News from the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth: November 2020
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The end of a remarkable fall term at Dartmouth is upon us. Despite the many challenges we face, I am grateful for the ways that we've been able to maintain — and expand — our connections with students, staff, faculty, and alumni as well as colleagues and friends around the country and the world. On behalf of the Irving Institute, I wish you a peaceful and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. We are thankful for your ongoing support and friendship and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.
~ Elizabeth J. Wilson
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Structural Phase Completed on Institute's New Home
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Construction workers guide the Institute's final beam into place. Photo credit: Dartmouth Communications Office |
On October 13, the Dartmouth community celebrated a milestone in the completion of the Irving Institute for Energy and Society's new home: the placement of the final beam, marking the end of the structural phase of the project. While public health considerations made an onsite celebration impossible, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends marked the occasion with a virtual topping-off ceremony, featuring remarks from President Hanlon and Institute Director Elizabeth Wilson, as well as a 'fly-through' video offering a glimpse of what the completed building will look like. Read more about the topping off and find links to the videos aired at the virtual ceremony here.
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Institute Welcomes Three New Advisory Board Members
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New Irving Institute Advisory Board Members (L-R) Aimee Barnes ’04, Ellie Loughlin ’89, and Ray Wood ’84
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The Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth is pleased to announce three new members of its Advisory Board: Aimee Barnes ’04, Elizabeth Loughlin ’89, and Raymond Wood ’84. "The Institute, and its progress in securing a better energy future for society, will substantially benefit from the passion and expertise of these three additions to its Advisory Board," commented Board Chair Scott Fisher ’93, TH’93, TU’98. Learn more about our new board members here. |
Remote Summer Research Connects Dartmouth Students With a Range of Topics
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As the world locked down in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the first part of 2020, the Irving Institute, like many organizations, adjusted to the realities of a remote-based world. This shift to an online space limited opportunities for onsite laboratory-based work; it also resulted in a summer term rich in hands-on, outcomes-oriented student energy and society research across the disciplines. Beyond the discoveries Dartmouth students made, the research opportunities led them to develop new skills and insights. Read more about student research at the Irving Institute.
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Energy 101 Wraps Up Fall Remote Series
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In 2018 the Irving Institute for Energy and Society began offering Energy 101, a free, not-for-credit course providing learners with a foundation in the history, concepts, and challenges of energy. Typically sessions were held in person in a traditional classroom setting on campus. Fall 2020 had different plans, however. Read more about Energy 101 Online.
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New Energy Early-Career Researchers Series Continues in 2021
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With a lively and well-attended presentation of his research on the spatial, racial, and socioeconomic dimensions of residential energy efficiency, the University of Michigan's Tony Reames closed out our fall New Energy series on November 18. The series, a partnership between the Irving Institute and professors at 15 other colleges and universities in the US and Europe, provides a forum for early-career researchers to share their recent research. The series will return for winter term on January 20 when Deborah Seligsohn of Villanova University gives a talk titled, "Reframing US-China Climate Relations: Competition as the Key to Climate Mitigation." Learn more about Dr. Selighson and view the slate of presenters for winter and spring 2021 here.
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Irving Institute and Sustainability Office Launch New Careers Program
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The Irving Institute and Sustainability Office launched a new career support program for members of the class of 2021 this fall term. This cohort-based program will help seniors build concrete skills and competencies as they navigate the post-graduate transition during a particularly challenging time. Learn more about the program.
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December 1: Info Session for Irving Institute Seed Grant Proposals
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On Tuesday, December 1 at 2 p.m. (EST), Dartmouth faculty, staff, and post-docs are invited to join Dr. Stephen Doig for a Zoom info session on how to develop strong, fundable proposals and to learn more about the Institute's RFP process. The Irving Institute seed grant program awards up to $100,000 to Dartmouth faculty and staff and up to $25,000 to Dartmouth post-docs for research and education on the energy challenges faced by society — and the societal challenges posed by energy. Learn more and register for the info session.
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Dec. 14-16 | FERC Bootcamp: Students are invited to join FERC Branch Chiefs Jay Matson ’91 and Nancy Bowler ’82 for an introduction to energy regulation. Register.
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Jan. 20 | New Energy Series: Deborah Selighson, Villanova University: "Reframing US-China Climate Relations: Competition as the Key to Climate Mitigation." Learn more.
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May 3-5 | Save the date! The Institute's inaugural conference has been rescheduled as an online event for May 3-5, 2021. Registration and details will be posted soon.
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