Career Development
Kobi McNutt explores her journey from Division I athlete to pioneering deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting the mental resilience, technical grit, and advocacy that define her impact both on the rig and online.
Artificial intelligence is transforming—not replacing—petroleum engineering. As AI-driven, data-centric methods replace traditional deterministic models, engineers must adapt by acquiring skills in data science, algorithmic thinking, and software tools. The industry’s evolution raises a critical question: Will petroleum engineers evolve with these changes or risk beco…
Panelists discussed expectations for the state of the market by 2050, based on observable trends, evolving policies, and emerging market dynamics.
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In a slightly different spin to the series, this article features a geologist turned user experience designer at Halliburton. -
Many misunderstandings can be avoided if we recognize that when we speak a second language, the accent might be new and difficult for others to understand.
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Two of the 2021 TWA Energy Influencers, Ashley Zumwalt-Forbes and Mark McClure, discuss their entrepreneurial journey with TWA Editorial Committee member Bita Bayestehparvin.
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The pillars of petroleum engineering: drilling, reservoir engineering, production, evaluation, and environment, and economics are here to stay for a very long time.
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Versatile skillsets can help oilfield engineers ride the waves of the volatile global energy markets.
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I realized how ignorant and oblivious I had been up until that point of the lived experiences of women and the many layers of challenges they face. … The first step to moving to a gender equal world is for people to become curious and to seek to understand the issues.
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Young professionals from multiple technical societies and associations were identified as emerging leaders in the offshore energy sector.
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What is it like to work in a highly coveted and respected national security lab? Mohamed Mehana, a research scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory, describes his work profile and shares insights into building a research career.
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While extremely rewarding, graduate school is not for everyone. However, I find many students do not consider it because they have a misunderstanding about what graduate students do and what their daily life looks like.
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Career paths in the oil and gas industry are more flexible than perceived. TWA reached out to four distinguished professionals who have built exemplary careers, successfully navigating through various twists and turns along the way.
