About

History

ND Energy is built upon the foundations laid by the Notre Dame Energy Center NDEC, a College of Engineering research center founded in 2005, and the Sustainable Energy Initiative (SEI), a Strategic Research Investment funded by the University in 2010. In 2013, these two entities were integrated to form ND Energy, which serves as a university center and reports to the Vice President for Research in Notre Dame Research. 

Mission and Vision

ND Energy aims to foster and grow energy-related research, education and outreach, and influence the national and global discussions of the most pressing energy policy issues and questions of our time. ND Energy further aims to support the global energy and sustainability challenges, especially in low- and middle-income regions.

Objectives

ND Energy's strategy for sustained growth is to create a highly-visible organization that promotes and provides resources for energy-related research and education at Notre Dame. Through joint collaborations, ND Energy creates new programs for the broader community and seeks opportunities to interface on a global level with leaders from academia, industry, and government to influence energy policy, ethics, and international relations. 

ND Energy's primary goals include:

• Serve as a focal point for University-wide energy-related research and education activities.
• Foster and grow inter-college collaborations in energy-related research and education.
• Enhance research development and establish more external collaborations.
• Increase educational opportunities pertaining to energy at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Influence the national and global views on energy policy, ethics, and international relations.

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