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ENERGY 208A

Explore Energy Seminar: Navigate (CEE 108A, CEE 208A, ENERGY 108A)

UNITS:1-2
GRADING:Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

The Explore Energy Seminar series is a weekly residential education experience hosted by the Explore Energy House engaging current topics that affect the pace of energy transitions at multiple scales. The course features on-ramps to pursue wide ranging interests in rapid energy transitions, including strategies to accelerate both innovation and deployment. Join in any week to explore (1) Stanford's expansive platform for learning involving more than a dozen majors and (2) opportunities to participate directly in energy policy, public service, and international climate action. Consistent with Stanford's interest in fostering community and inclusion, this course will facilitate new connections through cross-house dialogues among residents in Stanford's theme houses with intersecting interests. Stanford alumni with a range of disciplinary backgrounds will be among the presenters each quarter, supporting exploration of both educational and career development paths. This class sequence repeats annually.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 23999
0 / 80 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday
TIME:6 PM – 7:20 PM
LOCATION:Potter House
INSTRUCTOR:
Swisher, Joel, Hummel, Holmes
units

ENERGY 208A: Explore Energy Seminar: Navigate (CEE 108A, CEE 208A, ENERGY 108A)

1-2 units · Satisfactory/No Credit

The Explore Energy Seminar series is a weekly residential education experience hosted by the Explore Energy House engaging current topics that affect the pace of energy transitions at multiple scales. The course features on-ramps to pursue wide ranging interests in rapid energy transitions, including strategies to accelerate both innovation and deployment. Join in any week to explore (1) Stanford's expansive platform for learning involving more than a dozen majors and (2) opportunities to participate directly in energy policy, public service, and international climate action. Consistent with Stanford's interest in fostering community and inclusion, this course will facilitate new connections through cross-house dialogues among residents in Stanford's theme houses with intersecting interests. Stanford alumni with a range of disciplinary backgrounds will be among the presenters each quarter, supporting exploration of both educational and career development paths. This class sequence repeats annually.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Tuesday 6:00 PM – 7:20 PM — Potter House — Swisher, Joel, Hummel, Holmes (Graduate)

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