IPAA / PESA Energy Education Center

Winter 2016 Update

By Anne Ford

The 2015-2016 school year fall semester is closing with many activities having been provided for the students in the five IPAA/PESA Petroleum Academies. These would not have been possible without the tremendous support of the many companies, organizations and individuals who have helped sustain the work of the IPAA/PESA Energy Education Center.

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PESA President, Leslie Shockley Beyer, met with students at the Energy Institute High School before presenting to the freshmen class. Leslie spoke on developing a career in the energy industry and the opportunities created by STEM education
Jeff Stofa, EOG Resources Human Resources, with Southwest High School 2013 valedictorian Cody Davis and salutatorian, Ashley Menendez at the 2015 Petroleum Academy Alumni Mixer, sponsored by EOG Resources.

Students participate in the unique PetroChallenge Competition, organized through the IPAA/PESA Energy Education Center and sponsored by Schlumberger, Occidental Petroleum and the University of Houston
Petroleum Academy, Westside High School graduate volunteers to mentors and shares his knowledge with current Westside High School petroleum students during the Shell STEM showdown at the University of Houston

IPAA/PESA Petroleum Academy students from the Young Women's College Preparatory Academy attend a field trip to Texas A&M University's Petroleum Engineering and Geology departments.
The IPAA/PESA Petroleum Academy Alumni Network Leadership Team

Students from Southwest High School in Fort Worth attend a field trip to a Quicksilver Natural Gas Rig in North Texas, organized through the IPAA/PESA Energy Education Center
60 Houston Externs experienced a turning point in their lives undergoing the amazing Dale-Carnegie 2-day training held at Houston Community College, Alief campus. Students left the training with enhanced people-skills, greater self-confidence, enhanced communication skills, leadership skills -- ready to take on their job-shadowing Extern experiences.

Energy Institute
Petroleum Academy at the Energy Institute High School

Milby High School
Petroleum Academy at Milby High School

Southwest High School
Petroleum Academy at Southwest High School

Westside High School
Petroleum Academy at Westside High School

Young Women's College Preparatory Academy
Petroleum Academy at the Young Women's College Preparatory Academy