The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin presents their

Energy Science & Technology Institute 2025

for Texas High School Teachers

*presentations, supporting documents and resources will be uploaded to this page during the institute

Day I – Monday, July 14, 2025 (Brons Room, CPE 2.236)

8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome, Pretest, and Introductions
*ESTI Glossary docx
*ESTI Presenters Bios docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
Dori Coy, The University of Texas at Austin

8:30 – 9:15 The Global Energy Marketplace
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Global Energy Marketplace pptx

THEME: Energy Exploration & Drilling Engineering

9:15 – 10:15 Introduction to Drilling Engineering and Design
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Introduction to Drilling Engineering and Design pptx

10:15 – 11:30 Safe Well Activity Rotation (A-Brons Rm, B-1.116/1.122 in basement)
Group A, Well Casing Design (Brons Rm)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Well Casing Design pptx docx
*Casing Design pptx
*Casing Design Project docx Key docx

Group B, Making Drilling Mud (1.116/1.122 in basement)
Hugh Daigle, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx
*Marsh Funnel

11:30 – 12:15 pm Lunch (Brons Rm)

12:15 – 1:30 Safe Well Activity Rotation (A-1.116/1.122 in basement, B-Brons Rm)
Group A, Making Drilling Mud (1.116/1.122 in basement)
Hugh Daigle, The University of Texas at Austin
*Drilling Mud Exercise docx
*Marsh Funnel

Group B, Well Casing Design (Brons Rm)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Well Casing Design pptx docx
*Casing Design pptx
*Casing Design Project docx Key docx

1:30 – 2:15 Online Assignment (self-paced)
In Pursuit of the Safe Well Course
Guided Inquiry EE-1 docx Key docx
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

2:15 – 3:15 Macondo Case Study
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Macondo Case Study pptx

3:15 – 3:45 BREAK

3:45 – 4:15 Educator Outreach
Introduction to PD Requirements
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
*Professional Development Plan pptx
*Outreach/PD Guidelines Handout pdf
*Template for Friday’s Presentation pptx

4:15 – 5:00 Energy Excursions Design Project
In Pursuit of the Safe Well Course
*Guided Inquiry EE-2 docx Key docx
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

5:00 – 5:30 Post-Test and Evaluation

5:30 pm Evening and Dinner on your own

Day II – Tuesday, July 15, 2025 (GLT)

*Meet at GLT in Geomechanics Lab – 2nd Floor
7:45 – 8:15 am Pretest (GLT, Geomechanics Lab 2.106)

THEME: Reservoir Properties and Application to Carbon Storage

8:15 – 8:45 Introduction to Reservoir Engineering (GLT, Geomechanics Lab 2.106)
Matt Balhoff, The University of Texas at Austin
*Introduction to Reservoir Engineering pptx

8:45-9:00 Break/Set-up

9:00 – 11:00 Subsurface Reservoir Activities (GLT, Geomechanics Lab 2.106)
Masa Prodanović and Wen Song, The University of Texas at Austin
*Subsurface Reservoirs pptx and EOR Activities docx
*Supply List for Reservoirs & EOR Lab Activities docx
*Reservoir in a Jar Model Instructions docx

11:00 – 11:30 BREAK

11:30 – 12:00 pm Online Assignment (self-paced) (GLT 1.106)
Put it Back Course
Guided Inquiry EE-3 docx Key docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch (GLT 5th Floor Atrium)

12:30 – 1:15 Introduction to Carbon Storage Project and Well-Log Interpretation, (GLT 1.106)
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin

1:15 – 3:30 Carbon Storage Project Activity, (GLT 1.106/Rock Core Lab 2.138)
Zoya Heidari, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

UT Activity
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity docx
*Cranfield Well-log and Core Activity KEY docx
*Cross-Sections-v1-4-1ft-interval-Synthetic-core pdf
*UT-poster-Cross-section-Synthetic-core pdf
*UT-poster-31F-2-Synthetic-core pdf

Resources
*Supercritical carbon dioxide docx
*Sealing capacity Cranfield docx
*Chlorite mineral diagenesis docx
*Cranfield core notes docx
*Lu et al. (2013) paper (original research source) pdf

Classroom Adaptation
*Cross-Sections-v1-4-1ft-interval-Teachers-no-synthetic-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-Cross-section-No-synthetic-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-31F-2-No-synthetic-core (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Teachers-poster-31F-2-Cores A-B-C-D (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-A-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-B-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-C-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf
*Core-D-poster-Denbury-CFU#31F-2 (Classroom adaptation) pdf

3:30 – 4:00 BREAK

4:00 – 4:30 Online Assignment (self-paced) (GLT 1.106)
Put it Back Course
Guided Inquiry EE-4 docx Key docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

4:30 – 5:00 Integrating ESTI Resources in Classroom Curriculum (GLT, 1.106)
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

5:00 – 5:30 Post-Test and Evaluation (GLT 1.106)

5:30 – 5:45 Walk to Texas Union
2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712

5:45 – 6:45 Screening of Thirst for Power
Texas Union Theatre
2308 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78712

6:45 – 9:00 Dinner provided by the Webber Energy Group and Q&A with Dr. Michael Webber
Texas Governor’s Room – Texas Union Theatre

Day III – Wednesday, July 16, 2025 (Brons Room, CPE 2.236)

THEME: Energy Portfolio Mix and Engineering Design

8:00 – 8:30 am Pretest and Introduction to Design Project and Groups
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Engineering and the Design Challenge pptx

8:30 – 9:00 Online Assignment (self-paced)
*Guided Inquiry EE-5 docx Key docx
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

9:00 – 9:45 Energy Portfolio – Finding the Right Mix
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Energy Portfolio – Finding the Right Mix pptx

9:45 – 10:30 Design Project Assignments (self-paced)
Group A – Energize the Future Course (Brons Rm)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

Group B – Energize the Future Course (Chair’s Conf Rm)
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin

10:30 – 10:45 BREAK

10:45-11:30 Hydrogen as an Energy Resource
Laura Rivera Gomez, The University of Texas at Austin – Webber Energy Group
*Hydrogen as an Energy Resource pptx

11:30 – 12:30 Luxury of a Shower – Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Luxury of a Shower pptx Worksheet docx
*Sandbag resource docx

12:30 – 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 – 2:15 Hydraulic Fracturing
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Hydraulic Fracturing pptx

2:15 – 3:30 Design Project Work (in groups)
Each group works together on Design Project Presentation
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin (Group A) (Brons Rm)
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin (Group B) (Chair’s Conf Rm)

3:30 – 4:00 BREAK

4:00 – 5:00 Design Project Presentations and Feedback
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin, moderator
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

5:00 – 5:15 Travel Logistics for Thursday and Friday
Dori Coy, The University of Texas at Austin

5:15 – 5:30 Post-Test and Evaluation

5:30 pm Evening and Dinner on your own

Day IV – Thursday, July 17, 2025 (Austin, Houston, Galveston)

7:00 am – 10:00 am Drive to Houston from AT&T Conference Center and Hotel
Boxed Breakfast on Bus
Haynesville Movie (on bus)
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Haynesville Documentary website

10:00 – 12:00 pm ExxonMobil Tour, Spring, TX
ExxonMobil Team
**Be sure you have your ID and QR code ready to present to security.

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch at ExxonMobil

12:30 – 1:15 Drive to Wiess Energy Hall

1:15 – 3:30 Wiess Energy Hall Tour and Activity
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
*Wiess Energy Hall Activity docx
Wiess Energy Hall website

3:30 – 5:00 Drive to Hotel in Galveston
Post-Test and Survey
Finish Preparing Presentation for Friday Morning

5:00 – 5:30 Check in at Hotel in Galveston

5:30 pm Evening and Dinner on Your Own

Day V – Friday, July 18, 2025 (Galveston, travel home)

7:00 am – 7:30 Breakfast at Hotel (bring luggage down to be locked in mtg room)

7:30 – 8:00 Travel to Ocean Star (walking)

8:00 – 9:45 pm Tour of Ocean Star
Jon Olson, The University of Texas at Austin
*Ocean Star Tour Activity docx
Ocean Star Museum website

9:45 – 10:15 Travel to Hotel (walking)

10:15 – 12:30 Turning Around the Training: Teacher Presentations
Evaluation Survey
Sabrina Ewald, The University of Texas at Austin
Hilary Olson, The University of Texas at Austin

12:30 – 1:00 Load Bus

1:00 – 2:00 Depart Galveston
Box Lunch on Bus

2:30 – 3:00 Arrive at William P. Hobby Airport
Drop Off Group Traveling Out of Hobby

3:00 – 7:00 pm Travel Back to Austin