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Tuesday, November 7 @11 am
ESIC FA23 Power Seminar Series ~ Beyond Low-Inertia Systems: Grid-Forming Control Foundations for Converter- Dominated Power Systems
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

At the heart of the transition to a zero-carbon power system is a technological paradigm shift from conventional generation to renewable generation connected to the grid via power electronics. In this context, the literature and public debate mostly focus on the variability and intermittency of renewable generation and loss of machine inertia. At the same time, the rapid and massive integration of power electronics and renewables results in significantly different power system dynamics and challenges standard operating, control, and analysis paradigms. This talk will focus on a universal grid-forming control paradigm that is compatible with a wide range of emerging and legacy power generation, conversion, and transmission technologies and enables rigorous end-to-end stability analysis of tomorrow’s complex power system dynamics. The talk will conclude with a brief discussion of challenges in control and stability analysis that need to be resolved to enable reliable and resilient zero-carbon power systems.

Tuesday, November 14 @11 am
AGI FA23 Power Seminar Series ~ Pathways to net-zero in the Western US considering the impacts of climate change, resilience to climate extremes, and equity – An update
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

Motivated by climate change and its recognized impact on the infrastructure, environment and human health, the Biden Administration has set an ambitious goal of getting to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Getting to net-zero emissions is a game changer for our society and has impacts on the long-term planning for all sectors of the economy. Bulk power grid decarbonization and electrification of transport have been identified as first priorities to meet those goals.

Tuesday, November 14 @4:30 pm
Power of Voice: Evoking Change – The Lauren McCluskey Story
Online - Goertzen Hall

Hear from panelists who used their voices to tell the tragic story of a 21-year-old track star, Lauren McCluskey who was murdered on the University of Utah campus five years ago. Join us for a candid discussion on how the power of communication can be a catalyst for positive social change and reform. Her story brought awareness to the pressing issues surrounding dating violence and stalking on University and College campuses today.

Thursday, November 16 @1 pm
Note Taking and Annotation
Online - Online

Make the most of your research by annotating your work and practicing effective note taking. In this workshop, learn how to manage your resources to learn the material, and find new strategies to spend more time understanding your work.