This week, EID-Ohio traveled to Ohio State University  to attend a gathering of the Buckeye Shale Energy Organization. Comprised of students in engineering and geology, the group is led by Dr. Jeff Daniels of OSU’s School of Earth Sciences.  Last year was the group’s inaugural year and through involvement fairs and classroom visits, the group has expanded to 20-25 active members.

Their goals include educating interested students on the various topics associated with the shale industry, assisting in networking opportunities between employers and hard working students interested in the field, supporting professors, companies, and researchers in projects and events, and uniting students and/or professionals who are interested in energy exploration in Ohio.

Yesterday, the group met to view a presentation from Tom Layman, VP of Geoscience Eastern Division at Chesapeake Energy.  He was in Columbus for a recruiting trip, hoping to pique students’ interest in Chesapeake and conduct some interviews with geology students.  In his presentation, he gave an overview of Chesapeake: how the divisions are split, the different plays they are involved in, and how much oil and gas they are producing.  He focused on the geosciences department and what they do.  Layman explained in depth the different internships available to students and the ongoing training Chesapeake allows their employees to take part in.  He emphasized that Chesapeake hires “lifetime learners”.

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