Energy Task Force

Objective

To develop a strategy for WPI to position itself and to play a significant role and in the field of Energy. Considerations to include:

• Develop an Inventory/Overview of academic activities in other institutions related to energy and develop a vision for the future applications/issues of energy.
• Identification of major issues in energy; and related subjects in sustainability
• Identification of “relevance” and “impact” factors where WPI can make major contributions
• Formation of an Institute for Energy Systems based on WPI Faculty, at least initially.
  • Develop themes and teams to respond major funding opportunities
  • Serve as think-tank in the field of Energy to develop white papers and reports.
  • To bring together the business and policy components together
  • Organize intellectual/cultural activities (seminars, panels, etc.)
• Exploration of collaboration opportunities and collaborative initiatives with other institutions in the region and abroad focusing on energy related activities.
• Development and educational approach to prepare our students
  • Develop an undergraduate “minor”
  • Development of an undergraduate “degree” program(?)
  • Corporate education, including government
  • Outreach programs, community impact including K-12.

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