Symposium on Critical Resources, Minerals, and Materials Joint Efforts

A part of Energy Week at Duke. This symposium brings together federal agency thought leaders, faculty with subject matter expertise, and industry stakeholders to address the complex role of critical resources, minerals, and materials in tackling emerging technology sectors critical to maintaining the competitiveness in areas such as renewable energy generation and storage, next-gen computing and wireless technologies, advanced materials for healthcare, and space technology. This event is open to all, but registration is required. The symposium will focus on five interdisciplinary topics that undergird these critical technology areas, including (1) Mineral and Energy Resources: Extraction, processing, and alternative sources; (2) Energy Materials: Innovations in material design for the clean energy transition; (3) Policy, Governance, and Communities: Secure and resilient infrastructure for critical minerals and other resources; (4) Environmental Sustainability: Impacts of resource extraction and clean energy technologies on environmental and human health; and (5) Education and workforce development needs and opportunities. Co-hosted by: Duke University, the National Security Innovation Network (a unit of the Department of Defense), and the US Geological Survey (USGS) With support from: Office of the Provost, Duke Climate Commitment, Duke Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke Office for External Partnerships, Duke Materials Initiative