Open Exploration

Pandemic Rising

How COVID-19 hit the energy industry by bringing down prices and creating opportunities for innovation to rise against the odds.

Digging In

How Studio X empowers geoscientists with products that support their core competencies at every level.

A Closer Look at Why Innovation in the Energy Industry is a Win for Inclusivity

Open innovation in the oil and gas Iindustry Is a win for innovation and inclusivity.

The Energy Sector Has Always Been Volatile — But The Drive to Innovate Has Not

Nearly every industry over the past decade has been transformed by technology — that includes the oil and gas industry.

Open Source Is Everywhere

Openness is not a fast-moving train in the energy industry. Why is that? How can we get better?

Exploration is in Urgent Need of Innovation: New Talent and AI Will Lead the Way

As digital transformation propels the energy landscape forward, one segment of the industry is ripe with opportunities: exploration.

Finding Your Explorer Path & How to Win Work: A Webinar

Learn tools that will help you make the next step in your geologist career.

Your Data Hygienist is Calling and It’s a Robot

AI data hygiene has the power to change the geoscience industry. Here’s how.

How Does Studio X Support Geoscientists and Data Scientists?

Our goal is to propel scientists forward. Learn how we’re using open exploration to support the geoscience and data science communities.

Why Building Connections Within the Scientific Community Matters

Collaboration is the key to successful energy exploration. Discover how Studio X is creating a path for connection within the geoscience industry.

How to Learn the Fundamentals of Geology

Discover everything you need to know about how to become a geologist.

Studio X Published in EAGE’s First Break

Learn how Studio X is changing the future of exploration in the First Break EAGE publication.

What Jobs Can I Get with a Geoscience Degree?

Learn about some geoscience careers, including how to get involved at Studio X.

What Geoscience Courses Should I Take?

Continuing to learn is imperative for geoscientists. Discover where to find geoscience courses to grow your skills and experience.

Keep Geoscience Weird Winners

Meet our top four Xeekers and learn about their winning submissions.

How Xeek Contestants Learned Data Science

How do you get into the world of data science? If our Xeek contestants prove anything, it’s that the road looks different for everyone.

Innovating with Discipline: Paul Genberg for Forbes

Transform your innovation process in five simple steps. Studio X CEO, Paul Genberg, breaks it down for Forbes.

2022 Trends We’re Watching

Trends that will affect how the energy industry grows and changes in the coming year.

XCover: Connecting the World’s Best Geoscientists to Flexible Exploration Projects

How XCover is using cutting-edge technology, collaboration, and innovative workflows to transform the exploration industry.

The SixLab Accelerator Showcase

Your chance to pitch your startup to major players and investors in the energy industry, including Shell.

Meet Tracy Jones Martin, XCover’s New Director

Read our Q&A to learn about Tracy’s experience and her plans for XCover.

You Don't Have to be a Geologist to Win a Xeek Challenge

How and why Xeek creates challenges that are open to the greater scientific community.