Career Development
At a pivotal moment for SPE, the sunset of the eMentoring Program marks a moment of reflection. For many, eMentoring was more than a platform; it was a bridge across borders and generations. Its conclusion reminds us that while programs may evolve, the spirit of mentorship endures—carried forward by volunteers, local sections, and student chapters committed to investi…
Effective management requires deliberately protecting your time to prioritize leadership, delegation, development, and proactive problem-solving instead of constant firefighting.
SPE will send seven young professionals to the 3-day intensive leadership training course. The registration deadline is 31 March 2026.
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Young professionals are entering the energy industry when it is in a state of transition. How will it affect their career path and progression? -
There are roles in tech companies that need extensive oil and gas background and specific experience in reservoir applications and reservoir simulation.
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In a slightly different spin to the series, this article features a geologist turned user experience designer at Halliburton.
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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.
