About TCU Energy Club
The Texas Christian University Energy Club was founded in the Spring of 2008 by freshman business majors Ben Voigt and Justin LaPoten. The club was designed to provide educational events and networking opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in the energy industry. This model has served as a platform for education on our national energy needs, resources and their appropriate allocation to ensure sustainability for our future. Texas Christian University, located in Fort Worth, Texas sits on top of the Barnett Shale, one of the most significant, natural gas resource plays discovered in the United States. This discovery provides TCU an excellent opportunity to offer first-hand education to students about this country’s natural resources and the emerging technologies required to access them. The allocation of our energy resources has become a global issue that will continue to affect our economy and our lives for years into the future. Since the Energy Club’s conception in 2008, it has grown to over 250 student members and is now one of the strongest student-run organizations at TCU.
