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Breaking Boundaries Forum: Energy and the Environment
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Thu, Apr 9, 2026
2:30 PM – 5 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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Environmental challenges are largely driven by energy use. This forum highlights research from across campus that explores how we can meet our energy needs without harming the environment.
Attendees can expect a keynote address followed by a Faculty Spotlight session, where participants give a brief overview of their current work. This forum offers an opportunity to highlight research, spark new collaborations, and connect with colleagues across disciplines. The spotlight is followed by a networking reception designed to foster cross-disciplinary connections.
Event Agenda:
- 2:30 – 2:40 PM — Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 2:40 – 3:00 PM — Keynote Address
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM — Faculty Spotlight & Guided Discussion
We invite faculty to present a brief overview of their current work on energy and the environment (or related areas). Space is limited — submit a brief proposal to be considered. - 4:00 – 5:00 PM — Networking Reception
Food Provided
Speakers
Joy K. Ward
Provost and Executive Vice President
Case Western Reserve University
Rohan Akolkar, PhD
Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering
Daniel Lacks, PhD
Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary and International Initiatives
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