Comments on: Missouri S&T makes list of “degrees of the future” for energy engineering

By: Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 23:22:30 +0000

We have recently introduced new degree programs in “Carbon Managment” and “Automation Engineering” and are working on a new program in “Energy Economics”. Much of this work relies on the expertise S&T faculty have developed over the years in the “signature area” from which our university will benefit from through the next decade! Glad to see this effort is being recognized.

By: Bradley Brown

Bradley Brown — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:32:52 +0000

There is a segment of Engineering out in the real world comprised of “Energy Engineers”. These folks, of which I am one, typically take a class provided by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) and then take an exam to become a “Certified Energy Manager” (CEM). The jobs and companies looking for people with this certification typically work at large manufacturing plants, large university campuses, Department of Defense Air Force, Army, Navy/Marine Bases, and any other entity with very large utility bills. These folks look for opportunities to reduce utility usage and subsequently utility bills. The work may entail developing and changing a manufacturing process to use less energy, replacing equipment with more energy efficient equipment, developing renewable energy resources such as solar PV, solar water heating, Combined Heat and Power (CHP)/Co-Gen Plants, evaluating utility bill rates/structures and tariffs to qualify for a better rate, and on and on. Additionally, especially in the DOD, energy “resiliency” has become a big issue (keeping the facilities operating in case of grid power failure). Designing and building micro-grids come into play in this arena. Maybe once a year the University could have the AEE come in and offer the CEM class & test since it is a valuable certificate for job placement.

By: Roger Fleming

Roger Fleming — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:27:40 +0000

Just don’t get sucked in to the false theorem that petroleum in our society is going to go away anytime soon. Unless you guys (and gals) can invent an entirely new replacement for gasoline and diesel, a degree in Petroleum Engineering will be very valuable for many years to come.

RS Fleming , MS PE ’73 and MS Engr Mgmt ’73.
Retired ExxonMobil, Retired