UH Energy Transition Institute launches radio show and online webinars focused on addressing grand challenges in energy

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2024-10-18

(Press-News.org) HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2024 –The University of Houston Energy Transition Institute is launching two educational series focused on exploring the unfolding energy transition and addressing the grand challenges in energy.

Starting October 21, "Driving the Energy Transition," will air on Houston Public Media’s KUHF News 88.7 with new episodes launching every two weeks on Mondays. The following day, October 22, the Energy Transition Webinar series will begin, running biweekly on Tuesdays and offering online discussions featuring UH experts and others.

“UH is The Energy University, and 'Energy Transition' is the topic that should be on everyone’s mind right now,” said Joe Powell, ETI founding executive director. “How do we meet the dual challenge of expanding supply for equitable global access to energy, while also reducing fossil carbon dioxide emissions to address climate change? How do we continue to produce but also recycle the high-performance hydrocarbon products, which underpin our quality of life?”

The radio series will use short thought-provoking episodes to explore the innovations, policies and technologies shifting the world to lower-carbon resources, offering valuable insights to help shape a sustainable future.

The webinar series will offer deeper dives into important topics like the hydrogen economy, carbon capture, the circular economy, and sustainable energy practices. These webinars will feature insights from UH faculty, students, industry leaders, and energy pioneers, providing actionable strategies for navigating the evolving energy landscape – starting from Texas with implications around the world.

Founded in 2022 with a $10 million commitment from Shell USA Inc. and Shell Global Solutions (US) Inc., the ETI focuses on hydrogen, carbon management, and circular plastics. Collaborating with academic and industry partners, the institute aims to promote reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy solutions for all.

“Both these programs are ways for us to reach and share information with our stakeholders in the Houston ecosystem, region, nation and world about the latest trends in research and policy related to the energy transition,” said Debalina Sengupta, chief operating officer at ETI. “Our aim is to provide reliable scientific evidence-based knowledge for all, to enable them to make informed decisions for the future of energy.”

You can learn more about these ETI programs here: Education & Outreach - University of Houston (uh.edu)

For more information about the ETI, click here. Also, check out ETI’s new LinkedIn page.

About the University of Houston

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally competitive Houston and Gulf Coast Region by providing world-class faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships. Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse regions in the country, UH is a federally designated Hispanic, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution with enrollment of more than 46,000 students.

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