Students: Make Your First 90 Days Count
Your SPE Student Membership connects you to the knowledge, people, and opportunities that help you succeed in school and prepare for your future career in energy.
Follow a simple path to get the most from your SPE Student Membership.
Your First Week:
Explore & Activate
Start with the resources and opportunities designed to support your education and career journey.
Get Set Up
Complete your SPE profile and communication preferences to receive student-focused updates, event notifications, and opportunities relevant to your interests.
Explore SPE Student Members to learn about available programs, competitions, scholarships, and career resources.
Start Building Your Knowledge
Read the Journal of Petroleum Technology (JPT) and The Way Ahead (TWA) to stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
Explore technical content and educational resources available through SPE and Energy4me.
Your First Month:
Connect & Engage
SPE helps you connect with fellow students, industry professionals, and mentors from around the world.
Connect With Your Community
Join your local SPE Student Chapter and get involved in chapter meetings, technical talks, networking events, and volunteer activities.
Explore the SPE Connect Online Student Community and participate in conversations with members across the globe.
Start Learning and Engaging
Attend SPE webinars and online training courses on SPE Energy Stream to hear from industry experts and expand your technical and professional skills.
Activate your SPE membership on OnePetro and access student discounts on SPE eBooks and technical resources.
Gain Experience and Grow Your Skills
Explore SPE student competitions such as PetroBowl®, Student Paper Contests, and Drillbotics to challenge yourself and showcase your knowledge.
Attend SPE events at discounted student rates to learn about industry trends and meet professionals from around the world.
Prepare For Your Career
Explore SPE scholarships, fellowships and career pathways that can support your educational and professional goals.
Review the SPE Technical Knowledge for Graduating Engineers Matrix to understand the competencies employers value in new graduates.
Get Involved
Discover volunteer opportunities through SPE or your Student Chapter to contribute to chapter activities and events.
Learn about the Student Development Committee and global programs that support student engagement.
Stay Connected to What Matters
Your SPE Student Membership is more than a membership—it's a foundation for your future.
Through student chapters, global programs, educational resources, and networking opportunities, SPE helps you build the knowledge, skills, and connections that will support you throughout your academic and professional journey.