Andlinger Center for Energy + the Environment

From lectures to special events featuring prominent guest speakers, the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment has hosted a number of exceptional gatherings over the years.

The center is most known for its Highlight Seminar Series. Notable experts in energy and environmental issues from all over the world are invited to speak.

Most seminars are held on Thursdays (unless otherwise noted) from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the center’s Maeder Hall. A reception will be provided in the lobby of Maeder Hall immediately following the seminar.

Other events will be listed here and on the homepage.

Highlight Seminar Series: Richard Moss, Columbia University’s Earth Institute

Date: November 15, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder

Richard Moss, senior visiting research scientist at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, will discuss “Science to Inform Adaptation and Mitigation: A New Model for Assessments” as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. ABSTRACT Many cities, states, tribes, and private interests see the need to respond to the risks of climate change. They have conducted vulnerability assessments […]

Highlight Seminar Series: Rene Janssen, Eindhoven University of Technology

Date: December 6, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder Hall

Rene Janssen, of Eindhoven University of Technology, will speak on molecular materials and nanosystems as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. Janssen’s abstract and biography will be posted closer to the date of this seminar. The 2018/2019 Highlight Seminars Series will be held on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Maeder Hall at the Andlinger Center. Lunch […]

Highlight Seminar Series: Vivian Loftness, Carnegie Mellon University

Date: February 28, 2019

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder Hall

Vivian Loftness, of Carnegie Mellon University, will discuss “Environmental design and sustainability, and advanced building systems integration” as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. Professor Loftness’ abstract and biography will be posted closer to the date of this seminar. The 2018/2019 Highlight Seminars Series will be held on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Maeder Hall at […]

Highlight Seminar Series: Timothy Donohue, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Date: March 28, 2019

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder Hall

Timothy Donohue, of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will speak “On the road to sustainable production of fuels & chemicals from biomass” as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. Professor Donohue’s abstract and biography will be posted closer to the date of this seminar. The 2018/2019 Highlight Seminars Series will be held on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 […]

Highlight Seminar Series: Sally Benson, Stanford University

Date: April 18, 2019

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder Hall

Professor Sally Benson, of Stanford University, will speak on “Technologies and pathways to reducing greenhouse gas emissions” as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. Professor Benson’s abstract and biography will be posted closer to the date of this seminar. The 2018/2019 Highlight Seminars Series will be held on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Maeder Hall […]

Highlight Seminar Series: Dennis Whyte, MIT

Date: May 9, 2019

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Maeder Hall

Dennis Whyte, of MIT, will speak on the topic of fusion energy as part of the 2018/2019 Highlight Seminar Series. Professor Whyte’s abstract and biography will be posted closer to the date of this seminar. The 2018/2019 Highlight Seminars Series will be held on Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Maeder Hall at the Andlinger Center. Lunch will be served […]