BELFER CENTER NEWSLETTER AND OTHER MATERIALS
Spring 2013
"Climate Reporting from the Inside"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Andrew Facini, Communications Assistant
Domestically, the issue of climate change is again heating up, following President Obama’s State of the Union speech, where he surprised many by discussing the issue more openly and at greater length than anticipated. An “insider’s viewpoint” of the political environment on climate change was presented by veteran Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin in January.
Summer 2012
Intensive Workshops Examine Energy Technologies, Future of Oil and Gas Reserves
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
A group of American and European academics working on understanding the future prospects of energy technologies and the role of governments shaping these prospects gathered at Harvard Kennedy School in April. Hosted by Laura Diaz Anadon, director of the Energy Technology Innovation Policy.... the group discussed the need to incorporate uncertainty around technical change, the challenges of utilizing expert elicitations to inform policy decisions using models, and future collaborative work combining different expert elicitations and different energy-economic models.
Summer 2012
Case Competition Encourages Student Involvement, Real-World Problem Solving
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
The Belfer Center’s Geopolitics of Energy Project challenged students across the Harvard and MIT communities to develop a strategy to solve the case, “New Finds of Energy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Cause for Conflict or Cooperation?” as part of the project’s second annual energy policy case competition held at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) on April 19.
Summer 2012
Roy Family Supports Student Engagement in Environmental Efforts
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
The Roy Family Summer Environmental Internship supports returning Kennedy School students interested in specific internships for public, private, or non-profit organizations abroad or in the United States. These paid scholarships allow students to participate in innovative summer projects that would ordinarily not offer a salary. There are four award recipients for 2012, and each received a $6,500 stipend to work with organizations that are not able to hire an intern.
Summer 2012
Film Series Promotes Environmental Activism
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
Organized by Environment and Natural Resources Assistant Director Amanda Sardonis and senior fellow Cristine Russell, ENRP kicked off its 2012 Environmental Film Series with screenings of three widely heralded documentaries: “The Last Mountain,” directed by Bill Haney focuses on citizens fighting to prevent large coal companies from practicing mountain top removal in their town.... “A Fierce Green Fire: The Battle for a Living Planet,” directed by Mark Kitchell, highlights the major environmental movements from the last 50 years, while "The Grand Energy Transition: Natural Gas - The Bridge To Our Sustainable Future," directed by Belfer Center International Council Member Robert A. Hefner III argues that natural gas is the future of U.S. energy.
Summer 2012
Newsmakers
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
"Belfer Center Newsmakers" highlights members of the Belfer Center community who have been featured recently in the news.
Winter 2011-2012
"Newsmakers"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
Newsmakers highlights members of the Belfer Center community who have been featured recently in the news.
Winter 2011-2012
"Impact of the Palestinian Bid for Statehood: Views from Center Scholars"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
On the heels of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' application to the UN for full Palestinian statehood, the Belfer Center asked a number of its resident experts and scholars what their reactions were to the historic move.
Photo by Jay Connor
Spring 2011
"Views on Egypt: What's Next?"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
Belfer Center faculty, fellows, and affiliates comment on the recent events in Egypt and the region, asking "What's next?"
Winter 2010-11
"Belfer Center Newsmakers"
Belfer Center Newsletter
By Traci Farrell, Former Communications Assistant
"Belfer Center Newsmakers" highlights members of the Belfer Center community who have been featured recently in the news.
