Students/Education
Former TWA editor of chief, Andreas Michael, SPE, shares insights on petroleum engineering, the importance of quality over quantity, technical expertise, and how young professionals can build successful careers in a changing energy industry.
The SPE Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Student Chapter grew from a 1-year-old organization with no awards into an internationally recognized chapter by leveraging technical upskilling, applied engineering, and inclusive leadership.
CCUS and underground gas storage researcher Youwei He shares his insights on energy innovation, academic leadership, SPE service, and the future of subsurface carbon storage.
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Schlumberger’s North America recruiting team hosted a selection of universities, including Rice University, Texas A&M, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas at Austin for a 1-day Engagement Workshop at its Sugar Land Campus facility located in Sugar Land, Texas. The participants took a tour of some of the different facilities housed at the campus, and… -
The 2016 edition of the SPE student members quiz competition, PetroBowl, will be held at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in Dubai on 26 September. Out of the 125 SPE student chapter teams that participated in regional qualifiers, 36 teams have been selected for competing in the championship. Selected teams from each region are listed here.
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The seventh edition of “East Meets West” International Student Petroleum Congress & Career Expo was held during 20–22 April in Krakow, Poland, at AGH University of Science and Technology.
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Getting the next generation of engineers inspired is a vital and sometimes overlooked part of the long-term goals in the oil and gas industry. With so much uncertainty in the air for the immediate future, it is easy to forget the impact that this is having on students and aspiring engineers watching from the sidelines. While the media show us doom and gloom, the more …
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Most people who sign up for a MOOC – a massive open online course – never finish it, often completing less than half of the work. But does that mean they didn't get value from it?
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2015 PetroBowl Champions UNAM Mexico. Team members, from left: Alonso Magos Cruz, Ernesto Quetzalli Magaña Arellano, Eder Castañeda Correa, Mario Fernando Córdova, and César Luis Meza Orozco.
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SPE President Nathan Meehan provides guidance to young professionals and students on how to handle the downturn.
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Oil price volatility can be scary for those entering college and choosing to major in petroleum engineering. But the industry will need these graduates.
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Start a career or study further? Matt Balhoff of the University of Texas at Austin and Larry Fiddler of Halliburton Consulting debate the pros and cons.
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SPE provides a range of learning opportunities for industry, but it also provides opportunities for young professionals to strengthen their technical competencies and build upon professional qualities that will help their career advancement
