University Program

Entrepreneurs, established companies, and investors alike know that universities are a wellspring of the knowledge that fuels clean energy innovation. This year's Conference program features an expanded University Program that will take you behind the scenes of clean energy R&D at some of the nation's leading universities.

We begin with the Research Center Directors panel. The leaders of several prominent clean energy research centers will offer commentary on their collaborative research initiatives, technology transfer strategies, and how they are working to build bridges between academic discovery and industrial productivity.

Then, our University Spinout panel will showcase three entrepreneurial scientists whose stories illuminate the path from the laboratory bench to the marketplace. Don't miss this opportunity to hear first-hand from some of the researchers who are laying the foundations of our clean energy future.

We conclude on Wednesday afternoon with a discussion of Clean Energy Careers geared especially for students and career seekers. Experts in the workforce development field and business leaders will share their views on industry trends, skills demands and career development strategy.

The University Sessions are organized by Loren Walker, manager of the Advanced Energy Research Initiative at UMass Amherst, and Marina Dippel of UMass Dartmouth. The University of Massachusetts is a proud supporter of the Conference on Clean Energy.