The Marcellus Shale: Science and Technology

The discovery that the Marcellus Shale can be a prolific source of natural gas poses both opportunities and challenges to New York and nearby states. Robert Kleinberg, a physicist with Schlumberger, a leading geophysical exploration company, discussed the economic, geological, chemical, technological and environmental aspects of the gas shale phenomenon Feb. 3, 2011 as part of the Moses Passer Lecture Series.