10th IPTC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAMME International Education Summit titled: “Innovation and Efficiency Excellence for our Energy Future” PLEASE NOMINATE YOUR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN INTRNATIONAL EDUCATION SUMMIT, 14TH - 16TH NOVEMBER 2016, BANGKOK, THAILAND Dear School Faculty, Advisor and Administrator, As part of the 10th International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC), a number of Oil and Gas industry sponsors will be hosting the International Education Summit, which will be held in Bangkok (Thailand) from November 14 - 16, 2016. The objective for this event is to select delegates (Students) who are studying in Engineering, Geoscience and Science degree programs from qualified institutions across the globe. It is anticipated that 100 of the best students will be selected to participate in this program and will be invited to Bangkok to attend this event. IPTC will cover travel and accommodation expenses for all selected students. The purpose of the Education Summit is to give the students a clear insight into the petroleum industry, to work together on a joint technical project and to provide opportunities for students to extend their network. During this event, the students will be interacting with a number of major industry employers who will be offering job opportunities to a selection of students. Before the event takes place, the Young Members Activities Steering Committee will finalize the list of selected student based on a number of criteria. Invited students will be asked to research an Energy related topic, with guidance from a Young Professional Mentor from one of the sponsoring companies. The students will then work with a number of his/her peers during the Education Summit to develop a final report and compete against other teams at the event. During this week, the students will take part of a number of activities. Details for these activities will be made available online prior to attending Education Summit. The preliminary programme is as follows: Date Event 12 November Welcome Reception & Dinner (Evening) 13 November Education Week Opening/Activities Description Non-technical discussions and team building activities. Form mixed groups of ten (10) for a combination of activities with sponsoring companies and Young Professionals. Group assignment work begins. 14-16 November International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) Students will attend the conference opening, panel and technical sessions and the exhibition, field trip, and will continue to work on group assignments. 16 November Education Week Closing Student Group Presentations and Awards Presentations held. 10th IPTC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAMME International Education Summit titled: “Innovation and Efficiency Excellence for our Energy Future” Upon returning from this event back to their institution, participating students are encouraged to share their final presentations with their peers and faculty while sharing their experience and learning from the IPTC Conference and Education Summit. Institutions should support their students to meet this activity. As Co-Chairs of the IPTC Young Members Activities Steering Committee, I would like to invite you to help coordinate the nomination of up to four students from your institution. These nominees should be picked from your top 20% of your 3rd and 4th year undergraduate Students from Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Petroleum Engineering or related Science or Engineering disciplines. Please encourage the participation of both male and female students. For each student nominated, one completed application form must be submitted. This form is enclosed. The application form includes a section for both the student and institution (i.e. Department Head, Dean, etc.). We request that the student provide a personal statement including academic background, career objectives and reasons for wanting to attend IPTC International Education Summit. For information on the IPTC conference, please visit URL http://www.iptc.com/ All students nominated must: Be enrolled in full time, undergraduate education until spring/summer semester 2017. Have an excellent level of written and spoken English. Must obtain permission to be away from their studies from 12 to 16 November 2016 including travel days. Must demonstrate in evidence that they are in the top 20% of their class. Candidates will be selected by the Young Members Activities Steering Committee on the basis of information provided in the application form. We encourage you to send us nominations based not only on academic excellence, but also on leadership and active participation in community and extracurricular activities. Once the selection is finalized, the Steering Committee will notify you if any of your students have been selected to participate. The final selection is expected to be completed by early 10th May 2016. We realize that both time and effort will be required from both the school and students, and therefore we will be available to provide you with further assistance as needed. Please note that significant time, resources and financing are also being provided by sponsoring companies. In return, we ask that a solid commitment be made from each selected student. They should consider the time away and be sure they can commit in advance. If not, another student should be given this opportunity. Thank you for your assistance in making the IPTC International Education Summit a valuable opportunity for your students. Alongkorn Meesuttha 10th IPTC Education Week Co-Chairperson PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited Nurfitrah Mat Noh 10th IPTC Education Week Co-Chairperson Schlumberger 10th IPTC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAMME International Education Summit titled: “Innovation and Efficiency Excellence for our Energy Future” APPLICATION FORM_Page1 STUDENT FIRST NAME(S):_________________________________________________________________ STUDENT FAMILY NAME:_________________________________________________________________ BACHELOR DEGREE COURSE TITLE:______________________________________________________ EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION:_______________________________________________________ STUDENT RESIDENCE TELEPHONE NUMBER:______________________________________________ STUDENT MOBILE / CELL NUMBER:_______________________________________________________ STUDENT FAX NUMBER:__________________________________________________________________ STUDENT EMAIL ID:______________________________________________________________________ NOMINATED STUDENT’S GPA / CLASS SCORE (ranking in class)______________________________ (Please enclose a copy of the official transcript of scores) All nominated Students must have passports valid until July 2017, in order to travel to the Thailand. TO BE COMPLETED BY THE DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON IN DEPARTMENT:_(MR/MRS)___________________________________________ DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT FAX NUMBER:_____________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT EMAIL ID:_________________________________________________________________ 10th IPTC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAMME International Education Summit titled: “Innovation and Efficiency Excellence for our Energy Future” APPLICATION FORM_Page2 STUDENT NAME: _________________________________________________________________________ TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT Please provide us with details of the following: AFFILIATIONS TO / ACTIVITIES IN CLUBS & SOCIETIES: (0/500 minimum words: 300) __ TRAINING: ________ (0/500 minimum words: 300) ____________ PRIZES / AWARDS ACHIEVED: _________ (0/500 minimum words: 300) __________ Please provide details of your academic background, future career aspirations and reasons why you wish to participate in Education Week. Please highlight your strengths and use only the space provided below. ____________________________ (0/400 minimum words: 300) ______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Please return this 2 page Application Form to May Asmer (masmer@iptcnet.org) by 30 January 2016. You will be notified by Early March. May Asmer IPTC Young Members Programmes Manager SPE Middle East, North Africa and India Tel: +971 4 457 5845 - Fax: +971 4 457 3164 10th IPTC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS PROGRAMME International Education Summit titled: “Innovation and Efficiency Excellence for our Energy Future” masmer@iptcnet.org