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Analysis of the Risk Facing the US’s Manufacturing Sector and Highlight Steps that the Federal Government in the United States is Taking to Reduce that Risk

The Payne Institute and the Institute of Americas are pleased to host a webinar, taking a look at the Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition.  Follow this link to register. Thursday, May 7, 2020 11:00am-noon (MDT) Mineral commodities play a vital role in the energy sector and that role will certainly increase with the transition to […]

COVID-19: Impacts on Energy and Climate

Payne Institute Spring Webinar Series presents Dr. David Victor, Professor of Industrial Organization and Innovation, School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego COVID-19: Impacts on Energy and Climate Tuesday, May 12, 2020 4:00-5:00pm (MDT) David Victor is a professor of industrial organization and innovation at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San […]

Webinar: Refreshing Global Energy Security Policy and Infrastructure for the Energy Transition

Payne Institute Director Morgan Bazilian will present the status of global energy security and the challenges presented by transition to a low-carbon energy system at the International Association for Energy Economics webinar Refreshing Global Energy Security Policy and Infrastructure for the Energy Transition.  Please follow this link to register. When: May 13, 2020 Time: 7:30am-8:30am MT Please follow […]

Wednesdays with WISEM

Join WISEM and colleagues across campus every Wednesday at noon through the end of May for learning and community.  May 13:  Experience a Mindfulness Practice, Chair Yoga and enjoy time with friends.   May 20: Professional Stylist Anne Liebman will help us answer: “How are you showing up in the world?”   May 27:  Office […]

Navigating Career Challenges: Mines Alumni Panel

Conversations with the Career Center: Mines Alumni Return Navigating Career Challenges: Join the conversation with Mines Alumni who graduated during a challenging economy. Hear their stories of survival and success! They will share how they made the most of the circumstances and created their own paths. Allison White - BS Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2007 […]

Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists – Virtual Trivia Night

RMAG VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Date: May 14, 2020 Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Location: Your Computer Register Here: https://www.rmag.org/events/2020/05/14/social-events/rmag-virtual-trivia-night/ Sign up for the RMAG Virtual Trivia night! Grab a beverage and/or appetizer and whatever else suits you and join us for this geologic brain challenge! All you need is your phone and your computer to play. Stay […]

Get Ready for Mines EMx Hackathon! 

Join us for 24 hrs on May 15th online for the next EMx Challenge: Solve the Problem with Region VIII FEMA team. Register for the EMx Hackathon through MinesX or email Jenny Crawford at jennycrawford@mines.edu.

Free Dinner

Webinar: Pandemic Response – Lessons Learned and Adjusting to a New Normal

Payne Director Morgan Bazilian will present on Lessons Learned and Adjusting to a New Normal for the EUCI complimentary webinar Pandemic Response – COVID-19 for Utilities. When: May 19, 2020 Time: 9:00am-noon Please follow this link to register. As the world moves through this historic Coronavirus 2019 (“COVID-19”), the energy community continues to fight operations, security, and grid challenges […]

Writing a Statement of Purpose Webinar – Presented by the Mines Writing Center

A strong statement of purpose will provide the competitive edge for your application. Mines Writing Center will present strategies to write your statement of purpose. The Graduate School Week Lunch Series is hosted by Mines Career Center and Admissions. This webinar is intended for current Mines students and alumni.

Wednesdays with WISEM

Join WISEM and colleagues across campus every Wednesday at noon through the end of May for learning and community.  May 13:  Experience a Mindfulness Practice, Chair Yoga and enjoy time with friends.   May 20: Professional Stylist Anne Liebman will help us answer: “How are you showing up in the world?”   May 27:  Office […]

Graduate Student Panel – Presented by Mines Career Center and Admissions

Get the inside scoop on applying for grad school, being a grad student, and hear the varied stories of our student panel. The Graduate School Week Lunch Series is hosted by Mines Career Center and Admissions. This webinar is intended for current Mines students and alumni.

Webinar: Greening Gas Across the Value Chain

The Payne Institute for Public Policy and Energy Dialogues present a live webinar Greening Gas Across the Value Chain Topics of discussion include: the vital role of continuous monitoring – a solution towards a more sustainable energy future, the implications and benefits of continuous monitoring beyond regulatory compliance, and technology and innovation in the energy […]

Webinar: Alberta in the Energy Crisis – Episode III, The Investor Visits

The Payne Institute for Public Policy upcoming webinar with Senior Research Associate Sara Hasting-Simon on Alberta in the Energy Crisis - Episode III, The Investor Visits. When: Tuesday, May 26 Time:  11:00AM-noon MDT Format: webinar Registration is required.  Please follow this link.

Webinar: Building Back Better by Fueling Innovation in the Energy Sector

The Payne Institute for Public Policy's Senior Research Associate Sara Hastings-Simon will present for a webinar titled Building Back Better by Fueling Innovation in the Energy Sector. Date: Wednesday, May 27 Time: 9:00am - 10:00am MT Format: Webinar Follow this link to register or go to the EVENT WEBSITE. Join us on Wednesday, May 27, […]

Wednesdays with WISEM

Join WISEM and colleagues across campus every Wednesday at noon through the end of May for learning and community.  May 13:  Experience a Mindfulness Practice, Chair Yoga and enjoy time with friends.   May 20: Professional Stylist Anne Liebman will help us answer: “How are you showing up in the world?”   May 27:  Office […]

Virtual Workshop: Mineral Criticality and the Energy Transition

Payne Institute for Public Policy Director Morgan Bazilian will speak at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) virtual workshop Mineral Criticality and the Energy Transition. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Energy Resources are pleased to invite you to a virtual workshop to discuss global mineral needs […]

The Politics of Oil Nationalizations and Implications for the Energy Transition

Payne Institute Spring Webinar Series presents Dr. Paasha Mahdavi, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of California Santa Barbara The Politics of Oil Nationalizations and Implications for the Energy Transition Thursday, June 4 2020 - 11:00am-12:00pm (MT) Extractive resource nationalization—seizing operations for the state—is a gamble: its immediate windfalls can fortify the foundations of enduring rule, or its […]

Webinar: Coming Energy Transformation: Drivers, Consequences and Implications for Geopolitics

Dr. Morgan Bazilian, the director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, challenges us to consider our role as scientists and global citizens on the road to net-zero in his webinar entitled, “The Coming Energy Transformation: Drivers, Consequences and Implications for Geopolitics.” Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from a leading authority on the […]

Webinar: Oil Industry and Market Impacts of COVID-19

The Payne Institute presents Michael Cohen, Chief U.S. Economist and Head of Oil Analysis at BP, win a webinar titled the Oil Industry and Market Impacts of COVID-19. Date: Tuesday, June 9 Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM MT Format: webinar Covid-19 has upended the way we live and work, and it has also drastically altered the course of […]

Virtual Panel: Anti-Racism in Engineering Education—From Dialogue to Action

Join ASEE on Tuesday, June 16th at noon PM, MST for a virtual panel on anti-racism in engineering education, moderated by ASEE Past President Bev Watford and featuring esteemed panelists from K-12 to higher education. In educational settings, racial discrimination affects educators, staff, and students of color, resulting in negative impacts including struggles to get equal […]

This event is offered at no cost to both ASEE members and non-members.

Book Launch Webinar – Global Energy Politics

The Payne Institute for Public Policy is hosting a book launch webinar – Global Energy Politics by Payne Institute Fellow Thijs Van de Graaf, Associate Professor of International Politics at Ghent University, Belgium and Dr. Benjamin Sovacool, Professor of Energy Policy, University of Sussex, UK and Professor of Business & Social Sciences, Aarhus University, DK. Date: Wednesday, […]

Webinar – The Burnout Factor: New Insights for Stressful Times

Overwork and workplace stress were already on the rise before the pandemic and protests over racial injustice, but remote work and economic fallout threaten to aggravate the crisis. How to recognize the causes and symptoms in your workforce–and what you can do about it. This session is hosted by the From Day One editorial team, […]

Free webinar

Addressing Anti-Blackness on Campus: Implications for Educators and Institutions

In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery and others, educators are determining options for a thoughtful response. At first, school principals and college presidents responded by releasing public statements to their campus communities. But public statements in and of themselves are meaningless without thoughtful action that addresses the pervasive real and […]

Free webinar

Payne Institute Webinar – A Presentation on the IEA’s Special Report on Sustainable Recovery – July 1

The Payne Institute for Public Policy presents a webinar by Laszlo Varro, Chief Economist, International Energy Agency, on IEA’s Special Report on Sustainable Recovery on Wednesday, July 1. As Chief Economist, Mr. Varro leads the Economics and Investment Office (EIO), a newly created group within the IEA that aims to offer sound and consistent energy […]

Learn about the new Personalized AI Guidance Ecosystem for Seamless Workforce Transitioning (PAIGE)

CO School of Mines Faculty collaborators invite you to join their NSF Virtual Expo on their new Personalized AI Guidance Ecosystem for Seamless Workforce Transitioning (PAIGE). Please follow the link for details and registration. Format: Virtual Expo Date and Times: Wednesday, July 1, 12:30pm - 4:00pm Thursday, July 2, 8:00am - 11:30am NSF Virtual Expo […]

Innovate EMx Info Session

The impact of natural and human-made disasters can impact our community’s critical infrastructure, where the losses can cascade into larger scale disasters. How can we help predict human behavior and physical damages during these disasters so that we can employ early plans in the resilience of community infrastructures? What are the ways of using AI […]

Free

Webinar – National Security and the Energy Transition: Why US Leadership Matters

The Payne Institute for Public Policy is proud to partner with the Atlantic Council in presenting National Security and the Energy Transition: Why US Leadership Matters. Payne Institute Director Morgan Bazilian will present the closing remarks. An expert panel discusses the clean energy-national security nexus and the critical importance of renewed US leadership in the […]

Innovate EMx Info Session

The impact of natural and human-made disasters can impact our community’s critical infrastructure, where the losses can cascade into larger scale disasters. How can we help predict human behavior and physical damages during these disasters so that we can employ early plans in the resilience of community infrastructures? What are the ways of using AI […]

Free

Summer 2020: Faculty Research Discussions

Join Vice President of Research Stefanie Tompkins and the Research and Technology Transfer Office for the annual Summer Faculty Research Discussions. All Mines staff are welcome to attend. Tune in for updates on past year research activities, ongoing research projects, goals for next year, and an extensive audience-driven Q&A session. Four sessions will be offered—you […]

Payne Institute & ERGI Webinar – Bringing Together Government, Industry, and Community

The Payne Institute and the U.S. Department of State – Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI) will host a series of webinars in the next few months. First up – Bringing Together Government, Industry, and Community brings together the governments of Australia, Botswana, Canada, Peru, and the United States founded ERGI with the understanding that clean […]

Using the Science of Team Science for Better Research Collaboration

Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for solving complex problems, yet many researchers are not explicitly taught how to collaborate effectively. Dr. Plaisance will provide an overview of some of the key features and practices of successful teams. Topics include  the five aspects of a good team;  the potential benefits of diversity (and how diverse perspectives can […]

Payne Institute and ERGI – Sustainable Midstream Supply Chains Webinar

Payne Institute for Public Policy and the ERGI present a Tech Exchange Webinar  Sustainable Midstream Supply Chains: Mineral Processing, Industrial Policy, and Environmental Stewardship TOPIC: Sustainable Midstream Supply Chains: Mineral Processing, Industrial Policy, and Environmental Stewardship Hosted by: U.S Department of State, Energy Resource Governance (ERGI) and the Payne Institute for Public Policy TIME: Thursday, […]