Upcoming Events
Power Lunch with Rory Huntly
Curious about clean energy finance? Duke students, connect with Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment (EDGE) 2026-27 Senior Fellow Rory Huntly to learn about the role of strategic investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions in the new energy economy. Q&A to follow; lunch will be provided.
Strata Clean Energy Site Visit: Explore Careers in Renewable Energy 
Register for an exclusive site visit to Strata Clean Energy’s corporate headquarters in Durham, NC and a solar farm in Chapel Hill. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, careers, and work driving the clean energy transition, including opportunities to engage with Strata professionals, tour the Durham headquarters, and visit an operational solar farm.
Transportation will be provided. Space is limited, and students must be available for the full duration of the visit.
800 Taylor St #200, Durham, NC 27701
Grounds for Conversation with Kyle Bradbury
The second installment in our monthly Grounds for Conversation series will feature Kyle Bradbury, faculty fellow at the Nicholas Institute, and assistant research professor with the Pratt School of Engineering and Nicholas School of the Environment. All Duke students are invited to hear Bradbury discuss his work on energy and climate data analytics, machine learning tools, and his own journey at Duke.
Tell Me More: Becoming a Chief Sustainability Officer
Join Paulette Frank T’91, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson & Johnson, for a conversation about her career journey and path to sustainability leadership. The discussion will explore the intersection of sustainability, global health, and corporate strategy while offering insights into career development and leadership within the evolving sustainability field. Recommended for undergraduate and graduate students interested in sustainability, the health economy, consulting, and corporate leadership. Open to the entire Duke community.
Webinar: What is the Value of Nature in the United States?
Register for this National Ecosystem Services Partnership webinar to learn more about new Science for Nature and People Partnership working group data estimating the impact and value of ecosystem services for use in future decision-making.
Tell Me More: Building a Career at the Intersection of Demography, People, & Planet
Duke students are invited to join Kathleen Mogelgaard, President and CEO of the Population Institute, as she shares her career journey and insights from working across public policy, global health, advocacy, population dynamics, reproductive health and rights, gender equity, and sustainable development.
Energy and Climate Ventures at Duke Fall Mixer
Join Energy and Climate Ventures at Duke for an informal social event to connect with fellow students interested in climate-tech, energy, and entrepreneurship. Meet the initiative's Executive Board, learn more about opportunities to get involved, and explore some of the more niche corners of the climate-tech ecosystem. Whether you’re already involved or just curious, stop by and meet some great people! Open to current Duke students only; food will be served.
Energy Week at Duke: Nov. 9-13, 2026
SAVE THE DATES for the eleventh annual Energy Week at Duke: November 9-13, 2026! The student-led event will offer opportunities to learn and network with Triangle-area professionals, students, faculty, and staff.
In the meantime, check out our photo essay on the record crowd students drew for last year's Energy Week at Duke.
2026 Duke University Energy Conference
The Duke University Energy Conference draws over 400 attendees each year and features keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking, and more! This event brings leaders and industry experts together at Duke to address the energy transition. Organized by the Duke MBA Energy Club as part of Energy Week at Duke. Open to all. Register by October 15 for early bird pricing!