Subsurface Engineering Camp

July 13-15, 2023

This three-day camp will explore the fundamentals of subsurface energy engineering including information about source rock, reservoir rock, clean energy, and how underground wells are drilled and produced. Working in small teams, campers will conduct experiments and compete to see who achieves the best design drilling fluid recipe that will contain air pressure and prevent air from passing along the cylinder. These experiments are conducted to simulate actual drilling well operations in the field. This camp will introduce 6th-12th grade students to the fundamentals of subsurface energy engineering and transition to a cleaner energy system. Awards will be given in the form of gift cards - $250 for 1stplace, $200 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place.
  • Registration Details
  • Camp activities
  • Transportation Policy
  • Campus Cancellation Policy

Registration Details

Date: July 13-15, 2023

Eligibility: Rising 6th - 12th graders

Capacity: Space is limited to 30 students.

Registration Fee:  $50.00
The Registration Fee includes all materials for the three-day camp. This is a day-camp; all campers are required to bring their own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

REGISTRATIONS TBA

Registration Cancellation Policy

Persons wishing to cancel their registration must do so two weeks (14 full days) prior to the first day of their chosen program. No refunds will be made after this date.

Camp activities

  • Drilling fluid project design.
  • Design drilling fluid recipe that will contain air pressure and prevent air to pass along the cylinder.
  • Use the volume balance concept to achieve the desired mud density

Transportation Policy

Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Missouri S&T.

Campus Cancellation Policy

Missouri S&T reserves the right to cancel any program in the event of insufficient registrations, severe weather or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately via email and phone, and all fees will be returned in full.

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