The Geology Department will welcome experts in the fields of energy and the environment to the Allendale Campus for presentations regarding how the use of energy in the U.S. impacts the rest of the world.
“The U.S. makes up 5 percent of the world’s population and uses 25 percent of the world’s energy,” said John Weber, professor of geology. “Our energy choices matter because we are tied to the global economy.”
Weber added that the following presentations will help students learn about the oil and gas industry, conventional and non-conventional energy resources, how climate change impacts water and wildlife, and probable “energy futures” for the world.
“Petroleum’s Future: How Long are its Legs and What is Our
Energy Future?”
Presented by Andrew McCarty, ’15, senior geologist at Concho
Resources and Ed Warner, independent oil and gas operator
Thursday, October 22, from 4-5:15 p.m.
Manitou Hall, room 123
“Exploring for Unconventional Onshore Petroleum Reservoirs”
Presented by Andrew McCarty, ’15, senior geologist at Concho
Resources
Thursday, October 22, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Manitou
Hall, room 123
“Thinking Outside the Box. The Three W’s: Water, Wildlife and Warming”
Presented by Ed Warner, independent oil and gas operator
Friday, October 23, from 10-11 a.m.
Mary Idema Pew Library, room
030 (atrium level)
For more information, contact Janet Potgeter at (616) 331-3728 or [email protected].
