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

Tom Cinq-Mars
Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Theme Administrator

Colleen Nieto
Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
colleen.nieto@duke.edu

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Energy & Environment teams help students gain the knowledge, skills and experience needed to play leadership roles in a rapidly evolving energy future.

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Student Experiences

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Anna Clauer

Master of Environmental Management ’26

“[My Bass Connections] experience has reinforced my interest in humanitarian work and the human health dimensions of environmental management, especially grassroots efforts that directly improve people’s livelihoods.”

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Aditya Baliga

Biology ’27

“I was able to work with people from different academic backgrounds and see how different fields contribute to solving environmental problems through collaboration.”

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