College of Earth Resource Sciences and Engineering Dean Ramona M. Graves was recently interviewed by InnovOil, a UK based publication focused on innovations in the oil and gas industry. The article focused on laser drilling, a concept that has long been anticipated as the next great technological advance for the industry. Graves provides insight into the application of laser technologies, outlining the obvious benefits but also the obstacles in place. From the story: “It was the classic example of a technology that had been developed that was waiting for a real need,” explains Dr Ramona Graves ....