During spring break 2025, a diverse group of students embarked on the Appalachia Energy Immersion trip, an educational initiative aimed at helping students understand the complexities of the nation's energy system and its transition.

On April 7, 2025, the Irving Institute co-sponsored a dialogue featuring Dan Brouillette, a former Republican Secretary of Energy, and Kevin Knobloch, a Democratic former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy, demonstrating their ability to engage in a civil discussion about the pressing issues facing the nation's energy infrastructure despite their political differences.

Jordan Swett '19, TU'25, represented Dartmouth at CERAWeek from March 10 to 14, 2025, one of the most prominent international energy conferences. His participation provided valuable insights, enhancing his understanding of the current energy transition and its future trajectory.

The Dartmouth delegation to the MIT Energy Conference comprised staff and graduate students who engaged in discussions on emerging technologies and climate solutions, gaining insights and fostering connections to advance their academic and professional pursuits.

On Friday, February 14, the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society hosted its monthly Faculty Research Seminar, which focused on innovative strategies to mitigate and manage the impacts of climate change.

Dartmouth's new Master of Energy Transition (MET) degree will help students and early-career professionals build careers in clean energy, equipping them to navigate new technologies, economic transformations, and policy frameworks.

Dartmouth has appointed Derek Walker as the executive director of the Arthur L. Irving Institute for Energy and Society, effective March 10. Walker brings with him an impressive 17-year tenure at the Environmental Defense Fund, where he led interdisciplinary teams comprising scientists, economists, lawyers, and policy experts to advance innovative climate and energy transition solutions.

Dr. Sarah Kelly is researching the impact of wind projects on Mapuche Huilliche communities in southern Chile. She highlights concerns about a commercial-scale wind farm harming critical peatlands and promotes Indigenous participation in environmental decision-making.

Applications for the 2025 New Energy Summer Summit are now open! Advanced PhD students, postdocs, or assistant professors focused on topics in energy and climate, with a strong interest in building their capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is March 17, 2025.

A promising new research collaboration was sparked last fall when Research Scientist Adam Pollack, PhD, from the Keller Lab Group at Thayer, presented at an Irving Institute monthly Research Seminar.