Archie W. Dunham, President and CEO of Conoco.

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n OU Discovery’s
first Executive
Column, industry
giant and OU
alumnus Archie Dunham
describes graduates who
will make a difference.
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By Archie Dunham
55555 “A School for Leaders”
by new PGE director
Keith K. Millheim
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Re-engineers College of
Engineering
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Campbell
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Spring/Summer 1999 Vol. 1 Number 1 The University of Oklahoma
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Vol. 1 Number 1
The University
of Oklahoma
Table of Contents
OU Discovery
1 Editor’s Letter Issued by
The University of Oklahoma
School of Petroleum and
2 Executive Column: Petroleum Companies and the
Geological Engineering
Quest for Graduates Who Make a Difference
100 East Boyd, Room T-301
Sarkeys Energy Center
5 A School for Leaders: A message from the new
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-0628
director of PGE
Editor: Lisa L. Schmidt
7 Dean W. Arthur Porter: Re-engineering OU’s College Art Direction: Acme Design Works
Printer: The Transcript Press
of Engineering
Special thanks to the contributing
9 Guest Column: John Campbell
writers and to Jerri Culpepper,
Anuj Gupta, Neil Heeney, Max
10 SPE Technology Summit Draws Industry Leaders to Mefford, Bob Rice, Subhash Shah,
Campus David Solberg, Donna Spain,
Djebbar Tiab and Michael Wiggins.
12 Well Construction Technology Center: New Name
This publication was issued by the
Reflects Expanded Capabilities
University of Oklahoma and
authorized by Keith Millheim,
13 ABET Accreditation Visit Scheduled for Fall
director of the School of Petroleum
and Geological Engineering.
13 Reservoir Engineering Excellence Team 4,500 copies have been prepared at
no cost to the taxpayers of the
State of Oklahoma.
14 Scholarships, Internships: Investments with Big
Dividends
17 New Department Staff
18 A Note from Roy Knapp
1998-99 OU Discovery
Petroleum
and School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering
Geological
Editor ’s Letter
Engineering
Industry Advisory I
Board
f you are reading this you to keep your colleagues and class-
Steve Richards, Chair introduction, you are a part mates informed. Photos and e-mail are
of OU Petroleum and welcome.
Ronny G. Altman
Geological Engineering
W. Clyde Barton, Jr. history. n Introduce us to a prospective stu-
You have the first issue dent. Our best leads come from friends
John M. Campbell
of the first volume of OU Discovery, and family members. Use the Prospect
the University of Oklahoma School Reply Card to put us in touch with
Sam Cerny
of Petroleum and Geological Engin- tomorrow’s petroleum engineers.
Dwight Dauben eering’s new magazine for friends,
alumni, students and future n Be an author. Write a letter to the
Mike Drennen
students. Thank you for being a editor or contribute an article. Readers
Richard Goddard part of our inaugural issue. are invited to comment on industry
On almost every page of this issues, educational concerns, employ-
G. Carl Hale
first issue, you are either being ment advice - any topic that might be of
W. Carey Hardy introduced to new people who are interest to other OU Discovery
important to PGE at OU, or we are readers.
S. Kim Hatfield
telling you about a new initiative or
Barry Irani focus. This is an exciting time, one Change is clearly the theme of
that called for a new publication to this first issue, but some things will
Ronnie Irani
keep you informed and involved. remain the same. Like the old
Graydon H. Laughbaum, Jr. That is the primary purpose of OU Sooner Pipeline, OU Discovery will be
Discovery, to keep you informed and produced twice a year. Some of the
Joe Lawnick
involved in PGE at OU. features you see in this issue, like
Jo Ann Meyer Keeping you informed will be our wonderful first Executive
relatively easy. In future issues, you Column, authored by Archie Dun-
Allan Neustadt
will read about changes in the ham, will be a regular feature with a
curriculum being made in direct different contributor each time. Our
Michael A. Osborne
response to industry needs; innova- guest column, contributed this time
Bill Z. Parker tive scholarship and leadership pro- by Dr. John Campbell, will be an
grams that will enhance our ability open forum. We will always be
Pamela Pierce
to attract top prospective engineers; bragging about our students. And,
Douglas W. Robertson the increasing importance of grad- hopefully, the pride that each one
uate education to the petroleum and of us takes in our association with
Arlie Skov
natural gas industry, and other items Petroleum and Geological Engineer-
Walter J. Sleeper, Jr. that will be of interest to individuals ing at the University of Oklahoma
who are committed to the energy will come through loud and clear
Mark Smith
industry. in each and every issue of OU
Bruce Stover Keeping you involved will be the Discovery.
more interesting part. Here are Please stay in touch, and we will
Robert L. Tiner
some ways you can help: do the same.
Bob Waller
n Send us your alumni news. Whether
C. Arliss Watts
it’s personal or professional, we invite
Paul D. Witt Lisa L. Schmidt
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Petroleum Companies and the Quest
for Graduates Who Make a Difference
I
t’s an honor to be featured on the cover of The impairment to industry
earnings has been severe. Today,
this exciting new magazine.
companies are proceeding carefully
Of all the things that brighten my life, few and cautiously — delaying discre-
tionary investment and reducing
are more important to me than my home state
costs in any way possible. A new
of Oklahoma and the rich fabric of relation- wave of mega-mergers in the
industry adds to the inclination of
ships that bind me to family and friends there.
companies to reduce costs by cutting
I plan to maintain those precious ties until
back on employment while also
my last breath. Among a lifetime of Oklahoma slowing down, or stopping in some
cases, the recruitment of new
memories, some of the most vivid were created at OU’s
graduates.
School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering. How long will this last? In my
view, energy prices are likely to
During the months and years to remain soft for a while, at least
come, OU Discovery will be an through 1999. Much will depend on
excellent biannual reminder of the what OPEC does during the next 90
marvelous education we received, days to further restrain production.
and the benefits we still receive, as But even in the absence of an early
graduates of this outstanding school. OPEC agreement, I believe crude
As I write these lines in early prices will improve, sooner rather
March, PGE alumni who chose a than later. Asia is already recover-
career in the petroleum business ing, so demand for crude and
come to work each day and are con- refined products should strengthen
Executive
fronted by the nagging question: during the second half of this year.
“When are crude prices going to Supply will also tighten, as recent
Column
recover?” cuts in drilling and investment by
It’s been that way now for almost cash-strapped companies begin to
a year, thanks to one of the most eat into production growth. Eventu-
severe downturns in industry ally supply-demand will tighten to
By Archie W. Dunham,
history. The value of a barrel of the point that prices trend upward.
President and C.E.O. crude oil slipped into freefall last The petroleum industry will re-
summer when it became obvious bound and once again be an aggres-
Conoco, Inc.
that the demand falloff in Asia was sive recruiter of new talent, espe-
B.S. School of Petroleum real. Today, the value of West Texas cially at superior institutions like
Intermediate is about half of what OU’s School of Petroleum and
and Geological Engineering,
it was just two years ago. On an Geological Engineering.
The University of Oklahoma
inflation-adjusted basis, crude prices What kind of graduates will
are at the lowest levels we’ve seen companies like mine be looking for?
22222 in a quarter century. First, we will look for someone
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Gates and Michael Dell provide the quickly to new technologies, who
most visible examples; they’ve can switch flexibly from task to task,
created totally new ways of doing and who can be energized to use
things . . . totally new products . . . their talent on behalf of the com-
and, indeed, totally new industries. pany. Talent, like electricity, must be
Another desirable quality of new- switched on for it to make a contri-
comers to an organization is flexibil- bution.
ity in putting knowledge to work — Finally, companies in the future
one’s own knowledge and that of are going to want people who have
others. In today’s competitive en- a healthy sense of proportion about
Archie vironment, “knowledge” does not job and career . . . and dimensions of
Dunham have to be exclusively owned by a their lives. As the leader of a com-
company in order to create value. pany with ambitious goals, I want
who’s trained in a technical disci-
Successful companies are skilled and all of our employees to believe in
pline — whether it’s petroleum or
practiced at gaining access to the what they’re doing when they come
chemical engineering, finance
intellectual assets of others — to work each day. I want them to be
systems technology, or mathematics.
through alliances, partnerships and fully committed to the company’s
Naturally, the new employee will
joint ventures. True “learning goals and willing to go the extra
learn a great deal as he or she gains
organizations” that are good at this mile to help achieve them.
experience on the job, but Conoco
must be staffed by flexible, open- But at the same time, I want
is not in the business of providing
minded people who possess the re- Conoco’s employees to have a rich
“graduate education” to new hires.
sponsiveness and customer orienta- and rewarding life away from the
Companies that depend on sophisti-
tion to excel at partnering with office, refinery or drilling rig. Each
cated technologies, work processes
others. of us should leave room for reflec-
and communications systems as
their lifeblood require new employ-
ees who can contribute from day “Talent, like electricity,
one.
But being well prepared for the
world of work requires more than
must be switched on
just technical training, no matter
how good the training. Increasingly,
employers look for other qualities in
make a
the people they choose. for it to
One is vision. The traditional,
tried-and-true ways of doing things
no longer cut it in companies with contribution.”
ambitious growth plans. Growth
companies need visionary thinkers
— “entrepreneurs” — throughout
their whole organization, at all
levels. Entrepreneurs are people
New graduates need to be flexible tion, friendships, a satisfying family
who are forward-looking, motivated
and adaptable for another reason. life and a fulfilling spiritual life.
and creative, people for whom
Specialized knowledge has a short- These are the pursuits that give
achieving or exceeding existing
term value in a world where data meaning and depth to our day-to-
goals is not enough. Entrepreneurs
and information can be zapped day existence; they represent the
seek to con-tinuously raise the
almost anywhere with the click of a better part, I believe, of why we’ve
standards of achievement by ex-
mouse. To stay ahead of competi- been put on this planet. All new
panding the per-formance envelope
tors, companies must capitalize continued on page 4
not just by a little, but by an order of
quickly on what they know. So they
magnitude. Cyberstars like Bill 33333
need employees who can adapt
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A rchie W. Dunham is organizations. On the national
president and chief level, he is chairman of the United
executive officer of States Energy Association and
Conoco Inc. and an serves on the boards of directors of
DDDDDuuuuunnnnnhhhhhaaaaammmmm, continued from page 3 executive vice presi- the American Petroleum Institute
graduates, those from OU or from dent of E.I. du Pont de and the Energy Institute of the
Nemours and Company, Conoco’s Americas as well as the National
any other school, need to concen-
parent. Board of the Smithsonian Institu-
trate just as much on developing
Dunham joined Conoco in 1966 tion and the board of trustees of
relationships with their family and
as an associate engineer in Hous- the George Bush Presidential
friends, on reflection, and on their
ton. For seven years he worked Library Foundation. He is on the
spiritual growth . . . as they do on in various positions within the executive committee and the board
their professional lives. natural gas and gas products de- of directors of the U.S.-Russia
How do you foster development partment and the corporate new Business Council. Dunham is also a
of a well-rounded, high-productiv- project development group. In member of the National Petroleum
ity graduate (and new employee)? 1973, he became manager of the Council, a key advisory body to the
The starting point must, of course, gas products division, followed by Secretary of Energy.
be a high-quality student — an an appointment to Harvard Locally, he is a member of the
intelligent, highly motivated, goal- University’s Management Devel- executive committee and board of
opment Program. directors of the Greater Houston
oriented young individual, just the
He was elected executive vice partnership, the board of gover-
kind of person who is drawn to PGE.
president of Douglas Oil Company, nors of The Houston Forum and
Then, a series of partnerships must
a Conoco subsidiary in California, the board of directors for Memorial
come into play to complete the
in 1976 and became president of Hermann Healthcare System.
education process: the subsidiary in 1979. He re- Dunham also serves on the boards
n School and Student working turned to Houston in 1981 as vice of trustees of Houston Grand
together to ensure that the new president of logistics and down- Opera, the Houston Symphony,
stream planning. In 1983, he was and the United Way of the Texas
graduate will have the knowledge
named vice president of transpor- Gulf Coast. He led Conoco’s 1996,
and skills he or she needs to compete.
tation, natural gas and gas prod- 1997, and 1998 corporate United
ucts. After participating in Stan- Way campaigns, which each raised
n Industry and School working
ford University’s Senior Executive more than $1 million. Dunham
together in a way that the institution Management Program, he became and his wife, Linda, are active
understands what companies are executive vice president of petro- members of the Second Baptist
looking for in employees and, in leum products, North America, in Church of Houston.
return, that companies support the 1985 and was elected to the Conoco Born in Ada, Oklahoma, in 1938,
school’s program board of directors. Dunham holds a bachelor’s degree
In 1987, Dunham became senior in geological engineering and a
n Student and Industry working vice president of DuPont’s chemi- master’s degree in business admin-
together to ensure that new gradu cals and pigments sector at DuPont istration from the University of
headquarters in Wilmington, Oklahoma. He has been honored
ates are given the opportunity, and
Delaware. He assumed the same by both the College of Business
the responsibility, to succeed in
position for polymer products in Administration and the College of
challenging assignments on the
1989. Engineering as a distinguished
job . . . and that, in fact, they succeed.
Dunham returned to Houston in graduate. In 1994, he was recog-
1992 as Conoco’s executive vice nized by the OU Board of Regents
OU Discovery will strengthen
president, exploration production. for his dedicated service and
these important partnerships. I’m
He held that position until becom- demonstrated leadership to the
delighted to be associated with its
ing president and CEO in January University of Oklahoma. Dunham
inaugural issue, and I look forward
1996. was inducted into the Oklahoma
to reading many more issues in the Dunham is active in several Hall of Fame in 1998.
years to come. professional business and advisory The Dunhams have three
44444 children and seven grandchildren.
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“A School for Leaders”
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n the latest issue of industry” where application of
Strategy & Business, a technology is the priority.
quarterly published by One could speculate that each era
Booz Allen Hamilton, John caused the production of a certain
Quelich, former dean of type of Petroleum Engineering
the London School of graduate. As we enter the new
Business, wrote: “The scarcity of millennium, there is no doubt we
qualified managers has become a are challenged by another era for
major constraint on the speed with Keith the petroleum student and gradu-
which multi-national companies can Millheim ate, and the role of the school with
expand their international sales.” industry. This is certainly reflected
Other similar commentaries parrot However, numbers of graduates in the new accreditation standards
the same concern — a lack of don’t make the school, nor does the referred to as ABET 2000.
leadership for the future. money to which it has access. Pro- This year, the College of Engi-
If you study the genesis of petro- duction of future leaders, the tradi- neering and the School of Petroleum
leum engineering, you will discover tion of leadership in research, inno- and Geological Engineering will be
that, starting in the mid-1950s, the vative technology development and up for ABET 2000 accreditation. But
University of Oklahoma led the way application, and committed faculty even more importantly the school,
in developing so many of the giants and students make the mark of the in partnership with industry via our
in the oil business. Archie Dunham, school. Advisory Board, will define the new
author of our first Executive Col- Students go to certain universities needs of industry for undergraduate
umn; John Campbell, another and academies like Harvard, MIT, students. We will change, alter, add
pioneer and OU Discovery contribu- Stanford, Annapolis and West Point and drop courses to meet these new
tor; and 1998-99 SPE President because they want to be the best of needs for our dynamic industry.
Gustavo Inciarte are all Petroleum the best, the future leaders. To achieve real excellence in
and Geological Engineering gradu- As director, I have a vision for the leadership, and to be industry
ates and leaders. School of Petroleum and Geological leaders, requires hard work, com-
Sports teams have their dynasty Engineering: To be a school for mitment and, most importantly, the
years. So do businesses, universities leaders. This includes all aspects of will to change. Already, faculty
and schools. The U.S.News and World leadership for students, faculty, teams are developing new direc-
Report’s 1998 Best Graduate Schools research staff and our alumni. tions for our reservoir engineering
ranked OU’s School of Petroleum Industries go through various program, and the start of our new
Engineering as tied with Stanford phases as they mature. Like the Well Construction Technology
University for third place. Texas aerospace, automotive, mining and
continued on page 6
A&M was ranked first and the other industries, the oil and gas
University of Texas, second. One industry went from the technologi-
By Keith Millheim
could argue that the rankings are cal pioneering days between the
subjective, or that the resources 1950s through the 1970s, to the Director,
available to the Texas schools are too technological development boom Petroleum and Geological
great to compete against. As the days of the 1970s through the mid- Engineering,
new director, I respect both Texas 1980s. From the mid-80’s until now, The University of Oklahoma
schools for their accomplishments, a new maturity has occurred. We’ve
as well as the tradition that Stanford shifted into a “business driven 55555
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MMMMMiiiiillllllllllhhhhheeeeeiiiiimmmmm, continued from page 5
Center (previously School of Chemical Engineering and
“As director, I
called FFCF). A third Materials Science and the Institute
team is piloting our for Gas Utilization Technologies.
school through the There are other initiatives in the
have a vision for new territory of ABET pipeline that will be reported as
2000. they progress.
New initiatives in This is not a shotgun approach,
conjunction with the but a business strategy and plan.
the School of Sarkeys Energy We are building on our strengths,
Center in the areas of traditions and industry network.
reservoir, rock physics Aligning with the overall strategic
a
and natural gas goals of the College of Engineering,
PGE: To be
engineering, have the School of Petroleum and Geo-
been started. We logical Engineering plans to be a
school for envision a partner- leader in making it work. Barriers
ship with Sarkeys that will come down. Old excuses and
will build our re- history will not deter us. Only by
search capacity, and example will we show the students,
leaders.” we are pursuing alumni and industry that the Uni-
opportunities to versity of Oklahoma School of
create a master’s Petroleum and Geological Engineer-
degree in Natural Gas ing is once again a “school of leaders
Engineering and for leaders.”
Management with the As the line from Frank Herbert’s
classic, Dune, says, “The Sleeper has
awakened.”
K
eith K. Millheim Co-authored Applied Drilling Director, University of Leoben,
Engineering, published in 1986 and Austria, Department of Drilling,
Eberly Family Chair still considered the principal drilling Petroleum Production and
and Director, Petroleum textbook in use today. Economics, 1994-1998
and Geological Engineering, Most recent publication: “Virtual Current JPT Special Columnist
University of Oklahoma Experience Simulation for Drilling - SPE Distinguished Lecturer
The Concept,” Annual SPE/IADC Emeritus
Ph.D., Mining Engineering, Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, Received first SPE Drilling
University of Leoben, Austria Holland (with T. Gabler). Engineering Award
Holds five patents. Distinguished SPE Member
M.Sc., Petroleum Engineering, Internationally known consultant Professional experience includes
University of Oklahoma in strategic planning. work in Australia, Canada, the
Research consultant, Amoco Middle East, United Kingdom,
B.Sc., Petroleum Science, Production Research, Tulsa, 1991- North Sea, Norwegian North Sea,
Marietta College 1994 Netherlands, South America, and
Only current member of OU Board of Directors, Rig Design throughout the United States.
Engineering faculty in the National Services LTD and RDS-Naftagas
Academy of Engineering. LTD, 1995-1997
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Dr. W. Arthur “Skip” Porter:
Re-engineering OU’s College of Engineering
U rethink their education...its de-
livery...its content...its usefulness in
niversity of today’s global marketplace,” he said.
Oklahoma Porter’s challenge is being met.
College of Engi- Today’s CoE students are being
neering Dean taught not only the technical knowl-
W. Arthur “Skip” edge they will need to succeed in
Porter has a the workplace, but also the analyti-
vision. It starts in cal and the practical skills they will
the classrooms and labs at OU. It need to be competitive in the future.
crosses time. It crosses cultures. It Dean “Our graduates not only need to
crosses curriculum. It embraces this “Skip” be able to get jobs once they leave
state’s economic destiny. It encom- Porter our campus, they need to be able to
passes the world. And it all starts create jobs as well if we are going to
“I have challenged everyone here
with this precept... “The difference take control of this state’s economic
in the College of Engineering, from
between creating jobs and creating destiny,” explains Porter.
the faculty to the students, to
wealth is knowledge. We must
continued on page 8
understand that knowledge is the
new coin of the realm. To gain a He’s been on campus
competitive advantage in a changing
global economy, we must learn how
to leverage this community’s intel-
just 10 months and
lectual resources,” said Porter.
It’s a bold statement. It’s a bold
vision. And in a bold move Dr. Porter
has accepted the challenge of lead- already you can see,
ing the University of Oklahoma
College of Engineering into the next
millennium and the leveraging of
hear, sense and feel his
intellectual assets has begun. He’s
been on campus just 10 months and
already you can see, hear, sense and
vision becoming
feel his vision becoming reality.
Significant progress has been made
in all facets of the College of Engi-
neering. The most meaningful reality.
advancement being in changing
attitudes, perceptions and thought
patterns.
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PPPPPooooorrrrrttttteeeeerrrrr, continued from page 7
Directors and faculty throughout “This process of change is as In addition to serving as the OU
the CoE are finding innovative ways difficult as it is rewarding, but it has dean of Engineering, Porter serves
to incorporate entrepreneurial to be done to ensure our graduates as the University Vice President for
experiences into their traditional become the brave new leaders and Technology Development and is the
course work. This means more thinkers needed to guide Oklahoma Secretary of Science and Technology
group projects, where the process is and the world through the next Development for the State of
as edifying as the outcome. This century,” said Porter. Oklahoma.
means teaching the value of tech-
F
nology transfer. This means expos-
rom the moment W. the charge to make Oklahoma a
ing students to collaborations
Arthur “Skip” Porter leader in the global marketplace by
between OU, industry and govern- crossed the Red River facilitating a dialog between
ment. This means educating our north into Oklahoma, faculty researchers, business gurus
students on managing not only things just haven’t been and government leaders to dimin-
talent and technology, but market- the same...for Oklahoma or for ish the barriers that preclude new
ing, management and financial him. He has hit the red dirt run- technology from getting to the
issues. For example, Porter teamed ning and change for the better has marketplace.
been as constant as the Oklahoma Prior to his coming to Okla-
up this spring with Rick Cosier, dean
wind. Since July of 1998, Porter has homa, Porter was president and
of the Price School of Business, and
been the visionary presence for CEO of the Houston Advanced
Steve Gillon, dean of the Honors
the University of Oklahoma Office Research Center (HARC), a non-
College, in an unprecedented move
of Technology Development, the profit, university-linked research
to teach an undergraduate Honors
agent of change for the OU Col- institution with major research
course that challenges students with
lege of Engineering and the interests in energy, the environ-
the mission of turning Oklahoma advocate of intellectual prosperity ment and policy studies. Under his
into a “Silicon Valley.” The thought for the State of Oklahoma. leadership, HARC raised more
provoking new course is titled “The Under Porter’s leadership, the than $135 million in research
Role of Technology in the Wealth of Office of Technology Development projects and grants, and currently
Nations.” at OU has helped six new busi- attracts more than $13 million in
“I wanted to get energy flowing nesses get up and running. Plans industry and government support
are under way for a technology for its research.
and conversations started,” said
research park, and an incubator For more than two decades,
Porter, “not just on campus, but in
for fledgling entrepreneurs will Porter has been recognized as an
the community, over the Internet
soon open its doors. Porter’s vision international authority on technol-
and out among other intelligentsia.”
hasn’t stopped there. He has ogy commercialization and the
Porter is morphing other areas of
added the fourth component of management of collaborative pro-
the CoE as well. New faculty evalua-
technology transfer to the tradi- jects. His insight into this highly
tion and benchmarking standards tional university paradigm of specialized area is regularly sought
are now in place that compare OU teaching, research and service. He by government, industry and
College of Engineering faculty intends to produce graduates who academic organizations here and
against national standards of the top not only get jobs, but are the brave abroad.
25 public engineering colleges. In thinkers of tomorrow who create Porter is the recipient of numer-
addition, CoE promotion and tenure new jobs. At Porter’s impetus, the ous awards and honors, including
OU College of Engineering is NASA¹s Certificate of Research
standards are being re-evaluated to
raising academic standards with Recognition, which he has re-
reflect the importance of Porter’s
the intention of recruiting the best ceived twice. In addition he is the
fourth component of technology
and the brightest faculty and 1996 recipient of the American
transfer being added to the tradi-
students to the Sooner campus. Society for Engineering Manage-
tional university paradigm of
As Secretary for Science and ment’s Technology Leadership
teaching, research and service.
Technology Development for the
88888 State of Oklahoma, Porter has led continued on page 19