SEED in the Community

SEED in the Community

SEED Awards Book to Environmental Education Center Library
[April 2009]
As part of its Earth Day celebration, SEED awarded a copy of Connected Wisdom to the Murray State University Environmental Education Center Library.

Planting Trees in Algeria holds back the Impeding Desert Climes
[March 2009]
Smail Djebrouni, SEED Coordinator in Algeria, hosted an event to celebrate Algeria’s National Tree Day with the help of the two Algerian SEED schools…

Ten thousand miles, Two wheels, and One mission
[March 2009]
Changing Lungs is a fundraising project started in Mexico by two employees who temporarily paused their engineering careers to raise funds for cyctic fibrosis patient Raul Guzman…

A School in Argentina uses low-cost SmartWired Tools to make a Big Impact
[September 2008]
In July 2008, I was appointed SEED coordinator for Argentina and Chile by our Geomarket Manager, Carlos Aviles and Personnel Manager, Paola Mastrolorenzo.

Students in Tunisia Explore the Depths of Computer and Internet Technology
[September 2008]
“Our first step in the world of computers was to identify various technologies that we could incorporate into our curriculum.”

The Seed of Science
[September 2008]
Latest technologies “planted” in school No. 19 in Irkutsk, East Siberia.

First SEED Science Fair in Ecuador
[May 2008]
Seven SEED Schools in Ecuador were invited to participate in an event where students (ages 11-13) had to prepare science projects on themes related to nature, conservation and environmental care…

A Friend Supports SEED in Bolivia 
[November 2007]
I am not an employee of Schlumberger nor am I a SEED volunteer. After a chance encounter with one of your connected schools in Bolivia, I have become an outspoken advocate on behalf of SEED and I would like to share my story with you…

SEED Plants a Forest in China 
[June 2007]
The idea for the Korla Hope Forest came about in 2006 at the suggestion of Li Ning, the former Schlumberger base manager in Korla, who thought it was important to plant more trees in the city, which is situated within a vast desert…

Saudi Arabia: Cooperation Helps SEED Take Root 
[July 2006]
Through SEED, Aramco and Schumberger provide outreach to the city of Al-Khafji…

Glimpsing the Future at the Sixth All-Russia Youth Exhibition of Scientific and Technical Creativity
[June 2006]
SEED and Schlumberger Earn Recognition for Support of Individual Development…

The Library of Alexandria Launches Unique “SEED Corner”
[June 2006]
…offering the Schlumberger program’s hands-on science education projects to visiting middle- and high-school students and teachers from throughout Egypt and neighboring countries…

Small Efforts Make a Difference in Mhape
[June 2006]
Water Recycling Efforts in India Demonstrate Shared Interests Between Schlumberger and SEED Communities…

SWS & SEED Share the Spotlight at the 4th World Water Forumi
[March 2006]
Understanding the SEED commitment to the water project, around the world and in Mexico, SWS invited SEED to share their booth at the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico City…

Learning While Doing Brings a Dream to Life in Chennai
[March 2006]
How can a few computers and a little hands-on science change the world? Ask the students and teachers at Ewart Matric Secondary School in Chennai, India…

Releasing Nigeria's Genie
[November 2005]
The Schlumberger Excellence in Education Development (SEED) volunteers and staff in Nigeria are using some innovative thinking to help unlock the development potential of that rich but troubled nation…

SEED Hosts a Life-Changing Week
[November 2005]
Second Annual International Student Sustainability Exchange brought together high school students and teachers from schools in Malaysia, Algeria, Vietnam and Texas for a week of global thinking and environmental awareness…

Students From Mexico and Egypt Working Together for Tsunami Recovery
[Spring 2005]
Students in Egypt and Mexico created artwork, letters and cards with their ideas, prayers and thoughts to send them to the students in the tsunami-stricken city of Aceh, Indonesia…

SEEDs Sprouting in Mexico
[April 2005]
See how one of the many enthusiastic SEED volunteers shares her time, talents and passion with the children in Mexico…

SEED Students in Mexico Learn About D&M
[January 2005]
Students from Alicia Maria Calderon de Aviles Elementary School in Ciudad del Carmen visited Drilling & Measurements facilities to learn about how science and technology are part of our everyday lives…

Internet Connection Helps to Unite Community
[January 2005]
…parent with child, student with farmer. And the results are as sweet as a sun-ripened Korla pear…

Reading Clinic in Kuala Lumpur
[November 2004]
The SEED team in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has recently set up what is proving to be a very successful reading clinic at a local secondary school…

SEED at SoL: The experiences of a Malaysian student in Michigan
[October 2004]
…when I accepted the offer for a trip to the U. S. of A…to present our SEED Water Project at the SoL Conference…

A Science Day in Vietnam
[September 2004]
Among the five schools participating in the first English Science Fair in Ho Chi Minh, two are SEED Connectivity Grant Schools – Nguyen Thuong Hien High School and Le Quy Don Gifted School from Vung Tau…

All-Russian Youth Expo
[July 2004]
Once again, SEED participated in this major event, presenting the SEED web site to young visitors and facilitating hands-on science experiments…

Caleta Project: Rescuing a Stream
[June 2004]
Students and volunteers celebrated World Environment Day, June 5, by rescuing a kilometer of the Caleta (stream) in Ciudad del Carmen…

Marshall Middle School Students Visit the Sugar Land Campus
[January 2004]
Students toured the facilities, conducted experiments on water testing and water safety and participated in the Joy of Learning Collaboration with New York University…

Techfest 2003
[November 2003]
As a principal sponsor of The North East of Scotland’s Festival of Technology & Science – Schlumberger entertained over 15,000 children and adults during September…
     Read about past festivals Techfest 2001 Techfest 2002

Ninth International Youth Scientific Exhibition - ESI2003
[July 2003]
Two thousand young inventors and scientists—ranging from 7 to 23 years of age, from 88 countries and 87 Russian regions—came together at ESI2003 in Moscow to present their scientific projects, share their work and meet each other…

SEED Volunteers Help Bridge the Educational Divide in Mexico
[March 2003]
The SEED program was first set up in Mexico in 2001 thanks to the involvement of the local SEED volunteers…

Lab in a Lorry
[March 2003]
Bringing the excitement of discovering Physics to children, wherever they are - in schools, youth clubs or community centers.

International Science & Engineering Fair 2003
[May 2003]
Schlumberger scientists judge challenging and exciting projects at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF). Held annually in May, the Intel ISEF brings together over 1,200 students from 48 states and 40 nations…
     Read about past years' fairs ISEF 2002 ISEF 2001 ISEF 2000

A Science Day in Russia
[April 2003]
SEED Russian volunteers hosted a Science Day at the Nefteguyansk Experiment Research Center for School and University Students…

Fruitful Cooperation Between an Oilfield Company and a Region
[April 2002]
When volunteers decided to implement the SEED program in Ciudad del Carmen, they were delighted by the interest and energy that both the local authorities and Alicia Calderon School showed…

At National Science Week in Cambridge
[March 2001]
The Schlumberger stand on Saturday was probably one of the busiest during Women in Science Day at Cambridge University, an event sponsored by the university and the Association for Women in Science and Engineering (aWise)…