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EVENT ALERT!
Solutions for Carbon Transformation Workshop, July 29
Explore new ways of addressing climate change through hands-on learning.
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In conversation with Western Fellow Dr. Naomi Klinghoffer
"It feels like we have so many ways of developing new solutions, and now is the time to do it."
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Congratulations,
Dr. Ayan Sadhu!
Theme Leader Ayan Sadhu has received a national award for his impactful work in the development of smart city technologies.