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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The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) SPE student chapter won the 2017 PetroBowl championship, defeating the University of Benin team. UNAM was also the winner of the championship in 2015. The University of Oklahoma team came in third. -
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) SPE Fest 2017 is the university’s third International Oil and Gas Technical Festival under the maxim of “Irradiating Brilliance” and will be held 3–5 November. It is planned to be a platform for the coming generation of petroleum engineers to explore new horizons in the fields of oil and gas.
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The IX International Youth Scientific and Practical Congress "Oil and Gas Horizons" will be held from 28 to 30 November at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas in Moscow. It is organized by the Gubkin University SPE student chapter and the official language of the event is English. Abstract submissions are accepted until 1 September.
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Texas A&M University wins this year's Drillbotics contest.
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On 23 June, the SPE Student Chapter of the Federal University of Ceara, Brazil, celebrated International Women in Engineering Day, which was attended by the directors of the university's technology center, professors, professionals, and students. The main objective of the event was to focus attention on the opportunities for women in engineering and to encourage girls…
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Himchand Persad is a second year petroleum engineering honors student at the University of Texas at Austin. He is an international student from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago, and is actively involved in a number of energy and community outreach ventures.
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Sustaining Technical Excellence: The Importance of Continual Learning for Professionals and StudentsFor technical innovation and skill progression for individuals and institutions, continual learning and exposure to new ideas is vital.
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The eighth edition of the East Meets West International Student Petroleum Congress was held 4–7 April at the Akademia Gorniczo-Hutnicza University of Science and Technology (AGH UST) in Krakow, Poland. Around 250 participants representing 26 countries and several companies from the exploration and production sector participated in the event. This year’s congress was s…
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Thirty-seven SPE student chapters across the world have won the 2017 Outstanding Student Chapter Award. The award recognizes chapters whose programs, activities, and levels of participation distinguish them from other chapters. Scoring assigns weightages of 30% each for industry engagement and operations planning, 15% each for community involvement and innovation, and…
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The PetroBowl regional qualifiers for the South America and Caribbean region was held recently and the following six universities won the qualifiers from among the participating 19 teams. The winning teams will advance to the international PetroBowl Championship, which will be held in conjunction with the 2017 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in S…
