6 Reservoir Distribution and Characterization of Mid-Continent Mississippian Carbonates – A Major Unconventional Resource Play The “MISS” Consortium is wrapping up its 3rd year and the end of Phase I. Last year we presented 21 papers from students and faculty at the 2nd Year Annual Meeting. We wrap-up the 3rd Year with another 15+ technical presentations. We have announced plans for a Phase II of the MISS Consortium at the 3rd Year meeting. The economic climate in the industry isn’t the best for the announcement of a new consortium, but the success of the first Phase has us cautiously optimistic that companies will want to join Phase II. In the last year, students and faculty have presented 21 papers at professional meetings on their MISS Consortium work. From the School’s perspective, to date the Consortium has brought in a bit over $1.2 million in research funds and student support to the BPSG, with an additional $700,000 of research funds in company-specific grants for off-shoot projects. We have partially or fully supported 20 graduate students and 8 undergraduates. Mike Grammer / Jim Puckette / Jay Gregg Priyank Jaiswal Hydrogeology of Carbonate Platforms December 2015: Joulter Cays, Andros Island, Bahamas, home of newborn ooids. Along with Dr. Halihan, Dr. Liz Roth from the art department and 10 OSU students spent a week on Andros learning about carbonate hydrogeology. Dr. Halihan offered a new course over Christmas Break 2015. With a dozen in the group, they explored Andros Island in the Bahamas looking at the hydrogeology of this famous active carbonate platform. Based at Forfar Field Station, the students explored the coral reef and marine environment. Several students were certified divers and explored both the marine environment and did a dive in an inland blue hole that Jacques Cousteau once explored. The students had a great day at the oolitic shoals exploring the formation of modern carbonates. Andros is home to the largest freshwater lens in the Bahamas and was of great interest. Additionally, with the support of Liz Roth from the art department, the students had the opportunity to improve their field sketching skills. Along the way, they spent time with the locals, including a trip to the local church to learn about Androsian culture. Burlington/Keokuk Formation (MISS) in Arkansas
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