We are very pleased to announce that the article ”Biot Critical Frequency Applied as Common Friction Factor for Pore Collapse and Failure of Chalk With Different Pore Fluids and Temperatures”, SPE130447, by Katrine Andreassen from Center for Energy Resources Engineering is being considered for the 2012 Cedric K. Ferguson Medal. The Cedric K. Ferguson Medal recognizes professional achievement in petroleum engineering for SPE members who is younger than 36 and in good standing.