The McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering, The University of Tulsa presents their
Petroleum Science & Energy Transition High School Educator Institute 2025
for Oklahoma High School Teachers
Sponsors
Thanks to our university sponsor, the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering!

Thanks to our field sponsor Devon Energy!

Day I – June 23, 2025 (Keplinger Hall, 2050)
8:00 – 8:30a Welcome and Introductions
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
8:30 – 9:30 Energy Transition
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
*Energy Transition pdf
9:30 – 9:45 Introduction to the Energy Excursions Website
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
TOPIC: Science and Engineering Expertise to Safely Drill into the Earth
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 11:30 Rocks and Fluids for Petroleum Systems
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
*Rocks and Fluids for Petroleum Systems pdf
11:30 – 12:30p Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 Drilling A Safe Well
Mike Stafford, The University of Tulsa
*Drilling a Safe Well pdf
1:45 – 3:00 Drilling Simulator – Practice
3:00 – 3:15 Break
3:15 – 4:15 Introduction to Production Systems
Mike Stafford, The University of Tulsa
*Introduction to Production Systems pdf
4:15 – 5:15 Production Lab Experience
5:30p Dinner
Spudders
Day II – June 24, 2025 (Keplinger Hall, 2050)
7:00a – 1:00p Field Trip to Devon Facilities and meet with field personnel
- Reduction Strategies
- Production Facilities
- Emission Measurements
2:00 – 3:15 Basics of Reservoir
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
*Basics of Reservoir pdf
3:30 – 4:15 Carbon Storage and Sequestration
Silvio Baldino, The University of Tulsa
*Carbon Storage pdf
4:15 – 5:00 Geothermal Energy
Mustafa Onur, The University of Tulsa
5:30p – Guest Speaker and Dinner
Day III – June 25, 2025
8:00a – 12:00p Energy Storage and Usage – Experimental Data and Observations
Energy Storage using:
- Wind energy
- Solar energy
- Hydraulic energy
- Combustion engine
- Thermal difference
Eduardo Pereyra, The University of Tulsa
Mohan Kelkar, The University of Tulsa
Mike Stafford, The University of Tulsa
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 Tour of North Campus Facilities
- Oil and Gas Transportation
- Drilling rig
- Hydrogen and CO2 transport
3:00 – 4:00 Feedback and Open Discussion
Final Comments and Survey