ConocoPhillips and NEED Bring Energy to Local Classrooms

April 8, 2016

Workshop Energizes Teachers to Educate Students about Energy

In an effort to spark an interest among future scientists and engineers, ConocoPhillips yesterday hosted a full-day workshop to engage and inform local teachers about the science behind the energy industry.

Twenty-one area primary and secondary teachers from Beeville, Cuero, Floresville, Jourdanton, Karnes City, Kenedy, Pawnee, Pleasanton, Yoakum and Yorktown participated in the April 6 workshop, where they learned creative ways to incorporate energy into their classrooms. Hosted in collaboration with the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, the workshop provided teachers with classroom materials that emphasize all forms of energy, energy efficiency and conservation. Each teacher received state-correlated curriculum guides and hands-on experiments that promote innovative thinking and encourage a dialogue about energy.

“Oil and natural gas will continue to play a critical part of our future, so we need the best and brightest students to keep it going,” said Randy Black, ConocoPhillips Manager of Eagle Ford Operations. “We’re proud to partner with NEED to cultivate an interest in science and energy among teachers so they can share their knowledge with students.”

“The NEED Project is pleased to have ConocoPhillips as a longstanding partner in energy education. Understanding energy is fundamental to making important energy decisions today and in the future,” said Mary Spruill, executive director of the NEED Project. “ConocoPhillips is committed to improving the teaching and learning of energy to engage students in explorations that may spark their interest in future energy careers.”

Since 2008, ConocoPhillips and NEED have provided teachers across the country with energy curriculum and training opportunities. To date, these efforts have reached 600,000 students. This year, ConocoPhillips will host 17 workshops.

NEED Workshop - Kenedy

NEED workshop - Kenedy 2

 

 

Stay Updated

Get quick updates in our e‑newsletter.

Related Updates

December 3, 2024

In this episode, TXOGA President Todd Staples and Shana Joyce, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs are joined by Omar Garcia, Chief External Affairs...

November 22, 2024

AUSTIN - Texas’ production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs) achieved new record highs for the month of September after achieving record highs just one month earlier in August, according to the Texas Oil & Gas Association’s (TXOGA) monthly energy economic analysis prepared by TXOGA Chief Economist Dean Foreman, Ph.D. Further, as crude and NGL production has climbed, in-state refiners have processed record amounts.

November 18, 2024

AUSTIN – Newly-released data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) indicates that upstream oil and natural gas employment rose by an additional 1,700 jobs in September. These new numbers extend the strength of 2023’s job growth to date, with 14,300 jobs added so far this year.

Subscribe to our mailing list!

Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all the latest news and events.

NOTE: Fields with an asterisk * are required.

Contact us

If you are interested in Affiliate Membership please complete the form and we will be in touch shortly.

NOTE: Fields with an asterisk * are required.

Contact us

If you are interested in Formula Membership please complete the form and we will be in touch shortly.

NOTE: Fields with an asterisk * are required.