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Society of Petroleum Engineers - NMT Student Chapter


This is the homepage of New Mexico Tech's SPE Student Chapter. We are a student club affiliated with the Society of Petroleum Engineers. We are located in Socorro, New Mexico. Our department enrollment is 63 students, with 18 graduate students and 45 undergrads. The navigation links to the left give more details on our members and officers, upcoming events, scholarships, and more.



Dr. Chen Classic

  • Friday, April 27, 2012
    4-man scramble. 10:00am shotgun start. Registration/check-in/practice begins at 9:00am. $35 per person includes green fees, cart, and lunch (during play). Registration deadline Tuesday, April 24. Email kmbalch@nmt.edu or call 575.835.5412. Awards to be given that evening at the Langdon B. Taylor banquet.


    • Langdon B. Taylor Banquet

  • Friday, April 27, 2012. Upper Lobby Macey Center:
    • 5:30pm Social Hour
    • 6:30pm Dinner
    • 7:30 Guest Speaker
    • Awards Following


    • Raffle Tickets

  • Winner will be announced at the Langdon B. Taylor Banquet. Raffle Ticket PDF


    • Attention Alumni

    We are in the process of updating our records. Please contact Karen Balch with your current mailing
    and email information.


    Scholarship Information

    For scholarships check the NMT Petroleum Scholarships Website.


    Company Positions / Interviews Information

    Those of you looking for internships or full/part-time positions can use the following resources:



    See the EVENTS page for more information.


    SPE Student Chapter Polos

  • Polo shirts are now for sale. They are 100% cotton charcoal color. There are one medium, 2 large, and 2 extra large remaining. $30 plus $5 shipping, make checks payable to NMT SPE, credit cards accepted-please call 575-835-5412.


    • 2011 SPE ATCE (Annual Technical Conference & Exhibit)

    The NMT SPE Student Chapter will travel to Denver, Colorado for this year's ATCE. It is taking place October 30 - November 2, 2011.

    49'ers Golf Tournament

    We are heading towards the 49'ers weekend celebration and the NMT SPE student chapter is going to host the Annual 49'ers Gold Rush Golf Scramble.

    Alumni and Former Faculty

    We would enjoy hearing from you. Please keep us in mind and plan to attend one of our events, such as our alumni reception at the ATCE, playing in our 49'ers golf tournament, or attending our Langdon B. Taylor banquet (see our events page for event dates). If you would like to make a contribution towards our chapter, please let one of our officers know.

    Club Mission

    The SPE is an organization that facilities the exchange of ideas and information between engineering professionals in the oil and gas industry, through publications such as the Journal of Petroleum Technology, and various conferences and meetings. The purpose of the SPE Student Chapter is to prepare the engineering student for their future careers in the oil and gas industry by actively participating in SPE-related activities. Such activities would help build the student's networking skills by interfacing with fellow SPE members, learn how to effectively share valuable knowledge by observing the examples of other SPE members in the industry and academia, and gain valuable organizational skills acquired during the process of running the student chapter. Our student chapter achieves these means by participating in and organizing various events throughout the academic year. The following are events that our student chapter regularly holds:



    • A kick-off barbeque at the beginning of the academic year to welcome back returning students and welcome new students,
    • Trips to the SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibit (ATCE),
    • Organize the annual 49'ers Golf Tournament, during NMT's legendary 49'ers weekend celebration (fall semester),
    • Organize the annual Dr. Chen Classic golf tournament and Langdon B. Taylor banquet (spring semester),
    • A goodbye barbeque at the end of the spring semester.

    Who Can Join?

    Anybody can join the NMT SPE Student Chapter, and students with a current valid membership as an SPE Student Member may serve as officers in the club. Any students seeking a degree in petroleum engineering (or a related field) and carry at least 30% of normal full-time academic load may apply to be an SPE Student Member. The SPE requires us to have at least 15 SPE Student Members attending our university, so membership with the SPE is highly advised for petroleum engineering students (not to mention all the other benefits such membership comes with). Being a club member of NMT SPE and being a Student Member with SPE are two different things: the former allows you to participate in our club's activities on- and off-campus, while the latter allows you to participate (and qualify for discounts) in the SPE organization's various activities.

    Contact Information

    NMT SPE Student Chapter
    Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Department
    MSEC 300A
    801 Leroy Place
    Socorro, NM 87801

    E-mail: spe@nmt.edu

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    Last Updated: 3/19/2012