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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An Interview With Joseph A. Ajienka, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria -
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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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.
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In October, the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) Young Professionals Program held the 8th Annual PetroBowl Competition at the 2009 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. PetroBowl is a competition in which universities compete in teams of four against each other to answer questions ranging from the fundamentals of petroleum engineering to the uniqu…
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SPE's Energy4me program has developed materials designed not only to connect with students, but to make it easy for members to make presentations to schools and other groups.
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An engineer must continue to increase his or her development through continuing self-development. The SPE Petroleum Engineering Certification Program can be extremely beneficial to an engineer’s professional and personal life.
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Ali Ghalambor, head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, looks at petroleum engineering as a career—one he considers at times to be more sophisticated than rocket science—and offers some insight into the profession.
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We've changed the Student Link section to Academia. This will widen its coverage to the research, extension, and linkage functions of colleges and universities. A variety of academic topics will be covered, especially research.
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Pursuing a graduate degree at night can be very beneficial. But it requires trade-offs and dedication and should not be entered into without considering both what you'll have to give up (while in school) and what you'll gain.
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When it comes to oil, it’s no longer just a man’s world. Career in recent years has become important to women. Today, women can be seen in research and development, production, consulting work, and even in field jobs. Women are climbing the corporate ladder and starting to fill top executive positions. As a woman, I have learned many lessons in my short tenure in the …
