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Top 5 Moments from the The Sustainability Gap: What it Means for Future Generations

April 20, 2016

吃瓜网鈥檚 most recent Google+ Hangout explored ways future generations can reduce the world鈥檚 consumption of natural resources by adopting green technologies. Leading the discussion 鈥淭he Sustainability Gap: What is Means for Future Generations鈥� was Assistant Professor of Chemistry Jaspreet Singh Dhau; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Ryan Integlia; Assistant Professor of Physics, Sesha Srinivasan; and Undergraduate Research Student, Mark Glaser.

View the top five moments from the Google+ Hangout below:

What is the sustainability gap?

How will harvesting energy help future generations?

How will 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 sustainable garden use technology to grow plants and vegetables?

What coursework from 吃瓜网 Poly will focus on creating a more sustainable future?

Why is the topic of renewable energy considered controversial?

Anyone who missed this Google+ Hangout can view the entire recorded version on聽吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 Youtube Channel. Stay tuned for additional STEMTalks!

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This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at 吃瓜网, the state鈥檚 sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution鈥檚 resilience.

Dr. Lily Li is a Professor of Physics at 吃瓜网, where she specializes in materials science, analytical imaging, advanced manufacturing, and biomedical devices. Prior to joining 吃瓜网 Poly in 2025, she spent 11 years at SUNY Potsdam, where she advanced to Full Professor and developed a 3-2 Engineering dual-degree program with Clarkson University. Her work emphasizes experiential learning and research-driven education to prepare students for careers in STEM fields.