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The education of present and future generations of engineers and scientists of all nations is a priority in a world facing critical and exciting challenges to ensure that all our energy needs are met. There are proven advantages in having a workforce drawn from many different cultures, partly because of affinity with our diverse customer base, and partly because diversity is itself a rich source of innovation and creativity. To sustain this advantage, Schlumberger actively sponsors a number of distinct but complementary educational initiatives, all with a strong emphasis on advancing science and engineering in economically developing nations.
Schlumberger maintains close ties with universities around the world through the Schlumberger University Ambassador Program. GeoMarket staff form a vital part of this program and often provide the link that connects the university to Schlumberger. To increase technical collaboration, Schlumberger research centers and their satellites are located close to academic centers in Boston, Cambridge, Beijing, Moscow, and Dhahran, and the company donates software to campuses as far apart as the Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia, and Imperial College, London. Exchanges with faculty are encouraged, and Schlumberger scientists serve sabbatical postings at universities such as the Universidade Agostinho Neto in Luanda and the Colorado School of Mines. By way of recognition, a combination of initiatives to build local university capability in Kazakhstan led to the GeoMarket region receiving a Presidential Award for services to education.
The Schlumberger Foundation focuses its activities on promoting and enhancing science and technology education and careers, particularly for young people in high schools and for academics, in economically developing countries. Contributions by the Foundation build on opportunities identified and promoted by the GeoMarket units.
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