Discover how heat affects the human body and our communities, who is most at risk, and what myths about heat and health are being challenged by new research. Featuring Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub.

Catch a special screening of Force of Water, a documentary film that follows two communities, one in Ecuador and one in Uganda, as they mobilize to build their own piped water systems. Followed by a conversation with experts from Green Empowerment and Duke (including Kay Jowers and Jonathan Phillips), and a networking happy hour sponsored by Duke - Master of Engineering in Climate & Sustainability Engineering.

Looking to work on an interdisciplinary research team AND receive academic credit?! Students of all levels are encouraged to stop by the Bass Connections Info Fair to hear from project team leaders and Bass Connections staff to learn more about new project opportunities and the benefits of participation.

New 2025-2026 projects will be announced January 2025. Check out the Energy & Environment projects led by the Nicholas Institute!

November 2024 was a momentous month for both domestic and international climate policy. U.S. national elections, which consolidated Republican control of Congress and the presidency, left questions about the future of federal climate and clean energy policies implemented under the Biden Administration. Leaders from across the world subsequently convened in Azerbaijan for COP29, where two weeks of international climate change negotiations centered on a contentious climate finance debate and a yielded a much maligned agreement .

Current Duke students are invited to join a Power Lunch featuring Jeff Soplop, founder of Nimble Energy and adjunct professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, with discussion to follow. Lunch will be provided. Event capacity will be limited so that all attendees have the chance to introduce themselves, ask questions, and exchange ideas. Advance registration required. This Power Lunch is for current Duke students only.

Nicholas Institute Program Director Lydia Olander will be speaking on the second day of this two-day event held at at the National Academies' Beckman Center in Irvine, California. The forum will bring together national leaders and practitioners to discuss innovations in the application of nature-based solutions (NBS) for hazard mitigation and climate adaptation. Convened in part by the Network for Engineering With Nature (N-EWN).

Join the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability for a Power Trip to Duke University's steam plant, which provides heating services to campus and hospital facilities. This guided tour will provide an in-depth look at one of Duke’s most innovative energy facilities. This Power Trip is for current Duke students only. Space is limited; advance registration is required.

This in-person event from the Southeast Transportation Electric Regional Initiative (SETRI) will bring together a multisector network to highlight successes, opportunities, and challenges in advancing electric mobility activities and collaboration across the Southeast. The meeting will feature a presenter talks, moderated roundtable discussion, and opportunities for networking. A virtual option will be available for the morning session.

Mark your calendar for the 10th annual Energy Week at Duke! The 2025 student-led event will offer opportunities to learn and network with Triangle-area professionals, students, faculty, and staff.

Additional info is coming summer 2025 at energyweekatduke.org. Until then, get in the spirit by checking out the photo essay documenting Energy Week 2024.