Rutgers Alternative Energy Earns 2nd Place at Dept of Energy Competition
In partnership with the Rutgers Business School, doctoral student Jubilee Prasad Rao has been rewarded for his alternative energy project that is designed to harnesses the power of waves, which are more predictable than solar and wind.
HBS Asks How Fast We Can Transition To Renewable Energy?
By 2050, a handful of countries have admirably promised something that seems like a far-off pipe-dream—running solely on renewable energy.
Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Sustainability Management M.S. Degree
Stevens Institute of Technology’s School of Business recently announced a new Master of Science (MS) in Sustainability Management degree path as part of the Schaefer School of Engineering & Science.
Judge Business School Alum on the Value of Experience in Entrepreneurship
The business of entrepreneurship isn’t just a millennial’s game, as evidenced by an alum of Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.
Stephen Tordoff received his postgraduate diploma from Judge in 2011, and formed Energy Canvas (whose website is currently under construction) in 2013 at the age of 38. By this time, he had gained nearly 15 years of work in the renewable energy sector. Stephen is a strong believer in the value of experience.
UT Austin Hosts Energy Week
From February 16th to 20th, University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business will be hosting the UT Energy Week. They will be examining global energy issues through seminars and lectures from experts in government, non-profit, academia and industry.
UT Energy Week brings together various schools, universities and student organizations from all over the University of Texas to examine vital energy issues facing the world today. With the Houston Metro area being one of the energy capitals of the country, you can bet there will be many smart minds present. Continue reading…
MIT Sloan Students Among Semi-Finalists for the MIT Clean Energy Prize
Several teams featuring current MIT Sloan students are included among the semifinalists of the seventh annual MIT Clean Energy Prize competition. The MIT Clean Energy Prize is open to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time at any university in the United States. It is a student-organized business plan competition where teams can submit their own clean energy or technology ideas into one of three categories: Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, or Infrastructure & Resources. Over a period of several months, the teams are mentored and critiqued by panels of venture capitalists, CEOs, lawyers, and academics.
This year, more than 60 teams from 24 universities across the United States competed in the MIT Clean Energy Prize. Following the first round of judging, 21 teams were invited to enter the semifinal round of the competition. These teams will receive mentoring, a $1,000 stipend, and access to MIT Clean Energy Prize resources such as partnerships with startup accelerators and a wide network of clean energy experts. Continue reading…
