Session 2C Session 2: RQ Panels → So You Want to Study/Work on Energy Industry

Saturday, 27 January 2024: 10:20 AM-11:30 AM
342 (The Baltimore Convention Center)
Host: 23rd Annual Student Conference
Chair:
Jacklynn K. Beck, The Ohio State University

The energy industry is a rapidly evolving space that can be influenced by weather and climate events. Weather plays a critical role in shaping energy generation, storage, and demand. Whether you are interested in renewable energy solutions or are simply looking to learn something new, this session is tailored for you. During this session, we will delve into the energy industry, assessing our role in this industry through an overview and three lightning talks. These presentations will be followed by a Q&A session that will provide an opportunity to have all your questions answered!

Papers:
10:20 AM
Introductory Remarks

10:25 AM
Overview of Topic - Dr. Jared Lee- “A Brief Overview of the Energy Industry for Atmospheric Scientists”
Jared A. Lee, Ph.D., NSF NCAR, Boulder, CO

10:35 AM
Lightning Talk #1 - Ms. Angel McCoy - “Science-backed Offshore Wind Standards Research and Development”
Angel McCoy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO

10:42 AM
Lightning Talk #2 - Dr. Steven Quiring - “How does weather impact the electrical grid?”
Steven M. Quiring, The Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH

10:49 AM
Lightning Talk #3 - Dr. Jessica Tomaszewski (Virtual) - “Hot Grid Summer: The impact of heat waves on electricity demand and renewable energy production”
Jessica Tomaszewski, REsurety, Boston, MA

10:56 AM
Q&A

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