10/17/2025
By Siddha Nalawade
As part of the Rist Institute Open House and Collaboration Showcase on Nov. 5, tour our campus energy lab facilities, then join us for a networking reception at the Saab Emerging Technologies Innovation Center.
You are cordially invited to the Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy's Open House and Collaboration Showcase! The Institute's goal is to conduct research, education, and outreach on sustainability and energy. Join us to learn about the work and partnerships of the Center for Energy Innovation and the Climate Change Initiative.
The facilities tour will include laboratories demonstrating cutting-edge research related to solar and wind energy, hydrogen, combustion, fuel synthesis, energy storage, plasma technology, structural health monitoring, buildings efficiency, sustainable materials, and our 1MW nuclear research reactor.
Following the tours, please join us for a cocktail reception with keynote presentations from Jonathan Schrag, the Massachusetts Deputy Climate Chief & Director of Investment for Decarbonization & Resilience, and from Laney Brown, the Vice President of Sustainability at Avangrid, Inc.
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Laboratory Tours on our North Campus
3:30-5:00 p.m. Tour including the nuclear reactor* Pinanski Hall
4:00-5:00 p.m. Tours excluding the nuclear reactor Southwick Hall
Reception at the Saab Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center
5:00-6:00 p.m. Networking Reception and Happy Hour
6:00-7:00 p.m. Keynote Presentations
*Note: The Radiation Laboratory Tour requires further information for security clearance.
Email Kelly_Craig@uml.edu with any questions.