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The mission of the Magic Suitcase Program is to enable and encourage SPE members to speak to groups of students and adults about the oil business, thereby increasing public understanding of the science and engineering involved in our industry. The Magic Suitcase was developed to be a useful tool for speakers at career days, scouting events, National Engineers Week, civic clubs, etc.

 
Frequently Asked Questions:

What age group is most appropriate for the Magic Suitcase?

Many of the experiments are simplistic and highlight basic petroleum engineering concepts such as porosity, permeability, and density which is great for elementary-aged children. However, these experiments can be complimented with a more detailed explanation for junior high students, high school students, employees, etc. We also have more advanced demonstrations available (see attached information about the 'Subsurface Simulation System' and 'Porosity Model'), but these generally require more preparation time for use.

 

How do I check out a Magic Suitcase for my next event?

1) Find a convenient suitcase location by opening the "Magic Suitcase Location" PDF below,

2) Pick up the suitcase,

3) Select and review experiment and presentation material for about 30 minutes,

4) Present to students, retirees, coworkers, or anyone else who likes petroleum education,

5) Clean equipment,

6) Return Magic Suitcase.

Houston Area Magic Suitcase Custodians

Last	First	Company	Address	City	Zip	Email	Telephone
O'Brien	Sean	Chevron	1500 Louisiana Street	Houston	77002	sean.obrien@chevron.com	832.854.3660
Dell'Osso	David	Southwestern Energy	2350 N. Sam Houston Pkwy E, Ste 125	Houston	77032	david_dellosso@swn.com	281.618.4841
Saludares	Karla	Southwestern Energy	2350 N Sam Houston Pkwy E., Ste 125	Houston	77032	Karla_Saludares@swn.com	281.618.2817
Jyosyula	Sri	Oceaneering	11917 FM 529	Houston	77041	sjyosyula@oceaneering.com	832.467.7936
Kull	Bobbie Jo	Chevron	1500 Louisiana	Houston	77002	bobbiejo@chevron.com	832.854.3241
MacLennan	Kathy	SPE - GCS	10777 Westheimer	Houston	77042	kmaclennan@spe.org	713.779.9595
Pfeifer	Steven	P.O. & G. Resources	5847 San Felipe, Ste 940	Houston	77057	steven_pfeifer@pogresources.com	713.244.0757
Stambaugh	Brian	NMR Petrophysics	3923 Oak Garden	Kingwood	77339	brian@nmrpetrophysics.com	281.468.7756
Wisenbaker	Blaik	Mayne & Mertz, Inc.	Weslayan Tower, 24 Greenway Plaza, Ste 605	Houston	77046	bwisenbaker@mayneandmertz.com	832.485.1907