Energy 101 Goes Virtual for Fall 2020

How has energy use changed over the past 100 years and what will it look like in the future? What can the Sankey diagram tell us about how humans use energy across the globe? How have fossil fuels shaped our lives?  What on earth is a joule? 


Energy 101, the Irving Institute's free, not-for-credit course geared toward learners with little to no experience with energy, aims to offer answers to these and other foundational energy and society topics during fall term. 


While the Institute has offered the course three times before, fall 2020 marks the first time Energy 101 has been available to online audiences. Participants are welcome to participate live, each Tuesday evening from 7 - 8 p.m. (EDT) through October 27, where they can ask questions of the presenters and join small breakout groups to discuss concepts and connect with others interested in energy. The online format also gives learners who can't make the live session an opportunity to learn via archived videos.

You can learn more about the series and upcoming topics as well as find links to recorded sessions and supporting materials here.