It is with sad hearts and grateful memories that the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy remembers emeritus professor Jean-Claude Roegiers. You may view his full obituary here. Dr. Roegiers joined the faculty of the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering in 1988 as professor and McCasland Chair, serving later as director of […]
Alumnus Nathan Meehan Named to National Academy of Engineering: Q&A Interview
Petroleum Engineering alumnus D. Nathan Meehan, Ph.D., (MS, 1976), was named to the National Academy of Engineering in recognition of technical and business innovation in the application of horizontal well technology for oil and gas production. Meehan is president of CMG-Petroleum, director at Ignis H2, and senior technology advisor at Petro.ai. He serves Mewbourne College […]
OU Researchers Receive Department of Energy Grant to Pioneer Demonstration and Repurposing of Retired Oil Wells into Geothermal Wells
University of Oklahoma associate professor Saeed Salehi is leading a team of researchers from the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering in the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy to turn abandoned and retired oil and gas wells into geothermal wells that they hope to eventually heat two Tuttle, Oklahoma, schools. The OU […]
Mewbourne College Celebrates United Nations’ International Women in Science Day
On February 11, some of Mewbourne College’s amazing alumnae, faculty and students helped us celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Karelia La Marca, Ph.D. Student, School of Geosciences I am a #WomanInScience. I am a geoscientist and a proud Latina (Venezuela) working towards her Ph.D. in Geophysics. I use machine learning […]
OU Student Team Named a Winner of Global Elon Musk-Sponsored Carbon Removal Competition
Bison Underground, a startup created by current and former students from the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy at the University of Oklahoma, won a $250,000 award and seed funding for a research proposal in the XPRIZE $5 Million Carbon Removal Student Competition. The award program, which is part of the $100 Million XPRIZE for Carbon […]
Annette Moran Named Assistant Dean of Students
Annette Moran has been named assistant dean of students at the Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy. Prior to her new title, Moran served Mewbourne College as director of the Pioneer Natural Resources Student Services Center. Under Moran’s leadership, Pioneer Natural Resources Student Services Center continues to expand its scope, enabling Mewbourne College to […]
Two Mewbourne College Alumni Receive OU Regents’ Alumni Awards
Two Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy alumni were among the 10 exceptional University of Oklahoma alumni and friends honored with 2021 Regents’ Alumni Awards in recognition of their dedication and service to OU. The awards were presented to this year’s honorees in an Oct. 15 ceremony on the OU Norman campus. Presented by the […]
Oklahoma Geological Survey Opens for Office Hours
In September, the Oklahoma Geological Survey opened its doors for its first Geologist Office Hours. Members of the public came to the Oklahoma Geological Survey office at Sarkeys Energy Center to have rock, fossil and mineral specimens identified. It was a success and is now a monthly event! Update from the Inaugural Geologist Office Hours […]
OU Petrobowl Team Makes History with Fifth International Win
The University of Oklahoma Society of Petroleum Engineers student chapter has made history again, claiming their fifth title as SPE PetroBowl® International Champions. In doing so, the team bested their own record, made at last year’s competition, when they became the first team to reach four international championships. “This incredible international victory by […]
Mewbourne College Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
The Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy is welcoming four new faculty members this year to fill key positions within the School of Geosciences and the Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering. School of Geosciences Caitlin Hodges is a critical zone geoscientist working at the interface of soil science and biogeochemistry, pursuing fundamental research […]