Introducing the MET Class of 2026: Tomorrow's Energy Leaders

As the world faces unprecedented energy challenges, we are excited to introduce the Dartmouth Master of Energy Transition Class of 2026—a vibrant and diverse group of students eager to accelerate a clean energy future. This pioneering class, made possible through the collaboration between Dartmouth's Irving Institute for Energy and Society and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, is preparing for dynamic careers in the ever-shifting energy landscape.

The Master of Energy Transition (MET) program prepares future leaders and problem solvers with a distinctive interdisciplinary curriculum, real-world projects, and exceptional mentorship. By integrating energy technology, policy, climate science, business, finance, and both community and global resilience, the program equips graduates to work across sectors and stakeholder groups. Their diverse backgrounds and shared dedication to making a meaningful impact are central to this program's mission.

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"We could not have engineered a better cohort for our inaugural class. They come from varied disciplines, career stages, and goals, and share a common commitment to shaping a sustainable energy future," says Amanda Graham, PhD, MET & Academic Program Director.

Sample Student Bio

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Kadijat Alakiu is a Cornell University graduate in Environmental Engineering with a minor in Law and Society. In the private sector, at Pacific Gas & Electric, she contributed by enhancing their 200+ page energy policy plan and used her knowledge of the utility industry to align with sustainability goals. She supported the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Technology Transitions through facilitating market proposals of clean energy and sustainability technologies by bridging technical, economic, and policy perspectives. At Cornell, Kadijat was heavily involved in Engineers for a Sustainable World, a professional engineering organization. Over the span of three years, as a member and on the executive board, she collaborated on projects, forging innovative, lasting solutions for local and global sustainability challenges. Her adaptability and expertise support her drive to shape clean energy engineering and influence energy policy advancements in her future roles.

Sample Student Purpose Statement

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Nicholas Harris: I chose Dartmouth's Master of Energy Transition for its interdisciplinary, project-based approach to energy economics, systems technology, and policy. The program's collaboration with real-world stakeholders will deepen my expertise across energy systems and challenges while strengthening the skills needed to become a future leader in the industry. I hope to build on my finance and project development background to accelerate innovative and scalable energy solutions that shape the future energy landscape.

Learn more about all 20 MET Class of 2026 students