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PostApril 25, 2023

Energy innovation for a net-zero future

Tuesday, May 9
5:30-7:30 pm ET
Kirsch Auditorium (32-123)

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Join us for an exciting panel on energy innovation for a net-zero future. Researchers from across MIT will discuss current research underway, focusing on the five priorities in the recent publication, “U.S. Innovation to Meet 2050 Climate Goals."

Speakers will present on the following topics:

  • Efficient building heating and cooling, presented by Christoph Reinhart, Alan and Terri Spoon Professor of Architecture and Climate, and Director, Building Technology Program, MIT Department of Architecture
  • Net-zero aviation, presented by William H. Green, Hoyt Hottel Professor in Chemical Engineering, MIT Department of Chemical Engineering
  • Net-zero power grid and electrification, presented by Anuradha Annaswamy, Senior Research Scientist, and Director and Founder, Active-adaptive Control Laboratory, MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial products and fuels for a net-zero circular economy, presented by Bilge Yildiz, Breene M. Kerr (1951) Professor, MIT Departments of Nuclear Science & Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering
  • Fusion energy at scale, presented by Dennis Whyte, Director, Plasma Science and Fusion Center, and Hitachi America Professor of Engineering, MIT Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering
  • Moderated by Anne White, Associate Provost and Associate Vice President for Research Administration, School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of Engineering, MIT Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering

A light reception will follow the main program.

Accessibility information
MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability-related accommodation or have questions, please contact us at miteievents@mit.edu.

MIT Event Policy
All MIT Event Policy rules in place at the time of the event will be adhered to. By registering, you acknowledge that you will follow MIT policy. Current policy can be viewed here.

by MIT Energy Initiative
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