26 Izabelle Buentello was the first graduate of OSU’s Accelerated Master’s Program, setting a strong example for future students. During her time at OSU, she demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and research success, securing a total of $16,750 in scholarships and grants including: The Oklahoma Geological Foundation Geology Fellowship ($3,000), Wallace E. Pratt Memorial Grant from AAPG Grants-in-Aid ($2,750), Michael S. Johnson Scholarship from RMAG ($6,000), and the OERB Geosciences Fellowship Award ($5,000). Izabelle presented her research at AAPG and GSA, winning the RMAG Planalp Award at MCAAPG for Best Poster in a professional session. She also served as President of OSUGS (20222023) and AAPG (2023-2024). She and Dr. Grammer are preparing a peerreviewed publication from her thesis, where she is first author. Now at ConocoPhillips in Houston, Izabelle continues to apply her expertise in the energy industry. Her achievements highlight the impact of OSU’s Accelerated Master’s Program, and we are excited to see where her career takes her next! Izabelle Buentello was the first graduate of OSU’s Accelerated Master’s Program, setting a strong example for future students. During her time at OSU, she demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and research success, securing a total of $16,750 in scholarships and grants including: The Oklahoma Geological Foundation Geology Fellowship ($3,000), Wallace E. Pratt Memorial Grant from AAPG Grants-in-Aid ($2,750), Michael S. Johnson Scholarship from RMAG ($6,000), and the OERB Geosciences Fellowship Award ($5,000). Izabelle presented her research at conferences such as AAPG and GSA, winning the Roger N. Planalp Award at MC-AAPG for Best Poster in a professional session and 3rd place overall in the graduate student poster session at GSA. She also served as President of OSUGS (2022-2023) and AAPG (20232024). She and Dr. Grammer are preparing a peer-reviewed publication from her thesis, where she is first author. Now at ConocoPhillips in Houston, Izabelle continues to apply her expertise in the energy industry. Her achievements highlight the impact of OSU’s Accelerated Master’s Program, and we are excited to see where her career takes her next! Recent Graduate Spotlight Izabelle Buentello spring.2025
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