Bass Connections in Energy & Environment cuts across business, engineering, policy and science to educate tomorrow’s energy leaders, create new options through research and improve decision-making about energy.
Students at all levels and in all programs of study gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to play leadership roles in a rapidly evolving energy future. Bass Connections in Energy & Environment raises the stakes for students and faculty by crossing boundaries through problem-focused education—boundaries among disciplines, educational levels and schools; geographic boundaries; and boundaries between the university, business, civil society and government.
Led by the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Leadership
Theme Leader
Luana Lima
Environmental Sciences & Policy
Theme Administrators
Bryan Koen
Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
bryan.koen@duke.edu
Colleen Nieto
Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
colleen.nieto@duke.edu
Student Experiences
Alexander Hong
Computer Science ’24
“I have always been deeply passionate about environmental conservation, especially marine ecosystems ... Through this experience, I learned the importance of leveraging diverse expertise within a team and how effective communication is crucial for successful collaboration.”
Finnie Zhao
Economics and Environmental Sciences & Policy ’24
“The diversity and dynamics within and among the teams I participated in allowed me to grow alongside my peers, blooming with passion for research and community service as well as the aspiration to make positive changes to the communities and the environment around us.”