Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on responsible technology in today’s complex digital landscape. We’ll explore how AI and emerging technologies intersect with sustainability, climate tech, and our collective responsibility for the planet’s health.
Event Details
Earth Day Celebration & Discussion – How AI Will Shape Clean Tech and Sustainability [Register HERE]
Tuesday, April 22 2025, 10 – 11 a.m.
Host: UC Office of the President
Panelists: Camille Crittenden and Michele Barbarto, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute; Fritz Leader, San Diego Supercomputer Center; Eric Eberhardt, UC Office of the President; Collin Bode
Director of Environmental Monitoring & Data Science, UC Natural Reserve System
Moderators: Al Lavassani, Compliance, and Laurel Skurko, Marketing, UC Office of the President
Contact: Laurel.Skurko@UCOP.edu
Audience
This Earth Day event provides a valuable opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers across the UC system who share an interest in ensuring that, as technology continues to advance in our lives and society, it does so in a way that is responsible, sustainable, and beneficial to all.
Topics
Possible topics to be discussed include:
- How are we leveraging technology, including AI, to address sustainability challenges, and what role is UC playing in this arena?
- How can we incorporate sustainability criteria into the decision-making process for new tech projects?
- What are some best practices for reducing energy consumption in our IT infrastructure?
- What are some approaches to making AI and big data systems more energy-efficient?
- How can we foster a culture of innovation that prioritizes sustainability alongside other business objectives?
Background
The UC Tech community listed the environment/sustainability as one of their core interests in a survey conducted last spring. We welcome all members of the community to discuss their involvement and/or interest in sustainability during this casual, online meet-up.
Related reading
- March 6, 2025, EVENT: Responsible Tech – Earth Hour Celebration & Discussion – March 20, 2025
- August 30, 2024, How AI Is Affecting Data Center Power Consumption, EdTech Magazine [Vince Kellen comments]
- July 12, 2024, NEWS: Earth Hour – UC Tech employees measuring the relationship between tech and sustainability, UC Tech News
Featured guests include:
Michele Barbarto
Professor, University of California, Davis; Director, CITRIS Climate; Co-director, UC Davis Climate Adaptation Research Center
Collin Bode
Director of Environmental Monitoring & Data Science
UC Natural Reserve System
Camille Crittenden, Ph.D.
Executive director of CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
Co-founder of the CITRIS Policy Lab and the Women in Tech Initiative at UC
Eric Eberhardt
Director, Energy Services at University of California
UC Office of the President
Fritz Leader
Chief Administrative Officer at University of California San Diego – San Diego Supercomputer Center
UC San Diego
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