Ben Schafer<\/a>, the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering and the institute\u2019s founding director.<\/p>\n\u201cHopkins has never shied away from tackling enormous, complex societal problems\u2014and this is one such challenge. With researchers from across the university collaborating and addressing these issues holistically, we can have a huge impact on advances in energy-related research, the nation\u2019s energy future, and in informing policy that ensures the benefits of our work will be enjoyed by all,\u201d Schafer says.<\/p>\n
The broadest energy-related initiative ever at JHU, ROSEI will serve as a catalyst for activities focused on developing and translating sustainable energy technologies, educating future energy leaders, and helping create an affordable, scalable, and equitable green energy future for a more resilient world.<\/p>\n
The institute was launched with a $20 million gift from the estate of trustee emeritus and alumnus Ralph S. O’Connor, support that is a catalyst for a new $75 million, 10-year total investment by the Whiting School and the university in energy-related research and education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis effort will be a game-changer in terms of advancing energy research and policy,\u201d says\u00a0Ed\u00a0Schlesinger, the Whiting School\u2019s Benjamin T. Rome Dean. \u201cIn addition, we\u2019ll realize other benefits as we continue attracting top faculty members and the most talented\u00a0graduate students, expanding our academic offerings and student research opportunities, and providing targeted\u00a0direct funding for energy-themed\u00a0research.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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