The Energy Transformation Initiative (ETI) is a UCSB-Environmental Studies initiative directed by Dr. Ranjit Deshmukh. Under this initiative, UCSB faculty, researchers and students will have a forum to share, collaborate, and develop new research ideas, grant proposals, and projects in energy science and its interlinkages with climate, water, land, conservation, and social issues including policy, justice and education. As part of this initiative, we will host a speaker series on energy science and its interlinkages with society, culture and policy. UCSB and external academics and practitioners will be invited to share their research and engage in brainstorming via workshops and collaborative meetings with both faculty and students. Invited guests will also interface with ES’s energy science classes by giving guest lectures and interacting with student groups. The initiative will also focus on bringing in ES alumni, especially those working in the energy field, to share their expertise and network with ES students. The goal of the initiative is to serve as a catalyst for developing a vibrant energy community across multiple departments and colleges at UCSB to the benefit of both faculty and students.  

 

We welcome contributions to the ETI. Funds will be used to support student projects or internships, speaker travel and lodging costs, workshop organization costs, and assistance with coordination of the initiative. Please contact the Environmental Studies program or Ranjit Deshmukh.