What is PioPetro?

PioPetro is a non-profit initiative established in 2019 by the faculty of Marietta College (Dr. Ahmed Algarhy) with the goal of offering free digital educational resources to students and professionals worldwide who are interested in the oil and gas industry. The project is a collaborative effort involving universities, petroleum companies, and industry experts. PioPetro provides an online platform for sharing video recordings, e-learning tools, and virtual reality technology to help current college students gain a better understanding of oil and gas concepts and prepare for careers in the field. The initiative is run by volunteers who come from both academia and the industry.

The E3 Online Student Conference is a collaborative effort between PioPetro and the petroleum engineering departments of Marietta College and the University of Houston. This annual event offers students a unique opportunity to engage with top speakers and panel discussions on crucial topics related to Earth, Energy, and the Environment.

This year's conference theme will focus on Energy Transition, Nuclear and Sustainable Energy, Earth and Other Planets, Global Warming, and the Environment. It promises to be an informative and thought-provoking platform for students to learn from industry experts and explore these essential issues in greater depth.

With over 3500 students worldwide attending in 2022 and more than 2700 students in 2021, the E3 Student Online Conference continues to grow in popularity. In 2023, the organizers aim to reach even greater heights, with a target of 5000 attendees from around the globe participating online.