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Learn more about:
From left to right: Ryan
Sullivan (Marathon Oil
Production Engineer, UT BSPE 2005), Dean Ben Streetman, & Jill C. Evans
(Marathon Oil Reservoir/Production Engineer, UT BSPE 1999). |
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Marathon Oil Corporation awards $10,000
to support the Equal Opportunity in Engineering
(EOE) Program during the 2007-2008 academic year. Marathon Oil funding
plays a critical role in the successful implementation of four major EOE
initiatives: EOE First Year Interest Groups
- 14 week retention focused cohort program for 95
first year engineering students in the Fall and Spring
- Students share at least three basic sequence
courses
- Required weekly seminars led by FIG advisor,
mentor, & tutor
Engineering Peer Leaders
- 10-12 upper division engineering students trained to make
referrals & answer questions related to college life & study skills
- Engineering Peer Leaders encourage, lead, and support other
UT students in their pursuit of academic excellence
Industry Super Bowl
- Interactive professional development program that engages
students and select industry representatives in a series of competitions
- Company representatives have the opportunity to “coach”
students on sharpening their job searching skills and other career
development topics
Excellence Awards Banquet
- Special event designed to recognize and celebrate academic
and community service achievements by the students active with EOE
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