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 and Q&A with the speakers.
Doors open at 2:40 PM
3:00–3:05 PM — Welcome Remarks: Asmeret Asefaw Berhe
3:05–3:35 PM — Faculty Presentation: Sarah Kurtz
3:35–3:45 PM — Mini Q&A (Sarah Kurtz segment)
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
5:00 PM — Program concludes
Location: UC Merced Conference Center Ballroom
Parking map: Paid parking is available in the Bellevue Lot. For parking cost details, please visit here.

