04/27/2026
Critical Minerals and Energy
TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 p.m.
WEI 1115 and Online via Zoom Webinar
Don't miss this panel discussion! Tomorrow, researchers will examine what makes a material “critical,” what their current lifecycle impacts are, and what can be done through innovative technologies, policies, and circular frameworks to source them in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
Attend in-person or virtually to gain insights into the role critical minerals play in building a more resilient and sustainable energy system. Registration is required for this event.
Panelists:
Mike Wagner, Charles Ringrose Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UW–Madison
Song Jin, Professor of Chemistry, UW–Madison
Julie Michelle Klinger, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, UW–Madison
Luca Mastropasqua, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, UW–Madison
Bu Wang, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UW–Madison
While the transition to clean energy is often framed as harnessing forces like sunlight and wind, the physical reality of it is deeply rooted in the earth’s crust. From battery electrodes to generator magnets to copper wires, critical minerals are essential for a range of energy technologies and t...
