AAPG Rice University Chapter

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Charles Sheppard’s talk on the Scope of a Geoscience Intern and #ImperialBarrelProject. It was a fantastic session with great insights into exploration geology, unconventional resources, and career pathways in the energy industry. ???? A special thanks to Mr. Sheppard for sharing his expertise and to all who participated in making this event a success. We appreciate your enthusiasm and engagement. Special thanks to EOG Resources for sponsoring and supporting our events! ? Stay tuned for more events from AAPG Rice University Student Chapter—more learning, networking, and opportunities ahead! #AAPGRice #Geoscience #EnergyIndustry #ExplorationGeology #Networking #ThankYou American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) AAPG Women's Network AAPG Petroleum Structure and Geomechanics Division AAPG Students Juli Morgan Erik Scott, Ph.D. Earth Science, Rice University Rice University

?? Join Us for Our Next AAPG Energy Insight Series Talk! We’re excited to host Charles Sheppard, Senior VP of Exploration at EOG Resources, for an insightful talk on "Scope of a Geoscience Intern and Imperial Barrel Project." With over 40 years of experience in exploration geology and leadership, Mr. Sheppard will share his expertise on unconventional oil and gas resources and career insights for aspiring geoscientists. ?? Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 ? Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ?? Location:Keith Weiss Geological Laboratories (KWGL) 100 This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from an industry leader and gain valuable knowledge about exploration and career pathways. Food and soft drinks will be served! ?? Scan the QR code to register and secure your spot! #AAPGRice #Geoscience #EnergyIndustry #ExplorationGeology #Networking #InternshipOpportunities American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) AAPG Students Earth Science, Rice University

?? Better late than never! How did we forget to upload this great group photo from our last event of the year #2024? It was an amazing session with Julie Garvin, President & Chairman of Roxanna Oil who shared insights on the horizontal redevelopment of the Pendleton Fractured Chalk Field. A huge thank you to Julie for her time and Garvin Resources LLC for sponsoring the event! Your support made this discussion possible. ?????? Looking forward to more great events, learning, and networking this year! #AAPGRice #Geoscience #EnergyIndustry #Networking #ThankYou #Throwback AAPG Students AAPG Petroleum Structure and Geomechanics Division American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Earth Science, Rice University Rice SPE Rice University

Could not find a better way to start the Year of Snake with smiles, energy, and hope, thanks to the faculties and students at AAPG Rice University Chapter and Earth Science, Rice University, especially Juli Morgan, Mohammed Al Atwah, Anindita Dash, Yangtianli Zhou, and others????. Thoroughly enjoyed the party ????, culminated in an evening jogging with happy Owls ????.

Join Us for Another Energy Insight Series Talk! ?? We’re thrilled to host Alexei Tcherniak, a Rice alumnus and the founder & CEO of GeoKiln Energy Innovation, for an engaging talk on: "Solving the Riddle of Subsurface Hydrogen: Approaches and Unanswered Questions" With extensive experience in subsurface heating technologies from his time at Shell, Alexei now leads groundbreaking work in developing manufactured subsurface hydrogen, driving innovative solutions for the future of clean energy. ? ?? Date: Monday, February 17, 2025 ? Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ?? Location: Keith Weiss Geological Laboratories (KWGL) 100 ??? Food & soft drinks will be served! ?? Click here to register and be part of this insightful session: #EnergyTransition #Hydrogen #Sustainability #RiceUniversity #AAPG #GeoKilnEnergy #SubsurfaceHydrogen #CleanEnergy #Innovation

?? Thank You for Joining Our AAPG Technical Talk! A huge thank you to everyone who attended our AAPG Technical Talk with Dr. Gang Han.It was an insightful session exploring how geomechanics bridges geoscience and engineering, with real-world applications across basins, reservoirs, and well operations. Also, we all loved your #LunarNewYear gifts. We appreciate your engagement, thoughtful questions, and enthusiasm for learning. Stay tuned for more exciting events from AAPG Rice University Student Chapter – and as always, great food and great conversations await! American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) AAPG Students Juli Morgan Linda Fries Earth Science, Rice University Rice University #AAPG PSGD AAPG #STEM #energy #Geo #Students AAPG Middle East AAPG Asia Pacific AAPG Women's Network

?? Join us for an exciting session in our Energy Insight Series! The AAPG Rice University Student Chapter is thrilled to host Dr Gang Han, a renowned geomechanics expert, for a talk on: ?? When ‘Geo’ Meets ‘Mechanics’ ?? Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 ? Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM ?? Location: Keith Weiss Geological Laboratories (KWGL) 100 Dr. Han will explore how geomechanics bridges geoscience and engineering, sharing impactful case studies across basin, reservoir, well, and core scales from regions like the Gulf of Mexico, the Middle East, and beyond. Learn how geomechanics mitigates drilling risks, optimizes hydraulic fractures, and improves resource recovery while minimizing environmental impact. ?? Bonus: Great food and drinks will be served! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from one of the leading voices in the field. We look forward to seeing you there! #Geomechanics #EnergyInsights #AAPG #RiceUniversity #Geoscience AAPG Students American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) #Petroleum #Energy Rice University Earth Science, Rice University

Thanks for Making the Cornhole Tournament a Blast! ?? Thanks to unpredictable Houston rain ???, we had to drop pickleball and make some quick plans—but Cornhole turned out to be a hit! ?? A huge thanks to everyone who played, cheered, and had fun during the games. ?? Big shoutout to the winning teams ?? and lucky draw winners ??—you all crushed it! ?? We can’t wait to organize more events like this. Stay tuned! ?? #AAPG #AAPGStudent American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) AAPG Students

?? Don’t Miss Our Final Energy Insight Series Talk of the Semester! We are thrilled to host Julie Garvin, President and Chairman of Roxanna Oil Company, for an exciting talk on horizontal drilling and field redevelopment. With over 30 years of experience in exploration geology and leadership in the energy industry, Julie has played a pivotal role in the discovery of 500+ MMBO in the Gulf of Mexico and spearheaded major exploration projects across U.S. and European basins. Topic: A Case Study of the Horizontal Redevelopment of the Pendleton Fractured Chalk Field ?? Date: Friday, December 6, 2024 ? Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ?? Location: MD Anderson Biological Laboratories, Room ABL 131 ?? Food and soft drinks provided! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ghZH8wsJ This is your last chance this semester to hear from one of the most accomplished leaders in the energy sector. Don’t miss out! ?? Save the date and join us for this engaging and insightful session. #EnergyInsightSeries #ExplorationGeology #AAPG #Geoscience #HorizontalDrilling #FieldRedevelopment #RiceUniversity

?? Thank You for Joining the Energy Insight Series! ?? We’re grateful to everyone who attended today’s session with Ole G. Engels on Geological Storage of CO? and subsurface strategies for sustainable energy solutions. Your participation made this event a success, and we hope you found it as insightful and inspiring as we did! A special thanks to Ole Engels for generously sharing his expertise and real-world perspectives on CO? storage. Events like this remind us of the importance of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in shaping the future of energy. Stay connected with us for more exciting events, and let’s keep the momentum going! ???? Rice University American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) AAPG Students AAPG Petroleum Structure and Geomechanics Division #aapg #students #oilandgas #climate #co2 #ccus Earth Science, Rice University