Science to Inform Policy: Net Zero America Study Talk by Jesse Jenkins

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Jenkins will discuss how he selects research aimed at public impact and the strategies used to ensure the insights of his work.

Friend Center Convocation Room

Professor Jesse Jenkins and his ZERO Lab (Zero-carbon Energy systems Research and Optimization Laboratory) conduct research to improve and apply optimization-based macro-energy systems models to evaluate low-carbon energy technologies, guide investment and research in innovative decarbonization solutions, and generate insights to improve energy and climate policy and planning. The work is motivated by a desire to improve and support real-world decisions and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Jenkins will discuss how he selects research aimed at public impact and the strategies and efforts used to ensure the insights of his work find their way to the right decision makers.Speaker: <a href="https://gradfutures.princeton.edu/grad-stories/jesse-d-jenkins" title="https://gradfutures.princeton.edu/grad-stories/jesse-d-jenkins" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jesse Jenkins</a>, Assistant Professor, MAE and Andlinger Center, <a href="https://GradFUTURES Faculty Fellow in Professional Development innovation" title="https://GradFUTURES Faculty Fellow in Professional Development innovation" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">GradFUTURES Faculty Fellow in Professional Development innovation</a>. This event is part of the GradFUTURES Science Policy learning cohort in partnership with the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (CPREE).This event is also a part of the <a href="https://gradfutures.princeton.edu/Forum" title="https://gradfutures.princeton.edu/Forum" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2025 GradFUTURES Forum</a>, hosted by the Princeton University Graduate School. The forum is a weeklong professional development conference for graduate students offering opportunities for meaningful professional growth and exploration of futures within and beyond the academy. With many inspiring keynote speakers, interactive workshops, career panels, and networking receptions, the 2025 GradFUTURES Forum is open to the broader graduate community at Princeton and beyond.

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