The recent catastrophic nuclear meltdowns in Japan have cast a shadow over the future of nuclear power that was undergoing a renaissance as a possible “clean energy” solution to the global warming crisis. Albert Carnesale, the Chancellor Emeritus of UCLA, Victor Gilinsky, a former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and nuclear physicist Arjun Makhijani, […]
“The Architecture of Transportation” symposium will serve as a forum to discuss innovative ideas about how to build transportation systems that support and strengthen healthier, more functional and more livable neighborhoods.The symposium will be organized as a series of candid discussions moderated with the objective of developing a set of common goals and next steps. Whether […]
In the search for clean energy solutions, new public policies are creating incentives for solar energy throughout California. J.R. DeShazo, Director of the Luskin Center for Innovation, will discuss his high-profile solar policy study that provides data on the potential impact that regional solar power policies can have on Los Angeles’ renewable power sources. Specifically, […]
J.R. DeShazo will be one of several experts to present information at the CD-9 Community Solar Forum. This forum will help to identify policies, regulations and initiatives, such as a Solar Feed-in Tariff and the current Solar Incentive Program that are needed to bring about more sustainable solar rooftop development and job creation in Los Angeles. […]
This two day conference will address the issue of designing and implementing a local system of renewable energy production in California.Governor Jerry Brown has called for 12,000 MW of renewable power generated within the local power distribution grid. Implementing this effort will offer important advantages in California’s drive for clean power – development of local […]
Orientation is for incoming and continuing students in master's and Ph.D. programs. Come learn about opportunities for you to enhance your studies through support for your research! For more information on the Luskin Center for Innovation please see the attached fact sheet.
Program evaluation methods have improved the design and effectiveness of a wide range of public policies. Yet despite the adoption of new types of EJ programs, there are relatively few applications of these evaluation methods to improve this first generation of EJ programs. This event will bring together leaders from across the country to 1) […]
Presented by Glen MacDonald, Director, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
The first IoES/Luskin Lunch Research Seminar of the year will take place on Monday, October 3 at 12:00 p.m. in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability’s large conference room in La Kretz Hall, Suite 300.The speaker is Professor Glen MacDonald from the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and the Departments of Geography & […]
In 2008, Congress asked the National Academy of Sciences to establish a Committee to investigate and make recommendations on the steps needed and strategies required in response to global climate change. The National Academy report, America’s Climate Choices, was submitted to Congress in May 2011.Dr. Carnesale, who chaired this Committee, will identify and discuss key […]
