Leen Weijers | Energy, Human Progress, and the Shale Revolution

Schedule

Tue Mar 25 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Memorial Union, Oceti Sakowin Ballroom | Fargo, ND

Advertisement
Join us for a conversation with Leen Weijers titled, "Energy, Human Progress, and the Shale Revolution."
About this Event

NDSU's Challey Institute invites you to join us for a conversation with Leen Weijers titled, "Energy, Human Progress, and the Shale Revolution" on Tuesday, March 25th. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public.
The talk will begin at 4 p.m., in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom in the Memorial Union, followed by an audience Q&A. All are invited to stay for a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 5:30 p.m.
Who is Leen Weijers?
Dr. Leen Weijers serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Liberty Energy. He has worked at Liberty since its founding in 2011, originally serving as its Business Manager. Leen’s role at Liberty focuses on two main aspects. One, delivering improved well economics to customers through optimized frac designs, and two, on customer and internal data sharing and reporting to improve business efficiencies.
Leen worked at Pinnacle Technologies from 1995 to 2011, where he oversaw the development of the industry’s most widely used fracture growth simulator, FracproPT. He was Pinnacle’s Rocky Mountain Regional Manager from 2007 – 2011, where he helped rebuild its Rocky Mountain operations.
Leen has authored dozens of industry courses and publications. He also played a key role in the calibration of fracture growth models with various fracture diagnostics such as tiltmeter and micro-seismic fracture mapping technologies.
Leen Weijers completed his doctoral research at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands by conducting fracture growth model experiments to investigate the interaction of hydraulic fracture systems with horizontal and deviated wells. Before that, Leen completed a Master’s degree in Geophysics, also from Delft University of Technology.
Leen and his wife, Margreet, have four kids. Leen loves to spend his leisure time with his family in Colorado’s beautiful outdoors on skis, skates, or cycling tires or on the dance floor.


How do I attend?
Leen Weijers will speak in the Oceti Sakowin Ballroom at NDSU's Memorial Union. All are invited to join us for the conversation with him at 4 p.m., followed by a reception with hors d'oeuvres and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. Parking is available in the visitor parking lots (map.)
Want to RSVP?
While RSVPs are not required, they are greatly appreciated and encouraged.
• To join us in person: RSVP on Eventbrite.
• To join us virtually: Register on Zoom.


About the Series
The Menard Family Distinguished Speaker Series hosts world thought leaders to share their ideas with the NDSU community on big questions that explore ways to improve the human condition and create economic opportunity. The Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by the Challey Institute thanks to a generous gift by the Menard Family.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Memorial Union, Oceti Sakowin Ballroom, 1401 Administration Avenue, Fargo, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Challey Institute for Innovation and Growth

Host or Publisher Challey Institute for Innovation and Growth

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Fargo

Gardening Workshop: Planning Your Herbal Tea Garden
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Gardening Workshop: Planning Your Herbal Tea Garden

Dr. James Carlson Fargo Public Library

WORKSHOPS
Fruit Plate Class
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Fruit Plate Class

307 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103-1976, United States

WORKSHOPS
NCAA Men's Hockey Fargo Regional - Session 1
Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm NCAA Men's Hockey Fargo Regional - Session 1

Scheels Arena

SPORTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Bob Log III with Crucial Tauntaun, Les Dirty Frenchmen and Big Hank
Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Bob Log III with Crucial Tauntaun, Les Dirty Frenchmen and Big Hank

226 Broadway, Floor 2, Fargo, ND, United States, North Dakota 58102

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Free Movie Night at the Fargo Theater: From the Heartland
Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Free Movie Night at the Fargo Theater: From the Heartland

Fargo Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT ART
Fargo Fiasco Amazing Race & Tour
Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 at 11:00 am Fargo Fiasco Amazing Race & Tour

Twenty Below Coffee Co. Fargo

SPORTS DOG
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. Cleburne Railroaders
Wed, 01 Jan, 2025 Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. Cleburne Railroaders

SPORTS CALENDAR
Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. Lake Country DockHounds
Wed, 01 Jan, 2025 Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks vs. Lake Country DockHounds

SPORTS CALENDAR
South Dakota State Jackrabbits at North Dakota State Bison Wrestling
Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm South Dakota State Jackrabbits at North Dakota State Bison Wrestling

Scheels Center at Sanford Health Athletic Complex

SPORTS HEALTH-WELLNESS
AHA BLS Provider Certification - Virtual Training - Fargo, North Dakota
Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 AHA BLS Provider Certification - Virtual Training - Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Safari Club International Red River Valley Chapter Banquet
Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 04:00 pm Safari Club International Red River Valley Chapter Banquet

Holiday Inn Fargo

KIDS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Ladies Night Out with Amy Olson
Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Ladies Night Out with Amy Olson

4601 University Dr S, Fargo, ND, United States, North Dakota 58104

SPORTS FOOTBALL
March Learn-To-Curl
Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm March Learn-To-Curl

4300 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND

SPORTS WORKSHOPS
Crash the Decks: National Drummer vs DJ Tournament 2025 | Round 1 - Fargo, ND
Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Crash the Decks: National Drummer vs DJ Tournament 2025 | Round 1 - Fargo, ND

The Aquarium

SPORTS TOURNAMENTS
Timebomb Pro Wrestling: Here To Stay
Thu, 13 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Timebomb Pro Wrestling: Here To Stay

Brewhalla - Market / Events / Hotel

SPORTS
2025 Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick's Parade
Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am 2025 Fargo-Moorhead St. Patrick's Parade

Downtown Fargo

SAINT-PATRICKS-DAY PARADES
2025 Indoor Fun Fly Hosted by Valley RC Flyers
Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am 2025 Indoor Fun Fly Hosted by Valley RC Flyers

Fargo Park District

SPORTS
Aetherdrift Commander Party \u2014 Second Race
Sun, 16 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm Aetherdrift Commander Party — Second Race

Paradox Comics-N-Cards

SPORTS PARTIES
Leen Weijers | Energy, Human Progress, and the Shale Revolution
Tue, 25 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm Leen Weijers | Energy, Human Progress, and the Shale Revolution

Memorial Union, Oceti Sakowin Ballroom

SPORTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES

What's Happening Next in Fargo?

Discover Fargo Events