as the keynote speaker event as well as the annual fluid conference, which was earlier set for the 13th to the 15th of April in Houston Texas, were cancelled and may be re- scheduled for later dates.
The highlights of the spring semester featured two lunch
and learns which are typically an hour-long lecture given
to students in an environment similar to the classroom
where students can learn and are able to discuss mat-
ters related to the current state as well as outlooks of the
oil and gas industry. This year, Mines AADE hosted Da-
vid Ramsden Wood (DRW) with Hot Take of the Day and
Hanna Golike with Integrated Petroleum Technologies to
speak on industry practices as well as outlooks on the fu -
Mines AADE and PET members at the Topgolf social event.
ture of the oil and gas industry. Moreover, a rig tour was hosted by Ensign in the area of Firestone, Colorado and it
availed students an opportunity to visualize materials learned in class on a more practical and realistic basis. Furthermore, the annual Mudbug
was held in conjunction with Mines SPE and AAPG. The Mudbug is a traditional event of the Mines petroleum engineering department where
students and faculty members come together to socialize and enjoy the infamous “Crawfish Boil”. Mines AADE in conjunction with Mines PET
also organized a social event at Topgolf in Centennial Colorado, where members came together to socialize in teams.
Another important highlight of the semester for the Mines AADE chapter was the 3rd annual corporate scholarship dinner, where the AADE Rockies chapter gave out grants in the amount of about $25,000 to students across the local region. The dinner was held in Denver, Colorado and about 5 members of the Mines AADE were awarded scholarships on that day.
In retrospect, these events provided students additional opportuni - ties to socialize, network with industry professionals and engage in mind stimulating conversations that are important for self-develop - ment. In essence, the club fulfilled its primary objectives to its mem - bers despite the eccentric nature of the year’s last quarter. Going for - ward, Mines AADE anticipates planning more events for the coming academic year and particularly supporting prospective seniors and juniors, who did not get a chance to experience the summer field ses - sions, with an opportunity of a similar experience through some sort of site-seeing events and/or rig-tours.
Mines AADE members at the Ensign Rig tour.
American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
We had a rollercoaster year. ARMA lost an amazing advisor early in the fall semester, Dr. Azra Tutunctu. She was a tremendous support to the organization and will be dearly missed. However, Dr. Priscilla Nelson of the Mining Department is the newly-ap- pointed ARMA advisor and has served admirably in that capac- ity this semester. The organization had one active member that was current on their dues this winter and, after a very success - ful recruitment drive, is now up to 52 active, dues-paying mem - bers. Plans have been made for a field trip to the Edgar Mine to observe a blasting sequence, several lectures and possibly a demonstration at the Earth Mechanics Institute. The organiza - tion seeks to offer more educational opportunities and other benefits to its members. If you have any interest in putting on a webinar, giving a lecture, helping with a workshop or supporting the organization in any other way, please reach out to Mines. arma@gmail.com. Also, the organization has started a monthly newsletter and would be very excited to highlight cutting-edge research or momentous projects that have been undertaken recently by our alumni. If you or your organization would like some recognition, please reach out. Thank you for the support!
Students at training session.
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