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        Contrary to what is often portrayed by the media, the oil and gas industry will continue to be an integral part of enriching human lives across the globe and helping millions of people escape poverty by providing inexpensive and reliable energy. Thirty-year projections to 2050 show that oil and natural gas demand will continue to increase and along with coal, will make up the overwhelming majority of energy. Besides being a foundation of energy, oil and gas is crucial to extracting and making various materials and chemicals, and is used in many industrial processes that humans rely on every day. Robotics have been used in the oil and natural gas industry for years. Their use and integration in the industry is expected to continue and be coupled with AI, the internet of things, and a general increase in digitalization. The Balcones section wants to be a part of helping students to succeed, achieve their goals, and enable their education.