2.650/10.291/22.081/22.811  Sustainable Energy

Thanks, final exam (UG), and glasses left

Hello class,

Thank you all again for a great semester and the feedback. For the UG students, a friendly reminder that the final exam is on Thursday Dec. 16th, 9am-noon at Walker Gym.

Also, a Brooks Brothers glasses case with the glasses inside was found in the classroom. If it is yours, please let us know.

Best,
SE Team

Announced on 09 December 2010  5:31  p.m. by Alex Shih

Readings for tomorrow's class (12.09.10)

Hello class,

In preparation for Dr. Stoner's lecture tomorrow, please read the following articles/papers, also posted in the "Interesting Readings and Materials" section on Stellar:

1. "USG Position on the African Development Bank’s investment in ESKOM Medupi Coal Fired Power Project" (https://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/22/fa10/22.811/courseMaterial/topics/topic6/resource/USG_Position_on_AFDB's_in---_fired_power_plant/USG_Position_on_AFDB's_in---_fired_power_plant.pdf)

2. "South Africa’s rapid electrification programme: Policy, institutional, planning, financing and technical innovations" (https://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/22/fa10/22.811/courseMaterial/topics/topic6/resource/South_Africas_Rapid_Rural---fication_Plan_2008/South_Africas_Rapid_Rural---fication_Plan_2008.pdf)

3. "Global climate battle plays out in World Bank" (https://stellar.mit.edu/S/course/22/fa10/22.811/courseMaterial/topics/topic6/readings/South_Africa_Coal_-_March_7,_2010_/South_Africa_Coal_-_March_7,_2010_.pdf)

Best,
SE Team

Announced on 08 December 2010  1:26  p.m. by Alex Shih

Course Evaluations

Hello class,

Course Evaluations are available online starting today (see message below). We want to remind you to fill them out and we appreciate any feedback you have about the course. Again, all input is anonymous.

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We are writing to let you know that the Fall 2010 end-of-term evaluations are now open. You have from Tuesday, November 30 at 9am until Monday, December 13 at 9am to complete your evaluations.

To evaluate subjects go to:
http://web.mit.edu/subjectevaluation

It takes less than 10 minutes to fill out an evaluation. You need only answer questions that are applicable, and can write comments as appropriate. Reports, which include your anonymous responses, are not available to instructors and departmental officials until after final grades are submitted.

Instructors are counting on you to provide feedback on curriculum and teaching and your responses are read and valued.

Thank you in advance for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact us at se-help@mit.edu.
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Best,
SE Team

Announced on 30 November 2010  1:54  p.m. by Alex Shih

Quick Announcements

1) Reminder (for Grad students): First draft of term papers are due tomorrow at 3pm.

2) Slight change in lecture order: Katherine Dykes and Don Mackenzie will be switching lecture times, meaning that Don will be presenting tomorrow and Katherine will present on 11/23.

3) Upcoming talk by John Sterman, "Science for Climate Policy." This Friday 11/19, 12:30-2pm, Rm. 32-155. More details here: http://necsi.edu/events/upcomingevents.html?event=3.

See you tomorrow,
SE Team

Announced on 17 November 2010  10:16  p.m. by Alex Shih

End of Week Announcements

Good afternoon, SE-ers,

Thank you to Mark and Hussein for the presentation and discussion on carbon management options on Tuesday. As Prof. Golay mentioned in class, check out the NYT article that discusses the difficulties of clean energy during a recession: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/science/earth/08fossil.html?_r=2&partner=rss&emc=rss

Some announcements below:
1) Feedback on term paper outlines will be returned by Tuesday, 11/16. In the meantime, continue working on your draft as it is due on Thursday, 11/18. While your advisor may not be specifically reviewing your outline, you are encouraged to share it with them for their comments. However, be considerate as their timeline may be different than the course's.

2) Are you interested in electricity, utilities? Did you enjoy the PSEG lecture? If so, Dr. Ralph Izzo will be visiting MIT again on Wednesday, 11/17. Details below:

- Networking with PSEG. [Wed Nov. 17th 4:45 PM, MIT Faculty Club, E52 sixth floor]
- Lecture - "The PSEG perspective: The future of energy." Speaker: Dr. Ralph Izzo, CEO of PSEG [Wed Nov. 17 6:00 PM, E51-345]

This is a student/post-doc only event. Please RSVP at the following webpage: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dERRblc0OXNSMnl4SmdobThiZzBFLUE6MQ

Have a great weekend,
SE Team

Announced on 12 November 2010  2:32  p.m. by Alex Shih