Career Development

Rita Okoroafor, SPE, reflects on her journey from petroleum engineering to academia, emphasizing how subsurface expertise, curiosity, and collaboration can drive innovation and support the transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.

Ibnu Hafiz Satria, SPE, shares his first offshore experience while working as an engineer for Petronas in Malaysia.

Tips on how to create a targeted, results-driven CV and optimized LinkedIn profile that pass automated screening systems and effectively showcase your value to recruiters.

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.

CEO and author Kelly Mooney shares practical career advice for young professionals on career fit, self‑advocacy, navigating workplace power dynamics, and building long‑term success without burnout.

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.

SPE's NextGen Early-Career Lecture Program is a global, virtual program designed to equip students and young professionals with technical expertise, career insights, and meaningful engagement.

Nicole Johnston shares practical advice on how women can navigate workplace challenges, avoid non-promotable work, advocate for themselves, and build the skills and relationships needed to advance into leadership roles.

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