Energy 101 Preview: A History of Energy
Join the Irving Institute this fall for Energy 101, a seven-week, not-for-credit class that introduces you to key concepts, terminology, and contexts related to energy and society.
Energy 101 is a seven-week, free, not-for-credit course that gives participants an opportunity to learn basic energy concepts, terminology, and contexts. Geared toward learners with little to no experience with energy, Energy 101 will start with a history of energy across human experience, and then examine key aspects of energy, from fossil fuels, to renewables, to energy sytems and energy transitions.
In our first meeting, we'll explore the history of energy and how it has shaped and been shaped by the societies it serves. We'll look at energy trends over time as well as energy transitions and energy in times of crisis. We'll also take a look at the questions and concepts that will steer our line of inquiry over the next six Energy 101 classes.
