Speaker Series

Upcoming Speakers

Science and Policy: The Good and The Bad

A petroleum refinery in early evening light.

ZoomIn-Person

Charlie Brown

Feb 17 2026, 4:00pm

Community Benefits as a Tool for Energy Justice

A wooden gavel beside green pom-poms, scales of justice, and a wind turbine model.

ZoomIn-Person

Matthew Benedict '25

Feb 24 2026, 4:00pm

EVs: More Load, Lower Rates

Blue sign with a white electric vehicle charging symbol and the letters "EV."

ZoomIn-Person

Graham Marmion

Mar 10 2026, 4:00pm

Past Speakers

Geothermal Energy: Past, Present, and Future

Geothermal energy plant in Iceland

Scott Herman

Feb 10 2026, 4:00pm

Behind the Scenes of Federal Funding

Solar panels in the foreground with wind turbines against a blue sky.

Reece Carpenter '22

Feb 03 2026, 4:00pm

Electric Vehicle Energy Return on Energy Invested

Pavement marking showing EV charging spot

Dr. Charlie Barnhart

Jan 27 2026, 4:00pm

Why We Need EV Battery Recycling Policy

Graphic of a rechargeable battery, with what appears to be a salt-flats lithium mining operation in the background.

Dr. Jessica Dunn

Jan 20 2026, 4:00pm

Biochar and the Case for Carbon Removal

Circular infographic on coal with icons for recycling, water, factory, and eco-friendly energy surrounding a green plant.

Wyatt Catron

Jan 13 2026, 4:00pm

Northwest Utilities Resource Adequacy Study

Light bulb surrounded by renewable energy elements: wind turbines, solar panels, and power lines.

Ryan Bottem

Nov 18 2025, 4:00pm