September 27-28, 2023

samberg conference center | massachusetts institute of technology

2023 C3E WOMEN IN CLEAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS

Clearing hurdles to achieve net zero by 2050:
Moving quickly, eliminating risks,
and leaving no one behind

To achieve a rapid transition to an affordable and sustainable net-zero world, we must strategically increase momentum and address challenges. We will discuss how to preserve and strengthen policies to enable clean energy, address energy system inequities, speed up the technology journey from lab to market, and overcome present and future supply chain vulnerabilities to achieve net zero by 2050.

Hosted by the MIT Energy Initiative, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, Stanford UNIVERSITY’S Precourt Institute for Energy, and texas a&m Energy Institute

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Lifetime Achievement Award

 

Lifetime Achievement Award

 

Mid-Career Award Winners

Social, Economic, & Policy Innovation

Entrepreneurship

Advocacy

Technology Research & Innovation

Finance

Business

Poster presenters

The C3E Poster Competition is an opportunity for students and early-career researchers to participate in a poster competition at the 12th Annual C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium at MIT. The poster competition exposes symposium attendees to cutting-edge research in a variety of clean energy fields.

A poster judging committee, with wide-ranging expertise, selected the most compelling poster submissions for presentation at the symposium with the intent of selecting posters from a variety of institutions, topics, and disciplines. From among those posters presented at the symposium, five posters were selected to earn a cash prize, which were announced at the symposium.

Poster Title

Presenter, Academic Institution


1. materials synthesis and processing innovations of lithium sulfur batteries under industry relevant scales

Cassidy Anderson, University of Washington

2. Power Consumption in an Offshore Aquaculture Farm

Leah Buccino, Cornell University

3. Integrated planning methods to identify dam portfolios that minimize environmental and climatic impacts of new African HYDROPOWER

Anna Clark, Stanford University

4. Recycling of Aluminum Scrap by Shear Assisted Extrusion

Mieka Clark, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory & Michigan Technological University

5. Hydrogen Reduction as a Novel Approach to Formic Acid SYNTHESIS

India Cox, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6. Surfactant-modified silica nanoparticles for rare earth element separation via froth flotation

Yuxuan Dai, University of Pennsylvania

7. A comprehensive grid impact analysis of developing zero-emission sustainable aviation fuel

Yifu Ding, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

8. Can Fusion Help Decarbonize the US Power Sector?

Amanda Farnsworth, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

9. Energy (In)Efficiency and Heat Resilience in Boston's Income-Restricted HOUSING

Lauren Higgins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

10. Optimizing U.S. Steel Production For Climate Goals

Sydney Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

11. Real-Fluid Modeling for Sustainable Aviation FUELS

Lauren Kramer, Brown University

12. Potential for Climate Benign Direct Air CO2 Capture with CO2-Driven Geothermal Utilization and Storage (DACCUS)

Martina Leveni, The Ohio State University

13. Quantifying Risk of Cascading Failures in Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage Systems

Melissa Louie, Sandia National Laboratories

14. Geospatial Decision Support Tool for Trucking Fleet Decarbonization

Danika MacDonell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

15. Understanding Designer Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion Reactons: Adsorbed Molecules Can Behave Like Metals

Vennela Mannava, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

16. Salty Seas to Sustainable Storage: Pioneering Sodium-ion Batteries Development with AI and Cost-Modelling

Mrigi Munjal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

17. Data-Driven Characterization of Cooling Needs in a Portfolio of Co-located Commercial Buildings

Aqsa Naeem, Stanford University

18. A Holistic Approach to Safe and Sustainable Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Supply Chains

Manar Oqbi, Texas A&M University

19. Coal Retirement Strategies in India: Repurposing Coal Plants into Thermal Energy Storage

Serena Patel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

20. Modeling Radiolysis Effects in FLiNaK and FLiBe Molten Fluoride Salt

Adria Peterkin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

21. Predicting Transport Properties of Electrolytes for Design of Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Batteries

Wilma Rishko, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

22. Electrocatalytic Carbon Dioxide Reduction in Capture Solvents

Sophie Rubashkin, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

23. Development of a Wave-Powered Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Farm

Annie Stewart, Cornell University

24. Understanding Catalysis Through the Construction and Study of an Artificial Enzyme

Regina Trevino, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

25. Aquaculture, Wave Energy Converters, and Offshore Wind Turbines: A Co-Location Case Study

Olivia Vitale, Cornell University

26. Integrated Model of a Floating Maritime Nuclear System for Ammonia Production

Hanna Won, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

27. Real-Time Optimization Strategy to Minimize Simultaneous Heating and Cooling

Min Gyung Yu, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

28. Comparing Environmental Impact of Future Silicon Solar Photovoltaics Manufacturing in China and North America

Luyao Yuan, Michigan State University

29. Aiming at zero-carbon emission in lithium-ion battery cathode production

Chuwei Zhang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology


Sponsors

Find out more information about C3E sponsorship opportunities for 2023.

LEADING

SUSTAINING

 
 

SUPPORTING

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

LEADING Sponsors

ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions is committed to leveraging its unique combination of capabilities, including its technology expertise and complex project management, to focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and advanced biofuels to accelerate emission reductions for its existing businesses and its customers.

That commitment includes the development of new products, approaches, and technologies aimed at integrated, scalable solutions that tackle head-on the challenge of strengthening energy supply security and reducing emissions to support society's net-zero ambitions while enabling our customers to create sustainable businesses.

To help meet that challenge, ExxonMobil has established accelerated ambitions to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets by 2050*. Plus, there are plans to invest approximately $17 billion through 2027 with the dual aim of helping reduce emissions at ExxonMobil operations, as well as those of its customers.

*Source: ExxonMobil Advancing Climate Solutions Progress Report

Hawaiian Electric

Established in 1891, Hawaiian Electric is committed to empowering its customers and communities by providing affordable, reliable, clean, and sustainable energy. The company serves 95% of Hawaiʻi's 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi.

Hawaiʻi has a long history of leading the nation in establishing ambitious climate goals and Hawaiian Electric is at the center of the state’s energy transformation efforts, partnering with stakeholders and community members to help drive a clean energy transition that benefits everyone.

The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions in 2030 by 70% below 2005 levels and achieving a net zero or net negative carbon emissions from power generation by 2045 or sooner.

As Hawaiian Electric leads the community-wide energy transition, working through complex technical issues and social equity considerations, its actions are focused on building a sustainable, resilient Hawaiʻi so that future generations may thrive, together. Visit www.hawaiianelectric.com for more.

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National Renewable Energy Lab

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. From scientific discovery to accelerating market adoption, NREL deploys its deep technical expertise and unmatched breadth of capabilities to drive the transformation of our nation's energy resources and systems. NREL's innovations span the spectrum of clean energy, renewable electricity, and energy efficiency. The laboratory is home to three national research centers—for solar, wind, and bioenergy—and several programs that advance cutting-edge research in areas such as strategic energy analysis and energy systems integration. At NREL, we are transforming energy.

Russell Reynolds Associates

Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory firm. Our 600+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private, and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today’s challenges and anticipate the digital, economic, sustainability, and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture, and effectiveness to identifying, assessing, and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led.

 

Sustaining Sponsors

Chevron

Meeting a growing demand for energy requires a broad mix of energy sources and unprecedented advances in technology. Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) helps make that happen. We identify technology advances that strengthen Chevron’s core operations and lead the company to new opportunities for growth. We scan the globe for companies with pioneering technologies that can yield strategic and financial value, and champion those that can enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers safe, affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy. By helping gifted entrepreneurs realize their vision, CTV is shaping the future of Chevron and the future of energy.

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GTI Energy

GTI Energy is a leading research and training organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, open learning, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems.

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Idaho National Lab

Idaho National Laboratory is a proud sponsor of the C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium. We must work toward closing the gender gap and increasing women's participation, leadership, and success in clean energy fields. INL is proud to be part of a movement creating diverse workforces in clean energy industries, an integral component of producing the results our nation needs.

Inclusivity is one of INL's core values. When we say inclusivity, it means ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of who they are or where they come from. These differences make us stronger. They bring unique perspectives to our laboratory that help us grow and succeed. Inclusive teams question the status quo, are more creative and better positioned to navigate change, and create positive impact. Inclusivity strengthens our other core values of excellence, integrity, ownership, teamwork, and safety.

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Shell

Shell is a global group of energy companies with more than 80,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Leveraging a dynamic portfolio of energy options—from oil, gas, and petrochemicals, to wind, solar, and hydrogen—Shell is proud to supply the energy our customers need to power their lives. As the energy system continues its transformation, we are committed to working with partners inside and outside of Shell to accelerate the global journey to net-zero emissions. Find out more at shell.com.

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Supporting Sponsors

Colorado State University Energy Institute

The Colorado State University Energy Institute is a horizontally-integrated organization within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) with a mission to develop energy and climate solutions at-scale that achieve global impact.

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Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.

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Sabancı University IICEC

IICEC is an independent Center at Sabancı University that produces energy policy research and has convening power at the energy crossroad of the world.

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