the development of the rig. The red-and white-painted mast of the Raider rig can be seen in photos and a time lapse video shared by Texas Tech.

January 13, 2023 • Megan Couch • The Way Ahead