About Climate Frontiers
On October 30, 2024, the University will host Climate Frontiers: Energy and Climate at UChicago, a day-long program of special events culminating in the unveiling of a new climate and energy institute.
The program of events will demonstrate the scale and breadth of the University’s activities on energy and climate change and highlight how the new institute will be a world leader in achieving real progress as society works to balance the need for economic growth with the urgent priority of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The program will bring together prominent alumni, leaders in energy and climate from around the world, students, scholars and more for the unveiling of the institute, including its name, mission, and scope. It will also include a climate showcase and student poster session to highlight the field-defining research already underway at UChicago; a climate & energy career fair to allow students to better understand the diverse climate and energy career paths; and, a series of leadership discussions featuring University of Chicago faculty in conversation with senior leaders from government, industry, and the non-profit sector focused on core research areas central to the new institute where the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to lead.
Event Details
Location
David Rubenstein Forum
University of Chicago
1201 E 60th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Questions? Liz Eberlein, Events & Operations Manager, leberlein@uchicago.edu
Climate & Energy Career Fair
The career fair will be a key component of the launch and a major point of interest for students studying energy and climate. It is also the signature event for employers to market their organizations and recruit prospective interns and employees during the 2024-2025 academic year. Employers will be able to network with community members and help accelerate any hiring processes. The event will be open and advertised to all UChicago students, and it is free for employers to participate.
Questions? Liz Eberlein, Events & Operations Manager, leberlein@uchicago.edu
Student Poster Session
We invite all UChicago students, both undergraduate- and graduate-level, to submit a research topic as part of the Climate Frontiers poster session. Please note that the poster session will occur concurrently with the career fair, providing participants with an opportunity for potential employers to view their work. All posters must be on a completed research project. Submissions will be reviewed by an executive committee.
Questions? Sativa Volbrecht, Campus Engagement Manager, svolbrecht@uchicago.edu
Climate Showcase
We invite all members of the University community who manage a climate- or energy-related research program, center or student group to join our climate showcase. This will be a valuable opportunity to highlight the wide variety of work already underway throughout the University on this topic.
Questions? Sam Ori, Executive Director, sori@uchicago.edu