The Energy Forum

16: Students in Energy: Building Careers for a Changing Industry


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The energy sector is evolving fast, and so are the opportunities for the next generation. In this episode of “The Energy Forum,” Michael Maher, chief of research operations at the Center for Energy Studies, and Nicole Van Den Heuvel, associate dean of students and executive director of Rice University’s Center for Career Development, explore how students are preparing for careers across oil and gas, renewables, consulting, finance, and beyond. They discuss what employers value most, how recruiting has shifted in a digital world, and the skills that set students apart.

 

This episode was recorded on August 14, 2025. 

 

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  • Nicole Van Den Heuvel, https://profiles.rice.edu/staff/nicole-van-den-heuvel 
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