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Following tours inside the GLT, the day ended with a panel discussion in the GLT's Hildebrand Lecture Hall and Lounge, which offers incredible views of the UT Tower and stadium. Moderated by chemical ラーメンベット 入金 professor and director of the UT Energy Institute Brian Korgel, the panel brought together expert faculty and alumni — professors Sheila Olmstead from the LBJ School of Public Affairs and Joan Brennecke from the McKetta Department of Chemical ラーメンベット 入金 and ラーメンベット 禁止ゲーム alumni and energy industry titans Gene Shepherd and Helge Haldorsen — to discuss the future of energy in Texas, the nation and the world.
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