Events
There are numerous opportunities to attend and participate in events and gatherings throughout the State of Arizona within the clean and renewable energy sectors. Many events are hosted, sponsored or collaborative efforts by Arizona State University.
Check back often for updates on upcoming events.
Arizona Solar Summit
2013 date to be announced
The Arizona Solar Summit brings people and organizations together to advance the solar energy industry on a national and regional scale. The Summit launched the building of a network designed to address specific challenges that, if met, will propel Arizona to national prominence in the solar energy market. The third Arizona Solar Summit took place on October 9 & 10, 2012. Visit the website for more information and to get involved at www.azsolarsummit.org.
LightWorks Inaugural Lecture Series: Prof. George Crabtree, Argonne National Lab and University of Illinois at Chicago
2013 date to be announced
Join us for up to 2 opportunities on February 11, 2013 to interact with Dr. George Crabtree, Distinguished Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago and Director of Joint Center for Energy Storage Research at Argonne National Laboratory. ASU students, faculty and researchers can participate in one or more sessions including a technical talk and a lecture where Dr. Crabtree will be addressing the challenge of electricity storage and an outlook of the next fifty years in energy.
ASU / UA Student Conference on Renewable Energy Science
April 11-12, 2013
2013 Conference (April 11-12, 2013): This is a student-focused conference exploring renewable energy research activities at both universities in solar fuels, solar electric, and energy policy. The conference will feature student talks and poster presentations, representing the broad range of activities on both campuses. This year's event will take place in Tucson at the University of Arizona campus.
LightWorks Inaugural Lecture Series: Dr. Mahesh Morjaria, First Solar
April 9, 2013
Join us for up to 2 opportunities to engage with Dr. Mahesh Morjaria, Vice President in Global Grid Integration at First Solar. ASU students, faculty and researchers can participate in one or more sessions including a technical talk and lecture where Dr. Morjaria will be addressing the development and integration of utility scale PV technology and its transition as a mainstream power source.
LightWorks Inaugural Lecture Series: Dr. Robert E. Blankenship, Lucille P. Markey Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences at Washington University at St. Louis, Missouri
February 21, 2013
Join us for up to 2 opportunities to interact with Dr. Robert Bankenship, Lucille P. Markey Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences at Washington University at St. Louis, Missouri and Director of the Washington University Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center (PARC). ASU students, faculty and researchers can participate in one or more sessions including a seminar and a panel discussion where Dr. Blankenship will be addressing the first step in biological solar conversion and the future of bioenergy.
LightWorks Inaugural Lecture Series: Dr. Mike Tamor, Ford Motor Company
November 19, 2012
Join us for up to 3 opportunities on November 19, 2012 to engage with Dr. Michael A. Tamor, Executive Technical Leader for Hybrid Vehicle and Fuel Cell Research. During a visit to Arizona, ASU students, faculty and researchers can participate in one or more sessions include a talk, workshop and lecture where Tamor will be addressing electric vehicles, sustainable transportation, and what our transportation future may look like in 2050.
