Events
UNGA76: Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through microbiology
WEI Interim Director Tim Donohue and other experts in microbiology will present on the importance of microbes on September 27 at 8:00 a.m., at the the virtual Science Summit at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. The panel, organized by the American Society of Microbiology (ASM), will highlight the importance of microbial sciences in achieving a sustainable future for the planet through the lens of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Advances and Challenges in Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Nondestructive Tools to Understand the Subsurface
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Jesse Hampton, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will discuss advances and challenges in enhanced geothermal systems.
Forward in Energy Forum
Infrastructure, Transportation, and Justice
The way we get from place to place touches every aspect of our lives, from the burdens of commuting to the access we have to basic services like health care and food. And it’s inextricably linked to the climate crisis, as transportation makes up more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Join us virtually on Tuesday, September 28th from 4:30–6:00 p.m. to learn about initiatives in Wisconsin and around the world that are focused on making transportation equitable, clean, and safe.La Follette Forum: Climate Policy
The daylong conference on climate policy will feature policymakers, practitioners, community leaders, and researchers engaged in conversation about innovative solutions for addressing climate issues and improving the lives of people in Wisconsin.Technologies for Production of Liquid Fuels from Biomass
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, George Huber, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, will discuss different approaches for the production of renewable fuels from biomass, particularly lignocellulosic biomass, as well as industrial challenges and commercialization efforts for 2nd generation biofuels..
Coal, Gas and Public Health: On the electric sector & environmental justice
It is generally well known that coal generation has a negative impact on public health and wellbeing. As utilities try to make the case for gas, public health and climate advocates are pushing back to stop another harmful wave of fossil fuel infrastructure. Join this event to learn about the connections between our electric sector, justice and equity, and public health.KidWind Educator Workshop - Eau Claire, WI
The Wisconsin Energy Institute and Wisconsin’s K-12 Energy Education Program are excited to bring the KidWind Educator Workshop to Eau Claire. Join us and learn how to explore the power of wind and solar with your students!
Grasslands for bioenergy and ecosystem health
In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Randy Jackson, Professor of Agronomy, will discuss the potential for perennial grasslands to support more sustainable food and energy systems, as well as the barriers to transformative change in grassland restoration.Clean Air, Climate, and Equity
This summer's wildfires were a stark reminder of the links between air quality and a warming planet. Fortunately, many clean energy solutions to address climate change also improve air quality, especially for marginalized communities who are disproportionately harmed by air pollution. Join us on Wednesday, October 27 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. to learn about the major sources of air pollution in Wisconsin, the communities most affected, and the potential for a multisolving approach to address air quality, climate, and equity concerns.Climate Action Simulation Game for Educators
As global leaders gather in Glasgow to reinvigorate their climate pledges during the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties, you too can get a taste of the policy and diplomacy decisions involved in limiting global warming to no more than 1.5° C. Join us on November 4th for a highly interactive, role-playing game.
Past Events
Sustainable Energy Seminar Series