Science, Technology and Environmental Policy - Humphrey School

In a new CSTEP policy brief, our researchers use a Minnesotan metaphor to explain the path forward in clean energy innovation and legislation: Hotdish! Read on to learn how current proposals in Minnesota legislature omnibus bills can bolster technology innovation, market transformation, and equitable deployment of clean energy.

Environmental Policy Brief: Like a Good Hotdish, Minnesota Energy Innovation Needs Layers | Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs Humphrey School experts say the Legislature's clean energy proposals are necessary starting points for energy transition

Curious what our students have been experiencing in Puerto Rico this month? Follow along on their blog:

The Puerto Rico Earthquakes — UMN // Global Convergence Lab On January 7, 2020 at 4:24 am, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit just 8km south of Unidos, Puerto Rico. It was the largest earthquake in Puerto Rico since 1918 and sent the island into a full power outage for the first time since Hurricane Maria. More earthquakes continue to hit near the south and so

Curious about the impacts of climate change in Minnesota? Learn what our students saw at the COP24 UN Climate Negotiations in Katowice, Poland this winter! Enjoy a low-carbon lunch and lively discussion.

STEP Panel: Reflections from COP24 UN Climate Negotiations

MS-STEP Jake Herbers pens commentary in MinnPost after COP24 UN Climate Negotiations visit on impacts and actions in MN!

More effective policies needed to avoid carbon pollution impacts in Minnesota and beyond | MinnPost Every action — big or small — moves us closer (or further) from a cleaner environment. This includes international agreements, national, state, and local policies, and actions by businesses, nonprofits, and activist groups.

Read the comment from CSTEP’s Prof Gabe Chan, and MS-STEP Student researchers Matt Grimley and Lindsey Forsberg, in light of Xcel’s carbon-free pledge.

After Xcel Energy’s zero-carbon pledge, let’s make sure the public benefits | MinnPost Meeting our carbon-reduction goal can go in many different directions, so it’s critical now that the PUC and state government protect the public interest. This may be no easy task.

Graduate Study and Research Assistantships available in Masters of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy program at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Applications accepted thru April 1!

Harness your STEM background to shape the policies and practices that serve the public good. We are currently accepting applications for Master of Science in Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. https://www.hhh.umn.edu/undergraduate-early-admissions/how-apply-undergraduate-early-admissions

Learn more about ongoing research and course offerings on the STEP website - https://www.hhh.umn.edu/masters-degrees/master-science-science-technology-and-environmental-policy - we're a growing community of interdisciplinary graduate students and researchers, studying issues like Energy and Climate Policy, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Food and Water Policy.

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Coming up on Monday, STEP Seminar with Tun Myint, Carleton Assoc Prof of Political Science.

STEP Seminar: Governing Social Ecological Systems: Empirical Foundation for Citizen Science 2018-11-19T12:00:00.000, Room 25, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN

STEP Prof Gabe Chan and MS Jake Herbers featured in MN Daily:

University changes course on energy efficiency program Amid public criticism from environmental groups and the City of Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota will remain in a statewide energy efficiency program.  

Happy Halloween! Thoughts on AI to keep you up at night...
Personally, I'm taking the algorithm's suggestion and dressing as "Char" - there's gotta be a wig for that...

Opinion | Ruth Bader Hat Guy? Let Our Algorithm Choose Your Halloween Costume Machine learning has a spooky side. These algorithmically generated Halloween costumes show how artificial intelligence can reinforce human bias.

Center for STEP Prof. Gabe Chan on WCCO Monday:

What Are The Top Ways Emissions Are Produced? According to a U.N. organization report released Sunday, scientists are warning the planet will experience extreme weather and deadly food shortages if no drastic action is taken by 2030. So, what are top ways we produce emissions? Good Question.

Read the white paper here:https://graphics.axios.com/pdf/PlatformPolicyPaper.pdf

Mark Warner Is Coming for Tech’s Too-Powerful The senator from Virginia says he’s “very annoyed” with Silicon Valley’s “pathetic” response to security concerns.