ROSEI is hosting an information session for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing JHU’s Energy Minor on September 12 from 12 – 2 PM in Malone G 33/35. Students who have already declared the minor and those considering it are welcome to attend. Students are welcome to stop by anytime during the event. Susanna Thon, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the minor for WSE, will lead a discussion with topics ranging from useful resources for pursuing the minor, as well as advice about classes related to energy at Hopkins. She will also lay out how the energy minor works and answer any related questions. Free lunch will be provided, and there will also be an opportunity for students to socialize and network. If you plan to attend and would like a free lunch, please register below. You must register by COB on September 8 to get a free lunch.

All new and returning graduate students (Masters, PhD) and postdocs broadly interested in any area of energy are welcome to attend ROSEI's social event on September 12! The social is set to take place from 3-5 PM in Hackerman B-17 on the Homewood campus, though students can stop by at any point during the event. Faculty are also welcome to attend and participate. The agenda includes:

• A brief talk from Ben Schafer, ROSEI Director, on ROSEI in general including our research areas and how grad students and postdocs can get involved
• Discussion of future activities and leadership for the ROSEI Graduate Student Association
• A team trivia game
• Informal networking and the chance to meet other grad students and postdocs interested in all areas of energy
• Light refreshments will be served

Please register below if you plan to attend. You will receive a calendar hold/invite after you register.

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The Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) will host its annual Summit on January 14. Check this page at a later date for more information. Please click here if you would like to read more about the 2025 ROSEI Summit.

The 2026 ARPA-E Innovation Summit is set to happen from April 7-9 in San Diego, CA. The Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and the Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) have served as partners at the previous three Summits. Check this page at a later date for more information. Please click here if you would like to read more about the 2025 ARPA-E Innovation Summit.

The Ralph O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) will celebrate Earth Day and the institute's five year birthday with a luncheon and celebration on April 22. Check this page at a later date for more information. Please click here if you would like to read more about the 2025 ROSEI Earth Day Celebration.