For many reasons, men and women of science and engineering do not seek for public office despite how their fields of knowledge can influence government policies and decisions. But perhaps when there is an opportunity, like the President with his power of appointing government officials, they would consider. Such is the case of Rex Tillerson. An ex-CEO of oil and gas company ExxonMobil, he was nominated by U.S. President Donald Trump as secretary of state and confirmed to the post in February 2017. He willfully accepted the job, becoming the first secretary of state in modern history who had no experience in any public office before being appointed.
For this month’s cover story, get to know the former CEO of ExxonMobil and current US Secretary of State prior to his current position and learn more about his career as an oil and gas engineer.
Learn more about what went on in the industry this month. Find out why BNP Paribas, France’s biggest listed bank, stopped doing business with companies whose main business is exploration, production, trading, or marketing of oil and gas from shale or tar sands projects. Read the latest news on the next generation Weir control valve designs, developed to optimize performance at competitive value. Find out how ADNOC strengthened its energy partnership with Japan as it pursues growth opportunities. Learn more about the newest joint venture of Borax and Infinergy for a 325 MW onshore wind in the UK. Get updated with Rockwell Automation as it plans to showcase its digital oilfield and ConnectedProduction Solutions for increased profitability in the oil and gas sector at the ADIPEC 2017.
When it comes to our finances, we know we have to be wise about managing the money we earn. From investing to saving money for emergency, we need to learn different tips and develop the right habits so that we wouldn’t have to end up penniless. Every engineer needs to learn proper money management. Find out which habit you must develop to properly manage your finances. Get to know the right terms used in finance and learn how to think like a billionaire. If you happen to be in a relationship, check out our financial tips for engineer couples too. Lastly, find out how engineers can make the most out of their emergency funds.
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