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Call for Papers!

Deadline: May 31, 2023 The 1st International Conference on Carbon Neutrality (ICCN-2023) will be held in Shanghai, China from October 20 to 22, 2023. The conference venue is at the Longemont Shanghai Hotel (5 Star) located in the city centre, No.1116, Yan An Road(W), Changning District, Shanghai.  The conference will be hosted by Shanghai Jiao Tong…

Newsletter Features Paebbl

“It is such a privilege to get to work on arguably the most important problem for our generation with a solution that has a very solid chance of becoming incredibly significant.” This newsletter features Paebbl, an organization co-founded by Pol Knops, Marta Sjögren, Andreas Saari, and Jane Walerud.  Can you briefly describe what Paebbl does? We turn gaseous CO2 into solid stone powder using a process…

Volker Sick named Faculty Director at the U-M Center for Entrepreneurship

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Dr. Volker Sick, has been named Faculty Director at the Center for Entrepreneurship at University of Michigan in addition to his current role as the Director of the Global CO2 Initiative! This story, courtesy of Hailey McCormick, CFE Marketing and Communications Specialist, first appeared as a Staff Spotlight on the CFE Blog. The fun begins with putting together the teams and…

Newsletter Features High Achieving Student Team

“I would absolutely recommend this course to other students. It provides a unique opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain valuable experience in a growing and important industry.” Brandon Gordon, student team member This unique issue of the newsletter features the University of Michigan (U-M) student team that was one of 19 student teams across the world…

Newsletter features Michael Carus

“It is clear what needs to be done, the technologies exist and many companies are willing to invest in renewable solutions. What is missing now are smart policies to build the bridge between now and 2050 for companies to remain competitive in the sustainability transformation.” This newsletter issue features Michael Carus, Founder and Managing Director, nova-Institut…

Newsletter features Kendra Hagey

“Ultimately, physical carbon capture units on campus can demonstrate to other students that carbon capture is not just some theoretical solution to climate change–it has real potential to make a difference.” This first newsletter issue of 2023 features the incoming president of the Global CO2 Initiative Student Association (GCISA), Kendra Hagey. Kendra is a junior in Chemical Engineering with a…