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Join SNRI for its second Distinguished Climate Speaker Series event featuring Dr. Leah Stokes presenting, "Transforming Energy Systems to address the climate crisis.” Dr. Stokes is a UCSB political scientist, energy expert, and climate communicator. UC Merced Professor, Dr. Sarah Kurtz, will present a talk on energy accessibility through affordability, followed by a moderated discussion with Dr. Nathan Monroe, UC Merced.
Doors open at 2:40 PM
3:00–3:05 PM — Welcome Remarks: SNRI Director, Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe; Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development, Dr. Gillian Wilson
3:05–3:35 PM — Faculty Presentation: Sarah Kurtz
3:35–3:45 PM — Mini Q&A
3:45–4:30 PM — Keynote Address: Dr. Leah Stokes
Transforming Energy Systems to Address the Climate Crisis
4:30–5:00 PM — Moderated Discussion + Audience Q&A (Dr. Nathan Monroe, moderator)
5:00 PM — Program concludes
Location: UC Merced Conference Center Ballroom
Parking: Paid parking for visitors is available in the Bellevue Lot (see here for directions and wayfinding to the Conference Center). For parking cost and payment option details, please visit here.
