The Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy is home to OU’s petroleum engineering and geosciences programs. We provide students with unique educational experiences that prioritize experiential learning from the lab to the field, and practice environmental stewardship. For more than 100 years, graduates from our college have gone on to shape the state, lead across the nation, and create advancements that positively impact us all.
No. 3
ranked petroleum engineering program
$800,000
total amount of undergraduate student scholarships award yearly
9
college club, organizations, and technical societies
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The Bartell Field Camp, located in Cañon City, Colorado, serves as a base of operations for our students doing their field work during the summer. Located in one of the most geologically diverse regions in the United States, our students get the ultimate hands-on education in earth sciences.
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Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy provides numerous field experiences for its students, including freshman-level introductory trips, collecting trips with clubs, and upper-division curriculum-based trips, totaling more than 20 field trips annually. Some locations include Guadalupe National Park; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Galveston, Texas; Colorado; and Utah!
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Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy encourages undergraduate research through a senior thesis, independent study, or as an undergraduate research assistant. Students can receive grants to further their research, allowing them to present their work at national conferences and OU-sponsored research symposiums.
BRAEDEN MORELAND
Geology, Class of 2026
From Elgin, Oklahoma
Mewbourne College has provided me with endless opportunities, unparalleled experiences, and a home away from home. Through the classes and the student organizations, like the Pick and Hammer Club I have been a part of since my freshman year, I have found unforgettable companionship through an amazing community that shares my interests and drive for success. The school has also better prepared me for my future career by providing unrivaled experience and knowledge from engaging courses, labs, and field trips through surrounding states. The school’s undergraduate research program, through which I am working on a project related to ridge subduction and igneous rock emplacement, has equipped me with further experience in one of the subjects I am most interested in, as well as crucial connections that will help me to succeed in my future.
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