By Scout Nelson
A group of students from North Dakota State University (NDSU) is taking part in a 12-day summer program called Bison to the Bakken, which introduces them to the state’s energy industry.
This is the first time the program is being offered, and it allows students to explore energy production while earning academic credit.
The journey begins on May 18 and ends on May 30. During the trip, students visit various sites related to oil, gas, coal, wind, and bioenergy. They will meet with professionals and learn about real-life industry operations.
The program includes scheduled stops with top companies such as Creedence Energy Services, Hess Corporation, Neset Consulting, ALLETE Clean Energy, Steffes, and Marathon Petroleum.
Students will also interact with leaders from Chord Energy, ONEOK, BNI Coal, Xcel Energy, and Red Trail Energy, among others. These meetings will help students understand how energy is produced, from oil extraction to carbon capture and wind power.
The program is designed for students from many fields, including agriculture, business, and engineering. Topics they explore include supply chains, fracking, pipelines, commodity trading, soil reclamation, and energy policy.
Cultural experiences are also part of the program. Students will attend a rodeo and enjoy a dinner cruise on the Lewis and Clark Riverboat, giving them a feel of local life in North Dakota.
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Categories: North Dakota, Education, General