# Event Details - **Event Name**: Power Up Series - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Session 1: Intro to Energy Science & TechnologyAbout this EventDuke students, are you interested in energy but don't know where to start? Duke University's Power Up series will introduce you to current issues and trends in this rapidly evolving sector.As climate change and its impacts intensify, the decarbonization of energy systems is a pressing priority for humanity. How is the global transition to clean energy unfolding so far in the United States and throughout the world? How is the escalation of electricity demand (due to data centers and other large energy users) affecting the energy transition?Duke experts will share insights on these topics at our Power Up series, which will provide an overview of the many factors that will shape our energy future.Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot! We'll touch on market forces, policy challenges, emerging technologies, and more! You'll leave feeling more interested in this dynamic sector and more prepared to talk with energy industry professionals at networking events this fall.There's so much material to cover, we need two sessions. Be sure to register for both!· Session 1: Intro to Energy Science & Technology, Thurs., Sept. 10, 5:30-7 p.m. — Get the latest on key trends and potential game changers in clean energy tech. Led by Tim Johnson (Nicholas School of the Environment) and Rebecca Simmons (Pratt School of Engineering).· — Big fan of clean energy? Join us to explore policy's role in changing the global energy system at home and abroad. Led by Nicholas Institute experts Jackson Ewing, Eric Parajon, and Asreeta Ushasri.Students are highly encouraged to attend both sessions, but it's also okay to sign up for only one if your schedule doesn't allow for both. These sessions are open to any Duke undergraduate or graduate student. No previous energy knowledge is necessary.Organized by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/power-up-series/100001996707260165 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom - **lat**: 35.9990792 - **long**: -78.9473769 - **full address**: Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Power Up Series - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cd26c6ba2ac47267f2d55ac33897fd26b1959cf9e4898a0d8f53c087e6975475-rimg-w1200-h600-dc082868-gmir.jpg?v=1787364926 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Power Up Series being held? - **A:** Power Up Series takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom, 100 Fuqua Drive, Durham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Power Up Series? - **A:** Power Up Series is organized by Nicholas Inst. for Energy, Env't & Sustainability. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Power Up Series", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cd26c6ba2ac47267f2d55ac33897fd26b1959cf9e4898a0d8f53c087e6975475-rimg-w1200-h600-dc082868-gmir.jpg?v=1787364926", "startDate": "2026-09-10T17:30:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-09-10T19:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/durham/power-up-series/100001996707260165", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Fuqua School of Business, Leaman Classroom", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "100 Fuqua Drive", "postalCode": "27708", "addressLocality": "Durham", "addressRegion": "NC", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.9990792", "longitude": "-78.9473769" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Session 1: Intro to Energy Science & Technology", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-22", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-10T19:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-22", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/durham/power-up-series/100001996707260165" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-22", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-22", "url": "https://allevents.in/durham/power-up-series/100001996707260165", "price": 0, "name": "•Session 1: Intro to Energy Science & Technology," } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nicholas Inst. for Energy Envt & Sustainability", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/nicholas-inst-for-energy-envt-and-sustainability/20168901", "description": "The Duke University Energy Initiative has merged with the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions to create a new organization: the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability. 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