Energy Futures Week
Innovation, Research, and Education for a Sustainable Future
Sponsored by the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI)
Monday, January 14th:
MITEI: A Peek Under the Hood
An overview of MITEI’s role and its work around and beyond the Institute
Ernest J. Moniz, Director, and Robert C. Armstrong, Deputy Director, MITEI
Angela M. Belcher and Jefferson W. Tester, Energy Education Task Force
Theresa M. Stone and Leon R. Glicksman, Campus Energy Task Force
10AM-11am, followed by reception
Bush Room (10-105)
Escaping from Our Energy Trap
A lecture on the financial, political, and social implications of the dependency on fossil fuels
Leonardo Maugeri, Group Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategies and Planning, Eni
2pm-3pm, followed by reception
Pappalardo Room (4-349)
Tuesday, January 15th:
Energy Education Blitz
A preview of spring energy-related classes and invitation for student input on future energy academics
10am-12pm, refreshments provided
Bartos Theatre, Media Lab (E15-070)
Campus Energy Showcase
A poster session of student campus energy projects to reduce MIT's energy and environmental footprint
12:00pm-1:00pm, refreshments provided
Media Lab First Floor Atrium (E15)
Energy Entrepreneurial Class
Energy Ventures for Technologists, by Technologists
Sponsored by the MIT Energy Club
6:00pm-7:30pm
56-154
(3-day class offered Jan. 15, 16, and 22; requires pre-registration, contact
lpier@mit.edu)
Wednesday, January 16th:
Energy in a Carbon Constrained World
A panel discussion by national and world leaders in the energy field
2pm-3pm, followed by reception
Bartos Theatre, Media Lab (E15-070)
Energy Entrepreneurial Class
Energy Ventures for Technologists, by Technologists
Sponsored by the MIT Energy Club
6:00pm-7:30pm
56-154
(3-day class offered Jan. 15, 16, and 22; requires pre-registration, contact
lpier@mit.edu)
Thursday, January 17th:
Campus Energy Roundtable
An open discussion of the vision for an energy-efficient campus of the future
Professor Leon R. Glicksman will moderate a panel of MIT faculty and staff, including discussion of the green design of the new Sloan Building.
11am-12-30pm, refreshments provided
3-270
The New Energy Reality
Clay Sell, Deputy Secretary and Chief Operating Officer of the US Department of Energy
2pm-3pm, followed by reception
Bartos Theatre, Media Lab (E15-070)
