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Madeline Drewry '17
ENVIRONMENT IS BUSINESS: Powering Sustainable Solutions in Duke’s Second Century
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 06:30 pm PST
Price: price varies
Location:
Exploratorium Pier 15
Embarcadero at Green St.
San Francisco,
California 94111
United States
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Join Stanback Dean Lori Bennear, faculty innovators, and industry leaders for an exclusive look at how the Nicholas School of the Environment and Pratt School of Engineering are transforming environmental science into sustainable business solutions. As corporate demand for environmental expertise rises, Duke University stands out, delivering interdisciplinary insights grounded in rigorous science. Featuring insights from Lori Bennear, Jesko von Windheim, Judy Ledlee, and Shannon Parker, learn about Duke’s innovative Design Climate program and ventures like BioCoastal Solutions and GridSeer, and discover how Duke’s partnerships are redefining corporate responsibility and environmental innovation in the green economy.
As we look forward to Duke’s second century, this special evening at San Francisco’s Exploratorium will showcase Duke’s unique approach to bridging academia and industry, generating a triple-bottom-line impact for people, planet, and profit.
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