Student Projects - Copper Basin High Students attend Technology Conference in Lexington

Students Benefit from Oxy Expertise

A group of Copper Basin High School students was introduced to some of the many aspects of Information Technology and Interactive Communications during a “mini-technology” conference presented by Oxy in Lexington last week. Presentations covered a wide variety of topics ranging from Web Design and Development to Seismic Data Visualization applications. On a more local note, students listened to presentations describing how computer applications control and monitor systems used at the Copper Basin restoration site near their hometown of Ducktown, Tennessee.

Members of Oxy’s IT department offered an in-depth review of how web-based technology is developed to support many of Oxy’s business and production processes. Members of Oxy’s IT department offered an in-depth review of how web-based technology is developed to support many of Oxy’s business and production processes. One example presented was how the visual presentation of 3-D seismic data at Oxy’s Elk Hills, California operation recently resolved a previously unknown geologic issue that translated into increased well production.

Don Moore, Oxy’s Chief Information Officer presented a comprehensive look at the impact and importance of web-based applications in Oxy’s business operations – in both the production and financial functions. The complexity of Internet (and Intranet) security issues was covered by Oxy’s Director of Technology Services and a member of Glenn Springs IT department.

Don Moore explains 3-D seismic technology

Oxy’s manager of Internet Communications discussed content and web design and its impact on Oxy’s successful Internet presence. The students were also given a tour of the Glenn Springs server room and listened to a discussion on networking and site management within a small group setting.

Following the Oxy presentations, several students presented a few of their technology accomplishments. The Copper Basin High School has a Tech Team that builds and maintains their school website and award-winning Future Business Leaders (FBLA) site. The FBLA site received top state honors (Tennessee), and has advanced to the FBLA national competition.

One of the students said as a result of the conference she wants to pursue an IT career, an option not previously considered.

The Copper Basin High School Project Coordinator, Angie Cook, said “Your efforts were of premiere value in giving these students a look into a career path they may have otherwise never known was available. I never knew the broad possibilities in this field either.” She also pointed out that one of the students in attendance may have been one who “might have lost interest in school had it not been for his interest and skills in technology.” Cook said he is now motivated “with a higher level of ambition since the presentations, and is already considering a career in IT.”

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