Students/Education
A global portal to collaboration and growth, the Student Chapter Development Workshop connects SPE student chapters worldwide to exchange knowledge and learn from industry experts, all under the 2026 theme of catalyzing carbon management innovation.
The 2026 Latin America and Caribbean Student Symposium brought together students and industry leaders from across Latin America and the Caribbean for a packed program of technical, academic, and networking activities that fostered collaboration, professional growth, and future leadership in the energy sector.
The Wonderful World of Oleum is an inclusive storytelling initiative that evolved from a volunteer-written book into a global, multi-format project that humanizes the energy industry, fosters connection, and inspires diverse audiences, especially young people, to explore STEM careers.
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Otto Alcantara Santos, Petrobras, discussed the extensive training program for development of the company's engineers and the positive results it has produced. -
The young professional (YP) group of the SPE Bangalore Section held a student education day in conjunction with the Oil & Gas India Conference (OGIC) in Mumbai in January. More than 200 students from 12 area schools took part in the event, which was sponsored by Shell and ONGC. It was the second time the educational event has been held.
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Young professionals (YPs) in the SPE Delta Section have been active in the section’s initiative to advance the Energy4me program in Greater New Orleans, promoting energy awareness and industry career opportunities among area students. Berik Zhakiyanov of Chevron spoke about the petroleum industry not long ago to 8th graders at H.T. Harris School in Metairie, Louisiana…
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One of the goals of the SPE Young-professional (YP) initiative is to find ways to give back to the community. SPE’s Energy4me (www.energy4me.org) is a public-outreach program to support the society’s goals of sharing knowledge and helping students and adults become more educated energy consumers. In this issue, we feature two section YP groups that have initiated ener…
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Members of the student chapters and the young professional (YP) group within the SPE Argentina Section had a unique opportunity to interact with the SPE Board of Directors. The board held its annual meeting in Buenos Aires this past March and invited the section’s student and YP groups to attend, giving them an opportunity to see firsthand how things operate at the bo…
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An Interview With Joseph A. Ajienka, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
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Stuart Burley, head of Geoscience at Cairn Energy India, on taking advantage of continuing education opportunities and why learning should be an integral part of everyone’s career.
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Turgay Ertekin talks about learning after college and opportunities in graduate study.
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Graduate school can have a big impact on your career, but it isn't for everyone. Be clear about your expectations and what you hope to accomplish when pursuing an advanced degree.
