Student Activities

Student Welcome Breakfast

0900 –1000, Sunday, 11 November

Sponsored by

This welcome breakfast is open to all student attendees.

Student Chapter Officers’ Workshop

1230–1330, Sunday, 11 November

Student chapter officers are invited to collaborate and discuss new ideas and best practices for their student chapters.

Student General Session

1345–1445, Sunday, 11 November

All students are invited to hear industry leaders giving presentations that will directly impact their future professional careers. Jamie Barnhardt, technical competency development manager of Chevron, is the keynote speaker. The finalists for the SPE Outstanding Student Chapter will be honored at this session.

2007 Finalists
Istanbul Technical University
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
Malaysia University of Technology
Texas A&M University
Universidad del Zulia
University of Port Harcourt

Student Technical Session

1500–1600, Sunday, 11 November

Guest speaker, 2005 SPE President Giovanni Paccaloni, will discuss the "Future of the Energy Industry," both in technology and human resources management. Paccaloni will talk about the need for motivated and creative employees who are proud of their companies' pervasive business ethics culture.

Student Social and Recruiting Fair

1600–1730, Sunday, 11 November

Join your fellow students for refreshments and mingling. At the social, company recruiters will be present to offer information about their companies, accept resumes, and offer general counsel on your career.

International Student Paper Contest

0900–1200/1300–1600, Monday, 12 November (Undergraduate and Master's)

0900–1200, Tuesday, 13 November (PhD)

Watch competitors from around the world compete in the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD divisions.

PetroBowl

0900–1700, Monday, 12 November