Diversity and Inclusion

Three women in advanced graduate studies talk about their work and how to attract more young women into science.

Three women working in R&D offer perspectives on their work, why they joined that branch of the industry, what projects they work on, and what keeps them challenged.

An examination of work/life balance issues by women in the industry.

Another new series debuting this issue looks at young women in the oil industry—where are they working, what are they doing, what are their challenges? In this first article, we explore the experiences of women working in the field.

When it comes to oil, it’s no longer just a man’s world. Career in recent years has become important to women. Today, women can be seen in research and development, production, consulting work, and even in field jobs. Women are climbing the corporate ladder and starting to fill top executive positions. As a woman, I have learned many lessons in my short tenure in the …

When I was asked recently how women choose the companies for which they work, I responded that women choose employers in a similar fashion as men do: they look at the compensation package, the scope of the job, the opportunities for upward mobility, and whether the company has a good reputation in the industry. Often, they also look around to see if there are women ex…

Ceri Powell explains how she got into the industry, her advice for young professionals, and how she views the role of women in our industry.

Comments from TWA Editor Tony Thomas on a recent study looking at the impact of gender diversity on innovation in companies.

Kurt Weiss walks readers through several recent studies about the importance of gender diversity within the industry.

Jerri Babin of National Oilwell Varco shares her perspective on how the industry has evolved and the future prospects for women.