Nobel Laureate Steven Chu is set to discuss the pressing issue of achieving net-zero emissions in a lecture at Northwestern University. The event, part of the Distinguished Public Policy Lecture Series, will take place on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. in the Ryan Family Auditorium, Evanston, Illinois. Attendance is free but requires prior registration.
Chu, a Nobel laureate and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, will address the challenges posed by climate change and the steps needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His talk, titled “The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions,” will cover topics such as food production and carbon capture.
The event is co-sponsored by Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and the Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy. Andrew V. Papachristos, IPR director, expressed enthusiasm about Chu's visit: “Steven Chu is a trailblazer in bridging research and policy.” Ted Sargent from the Paula M. Trienens Institute also highlighted the opportunity for attendees to gain insights into global challenges.
Chu's career includes significant contributions to science and policy. He served as U.S. Secretary of Energy under President Obama and played a key role in addressing the BP oil spill in 2010. His scientific achievements include advancements in molecular biology and medical imaging.
Media interested in covering the lecture should RSVP by April 1. Non-flash photography is allowed during the event, but video recording is prohibited.