Energy Seminar (Fall 2008)

Margot Gerritsen discusses the potential of marine energy technology within the current energy crisis. Dr. Gerritsen is an assistant professor in energy resources engineering. (December 3, 2008)

Yi Cui discusses methods of energy storage for nanotechnological advances in materials science. Dr. Cui is a professor in materials science and engineering at Stanford University. (November 19, 2008)

Dr. O'Donnell discusses why solar thermal power is important, what technologies it uses, and the potential it has in the world of environmental economics. (November 12, 2008)

Stephen Pacala discusses how we can easily come to rational solutions to the issue of climate change and how personal income is linked to personal emissions. Dr. Pacala is a Professor of Biology. (November 5, 2008)

(October 29, 2008) Michael McGehee and Alan Sellinger talk about a new laboratory on campus, Center for Advanced Molecular Photovoltaics (CAMP). Dr. McGehee and Dr. Sellinger are professors of Materials Science and Engineering.

Roland Horne talks about the future of oil in the world's ever-changing energy economy. Dr. Horne is the Thomas Davies Barrow Professor in the School of Earth Sciences at Stanford University. (October 22, 2008)

William McDonough talks about the abundance of the world and how we can enhance sustainability by techniques of intelligent design through entrepreneurship and innovation. William McDonough is a world-renowned architect and designer. (October 15, 2008)

Michael Klare discusses the energy implications in his new book, Rising Power, Shrinking Planet: The New Geopolitics of Energy. Michael Klare is the Five College Professor of Peace & World Security Studies at Hampshire College. (October 8, 2008)

Mark Jacobson discusses different options for addressing climate and air pollution. Dr. Jacobson is a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. (October 1, 2008)

Terry Karl discusses the resource course, outlining why countries that are so rich in oil exports have such poor quality of life. Terry Karl is the Gildred Professor of Latin American Studies and Political Science at Stanford. (September 24, 2008)