10/28/2011
On October 12, PETEX hosted a grand opening of its new Learning and Assessment Center in Houston. Oil and gas industry professionals were invited to tour the facility and discover the rich teaching and learning capabilities of the dynamic new site.
10/4/2011
The new PETEX Learning and Assessment Center helps fulfill the latest training and personnel demands of the oil and gas industry.10/26/2010
Get a bird's-eye view of CIE's reach around the globe in this animation that provides a small sample of CIE growing international presence.
9/5/2010
PETEX is generating headlines with its new digital learning tools aimed at training multi-generational staffs. PETEX' efforts have even been singled out as a "success story" by a leading software manufacturer.
9/1/2010
Continuing and Innovative Education presents a number of new programs and services to greet both traditional and non-traditional students in fall 2010. In part three, we take a look at the impressive line-up of new courses, online tools and publications PETEX has in store for fall.
8/29/2010
CIE presents a number of new courses, programs and services to greet both traditional and non-traditional students in fall 2010. In part two, preview what's new from the Thompson Conference Center's Life Enrichment programs.7/4/2010
CIE staff member Jane Williams is a pioneer in the oil and gas industry. In this interview, Jane shares some insights on flourishing in a male-dominated field, offers her thoughts on the BP oil spill, and gives advice to students.
6/30/2010
As a result of recent events, an increased interest in oil rigs and how they work has developed. PETEX is currently preparing to launch a new animated oil rig to introduce both students and the public at large to the workings of a drilling rig.
6/28/2010
Dr. Paul Bommer is a 25 year veteran of the oil and gas industry, a lecturer with the university and a primary contributor to PETEX publications. We asked Dr. Bommer about his teaching experiences and his thoughts on the BP oil spill.
6/17/2010
Now entering its fifth edition, "Fundamentals of Petroleum" is considered PETEX’s signature publication and has remained a best-seller. Throughout three decades of publication, the book has stayed true to its original concept: to provide a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas industry.
6/16/2010
PETEX director Greg McCormack has developed and co-teaches a fundamentals course on petroleum industry economics and policy that provides a forum to discuss the specific economic challenges facing the industry today.
6/13/2010
Get a snapshot history of the Petroleum Extension Service (PETEX), the world leader in oil and gas industry training. Includes a photo gallery of images from PETEX's industrious past.
5/27/2010
Michael E. Webber, PhD, has recently published a book with PETEX that offers his unique perspectives into our current global energy crisis. He answers our questions about teaching, studying alternative energy and the current BP oil spill.
5/12/2010
Insurance professional Gary Ware of Zurich Global Energy has advanced his career through taking PETEX courses. For workers in the petroleum and energy industry, PETEX is an internationally recognized career resource for every area of this industry.3/10/2010
On Saturday, March 6, the university welcomed an estimated 50,000 schoolchildren, teachers and parents to Explore UT. CIE was there with exhibits from the Migrant Student Program and PETEX, offering useful information on these programs with interactive games and prizes.
3/3/2010
On Saturday, March 6, the university welcomes an estimated 30,000 visitors to Explore UT, "The Biggest Open House in Texas." Find out what CIE, represented by the K-16 Education Center and PETEX, has in store for this year's event.© 2012 Continuing & Innovative Education - The University of Texas at Austin
