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 the Q&A, Blasingame talks about how YPs can prepare for the energy transition. -
A 2016-2017 SPE Distinguished Lecturer, and CEO and technical director of XCIDrill Technology, Graham Mensa-Wilmot spoke to African young professionals on how to thrive in petroleum engineering careers.
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Don’t ask the talent pool if they’d like to sign up for a career as a petroleum engineer. Instead, ask them if they want to be at the forefront of the energy transition.
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SPE relaunched the former Women in Energy Standing Committee as the renewed Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee.
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The World Economic Forum’s Human Capital initiative has been implemented at Satbayev University in Kazakhstan for the past 2 years. This paper assesses the effectiveness of project components, such as industry guest lectures, summer internships, and program improvement, and provides lessons learned for human resources development.
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Qatargas and Qatar University’s College of Engineering announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in the field of research, consultancy, and knowledge transfer.
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The grant provides students with access to leading E&P software and mentoring opportunities to engage and prepare them for future careers.
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Sign up for this free event for keynote presentations, industry updates, and soft skill training aimed at getting students and young professionals ready for their next job in the industry.
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If you have a curious mind and some imagination, your career can take you on an unexpected adventure. The commercial drone industry is dynamic, and is characterized by fast growth, a low barrier to entry with minimal requirements for those who want in.
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There is no doubt that we are in the “Stress Age,” with an increasing inability to grasp the world and deal with the things happening around us. By building skills in resilience and acting with agility in a dynamic world, we can turn adversities into advantages.
