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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TWA Editor Tony Thomas discusses future competency needs -- technical, social, and professional. -
The industry recognizes that young professionals require nurturing to be integrated successfully into the workforce. Many of you may have questions, even doubts, concerning the industry on a variety of issues, such as technical and managerial paths, the competencies needed, and where the industry is heading. For a better understanding of the above issues and more, fro…
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Many of us know we are in a time of high oil prices and strong competition for experienced staff, but what has this meant for students? Increased salaries for graduates, one might argue. However, what does this mean before graduation, and what are the opportunities for students entering colleges around the world?
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The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) SPE Student chapter welcomed Leonardo Maschio last October as the first SPE Ambassador Lecturer to speak at the school. Maschio, a field service manager for Schlumberger, presented an overview of the energy business, offered personal insight on the petroleum industry, and discussed various industry career tracks available to young pr…
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When people consider the petroleum industry, a lot of misconceptions arise. I find this particularly when asked why I am preparing to work in the industry. Common insinuation is that the industry will not offer professionals like me a job, let alone a career. In the past, the perception was that production had approached its peak. Whatever the truth of that (and it is…
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As a young female student in year 10 in high school, I had no idea what to pursue as a career after graduating. However, one day in our science class we heard a guest speaker talk about the oil and gas industry. I was immediately fascinated by the story and decided that this was the place to be. Two years later, I found myself at the University of Western Australia (U…
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The SPE Student Chapter from Texas Tech U. was recognized as the 2006 Outstanding Student Chapter at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) in San Antonio. The award came largely in recognition of the chapter’s outstanding contributions to the community around the school and its maintaining a strong, cohesive organization during significant changes …
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Guarav Bhatnagar, a doctoral student at Rice U.; Lisa Stright, a graduate student at Stanford U.; and Krystina Vidiuk, an undergraduate student at the U. of Alberta won first place in their respective divisions at the 2006 SPE International Student Paper Contest. The contest was held during the 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio.
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Last year a group of petroleum engineering students at Imperial College, London, came up with an ambitious idea—a field trip to China. We were curious to see, understand, and appreciate how a different culture and economy has succeeded to become a competitive and modern country. Our choice was quite logical given the fact that China is also one of the major players in…
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The SPE Student Chapter at King Fahd U. of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, was founded in 1996. Its aim is to give students, in cooperation with young professionals, an enhanced understanding of the oil and gas industry by exposing them to new technologies and developments in petroleum engineering through seminars, conferences, and field trips. A seco…
