January 20, 2021 - Speaker Series #1: Ms. J. Drake Hamilton (GM #1)Ms. J. Drake Hamilton, the Science Policy Director at Fresh Energy, will be discussing progress in electrifying Minnesota. She works with climate and energy policy at both the state and national levels and helps to find clean energy solutions to climate change that help maximize economic opportunities.
UMNEC Slides // J.'s Slides |
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January 27, 2021 - Sustainability Chat #1: Olivia Holgate (GM #2)Olivia Holgate, Energy Club's Communications Director, will be discussing how switching to plant based diets can help the fight against global warming.
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February 3, 2021 - Speaker Series #2: Dr. Gabe Chan and Ms. Olivia Schares (GM #3)
Dr. Gabe Chan and Ms. Olivia Schares will discuss climate research in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and share some information about the MS-STEP program at the U!
UMNEC Slides // Professor Chan's Slides |
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February 10, 2021 - Sust Chat #2: Vijay Shah (GM #4)Vijay Shah from UMN Energy Club will introduce the topic of green chemistry, a branch of chemistry aiming to reduce pollution and resource consumption with innovative strategies!
UMNEC Slides (plenty of links and resources inside!) |
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February 17, 2021 - Speaker Series #3: Dr. Mike Dockry (GM #5)Dr. Mike Dockry will share about aspects of his research on Indigenous experiences, histories, and worldviews and the impacts on their relationship to land and forest management strategies. He will also share about the importance of forming relationships and ways to advance Indigenous peoples' goals.
UMNEC Slides // Dr. Dockry's Slides (coming soon!) |
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February 24, 2021 - Sust Chat #3: Valerie Paul (GM #6)UMNEC Treasurer Valerie Paul will lead a talk on the system of National Parks in the United States, and how conservation issues and colonialism intersect. Join us for a thought-provoking and educational discussion!
UMNEC Slides // Val's Slides |
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March 3, 2021 - Sust Chat #4: Nolan Krause (GM #7)This week, we'll have our fourth Sust Chat (back-to-back from last week!) with one of UMNEC's Events Directors, Nolan Krause. He will lead a discussion on whether nuclear energy is really the sustainable energy solution we need. Join us for an engaging conversation!
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March 10, 2021 - Speaker Series #4: Dr. Kate Knuth (GM #8)This week, we had the honor of hosting Dr. Kate Knuth for our fourth Speaker Series meeting! She will be discussing her work as a legislator working for science-driven policy and advocacy. Join us to learn more about her recently announced bid in the race for mayor of Minneapolis and her advocacy for sustainability within the government.
UMNEC Slides (see inside for links shared during the meeting!) |
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March 17, 2021 - Sust Chat #5: Valerie Paul and Thomas Haupert (GM #9)UMN Energy Club's Valerie Paul and Thomas Haupert will explore issues of sustainability in the digital age. How can we live sustainably despite the energy consumption of so many electronic devices? Join us for an educational discussion and learn about what sustainability in digitalization is all about!
The video has been blocked on copyright grounds; please take a look at the slides until this issue is resolved. Thanks! UMNEC Slides // Presenters' Slides |
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March 24, 2021 - Speaker Series #5: Matt Domski from MnTAP (GM #10)Matt Domski from the MN Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) will share about how they help local companies achieve their sustainability goals -- and their summer internship program!
UMNEC Slides // Matt's Slides // 2020 MnTAP Intern Program |
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March 31, 2021 - Sust Chat #6: Olivia Holgate (GM #11)Energy Club's Communications Director, Olivia Holgate, will be discussing the work that she has been doing for her SUST 4004 Capstone Project. Topics of the discussion will include the amount of green space available on the UofM campus, an introduction to the basics behind sustainable systems, and the need for sustainable and inclusive thinking in all types of higher education.
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April 14, 2021 - Speaker Series #6: Mr. Aaron Hanson (GM #12)Aaron Hanson from the Institute on Environment will be discussing his research about the environmental benefits of solar farms as sustainable land use when they are designed with pollinator-friendly habitat. Join us on Wednesday to learn more!
UMNEC Slides // Speaker's Slides (coming soon!) |
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April 21, 2021 - Sust Chat #7: Katerina Graf (GM #13)One of Energy Club's Events Directors, Kat Graf, will be giving her presentation, "Что случилось?: Russian Environmentalism and History." Join us Wednesday night to learn more!
UMNEC Slides // Speaker's Slides (coming soon!) |
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April 28, 2021 - Speaker Series #7: Professor Dan Philippon (GM #14)Professor Dan Philippon will lead a thought-provoking discussion on what living the “good life” at the end of the world might mean. Can we lead happy lives and do it sustainably? We hope you’ll join our final meeting of the year!
UMNEC Slides // Speaker Slides (will be released after 4/28) |
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