… than make up for in intelligence. Maybe IP attorneys score low on the charisma scale because they—like many groups of professionals—become convinced that the arcane issues they … Shortly after starting the FDCE program, it became clear that tech and IP are part of the renewables universe, but not the center of it—and that I’d learn at least as much from other … been true for the dozens of times I’ve interacted with other members of the cohort. Because we have a wide range of experiences (and nobody’s an expert on everything), all of us …
… the great people I worked with but didn’t feel like I was exactly where I needed to be. I knew I wanted to do more with my career and through my interactions with the new peer group, it was time to start pushing myself outside my comfort zone and seek new opportunities. By chance, one of the guys in that peer group (shout out to Will Hardison …
… FDCE cohort student, and I want to be completely honest with you about the program, because I remember also wanting a no-nonsense perspective when I was considering applying. Let … the title of which made me think of the myriad self-help books in the business section of a used bookstore. As we progressed through the workshop, though, it asked of us several big … coursework would culminate in students creating a financial balance spreadsheet for a renewable energy project. It sounded like a big deal. And in the industry, it is. But if that …
… seeing the amazement on faces of lifelong city kids as they search for tadpoles in the wetlands -first with apprehension, then with excitement - discovering the wiggling tails just … the world around us. Cleaning up our energy system means preserving moments like these for future generations. I understand that the power of knowledge comes only when you teach … the water bugs and bees where they are, when we take care of our shared home. I am here because I know that we need community if we are going to face the global climate emergency. I am …
… In brief, SPACs are shell companies (i.e. not commercially operational) that investors use to raise capital via an Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to acquire other … an attractive option for companies that are convincingly positioned for exponential future growth, like those at the forefront of a transition to a low-carbon economy. For more … runs on fossil fuels. It can increase yields by 300-350x within a given area compared to land-intensive conventional farming. It requires less transportation because it often uses a …
… joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully … suggestions from anyone, but particularly from Yale experts who might be able to curate a future page. Beyond the Buzzwords was built collaboratively by: Student producers: Claire …
… I've ever taken a class so directly applicable to my career. On several occasions, I've used something I learned in the course within 48 hours of learning it.” -FDCE ‘20 … midst of a global pandemic when they applied to the FDCE program in early 2020, the good news is that the program was always designed to be flexible and virtual. This format not … turbines, or whatever the equation for the week is. It’s an investment in myself and in my future and that’s very important to me. The flexibility of the course structure and support …
… Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the … for domestic home compost. Ecopackables plans to launch a second product, 100% compostable, water-activated tape. Agricore (CBEY Innovation Prize) Nat Irwin (Yale College ’21), … appropriate payouts for carbon credits. AgriCORE’s portable device allows farmers and land managers to analyze soil carbon content without having wait and pay for samples to be …
… for the city, you are in charge of working as a team to sustainably support 8.4 million NewYorkers. Qi Foods LLC : Qi Foods LLC is a premium, superfood beverage company aiming to be a … for the city, you are in charge of working as a team to sustainably support 8.4 million NewYorkers. Qi Foods LLC : Qi Foods LLC is a premium, superfood beverage company aiming to …
… The SEEDS II team examined the correlation between grid congestion and household income. We analyzed the data at the census block group level for 7 Avangrid feeders … The database pulls variables from the Census American Community Survey (ACS) databases. We used median household income at the block group level and used 100% Area Median Income (AMI), or the …