EPP, EST&P Students Present Research at Women in Energy Symposium
Students across the U.S. traveled to Stanford University in California to present their research on clean energy at the 2018 C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium. Among them were a cohort of Carnegie Mellon University graduate students from the Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) Department and the Energy Science, Technology and Policy (EST&P) master’s program, as well as Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation Fellow and EPP Professor Inês Azevedo.
On Dec. 3-4, the C3E (Clean Energy, Education and Empowerment) Symposium explored trends and innovations in energy ranging from energy storage to siting natural gas pipelines. At a student poster session, EST&P student Madalsa Singh presented her work titled, “Micro-Hybrid Electricity System for Energy Access, Livelihoods, and Empowerment.”
"I spent two wonderful days meeting and interacting with impeccable women in clean energy with roles stretched across academia, industry, advocacy and entrepreneurship,” said Singh. “It was truly an honor to be able to present my work and exchange knowledge about this urgent problem.”
EPP doctoral students Vanya Britto and Erin Mayfield showcased their research on the life cycle greenhouses gases associated with the Eucalyptus to ethanol pathway in Brazil and the cumulative air, climate and employment impacts of natural gas systems.
The conference also included inspiring talks by women, such as Dian Grueneich, energy scholar at Stanford’s Precourt Institute for Energy, who asked attendees during her opening remarks to be provocative in their discussions throughout the day and in future work—“a mentality that is essential for confronting climate change and transforming the global energy system.” During panel discussions, women in academia, government and business/industry shared their experiences and offered personal and professional advice.
In addition, the 7th annual event recognized eight mid-career women who are advancing and implementing transformational solutions impacting energy infrastructure and reducing emissions. Azevedo received the award last year.
“Attendees had the opportunity to meet these accomplished women who are paving the way for those beginning in their energy careers. It was a tremendous experience to hear from and meet the women who we aspire to become,” said Britto.
This opportunity was made possible by Carnegie Mellon’s Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, the Center for Climate and Energy Decision Making, the Engineering and Public Policy Department and the Energy Science, Technology and Policy master’s program.
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