NM EPSCoR SMART Grid Center Webinar Series
This series is for all project team members and will provide a forum to present research results, increase interdisciplinary and cross-cutting collaborations, and learn more about outside projects related to microgrids, commercialization, and other topics of interest to our project.
Webinar Series Facts
- Webinars will occur monthly from Noon–1PM MT on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
- Webinars can be accessed via Zoom.
- Webinars will be recorded and posted on this website afterward.
Please contact us to suggest topics or speakers.
Past Webinars
Key Insights from State Incentive Programs and NSF Engines Proposals
Date/Time: Friday, July 19, 2024/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenters: Robert Lowe and Kristina Thorsell
Abstract: This presentation from UI Collab will share the findings, highlighting the standout features and characteristics that drive successful collaborations.
UI Collab was tasked by UNM to explore and analyze state incentive programs that enhance innovation ecosystems, particularly in four states… Read More
NSF & NASA Opportunities for Early and Mid Career Faculty in NM
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 23, 2024/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
Presenter: Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley, NSF
Program Officer, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Office of the Director (OD), Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) National Science Foundation (NSF)
cwhitley@nsf.gov
703-292-8458
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchichinnakwe/… Read More
Abstract: This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation for the research infrastructure improvement Track-4 EPSCoR Research Fellows mechanism.
Public Speaking Hacks for Research Presentations
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 18, 2023/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenter: Angie Alley
Description: Learn how to enact dynamic public speaking skills to engage your audience and effectively talk about your research. Doing an oral presentation at a conference doesn't have to be scary or boring! In this one hour interactive workshop, ABQ TEDx coach Angie Alley will share simple public speaking… Read More
NSF & NASA Opportunities for Early and Mid Career Faculty in NM
Date/Time: Tuesday, February 7, 2023/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
Presenter: Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley, NSF
Program Officer, Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)
Office of the Director (OD), Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) National Science Foundation (NSF)
cwhitley@nsf.gov
703-292-8458
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchichinnakwe/… Read More
Abstract: This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation for the research infrastructure improvement Track-4 EPSCoR Research Fellows mechanism. More information about this solicitation (NSF 23-535) can be found here: … Read More
Public Speaking Hacks for Research Poster Presentations
Date/Time: Thursday, October 27, 2022/ 11:00AM - 12:00PM MDT
Presenter: Angie Alley, CNM
Abstract: Learn how to enact dynamic public speaking skills to engage your audience and effectively talk about your research. Presenting a poster at a conference doesn't have to be scary or boring! In this one hour workshop ABQ TEDx coach Angie Alley will share 3 simple public speaking hacks that will take… Read More
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and Free Allowances
Date/Time: Friday, May 6, 2022/ 2:30PM - 4:00PM MDT
Presenter: Stefan Ambec
Abstract: Carbon leakage is an obstacle to the implementation of carbon pricing, such as emission permit markets in a world open to trade. The greenhouse gas emission reduction induced domestically can be offset by a growing share of imported products with a higher carbon footprint. We investigate two policy… Read More
Learning to Communicate your Research Workshop
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 25, 2022/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
Presenter: Dr. Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan
No matter what job you have in life, your success will be determined 5% by your academic credentials, 15% by your professional experiences, and 80% by your communication skills.-- Stephen Wang This workshop, led by Dr. Jovana Milosavljevic Ardeljan, will equip participants with strategies to clearly and effectively present… Read More
NSF & NASA Opportunities for Early Career Faculty in NM
Date/Time: Monday, January 24, 2022/ 1:00PM - 2:00PM MST
Presenter: Program Officer Dr. Chinonye Nnakwe Whitley
This webinar will cover the most recent solicitation for the research infrastructure improvement Track-4 EPSCoR Research Fellows mechanism.
Visible Light Communication and Applications in Smart Grids
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 27, 2021/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenter: Dr. Sihua Shao, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, NMT, Electrical Engineering
To support the massive connectivity and diverse energy management of different tier electricity loads, such as smart appliances, IoT sensors, and electric vehicles, etc, relying solely on radio frequency (RF) spectrum may be strained to fulfill the requirements due to the limited bandwidth, the wide interception range, and… Read More
Leveraging Energy Storage Resources to Improve Combined Cycle Power Plant Operational Efficiency
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 22, 2021/ 12:00PM - 1:00PM MDT
Presenter: Dr. Fengyu Wang, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at NMSU
The combined cycle power plants (CCPP) are gaining tractions in recent years due to lower natural gas prices and higher efficiency. CCPPs can also provide flexibility to relieve variability and uncertainties introduced by rapidly growing intermittent resources. Due to complex structure, CCPPs have nonconvex and… Read More