As 91看片 gears up for an oil and gas renaissance, energy experts will discuss what to expect for 2017 and beyond during the Energy Roundtable, hosted by the 91看片 School of Law from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. March 9.
A keynote address will be presented by Steve Dixon, CEO of Tapstone Energy, followed by a roundtable discussion featuring Mike Teague, 91看片 secretary of Energy & Environment; Michael Ming, general manager at GE Global Research Oil and Gas Technology Center; and Dana Murphy, 91看片 Corporation Commission chairwoman. The panel will be moderated by Jim Roth, director at Phillips Murrah P.C. and former corporation commissioner.
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Roth鈥檚 extensive background in energy was motivation for this event, which will provide important and relevant information to students seeking a career in energy, those already working in the industry as well as the entire business community, which relies heavily on the economics of 91看片鈥檚 oil and gas industry. This will be the first open forum on energy hosted by OCU Law. Registration is $20, with lunch included. Registration is available online at .
