High School Students Invited to Explore Science and Engineering with National Oilwell Varco and Kettering University During Open House April 4 in Houston

FLINT, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Oilwell Varco (NOV), a worldwide leader in providing quality oilfield products and services, and nationally ranked Kettering University, are co-hosting a special program on Thursday, April 4, at NOV facilities in Houston for high school students.

“Science and Engineering Career Night” gives students an opportunity to learn about career and cooperative education job possibilities at NOV. The event is free of charge from 7-9 p.m. at National Oilwell Varco, 7909 Parkwood Circle, Houston, Texas. Featured speaker will be Ted Christiansen, president of NOV IntelliServ, industry’s only high-speed, high-volume, high-definition, bi-directional broadband data transmission system. Christiansen is a 1993 graduate of Kettering University

Space is limited and pre-registration is requested by emailing Ken Schaefer at Kettering University at [e-mail] or calling [phone], Ext. 9818.

Kettering University, located in Flint, Mich., is a highly acclaimed private university that offers innovative, hands-on programs in engineering, math, science and business. The Kettering Advantage provides a ground-breaking experiential learning and professional cooperative education program. At Kettering, students alternate between school and full-time work terms in their field of interest, allowing them to build an impressive resume while going to school.

National Oilwell Varco is a worldwide leader in providing major mechanical components for land and offshore drilling rigs, complete land drilling and well servicing rigs, tubular inspection and internal tubular coatings, drill string equipment, extensive lifting and handling equipment, and a broad offering of downhole drilling motors, bits and tools. National Oilwell Varco also provides supply chain services through its network of distribution service centers located near major drilling and production activity worldwide.

For more information on Kettering University, visit www.kettering.edu.

About Kettering University

Kettering University in Flint, Mich., is a nationally-ranked STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Business university and a national leader in combining a rigorous academic environment with rich opportunities for experiential learning and cooperative education. For more information, visit www.kettering.edu.