Full Title: Energizing the Future: Innovative Energy Production and Environmental Stewardship in Texas
Endorsed by: UT Austin’s Choose Energy K-12 Outreach Program, Railroad Commission of Texas, GSA’s Geology and Health, Structural Geology and Tectonics, Environmental and Engineering Geology Divisions
Led by: Sabrina Ewald, Tiffany Cotledge, Hilary Olson, Jon Olson
Date: Sat. 18 Oct. 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
CEUs: 0.8
This field trip for 5th to 12th grade teachers and university students explores subsurface energy technology and innovation. Participants will visit San Antonio field sites to learn about energy resource engineering and geology, and explore energy sector careers. Organized by UT Austin’s Choose Energy K-12 Outreach Program and the Railroad Commission of Texas, the trip includes 8 CPE hours for teachers, lunch, and transportation. The sponsorship will cover most costs associated with the trip other than lunch, snacks, and water.
This field trip starts and ends in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. González Convention Center. All attendees will be transported on a coach bus that will have a restroom. Water and snacks will be available on the bus. The group will spend 30 minutes to 1 hour at each stop. Attendees should be prepared for uneven terrain and be mindful of wildlife while in the field. Because we will be outside all day, attendees should bring a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and a hat. IMPORTANT: Attendees are visiting active work sites; therefore, everyone must be appropriately dressed. Attendees must wear long pants, made of thick, durable fabric (jeans, khakis), durable shoes (boots, hiking boots, athletic shoes that completely cover the foot), and a short sleeve shirt (T-shirts are ok). All necessary personal protection equipment (PPE) will be provided. Prohibited clothing includes running tights, yoga pants, athletic pants, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, camisoles, flip flops, sandals, ballet flats or similar style flats. Industry operators have very strict safety rules. Dress codes are for your safety.
By purchasing this item, you are buying a seat on an in-person geological field trip.
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Learn more about this and other GSA Connects 2025 events.
For additional information, please contact Rebecca Taormina, rtaormina@geosociety.org, GSA Field Trip and Short Program Coordinator.
Product Code: FT25CN407
Product Category: FTRIP