STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A generous gift from Petroleum Experts Limited (Petex) will expand hands-on learning and research opportunities for Tarleton State University students and faculty in geoscience and the Mayfield College of Engineering.
Through the gift, Petex has provided 10 educational licenses for the MOVE suite, a collection of structural geology and petroleum engineering tools widely used in academic and industry settings. Valued at $2.76 million, the software will support advanced geological modeling, analysis and research.
The suite includes 11 integrated products with capabilities in structural geology, geomechanical modeling, fracture analysis and petroleum system evaluation. Students in master’s and doctoral programs will use the software in graduate-level courses and research, gaining practical experience with tools used by professionals in the field.
“We are extremely grateful to Petroleum Experts Limited for this generous gift to Tarleton State University,” said Dr. Kevin Johnson, Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. “Access to leading-edge technologies is essential to preparing students for successful careers. This software will strengthen our geoscience programs by giving students opportunities to develop technical skills and apply their knowledge using tools widely used in the profession.”
Access to the MOVE suite will allow students to apply classroom concepts using sophisticated modeling and analytical tools, strengthening the hands-on experience that prepares Tarleton State graduates to enter the workforce with relevant technical skills.
“As we prepare to launch our petroleum engineering program, this gift from Petroleum Experts Limited will provide students with access to the same advanced technologies used throughout the energy industry,” said Dr. Rafael Landaeta, Dean of the Mayfield College of Engineering. “The MOVE suite will strengthen our curriculum, expand research opportunities, and provide students with the technologies, industry-relevant skills, and real-world experiences that will empower them to lead and innovate from day one.”
The MOVE suite provides an integrated environment for interpreting geological data, constructing cross sections and 3D models, restoring and validating geological structures, and conducting geomechanical, fracture and fault analysis.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of more than 28,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 127 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real-world learning and address regional, state and national needs.