The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA) have partnered together to support Petroleum Academies that would provide STEM education.  Southwest High School is the only academy in the metroplex.  The other four academies they support are in Houston ISD.  Southwest High School's partnership with IPAA/PESA began with the freshmen class in 2009.  

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Students in the IPAA/PESA Petroleum Academy at Southwest High School develop a solid foundation in the basics of engineering and much more. Students explore engineering and technology in the dynamic field of energy, where they participate in oil and natural gas production computer simulations. They also go outside the classroom and observe a university’s engineering department, meet with key individuals from various engineering fields, participate in engineering competitions, and hone skills in public speaking. Students use technology and software related to the engineering industry. The capstone of the program is the opportunity to earn a summer externship at the end of the junior year. It is an invaluable experience that provides important connections in the industry and the chance to earn college scholarships. 

 

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